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Over 300 Chrome extensions found hijacking searches of 13.4 million users — how to stay safe

By Scott Younker Published

A security researcher investigated more than 300 Chrome extensions that hijack searches to earn revenue.

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These are the 3 best budget laptops we've tested for value that don't feel cheap

By Darragh Murphy last updated

These are the best budget laptops we've tested, with reliable performance for getting online and watching shows that will last you for years.

Laptops
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Your personal information is everywhere online — 5 ways to start removing it from the internet

By Kaycee Hill last updated

Learn how to minimize your digital presence and protect your personal information from data collectors.

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These are the 7 best student computers we tested to find the ultimate PCs for school

By Darragh Murphy last updated

From dorm-ready desktops to slick all-in-ones for art and photography students, these are the best student computers to buy today.

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Chrome could soon let you ask Google about anything on your screen — even outside the browser

By Amanda Caswell Published

Google is testing an “Ask Google from anywhere” feature in Chrome that could let you search, use AI, and ask questions about anything on your screen.

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ChatGPT just got a major upgrade — here’s what's new and 7 prompts to try it

By Amanda Caswell Published

ChatGPT's new browser features let you ask questions about YouTube videos, webpages and open tabs. Here's how to use them and 7 prompts to try.

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Incognito mode is a total lie – and it cost Google $5 billion

By Mo Harber-Lamond Published

Google Chrome's Incognito mode presents itself as a privacy-first way to browse the web. Here, VPN Editor Mo Harber-Lamond explores why this couldn't be further from the truth.

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The best parental control apps in 2026

By Anthony Spadafora last updated

These are the best parental control apps for managing apps, filtering websites and logging activities on mobile devices.

Parental Controls
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OpenAI is shutting down its AI browser — here's how to get its best features in Google Chrome

By Amanda Caswell Published

Learn how to install the new ChatGPT Chrome extension and get OpenAI's best browsing features — like page summaries and instant answers —without leaving Chrome.

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Google wants to train its AI on your search history. Here's how to opt out now

By Kaycee Hill Published

Opt out of Google's new data collection feature before your media gets used to train its AI models.

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