Pre-Christmas tech checklist that will make life run more smoothly

The perennial children’s favourite, the Nintendo Switch, needs a Nintendo account. Go to accounts.Nintendo.com to create your ...

Should you ever turn off Windows Security? It's tricky, but here's my rule of thumb

ZDNET's key takeaways There are times when you may want to turn off Windows Security. I'll show you how to (temporarily or permanently) disable it on Windows 11 Home and Pro. I recommend creating a ...

Microsoft is fixing a glaring problem with a smart Windows 11 security feature that'll mean many more people can use it

Windows 11 has a powerful security feature you may not have heard of – and I'm glad to see Microsoft is fixing its most ...

How to turn on Parental Controls on Nintendo Switch 2

To turn on Parental Controls on the Switch 2, you need the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app, which can be downloaded for iPhone or Google. You'll also need a Nintendo Account of your own, so make ...

OpenAI and Anthropic will start predicting when users are underage

OpenAI and Anthropic are rolling out new ways to detect underage users. As OpenAI has updated its guidelines on how ChatGPT should interact with users between the ages of 13 and 17, Anthropic is ...
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Windows Recall is too risky for your PC. I can’t recommend it

Microsoft’s controversial Windows Recall has now been generally released, and it poses as much of a risk to your privacy as it could be a boon to your productivity. Recall is just one of several new ...

How to disable ACR on your TV (and why you should do it ASAP)

Your Samsung, LG, and even Sony TV comes with privacy risks. Here's how to avoid one of the biggest with just a few steps.