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12 tweaks to make your Windows PC lean, mean, and fast

If the storage space on the C drive is running low, every free gigabyte counts. Windows often occupies more than 25 GB of space for things such as updates, restore points, and cache files. Plus, ...

FileFix attacks use fake Facebook security alerts to trick victims into running infostealers

ClickFix typically asks the victim to perform a fake CAPTCHA test. FileFix tricks the user into copying and pasting a command ...
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Windows lives on the C: drive, and the reason it's not called A: or B: goes back to the 1970s

In the era of floppy disks and early operating systems like CP/M and MS-DOS, A: and B: were reserved for floppy disk drives, ...

Windows 11’s September patch secretly deletes two programs. Here’s why

Anyone who installs the latest Windows 11 update will lose two programs that may still be present on the system.
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New FileFix Attack Can Trick Windows Users to Install StealC Malware – How to Stay Safe

Malware campaigns are abusing FileFix to deliver infostealers. Take proactive steps to stay ahead and keep your sensitive data safe.

I’m obsessed with Windows 11’s secret God mode

You might have played around with God modes in PC games before, where you type in a code to get supernatural powers that defy ...
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Short Wave

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join hosts Emily Kwong ...