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The best proxy server services: Expert recommended

Proxy servers act as intermediaries for online traffic and can be used for various business purposes. ZDNET recommends these top proxy services.

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Sick of AI slop on Pinterest? These two new features should help bring back real pins
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I tested 10 AI content detectors - and these 5 correctly identified AI text every time
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OpenAI recalls GPT-4o update for being too agreeable
Google Wallet rolls out digital IDs to more states, add support for age verification
Google Wallet brings digital IDs to more states - how to add yours
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The best proxy server services: Expert recommended

Proxy servers act as intermediaries for online traffic and can be used for various business purposes. ZDNET recommends these top proxy services.
3 hours ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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Sick of AI slop on Pinterest? These two new features should help bring back real pins

Pinterest has a plan to fix its AI mess.
5 hours ago by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence
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I tested 10 AI content detectors - and these 5 correctly identified AI text every time

I've been testing AI content detectors for two years now. They're getting more and more reliable.
7 hours ago by David Gewirtz in Artificial Intelligence
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OpenAI recalls GPT-4o update for being too agreeable

Users complained GPT-4o was too 'sycophantic.' Here's why and what happens now.
8 hours ago by Radhika Rajkumar in Artificial Intelligence
Google Wallet rolls out digital IDs to more states, add support for age verification

Google Wallet brings digital IDs to more states - how to add yours

Plus, proving your age with your phone is about to get way easier and more private.
1 day ago by Artie Beaty in Services & Software
Malwarebytes' new security tools help shield you from online scams - here's how

How Malwarebytes' security tools can help companies stop online scams before it's too late

Online fraud is costing billions - but Malwarebytes' security tools could be the secret weapon companies need to protect themselves and fight back.
2 days ago by Lance Whitney in Security
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8 ways to protect your privacy on Linux and keep your data safe

Using Linux is a good start - but it is not enough. These easy privacy tricks could mean the difference between secure and sorry.
2 days ago by Jack Wallen in Linux
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If we want a passwordless future, let's get our passkey story straight

Passwords and passkeys each involve a secret. The critical difference: How that secret gets handled.
4 days ago by David Berlind in Security
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Is your Roku TV spying on you? Probably, but here's how to put an end to it

Your Amazon Fire Stick, Chromecast, and other streaming devices collect your personal data for various reasons. If you're uncomfortable with that, here's how to get peace of mind.
5 days ago by Chris Bayer in TVs
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Why the road from passwords to passkeys is long, bumpy, and worth it - probably

The passkey standard has reached a precarious moment. Let's not blow it, OK?
5 days ago by David Berlind in Security
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The best VPNs for streaming: Expert tested

Netflix won't easily block our favorite streaming VPNs, and we've tried and tested the best VPNs for high-speed, reliable streaming.
5 days ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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The best Amazon Fire TV Stick VPNs: Expert tested

Combining the Amazon Fire TV Stick with a VPN can bypass smart TV restrictions and access more streaming platforms and libraries. These are ZDNET's top picks.
5 days ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
MacOS offers built-in window snapping now - but there's a better option for power users

8 simple ways Mac users can better protect their privacy

Just because you're running Apple's rock-solid operating system doesn't mean your privacy is automatically protected. These simple steps will keep you safer.
6 days ago by Jack Wallen in Mac OS
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The 4 VPNs I swear by for Linux - and why I trust them

Looking for the best Linux VPN? Here are my favorites.
1 week ago by Jack Wallen in VPN
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The best antivirus for Mac: Expert tested

Protect yourself and your Mac with the top antivirus software for Mac in the market, tested and recommended by our experts.
1 week ago by Emily Long in Security
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