Fake ad blocker extension crashes the browser for ClickFix attacks

A malvertising campaign is using a fake ad-blocking Chrome and Edge extension named NexShield that intentionally crashes the ...

Fake Chrome extension 'breaks' your computer before it hits you with malware — how to stay safe

Chrome and Edge users are being targeted by a fake ad blocker extension that crashes their browsers and then infects their ...

Website wants to look for and connect to any device on your local network

This article explains the Website wants to look for and connect to any device on your local network popup in Chrome and how ...

Vital Windows 11 certificates are expiring: how to check if you’re affected

Important security certificates for Windows 11 will soon expire for many users. In some cases, you will need to take action ...

Your Windows 11 laptop has a secret power setting that's seriously useful - how to find it

ZDNET's key takeaways You can run a report to check battery health in Windows 11.This report provides details on capacity, ...

Don't use your router's USB port when these alternatives exist, a PC expert explains

Your router's USB port is convenient, but its unreliability makes it susceptible to security risks. Here's the alternative.

I used 8 HDMI tricks to get the best performance from my TV - and most are free

If your devices only support up to 4K at 60Hz, a "premium high-speed" HDMI cable (18Gbps, HDMI 2.0) is perfectly fine. Again, just avoid really old or thin cables. Early HDMI cables (HDMI 1.4 or older ...