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Geekom mini-PC owners may need to nuke Windows and start over
You’re a conscientious computer owner. You download and install the latest network driver for your machine. If you own a Geekom mini-PC, you may now need to completely wipe Windows and start all over. The issue: A legacy support webpage served malware-laced network drivers for Geekom’s A7, A8, AE7, AE8, AX7...

pCloud online backup review: A lifetime of secure files at a bargain price
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Online storage, multi-device sync, and mirroring Fantastically affordable lifetime plans Extremely secure and private Free 6GB account Cons Interface and operational quirks Document editing is weak Two-way sync only Our Verdict Though the initial cost might throw off some users, pCloud’s yearly and lifetime plans are affordable in the long run and the service offers...

This Ryzen 7 mini PC with 16GB RAM just hit a new low price: $423
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How the under-16 social media bill could see Facebook blocked in New Zealand
The social media ban bill would allow the High Court to order internet service providers to cut off social media companies who don’t comply

19 Chrome extensions were secretly stealing data. Uninstall these now
Security experts at Socket are warning about browser extensions for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge that contain malware. The accompanying report mentions a total of 19 add-ons that were deliberately infected with malicious code in order to intercept user data and steal access details to digital wallets. The affected extensions were...

Nvidia’s DLSS 5 makes NBA 2K27 look incredibly real, which is kind of the problem
I couldn’t stop staring at the shadows on Tyrese Haliburton’s hand. That sounds weird, but hear me out. Nvidia showed me and other journalists an early preview of 2K’s NBA 2K27 ahead of the game’s September 4 launch, because NBA 2K27 will also mark the debut of Nvidia’s DLSS 5 technology,...

Windows 11’s latest optional update finally fixes search clutter
A few days ago, Microsoft rolled out KB5120998, an optional update for Windows 11 that introduces several new features and improvements (like the taskbar being repositionable again). Another noteworthy improvement is that the built-in Windows Search has been tidied up, meaning you’ll no longer see results from Bing, Copilot, and...

The hidden cost of technical debt in the race to modernise Java applications
Hidden complexity is slowing Asia Pacific firms' AI and cloud upgrades, as ageing Java estates become harder to maintain and secure.

Today only: Get GPT, Claude, Gemini, and more for life for $80
TL;DR: 1min.AI puts writing, image, audio, video, and PDF AI tools in one app, and a lifetime Advanced Business Plan is only $79.99 today. Running separate subscriptions for all your different AI models could cost you hundreds every year. Instead of paying individually for GPT, Gemini, Claude, and all the rest, get them...

Replace slow drafting workflows with AutoCAD LT for just $199
TL;DR: AutoCAD LT combines precise 2D drafting, workflow automation, DWG compatibility, and connected collaboration tools in a one-year subscription for $199. Some projects need precise 2D drawings, not a maze of 3D tools you will never touch. AutoCAD LT keeps the focus on professional drafting, annotation, and documentation for floor plans, construction drawings, manufacturing...