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AI malware threatens Windows 11 security. Traditional antivirus can’t keep up

Windows 11’s security situation continues to deteriorate. Users and businesses, especially the latter, are facing two risky developments: first, a new AI-powered malware threat, and second, additional emergency updates from Microsoft fixing critical security vulnerabilities. This combination highlights just how rapidly the threat landscape in the Windows environment is changing these days. At…
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Windows is finally fixing a years-old security hole in April

Microsoft is tightening security in Windows 11. Starting April 2026, outdated kernel drivers will be phased out—the company’s response to a well-known security issue that has plagued Windows for years. In a Windows IT Pro blog post, Microsoft announced that it will cease…
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The new Ryzen 9: Did AMD just announce a CPU for exactly no one?

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld reports AMD’s new Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processor launches April 22nd with V-cache on both chiplets and 208MB total cache. The high-end CPU offers 5-10% performance gains in creative workloads like DaVinci Resolve and Blender, targeting developers rather than gamers. With an expected $1,000 price tag and 200-watt TDP, the processor’s niche…
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CPU shortages loom as PC makers scramble for chips

RAM, storage, graphics cards. All of them are getting harder to find, and, of course, more expensive as the “AI” bubble gobbles up manufacturing capacity. According to a new industry report, processors are next in line. Lead times for CPUs are now stretching out to…
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I pushed my MacBook Neo to the limit. It didn’t break

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld tested the $599 MacBook Neo with A18 Pro processor and 8GB RAM through demanding stress tests including 59 browser tabs and Adobe Premiere Pro video editing. Despite heavy usage that consumed up to 8GB of swap memory, the device maintained smooth performance without stuttering or lag during 4K video editing tasks. The MacBook Neo proves…
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Firefox users now have a free VPN, with some big limits

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are getting a lot of attention at the moment, for… well, lots of reasons, some of which are beyond the scope of PCWorld’s usual coverage. Before we talk about ways to secure and anonymize your web traffic, pardon me for a second, I need to…
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TMR keyboards work nothing like the one you’re typing on

TMR switches, short for Tunnel Magnetoresistance, are regarded as one of the most exciting developments in mechanical keyboards. They do not operate via conventional contact points, nor do they use traditional Hall-effect sensors. Instead, they measure changes in magnetic resistance, doing so with significantly greater precision. This results in a more finely controllable actuation, opening up new…
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