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Geoff Duncan
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Geoff Duncan writes, programs, edits, plays music, and delights in making software misbehave. He's probably the only member…
Don’t use your Windows PC without using these security settings
The Windows Security app in Windows 11.

Historically, Windows has had a bad reputation for security, and there are far more malware strains that target Windows than any other operating system out there -- largely due to the scale of PCs that exist in the world. With such a vast array of potential threats, it’s more important than ever to keep your Microsoft PC safe and protected.

But doing so doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. In fact, you can start right now with just the computer you own, no extra software necessary. And if you do want to supplement your PC with some of the best Windows apps that will boost your security and privacy, you don’t need to pay a penny.

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The best free PC games
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They say the best things in life are free, but does that hold true for video games? Those on the hunt for the best PC games have come around to the idea that sometimes you don't need to put down any money upfront to play a top-quality game. In fact, many of the best multiplayer PC games are (or have become) free-to-play and fully cross-platform games to entice more people to play. While you don't have to spend your cash to test these games out, your time is just as valuable. Let us narrow down your search for the best free games on PC.

Lost Ark

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How to free up RAM on Mac and PC
A person works on a computer in a home office.

One of the main reasons your PC might go from snappy to sluggish after using it for a while, is that you've run out of memory. If you don't have enough RAM for what you're doing, or you have a lot of background applications running, then hitting your memory limit can really slow your PC down and make it feel like you need to replace the whole thing.

If you know what RAM is, you'll know that's probably not true. In fact, if you just take some steps to free up some memory, you might be able to make it last that bit longer.

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