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Sysmon was once something you had to seek out and install. Now this pro-level system monitoring tool is integrated right into ...

Microsoft PC Manager is a free Windows utility that combines existing system‑maintenance tools into a simplified dashboard.

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Google seizes domains used by the IPIDEA proxy network, which sold access to devices compromised through free VPNs, proxy ...

If you're got a drawer full of unused USB sticks, you might as well put them to use – and our tech experts know how ...

Got an ancient laptop or desktop lying around? With just a bit of extra effort, you can transform an old gaming PC into an NAS, experiment with a new OS, build your own security cam, and more.

More stability, better compatibility and free performance for zero dollars ...

In this post, we discuss some of the best free tools for syncing files, folders, video and other content between Windows and ...

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