5 key things you need to know about VPNs

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8106189987_5924719e3b_o-100654807-mediumA virtual private network is a secure tunnel between two or more computers on the internet, allowing them to access each other as if on a local network. In the past, VPNs were mainly used by companies to securely link remote branches together or connect roaming employees to the office network, but today they’re an important service for consumers too, protecting them from attacks when they connect to public wireless networks. Check out more from this article in PCWorld.com

How to Hide the Second Monitor Taskbar on Windows 10

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windows-10-homescreen-670x335As soon as you connect a second monitor to your Windows 10 computer, you’ll notice that both screens have the taskbar at the bottom. Maybe you like this — and that’s totally fine — but maybe you don’t, in which case you can turn it off. More of this latest article in MakeUseOf.com

A Quick Guide to Linux Bash Shell in Windows 10

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linux-bash-windows-10-670x335In March, 2016 Microsoft announced the awesome Canonical partnership. Touted as Linux on Windows, the developers rejoiced at the prospect of Bash coming to Windows. Rather than a virtual machine, the Windows 10 Anniversary Update promised to bring the full functionality of bash to Windows. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

Here we go again: Microsoft’s popping up ads from the Windows 10 toolbar

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windows-10-toolbar-ad-100691547-mediumWhen Microsoft’s Windows 10 deadline passed, many heaved a sigh of relief, thinking that Microsoft’s obnoxious popup reminders had finally been laid to rest. More from this latest article in PCWorld.com

Google is launching RCS messaging on Sprint, with other carriers on the roadmap

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google-messenger-100689423-mediumThe days of boring ol’ SMS may finally be coming to a close.

Google announced Friday that it’s launching Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging for Android phones on Sprint. If you Google’s Messenger app, you’ll be able to flip the feature on and get real-time typing notifications, high-resolution photo sharing, read receipts, and other features. Google is supporting the new Universal Profile, which lets RCS services inter-operate between carriers and regions. Check out this article in PCWorld.com

Windows Updates Are Set to Get Less Annoying

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Microsoft is finally ready to make Windows Update less annoying, at least for Windows 10 users. Under the new system, Windows 10 updates should be smaller in size, be downloaded more efficiently, and put less strain on your system resources. More from this article in MakeUseOf.com

This Task Manager Will Handle Whatever You Throw at It

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