Opinion

The invisible shield: How AI is quietly protecting the software that runs your life

Last week, something alarming happened in the world of software — and almost nobody outside the tech industry noticed. A widely-used software library called LiteLLM, downloaded over 95 million times ...
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Java dev setup made simple for beginners

Starting your Java journey? It all begins with installing the JDK, setting up environment variables, and choosing the right ...
Wall Street Journal

How to Find Out Whether Your Computer Is Part of a Botnet—and What to Do About It

WSJ’s Robert McMillan breaks down why residential proxy software is so bad, and how to check whether the malware is installed on your home network. Photo: Sean Havey The price might be right, but if ...
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Your ultimate guide to mastering Java setup

Getting started with Java doesn’t have to be overwhelming. From downloading the right JDK for your OS to setting environment variables, the process is straightforward once you know the steps. With the ...
CNET

Thousands of Computer Viruses Are Created Every Day. Here’s How to Protect Your Computer From Cyberattacks

Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since then, she's poured thousands of hours into understanding how websites and online businesses work. She's shared what she's learned on blogs ...
The New York Times

How to Make Your Old Computer Feel New Again

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kimber Streams Kimber Streams is a writer who has been covering laptops and ...
Ars Technica

New Codex features include the ability to use your computer in the background

A new version of OpenAI’s Codex desktop app reaches users today. It brings a smorgasbord of new features and changes, ranging from new developer capabilities to expansion into non-developer knowledge ...

The AI apps are coming for your PC

Plus: Coachella week two, Beef season two, the DJI Osmo Pocket 4, and more in this week’s Installer newsletter.
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: April Windows Server 2025 update may fail to install

Update: Microsoft has released out-of-band updates to address this issue on April 20. Microsoft is investigating an issue causing this month's KB5082063 security update to fail to install on some ...
CNET

Claude Can Now Run Tasks on Your Behalf With New 'Computer Use' Feature

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...
SlashGear

5 Windows 11 Features That Are Causing Your Computer To Run Slow

You may have noticed that Windows 11 is going through a bit of a midlife crisis. There is a perception that Microsoft has prioritized cramming more AI features into the OS instead of fixing its many ...