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iOS 12.2 beta 3 is available to developers
The second major update to iOS 12 adds support for AirPlay-enabled TVs and brings Apple News to Canada.
Microsoft shoves some Windows 10 testers into next year with early look at 2020 feature upgrade
The company pointed to a 'longer lead time' for some of the features in the far-off upgrade, which isn't expected to arrive until the spring of 2020.
How to identify, prevent and remove rootkits in Windows 10
Rootkits are among the most difficult malware to detect and remove. Now, new variations are targeting Windows 10 systems. Use this advice to protect yourself from them.
Microsoft skips way, way ahead in new Windows 10 build
Microsoft is offering '20H1' builds of Windows 10 for testing. Yes, that's the build due in early 2020.
The 7 best free Safari extensions for the Mac
You can add more useful features to Safari by installing one of these extensions.
5 obscure Android features you need to start using
Android is packed with features that are overlooked and under-appreciated. Here are five awesome ones you've probably never even heard of.
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Apple’s event calendar: When is the next Apple event?
When is the next Apple event? We'll tell you what we know about Apple's event schedule.
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How to cancel an app subscription on iPhone or iPad
Apple makes it easy to sign up for subscription services like Apple Music, but unsubscribing from them on your iPhone or iPad is trickier process.
Windows 10: A guide to the updates
Here's what you need to know about each update to Windows 10 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for KB4487044 (OS Build 17763.316), released Feb. 12, 2019.
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A better way to delete apps in iOS 12
Everyone knows how to delete apps on the home screen, but not everyone knows there's another way. A better way.
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Windows 7 add-on support to cost up to $350 per PC for 3 more years of patches
A Microsoft document offers details on how much it could cost companies to maintain Windows 7 PCs if they don't migrate to Windows 10 by early next year.
Apple issues macOS 10.14.3 Supplemental Update
The Supplemental Update fixes the Group FaceTime bug that has been making headlines lately.
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Apple releases iOS 12.1.4, fixing Group FaceTime privacy bug
The serious bug that let FaceTime callers listen in on others before they picked up has now been fixed.
Apple is removing the Do Not Track toggle from Safari, but for a good reason
The next update to Safari will remove the useless "Ask websites not to track me" as Apple implements stricter and smarter anti-tracking tools.
These are the 230 new emojis coming to your iPhone and Mac in 2019
The Emoji 12.0 list for 2019 has been finalized. Now all that is left is for Apple to add them in a software update.
PCWorld's February Digital Magazine: Inside Project Athena
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android and iOS.
Microsoft reportedly wants to use Xbox Live to support cross-platform games like Fortnite
Microsoft reportedly plans to announce an initiative in March to bring games on Android, iOS and Switch to its Xbox Live platform.
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