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What Is Bloatware? How to Get Rid of It [2023]
Ever wonder why your computer is super slow? Bloatware might be to blame, so declutter your computer. For the uninitiated, bloatware refers to unnecessary or unwanted software pre-installed on your new device or computer. Bloatware is a significant drain on system resources, which can cause your computer to take longer to…
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What is ChatGPT and Why Are AI Chatbots the Future?
Chatbots are computer programs created to simulate conversation with humans. They typically respond to user input using natural language, although more basic ones simply respond to queries with link suggestions or preprogrammed lines. Those pesky popup boxes that appear when you browse a website or Facebook page of a…
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2023 Lookahead: The Biggest Innovations Coming to PCs
From monitors with QD-OLED as standard technology to the 12th generation of Intel’s Alder Lake CPUs to BMW’s concept car that replaced painted panels with color-changing E-Ink technology, 2022 was undoubtedly an impressive year for PC technology. 2023 promises to be even better, with announcements rolling out for…
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Best VPN Security Tips for 2023
With 2022 coming to a close and the new year on the horizon, now is an excellent time to consider taking advantage of current and upcoming discounts on annual subscriptions for VPN (virtual private network) services. Since the threat posed by malware, viruses, and cybercriminals remains an ever-growing concern for savvy…
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Strategies Companies Can Use to Keep Track of Mobile Workers in 2023
2023 promises to see a continuation of the ongoing tension between employers who want physically present workers and hybrid, remote, and mobile employees who are reluctant to give up the freedom and flexibility of the last few years. While the back and forth concerning these issues is unlikely to be resolved anytime soon,…
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Everything You Need to Know About the Z-Library Shutdown
Z-Library was a shadow library project that provided access to scholarly journal articles, academic texts, and general-interest books. The online library of pirated books was shut down on November 4, 2022, by the U.S. federal government. The shutdown caused a minor uproar among users of the service, who are now being…
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What Is a Watering Hole Attack? And How to Prevent One
A watering hole attack is used by cybercriminals to target a specific website known to be used by lots of users – in the same way that a crocodile might wait at a real watering hole for an animal to come there to drink. Once you've been lured in, the cybercriminal can exploit vulnerabilities on that site or application to…
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2023 Business Software Predictions CIOs Should Know
While the COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on business software over the last couple of years, 2023 is shaping up to be a transformative year as well. With increasing reliance on adaptable and decentralized technological infrastructure and technology with minimal environmental impact, the next year will see…
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5 PC Gaming Trends to Watch for in 2023
While the PC gaming industry is full of rumors and speculation, there are certain trends you cannot afford to ignore, given the amount of interest and investments. From the possibility of Steam developing a true rival in another gaming platform to the emergence of eSports as a genuine phenomenon to cross-platform gaming…
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Best Places to Buy Glasses Online
Advancements in technology related to vision testing and eyeglasses have notably increased over the last couple of years, giving consumers unprecedented ways to purchase contact lenses, prescription eyeglasses, and other related products. If you find yourself short on shopping time or live far enough away from an…
