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Why I use Qubes: 3 security reasons a normal Linux distro can’t match

I don't know about you, but after some time using a normal Linux or Windows installation, I become pretty paranoid about what ...
Indiatimes

How to use Google Gemini to check if a video or photo is AI-generated

With the advancement in AI-generated content, it's becoming difficult to distinguish between original and AI-generated content. From deepfakes to AI-edited images, the internet is flooded with content ...
Search Engine Roundtable

Google Warns: Don't Use NoIndex Tags In Pages That Use JavaScript

Google updated its JavaScript SEO documentation to warn against using a noindex tag in the original page code on JavaScript pages. Google wrote, "if you do want the page indexed, don't use a noindex ...
WRAL

Fact check: Did NC enact 'hands free' law banning phone use while driving?

A social media account that positions itself as an authority on the North Carolina General Assembly posted false information about the state’s driving laws — triggering a wave of inaccurate news ...
The Washington Post

Why constantly checking your phone can drain your focus and memory

You may underestimate how frequently you look at your device, and you may be paying a price with more attention and memory lapses. For many of us, checking our phones has probably become an ...
Reuters

Fact Check: Sweden does not use new beet extract salt to de-ice roads and nourish birds

Sweden uses common salt to de-ice its roads in winter, contrary to online posts that say it uses a new beet extract salt, the country’s Transport Administration has said. Posts shared on social media, ...
The Verge

Microsoft is turning Windows into an ‘agentic OS,’ starting with the taskbar

AI agents on the taskbar, Copilot in the File Explorer, and much more. AI agents on the taskbar, Copilot in the File Explorer, and much more. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been ...
BGR

Yes, You Can Run Windows 95 In Your Browser, And It's Glorious

Released on August 24, 1995, Microsoft Windows 95 was one of the most anticipated software launches at the time. It was a huge change over the previous release Windows 3.1, adding a bunch of new ...
ZDNet

How a system snapshot can save you when your OS goes awry - create one today

A system snapshot ensures you always have the means to restore. Some operating systems have built-in tools for automatic snapshots. If your OS doesn't include a built-in tool, you should install one ...
Forbes

You’ll Soon Be Able To Check Out Using PayPal Directly In ChatGPT

PayPal announced Tuesday a partnership with OpenAI to bring its digital wallet to ChatGPT through the Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP), which powers Instant Checkout and lets users shop and pay ...
Gizmochina

Check If Your OnePlus Is Eligible for the OxygenOS 16 Update

With the rollout of OxygenOS 16 (based on Android 16) on the horizon, many OnePlus users are eager for the latest software build from the company. Many are also curious whether their OnePlus ...