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Microsoft bakes one of its best security tools right into Windows 11
Microsoft is apparently integrating System Monitor (Sysmon) directly into Windows 11. This pro-level tool allows you to detect suspicious processes caused by malware or hackers on a Windows PC. Part of the popular Sysinternals suite, it’s free to download directly from Microsoft. Developed by software engineer Mark Russinovich, Sysmon is a...

Phoenix men chase top-six spot against Melbourne Victory on Waitangi Day
All you need to know as the Phoenix men host Melbourne Victory at Sky Stadium on Friday night.

Businesses get a break as Mauao cordon lifts, but the mountain must wait
Streets around landslip to open on Waitangi Day.

First-home buyer: Three-bed cutie, with Med-style pergola for under $800k
Thirteen years of love and care has gone into this home.

‘Relief’ as first kids start safe swimming lessons thanks to Stuff reader donations
Two-thirds of this classroom couldn't confidently swim - until now.

Woman fired after being filmed sleeping at work is awarded six months’ pay and $19k compensation
The Employment Relations Authority found the recovery support worker had been unjustifiably dismissed.

Turn any laptop into a triple-screen marvel, now 21% off on Amazon
If I’m stuck using a single screen—which can happen on a laptop while on the go—it can take forever to get my tasks done. If you find yourself in the same predicament and wish there was a solution, have I got the deal for you: KYY’s dual-screen laptop extender conveniently...

Four Dead Men: The Cold Case That Engulfed Luis Herrera

Stolen Ferrari 488 Pista Used as Battering Ram Before Fiery Crash Obliterates Supercar

ExpressVPN levels up with new privacy and security features
ExpressVPN just launched a whole bunch of new products, officially expanding the popular VPN service into a full-blown security and privacy suite. The company behind one of our favorite VPNs is entering a new phase in its evolution—from a single-product VPN to an all-encompassing digital protection platform. Now with just one...

Valve’s Steam Machine is now late and more expensive. Thanks, AI
I had a feeling this was coming. While Valve has never confirmed the price of its hotly anticipated Steam Machine revival, the specs of the tiny, console-style PC indicated something cheaper than a full gaming desktop—and its exact price will be crucial to its success. But a bit of info...

In-form Phoenix women can go top of the table with win on Waitangi Day
All you need to know as Bev Priestman’s Phoenix host Perth Glory at Sky Stadium on Waitangi Day.

Why Kiwi families keep coming back to Kai Iwi Lakes
Pitch Perfect is a series highlighting some of NZ’s best-loved campgrounds and the people who keep them running. This week, Emily Brookes heads north to the Kai Iwi Lakes.

‘You're kidding me’: Wellington golfer, 13, gets shot at potentially life-changing tournament
Having just started college, the last thing Elise Barber expected to be doing next week was facing some of the world’s best women amateur golfers.

Life on the ranch: Workers at Epstein estate run by Kiwi couple speak about their fears, regrets
“It bothers me I stayed as long as I did,” one worker said.

FanDuel Sports Network’s collapse is great for baseball fans
With Spring Training just a couple weeks away, baseball fans have something new to get excited about: They won’t have to deal with FanDuel Sports Network anymore. Sinclair’s Main Street Sports Group, which operates 16 regional sports networks under the FanDuel brand, is potentially facing liquidation after failing to find a...

Increase of AI bots on the Internet sparks arms race
Publishers are rolling out more aggressive defenses.

Sad horses and Draco Malfoy: China's unexpected Lunar New Year trends

Police seize guns, explosive device at Bedouin school amid Negev crackdown on illegal weapons

Storm Leonardo slams Spain and Portugal, leaving 1 dead and a girl missing

I Wish I Could Go To Royal Enfield's Moroccan Odyssey Adventure This Year

This $8 ultra-compact USB-C hub with 4K HDMI is a no-brainer deal
USB-C hubs are great. They let you turn a single USB-C port—whether on your laptop, phone, tablet, or gaming console—into all kinds of different ports for hooking up various accessories and devices. But have you ever seen a USB-C hub that’s so small it can sit on your keychain? Benfei has...