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Upgrade your device with this Windows 11 Pro license deal

Upgrade your device with this Windows 11 Pro license deal
Remote work and bring-your-own-device policies mean that all your computers should be up to professional standards. A Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license shifts your laptop, desktop, or professional tablet up to a higher gear, with no coupon needed.
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WhatsApp now lets you lock chats with a password or fingerprint

WhatsApp now lets you lock chats with a password or fingerprint
Meta is now rolling out 'Chat Lock,' a new WhatsApp privacy feature allowing users to block others from accessing their most personal conversations.
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Brave unveils new "Forgetful Browsing" anti-tracking feature

Brave unveils new "Forgetful Browsing" anti-tracking feature
The privacy-focused Brave Browser is introducing a new "Forgetful Browsing" feature that prevents sites from re-identifying you on subsequent visits.
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Can this new prototype put an end to cyberattacks?

Can this new prototype put an end to cyberattacks?
A new prototype technology has the potential to revolutionize cybersecurity, making it possible for businesses to prevent the majority of cyberattacks with ease.
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Microsoft expands AI Copilot offering with Viva and Glint integrations

Microsoft expands AI Copilot offering with Viva and Glint integrations
Microsoft looks to improve employee engagement and productivity by bringing its AI Copilot offering to the Viva platform.
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Google Chrome emergency update fixes first zero-day of 2023

Google Chrome emergency update fixes first zero-day of 2023
Google has released an emergency Chrome security update to address the first zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks since the start of the year.
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Windows 11 is getting a new 'Presence sensing' privacy setting

Windows 11 is getting a new 'Presence sensing' privacy setting
Windows 11 is getting a new privacy setting that allows users to control whether applications can detect when actively interacting with the device.
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Microsoft delays Exchange Online CARs deprecation until 2024

Microsoft delays Exchange Online CARs deprecation until 2024
Microsoft announced today that Client Access Rules (CARs) deprecation in Exchange Online will be delayed by one year until September 2024.
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Inaudible ultrasound attack can stealthily control your phone, smart speaker

Inaudible ultrasound attack can stealthily control your phone, smart speaker
American university researchers have developed a novel attack called "Near-Ultrasound Inaudible Trojan" (NUIT) that can launch silent attacks against devices powered by voice assistants, like smartphones, smart speakers, and other IoTs.
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Google Pixel flaw allowed recovery of redacted, cropped images

Google Pixel flaw allowed recovery of redacted, cropped images
An 'Acropalypse' flaw in Google Pixel's Markup tool made it possible to partially recover edited or redacted screenshots and images, including those that have been cropped or had their contents masked, for the past five years.
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Outlook app to get built-in Microsoft 365 MFA on Android, iOS

Outlook app to get built-in Microsoft 365 MFA on Android, iOS
Microsoft will soon fast-track multi-factor authentication (MFA) adoption for its Microsoft 365 cloud productivity platform by adding MFA capabilities to the Outlook email client.
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What is generative AI? The evolution of artificial intelligence

What is generative AI? The evolution of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is already designing microchips and sending us spam, so what's next? Here's how generative AI really works and what to expect now that it's here.
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Microsoft Edge update starts disabling Internet Explorer 11 today

Microsoft Edge update starts disabling Internet Explorer 11 today
Microsoft says the Internet Explorer 11 desktop web browser will be disabled on some Windows 10 systems starting today via a Microsoft Edge update.
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Wi-Fi 7 is Coming: Here’s What You Need to Know

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Expect speeds of up to 46 Gbps with the new standard

As we kick off 2023, we've seen quite a few Wi-Fi 7 wireless routers announced which will be available later this year. We know what you're probably thinking, "But wait, I just bought a new Wi-Fi 6/Wi-Fi 6E router, and now it's already outdated?"  

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ChatGPT: Finally, an AI chatbot worth talking to

ChatGPT: Finally, an AI chatbot worth talking to
The newest research project from OpenAI is actually interesting — and already useful. Before long, AI like this will transform business communications.
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