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Venting at Claude is fine, but 'extreme' abuse will be banned Nov. 12
Anthropic won't punish normal irritation with Claude, but it's unclear where the line will be drawn between frustration and cruelty.
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Sharing Microsoft 365 with 3+ people? Your OneDrive is shrinking
Microsoft 365 Family, Premium, and Pro now share a single OneDrive pool capped at 2TB. Same price, less storage for big households.
How-To
Worried about letting AI loose in your Gmail? You should be
Granting email access to AI can unlock powerful functionality, but it also raises privacy and security concerns. These settings can help minimize the dangers.
Best Picks
Best antivirus for Windows PC in 2026: 7 apps to keep your PC safe
Your Windows PC needs virus protection. Some threats can’t be avoided without the aid of antivirus software. Choose the best antivirus software for you from our top picks.
Tip
I used Claude to find the online accounts I’d forgotten about
Ever wonder how many random accounts you’ve signed up for over the years, only to lose track of them? This Claude Cowork prompt scours your inbox for clues.
News Analysis
The Surface Laptop Ultra is an AI monster with a laptop problem
The new Surface Laptop Ultra is built for local AI, but its power draw and unknown battery life raise doubts about its practicality.
News Analysis
I tested Google’s new SynthID detector on AI slop. There’s a big catch
Now available to the general public, Google’s SynthID tool can pinpoint invisible AI watermarks, but it’s not a catch-all AI detector.
News Analysis
ChatGPT is about to get its own digital wallet
All signs point to ChatGPT and its Dot agents gaining the ability to complete purchases on the web and elsewhere, similar to Meta’s Muse agent.
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Think that email is legit? Check these 8 phishing red flags first
The best way to spot phishing emails is to know what to look for and these are some of the biggest red flags to help keep you safe.
Feature
I wouldn’t trust Meta’s Muse AI agent with my personal data yet
Meta wants everyone to use Muse, its AI agent. But the company first needs to prove itself worthy of such trust.
Best Picks
Best external drives 2026: Fast SSDs and roomy hard drives
Whether you're looking for speed, capacity, portability, or all of the above, a USB external hard drive, SSD, or thumb drive is a necessary tool for data storage, backup, and/or transport.
Updated
Best SSDs: From SATA to PCIe 5.0, from budget to premium
The best solid-state drives can supercharge your PC. Here are our picks for the best SSDs, and what you should know before a purchase.
News Analysis
ChatGPT Pro's biggest perk just got cut in half. Meet the new AI subscription math
Models like GPT-6 Luna and GPT-6.1 Sol are getting more done with fewer tokens, but you won't necessarily get more from AI subscription.
Updated
Best PDF editors: Premium, budget, and free options
When you need to edit a PDF file, these tools are your best friends.
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Spyware can listen in. This is the Windows setting I always change
This trick also improves day-to-day PC use, too.
Best Deals
Best VPN deals: Protect your privacy for the lowest prices
We've scoured the web to help you find the best deals on VPNs available this September. Currently on discount: NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and Surfshark.
News Analysis
Adios, Gems: Google’s new Gemini skills won’t be paywalled
Gemini Skills are the new Gems, and they’re not just for paid Gemini users anymore.
News
Firefox's biggest redesign in years just landed with Nova
Mozilla's Firefox 157 update debuts its new Nova design with 12 themes as well as fixes dozens of high-risk security vulnerabilities.
Tip
Switching to New Outlook? Here's how to move your calendar and contacts
The new version of Microsoft Outlook backs up your calendar and contacts differently than you'd expect. Here's how to properly export and restore both.
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