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The new purple squiggle in Google Docs flags 'potentially inappropriate words'
Google will soon begin adding stylistic suggestions and inclusive language to Google Docs beginning in April. Here's how to configure the new purple squiggles.
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Google Meet will make collaborating over video even easier
Google is rolling out new features for Meet and Spaces, including threaded conversations in Spaces and Google Meet integration in Docs, Slides and Sheets.
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Microsoft returns some sanity to Clipchamp's pricing
Microsoft has improved Clipchamp's free tier, making its new video editor actually somewhat practical to use.
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Update Chrome and Edge right now to fix a dangerous exploit
You should be on Chrome version 99.0.4844.84 or Edge version 99.0.1150.55 to avoid this JavaScript vulnerability.
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Start11 brings ungrouping back to Windows 11's inadequate taskbar
Stardock's paid Start11 utility has added new features such as taskbar ungrouping, drag-and-drop, and the ability to expand the Windows 11 taskbar.
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PowerPoint begins transitioning from talking points to talking heads
Microsoft unveiled numerous feature updates to PowerPoint and Teams, plus its Surface Hub 2S, as part of a general transition from remote to hybrid work.
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Bypassing outrageous limits in Windows 11's new video editing app isn't cheap
Microsoft's new Windows 11 app, Clipchamp, wants you to pay up to $39 per month to unlock its full capabilities.
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Piracy favorite LimeWire returns from the dead…as an NFT marketplace
Infamous peer-to-peer network LimeWire is returning, in name only, as a place to buy and sell music NFTs.
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5 easy tasks that supercharge your security
Protect your PC and your online accounts with these 5 simple tasks that supercharge your security.
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The best free antivirus: Keep your PC safe without spending a dime
Many of the big names in antivirus offer a free version of their security suites. Here are our top five choices for free AV.
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Adobe Acrobat Standard DC vs. Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
Ready for more functionality than Adobe's free Acrobat Reader DC offers? Here's what you need to know before purchasing the paid PDF editor.
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Best password managers: Reviews of the top products
The best password is one you probably can't easily remember—that's why a password manager is so crucial to your online security. We review LastPass, Dashlane, Keeper, NordPass, and others to find the best one for managing passwords.
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4 reasons why I switched from Google to Bing
If you're still using Google as your search engine, you may not know that Microsoft Bing is a great search engine, too. Here's why to switch from Google to Bing in search.
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Best PDF editors: Reviewed and rated
When you need to edit a PDF file, these tools are your best friends.
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Bing launches Autos Marketplace to help you find a car
Demand for new and used cars is crazy right now, and Microsoft's Bing has launched Autos Marketplace to help you buy a new car online and sell your old car, too.
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Microsoft clamps down an Office power feature abused by malware
Microsoft said Monday that it will block users from downloading untrusted Office macros authored in Visual Basic (VBA) that can be used as a way to inject malware into your computer.
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Secrets of an Excel esports player: How pros tap the true power of spreadsheets
Everything you thought about Excel is wrong, from how much hardware it can use to what it can truly do. We interviewed a heavy-duty Excel user and esports player about what it takes to compete with spreadsheet masters.
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PowerToys gets three new tools, with more on the way
Microsoft is updating PowerToys with a new cursor finder and updates to the preview pane, and has plans for a video GIF capture tool and a quick option to terminate crashed Windows apps.
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Forget Outlook: Why Windows Mail is one of the best email apps
Windows Mail may be the best email client for you, rather than paying for Microsoft Outlook. Here's why.
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