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Top Stories @PCWorld Mar 25, 2016 Microsoft says it's making 'adjustments' to Tay chatbot after Internet 'abuse' Microsoft's 'social experiment' revealed a lot about Internet culture. Read More ▶ Your Must-Read Stories • Google's high-end Nik Collection photo software is now free, and probably dead • The Atari Vault hits Steam with 100 classic games to scratch your retro 2600 itch • After its first failed attempt, Redbox could return to online video with Redbox Digital • Turn a Raspberry Pi into an Echo-like speaker with this recipe from Amazon • FAQ: Everything you need to know about 802.11ax Wi-Fi • Microsoft's gigantic, almost-forgotten $22,000 Surface Hub touchscreen is now shipping • Netflix admits to secretly throttling mobile video • How to copy windows that weren't meant to be copied with Textify • Microsoft's PowerPoint Designer gets multiple image support and more • Emergency Java update fixes two-year-old flaw after researchers bypass old patch • New ransomware abuses Windows PowerShell, Word document macros • 5 useful Gmail and Google Apps add-ons for Firefox • France fines Google for not being forgetful enough • How virtual reality will shape the future of your PC hardware Google's high-end Nik Collection photo software is now free, and probably dead Grab Nik's Photoshop plug-ins for free, but don't expect any more updates. Read More ▶ The Atari Vault hits Steam with 100 classic games to scratch your retro 2600 itch Atari Vault is now available on Steam. These 100 classic games add modern features like online multiplayer. Read More ▶ After its first failed attempt, Redbox could return to online video with Redbox Digital Redbox is coming up with a new online video store for rental and purchase called Redbox Digital. Read More ▶ Turn a Raspberry Pi into an Echo-like speaker with this recipe from Amazon Amazon posts detailed instruction on how to rig up a Raspberry Pi with Alexa voice commands. Read More ▶ FAQ: Everything you need to know about 802.11ax Wi-Fi The next big new thing in Wi-Fi networks will boast groundbreaking technology, but it might not arrive for a couple years yet. Read More ▶ Microsoft's gigantic, almost-forgotten $22,000 Surface Hub touchscreen is now shipping If you're looking for a giant, touch-based collaborative monitor, good news: Microsoft's Surface Hub is here. Read More ▶ Netflix admits to secretly throttling mobile video Netflix admitted Thursday to throttling video streams worldwide for its mobile users, but said it hasn't been an issue for customers. Read More ▶ How to copy windows that weren't meant to be copied with Textify Textify is a free Windows utility that lets you easily copy a window's text, whatever the source. Read More ▶ Microsoft's PowerPoint Designer gets multiple image support and more A few months ago, Microsoft released a feature for PowerPoint 2016 that can help users make better-looking slides even if they aren't presentation experts. On Thursday, it got even better with a few upgrades. Read More ▶ Emergency Java update fixes two-year-old flaw after researchers bypass old patch Oracle has released an emergency Java security update to fix a critical vulnerability that could allow attackers to compromise computers when they visit specially crafted websites. Read More ▶ New ransomware abuses Windows PowerShell, Word document macros A new ransomware program written in Windows PowerShell is being used in attacks against enterprises, including healthcare organizations, researchers from Carbon Black warn. Read More ▶ 5 useful Gmail and Google Apps add-ons for Firefox Access your favorite Google Apps, manage email, and translate text all from your Firefox toolbar. Read More ▶ France fines Google for not being forgetful enough The French data protection authority has fined Google €100,000 for failing to implement the so-called right to be forgotten as it ordered. Read More ▶ How virtual reality will shape the future of your PC hardware VR is seemingly everywhere these days, as the PC industry pins its hopes on this emerging market. Indeed, chip makers say it's already influencing the future of the PC. Read More ▶

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