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Microsoft quietly reveals whether you need a third-party antivirus software in Windows 11

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Microsoft quietly reveals whether you need a third-party antivirus software in Windows 11 –  Windows Latest is

Microsoft explains if you need third-party antivirus in Windows 11
First spotted by Windows Latest, Microsoft quietly published a detailed breakdown of Windows 11 security, and they finally addressed a critical question that users have debated for years. Do you still need a third-party antivirus for Windows PCs?

Chromebook, Deals & Sales, Google, Learning, Tips

Google and Back Market Launch $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Kit

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Google and Back Market Launch $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Kit for Windows 10 Users Locked Out of Windows 11 – gHacks Tech News – share.google
Google has introduced a physical ChromeOS Flex USB Kit priced at $3, in partnership with refurbished tech retailer Back Market. The kit is aimed at users still running Windows 10 on hardware that doesn’t meet Windows 11’s system requirements.

Google, How it works, Photo, Tips

Google Photos rolls out touch-up tools for making ‘quick, subtle fixes’ to your selfies

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Google Photos rolls out touch-up tools for making ‘quick, subtle fixes’ to your selfies – 9to5google.com

If you’re on Android, Google Photos is probably your go-to way for managing your images and videos, backing those memories up to the cloud, and making edits while on the move. With its latest update, Google is looking to bring retouching tools to your selfies, all while trying to do so in a way the brand keeps referring to as “subtle.”

Chromebook, Google, Learning, Tips

How to Clear Cache and Cookies in Chrome

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How to Clear Cache and Cookies in Chrome – aboutchromebooks.com
Chrome stores cookies and cached files to speed things up and keep you signed in across visits. Over time, stale data causes pages to load broken layouts, show outdated prices, or behave oddly after a site update. Clearing this data resets the browser back to a clean state. The steps differ slightly on desktop, Android, and iPhone, but each takes under a minute.

How it works, Security, Tips

Stop trusting flash drives for long-term backups

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Stop trusting flash drives for long-term backups—this forgotten 90s format lasts over a century – howtogeek.com
If you’re wondering just how long different storage media can store your data, either because you’re looking for a long-term storage solution or are just curious, you’ve come to the right place since this piece talks just about that. Let’s see which storage media can keep your data around the longest.

Google, How it works, Tips

Google Messages is cooking up a feature Samsung Messages users will love

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Google Messages is cooking up a feature Samsung Messages users will love – AndroidAuthority
Samsung recently confirmed a clear timeline for phasing out Samsung Messages, crowning Google Messages as the default messaging app on Galaxy phones. While this is ultimately a positive change, given that Samsung Messages no longer supports RCS, it has left some longtime users missing the customization features they were used to. Now, it appears Google has taken note and is working on adding some fun features that Samsung Messages fans will recognize.

How it works, Security, Tips

Digital Fraud Is On The Rise

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Digital Fraud Is On The Rise – Here’s What Consumer Reports Recommends For Protection – BGR – bgr.com
Digital fraud refers to the use of technology to perform malicious activities, such as stealing money and personal data from individuals. According to the 2025 Consumer Cyber Readiness Report, nearly half of Americans who were questioned (48%) had encountered a digital scam, and 19% of them (accounting for 9% of all Americans) lost money as a result.

Google, Pixel, Tips

Google Pixels just got a voicemail feature

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Google Pixels just got a voicemail feature I’ve wanted for months — here’s how to use it – AndroidAuthority

Joe Maring / Android Authority
Ever since it debuted on the Pixel 10 series last August, Take a Message has quickly become one of my favorite recent Pixel features. Essentially Google’s modern take on the voicemail box, Take a Message answers missed calls for you, shows real-time transcriptions, and makes those transcripts easy to read after the fact on the Phone app’s Home page. It’s great.

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