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President-elect Donald J. Trump has signaled he might cut funding to efforts to re-shore semiconductor manufacturing in the US and instead penalize China and other nations with tariffs to kickstart things here.

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My spur-of-the-moment Chromebook surprise

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The Competition Bureau of Canada is seeking the sale of Google’s ad tech tools and a penalty as antitrust scrutiny intensifies globally.

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FTC opens antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s cloud, AI, and cybersecurity practices

The probe highlights concerns over bundling, market dominance, and cybersecurity failings.

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10 steps to smarter Google account security

Give yourself some added peace of mind by giving your Google account a thorough set of security reinforcements.

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Download our Windows Repair Upgrade Cheat Sheet

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By Ed Tittel

27 Nov 2024 1 min

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Windows Recall: All your privacy questions answered

The AI feature coming in Copilot+ PCs this year will capture your screen every five seconds and store the screenshots. Here’s what you need to know.

By Chris Hoffman

27 Nov 2024 16 mins

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Judge won’t alter Google antitrust trial dates to accommodate Trump DOJ’s proposal

Judge Amit Mehta emphasizes urgency as the DOJ seeks sweeping remedies to curb Google’s dominance in search and AI.

By Gyana Swain

27 Nov 2024 4 mins

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Windows 11: A guide to the updates

Here’s what you need to know about the latest updates to Windows 11 as they’re released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5046740 Preview, released on Nov. 21, 2024.

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27 Nov 2024 34 mins

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