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Windows 11 is the most modern, secure, and updated Windows ever—at least that’s what Microsoft keeps saying. But a senior Microsoft executive recently revealed just how much of the underlying technology in Windows 11 is still legacy, all the way from decades ago.

With new Chrome versions 148.0.7778.96/97 for Windows and macOS and 148.0.7778.96 for Linux, the developers have fixed over 100 security vulnerabilities. According to Google, none of the patched vulnerabilities are being exploited in the wild yet.

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LG 39-inch utrawide OLED gaming monitor

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Since nobody can upgrade their actual gaming PC at the moment, it’s a very popular time to upgrade your gaming monitor. And, if you’re looking to go big, Amazon has a fantastic deal for you today. This 39-inch LG OLED ultrawide, and I mean ultra because it’s 39 inches, is just $768. That’s over half off the original retail price of $1,600.

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All too often, ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini overstep their instructions because they’re so focused on making you happy. For example, an AI may jump ahead and completely rewrite a document when all you wanted was some focused feedback, or it may draft a brand-new recipe when you just wanted help substituting an ingredient. 

You all know the one rule of PC ownership: If your PC glitches or isn’t running at full efficiency, reboot it. But does that trick apply to your router, too?

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MasterClass (1-year annual plan)

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With the job market being what it is, there’s never been a better time to learn new skills (or brush up on old ones). Starting today, May 7th, through May 10th, MasterClass annual plans are 50% off. That means you can get a year of access for as little as $60, billed $5 per month.

MasterClass is an online education platform with a twist: all of the courses are taught by celebrity experts... Читать дальше...

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27-inch Samsung Odyssey G51F Monitor

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Samsung’s 27-inch Odyssey G51F gaming monitor is on sale for $170 at Amazon, its best price yet. That’s a 32% discount off its $250 MSRP, and this is the first time it’s gotten such a big price drop since it launched back in August 2025.

The G51F is an updated version of the G51C, with a lot of the same specs that made the older model great: 2560×1440 resolution on a fast VA panel... Читать дальше...

Google hasn’t offered a streaming device for under $50 since it discontinued the Chromecast with Google TV in 2024. That’s turning out to be a problem.

Utah residents are facing a major shift in online privacy. A new state law, Senate Bill 73, has made Utah the first state to specifically target VPN use as part of its online age-verification rules, holding websites responsible even when users attempt to mask their location with a VPN. Privacy advocates warn the law could pressure websites into blocking VPN traffic entirely or expanding invasive identity checks for everyone.

So many arbitrary holidays exist (ahem, Tin Can Day), but World Password Day is one fully supported by the PCWorld staff. We’re all for ditching weak passwords — especially when strengthening your online security only takes a little effort.