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CrowdStrike issues apology for global IT outage in the form of $10 Uber Eats gift cards — which then don’t work
By Tom Pritchard published
Just remember that if you cause a global IT outage with a bad update, like CrowdStrike, the solution is fast food.
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What is the difference between VPN hardware and VPN software?
By Sam Dawson published
The differences between VPN hardware and software and what they're used for
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Is using a VPN on Steam a real-life cheat code?
By Andy Sansom published
Steam is the largest digital marketplace for PC games, and with different regional sales and prices, it can be tempting to use a VPN. But should you?
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The best antivirus software 2024: Free and paid options
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best paid and free antivirus programs for Windows PCs based on their ability to detect malware, impact on system performance and extra features.
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Google is giving Chrome a major upgrade to keep you safe from dangerous downloads — here how it works
By Anthony Spadafora published
Google is redesigning how download warnings work in Chrome to help keep you safe from malware and other dangerous files.
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Best Warzone VPN in 2024: how to get easy lobbies by avoiding SBMM
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN A VPN for Warzone is the perfect tool for bagging more kills and avoiding SBMM. Here the top 5 Warzone VPNs on the market today.
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Delta faces federal investigation following massive CrowdStrike outage
By Jeff Parsons last updated
Delta has scrapped hundreds of flights for the fifth straight day after the CrowdStrike outage
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Is NordVPN legit?
By Krishi Chowdhary published
vpn NordVPN is the best VPN service in our testing, and in this article, we round up the top reasons why it's a legit VPN.
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CrowdStrike global Windows crash latest updates — aftermath of the biggest IT outage in history
By Jeff Parsons last updated
A faulty update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike has took thousands of PCs and servers offline worldwide, leading to downtime for many widely-used services.
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