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Nowadays, Windows comes loaded with a ton of bloat. There are numerous convenience features that seem less like assistance and more like obstacles you try to avoid. Throw in the invasive data tracking ...

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Department of Homeland Security leaders removed top privacy officers who objected to mislabeling government records to block their public release, WIRED has learned. Since January, DHS leaders have ...

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Meta is facing a new class action lawsuit over its AI smart glasses and their lack of privacy, after an investigation by Swedish newspapers found that workers at a Kenya-based subcontractor are ...

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PCWorld explains how to troubleshoot common microphone issues on Windows computers caused by accidental settings changes. Three main culprits disable microphones: Windows Sound settings blocking ...