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Nine techie travel hacks. Getting started with antivirus software. Windows Copilot can’t decide what it is. Dell XPS 17 9730 review. Ten overlooked Windows 11 features you should start using.

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Hands on: Windows Copilot can’t decide what it is • Is Windows Copilot just Bing Chat plus some additional artificial intelligence, or is it more? Right now, it doesn’t seem to know.

Meta Threads hands on: A cleaner, friendlier Twitter • Is Threads Twitter, but better? Time will tell.

Chrome adds Windows biometric logins to its password powers • Fight to store passwords in a browser or password manager heats up.

I’m mad about Outlook replacing my Mail app, and here’s why • Microsoft is apparently doing away with Mail in the name of AI, and it’s wholly unnecessary.

Messenger and Instagram get new tools for parental control • These tools are designed to help teens stay safe and healthy online.

Microsoft Windows has a secret emergency restart button • Did you know Microsoft hid an emergency restart option in Windows 10 and Windows 11? Here’s where to find it.

AI is filling up the internet with garbage spam sites • Hundreds of sites serving up real ads over AI-generated text are causing headaches for users and advertisers alike.

YouTube is blocking videos for users who block ads • In this test run, users get a grace period of three videos before playback gets disabled.

Dell XPS 17 9730: Luxurious, but where’s the OLED display? • For the most part, Dell sticks to the blueprint.

Asus ROG Ally: A powerful, imperfect handheld gaming PC • The Asus ROG Ally’s supreme power and versatility are impressive, but the console is buggy and has bad battery life.

Arq 7 Backup: Uniquely versatile local and online backup • This super-clean backup client connects to any number of local destinations and online storage services, including its own.

Best mechanical keyboards 2023: Top picks for every need • The world of mechanical keyboards is wide and deep, with an incredible variety of options. Here is the best of the best.

Seagate FireCuda 540 Gen5 SSD: Great real-world chops, and peace of mind • This PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD from Seagate was aces in our 48GB transfers and is a bit more affordable than the competition.

Dell G2724D: Standard-bearer for budget gaming monitors • Affordable monitor provides decent image quality.

9 TECHIE TRAVEL HACKS FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP • USE THESE APPS AND TOOLS TO MAKE YOUR VACATION GO EXTRA SMOOTHLY.

WHAT IS ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE? GETTING STARTED WITH PC SECURITY • WHAT DOES ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE DO, AND HOW DOES IT WORK? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ESSENTIAL TOOLS TO KEEP YOU SAFE ONLINE AND BEYOND.

10 overlooked Windows 11 features you should start using • Incorporating these into your routine significantly improves the Windows experience.

Speed up your Google searches with this hidden trick • It’s easy: highlight, right-click, and search.

7 Microsoft Outlook tips everyone should know • Become an Outlook master with these tips on perfectly organizing emails, finding information faster, optimizing settings, and more.

5 ways to get a better Wi-Fi signal outside • Get a strong internet connection anywhere in your yard!

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