Computing
PCs, laptops, Microsoft, Apple and everything in between. Here you’ll find all the latest computing news – from the gaming, to benchmarks to raytracing. You’ll also find stories about security, privacy, hacking and the dark web.
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How to Spot a Fake-Arse Website
A fake website is a scammer’s attempt to seem like a reputable business, when in reality, they don’t actually provide any goods or services: Their “business” is to trick you into thinking they do, and to get you to pay for it. There are different types of fake websites to be aware of: those that…
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Stop Hackers From Taking Over Your Android With Just Your Phone Number
Keeping up with the latest security news isn’t easy. It seems every week there’s a fresh threat on at least one of our devices to watch out for. This time around, though, it’s a doozy: If you have a Samsung Galaxy or recent Google Pixel, hackers might be able to break into your phone with…
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You Can (Finally) Safely Edit a Screenshot on Your Pixel Without Someone Stealing Your Info
Most of us have the good sense these days not to post personal information online. That’s why markup tools are so helpful: You can quickly crop or censor any personal information out of a screenshot, then safely send it anywhere you like. However, if you use Markup on a Pixel phone, your edited screenshots aren’t…
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You Can Try Out Android 14’s New Swipe Back Gesture Early
Android and iOS are more similar today than they’ve ever been, but Android still reigns supreme in one particular area: the back gesture. While iPhones deal with inconsistent back gestures and buttons, going back on Android is a dream — a simple one at that. You tap the back button, or swipe back, and you…