Friday, 19 December 2014

Heartbleed, Shellshock, Tor and more: The 13 biggest security stories of 2014

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Heartbleed, Shellshock, Tor and more: The 13 biggest security stories of 2014

12.18.2014 3:00 AM

The security of the web itself was tested in unprecedented ways in 2014--but the news isn't all bad.

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Six technologies poised to revolutionize PCs in 2015

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Laptops and desktops will be interactive, get 3D depth-sensing cameras and be free of wires

 

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The future is now: The 10 biggest tech innovations of 2014

12.12.2014 3:00 AM

A hoverboard. A virtual reality headset. A PC with a drawing board and 3D imaging capabilities. Believe it or not, all these things are real today. See them for yourself right here.

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How to be your family's tech-support hero during the holidays

12.15.2014 3:00 AM

You should never have learned about computers if you didn't want to spend all your time fixing them during the month of December.

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Budget headset review roundup: We test five sub-$100 entry-level models

12.15.2014 3:30 AM

We take a look at five sub-$100 headsets to determine which is the strongest contender.

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Keep encrypted files encrypted when you back them up to the cloud

12.18.2014 7:51 AM

You keep selected files or folders encrypted on your internal drive. But are they protected when you use an online backup service?

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The best Android phones, tablet, and watch of 2014

12.17.2014 4:00 AM

From phones to tablets to smartwatches, here's our picks for the best Android device releases of the year.

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'The tablet is my device of choice': Why PC creator Mark Dean has largely abandoned his electronic child

12.16.2014 3:00 AM

Thanks, Dad? Mark Dean, who helped created the original IBM PC, predicted his creation's death three years ago. PCWorld checks back to see how he feels about it now.

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Intel Extreme Masters 2014: One place where PCs still rule

12.12.2014 3:30 AM

The Intel Extreme Masters 2014 isn't just a gaming tournament. It's also a chance to see people and PCs pushed to their limits by relentless and brutal competition. Take a look for yourself.

Travel safely with your tech: How to prevent theft, loss and snooping on the road

12.18.2014 3:38 AM

All your pricey electronics are juicy targets for hackers and sticky-fingered thieves. Here's how to reduce your risks while traveling.

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Dropbox users, try these: Hands-on with the free Mailbox and Carousel apps

12.17.2014 3:46 AM

Dropbox does more than stash stuff now. The email and photo-sharing apps are bonus features well worth exploring.

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This is not spam: How to create bulk emails in Microsoft Outlook 2013

12.16.2014 3:30 AM

With a little help from Microsoft Word, Outlook makes it easy to create and send mass personalized emails.

Windows 7 users urged to uninstall broken update that wreaks havoc on software

12.12.2014 7:22 AM

KB3004394 causes numerous problems, including AMD driver issues and failure to install future updates.

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Your Linux PC isn't as secure as you think it is

12.12.2014 8:00 AM

If 2014 taught Linux users anything, it's that they can't afford to ignore system security completely.

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