Firefox blocks websites with vulnerable encryption keys

id-2956941-firefox-100600600-mediumTo protect users from cryptographic attacks that can compromise secure web connections, the popular Firefox browser will block access to HTTPS servers that use weak Diffie-Hellman keys. More of this article from PCWorld.com

16 useful Windows 10 tools that help you get more done

windows-10-working-100685080-origNone of us like wasting time when we’re trying to get stuff done. Every second spent shuffling around open windows or navigating menus is precious time not spent achieving your goals. Fortunately, Microsoft stuffed Windows with all sorts of secretly powerful tools, as we’ve covered in-depth in both 17 obscure Windows tools and tricks too powerful to overlook and 15 simple, secret Windows tips and tricks designed to save you time. Check out this article in PCWorld.com

What It Would Take for This Apple Fan to Switch to Android

android-vs-appleI’m an Apple fan. I love my iPhone and Mac. But I’m also a tech writer. I’ve always followed the latest Android developments. I’ve tried some of the flagship phones. My choice to use an iPhone isn’t some thoughtless, fashion-following attempt to buy the coolest phone, it’s a deliberate decision. An iPhone fits my needs. Check out this comparison from MakeUseOf.com

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How to Replace Windows Essentials in Windows 10

microsoft-family-features-617x500How do you view your photos on Windows? What app do you use if you want to make simple edits to a video? And which app are you relying on for your desktop email client? For lots of you, the answer will be one of the Windows Essentials programs. Check out this article in MakeUseOf.com

How the new age of antivirus software will protect your PC

cyberattack_stock_image-100607242-largeAntivirus software ain’t what it used to be. The sneaky, sophisticated security threats your PC faces now have gone far beyond what traditional software can do. The future of protecting your PC will require a multi-pronged approach involving vigilant updates, bug bounties, and artificial intelligence. More of this article in PCWorld.com

Meet Pixel, a gorgeous, much-needed visual overhaul for Raspberry Pi’s main distro

pixel-overview-100685012-mediumThe Raspberry Pi isn’t exactly known for its polish. The glorious, but bare-bones $35 mini-PC packs humble hardware and even lacks a case in its quest to deliver affordable computing to the masses. That austere design even extended to the no-frills “Raspbian” Linux distro designed specifically for the Pi—until now. Check out this article in PCWorld.com

PSA: Windows 10’s Anniversary Update reactivates ads you’ve already disabled

new_windows_10_logo_primary-100614151-mediumIn any case, Microsoft’s still in the process of rolling out the Anniversary Update to users, and the majority of Windows 10 owners haven’t made the upgrade yet. More of this latest article in PCWorld.com