Microsoft 365, the evolution of the old Microsoft Office suite, features a variety of apps that you may need for work, school or your personal life. You can access the full versions of those apps with a subscription, but that cost adds up over time, which could become an obstacle to using Word, Excel, PowerPoint …
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A well-tested virtual private network is a key privacy tool for Windows 10 and Windows 11 users. We’ve repeatedly tested a range of VPNs across both Windows and MacOS platforms to find the fastest and most secure options for each platform. If you’re looking for the best VPN for a Windows device, you’re in luck. Windows’ dominance as a desktop …
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It’s always a good time to master some of Windows 11’s productivity features. These built-in tricks can help you do everything from setting up Taskbar shortcuts to saving battery power. No matter which Microsoft, Dell, HP or other Windows compatible rig you have, we’ve got you covered here with our list of hidden features that you can use right now to …
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If you’re looking to transfer your old emails to a new email address, or if you’ve ever needed to send someone a mile-long email thread — MBOX files can be an easy, flexible solution. MBOX files can be opened on MacOS, iPhone, Windows and Android. What exactly are MBOX files? MBOX files are a container for multiple, compressed email files. The …
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The back-to-school shopping season is going on right now, so it’s a good time to learn how to shop for a cheap laptop, including what to look out for and what to avoid. Note that I don’t mean cheap in the pejorative sense: What I mean is an inexpensive laptop that performs well and offers good overall value, despite the …
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We review a lot of computers at CNET, and we’ve been doing it for a long time. Over the years some of the methodology has changed, but our core commitment to in-depth product reviews has not. But how, exactly, do we test the products we review? The review process for laptops, desktops, tablets and other computer-like devices consists of two …
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Microsoft rolled out a new update for Windows 11 on Monday that makes it easier to change your default browser, among other features and bug fixes. The update, spotted Tuesday by The Verge, lets you swap default browsers with one click. Here’s how to do it: 1. Open the Settings menu. 2. Go to Apps > Default Apps. 3. Search for the browser …
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Late in 2020, news broke that foreign hackers had been for months secretly monitoring the email accounts and communications of US government officials in charge of identifying foreign threats to national security. In the now-infamous SolarWinds hack, the attackers executed their intrusion via malicious code in the SolarWinds Orion software system, which helped them breach high-level government officials’ Microsoft Office 365 accounts. As the …
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As the pandemic continues, remote and hybrid work models have become commonplace. Large and small businesses, including companies like Apple, Google, Facebook and Twitter, have adopted work-from-home policies over the last two years. Whether you’re working for a tech giant or a smaller business, it can be stressful juggling virtual meetings, coworkers in different time zones, Slack notifications and lengthy group …
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As the pandemic continues, remote and hybrid work models have become commonplace. Large and small businesses, including companies like Apple, Google, Facebook and Twitter, have adopted work-from-home policies over the last two years. Whether you’re working for a tech giant or a smaller business, it can be stressful juggling virtual meetings, coworkers in different time zones, Slack notifications and lengthy group …
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