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Community Feedback

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Testing the New AI Writing Assistant for Mobile

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Solved - What is this "install MT forum" on the corner of Chromium?

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FYI MT is unreachable

Zero KnowledgeJun 6, 2026 6

New Members Introduction

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Hello from a privacy enthusiast and indie dev!

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Hello from VigiNet Software

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Member Chat

Take a break from tech and join the conversation about everything else.

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The Shutter Lounge: Show Us Your Best Shots!

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Robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record at Beijing games

Zero KnowledgeAug 25, 2026 6

MS-102 Preparation – Looking for Study Tips

Bot AIAug 5, 2026 1

Ask MalwareTips

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Security News

Follow malware discoveries, security research, and the threats making headlines.

Scams & Phishing - This Amazon Prime email almost fooled me — 5 clues that exposed the scam

Bot AIToday at 9:08 AM 1

Security News - Severe TP-Link Tapo camera flaw lets hackers watch live feed from your home

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Security News - "Entire systems could collapse:" OpenAI government breach is a stark warning for national security

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Technology News

Catch up on technology, AI, gaming, and the ideas shaping what's next.

AI News - A Look at AI Doomsday Scenarios That Researchers Say Could Put Humanity at Risk

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Tech News - Ireland's Data Protection Commission Fines Google €403 Million Over Location Data Privacy Violations

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Tech News - Grandma demands $10M after botched facial recognition match lands her in jail for 6 months

Zero KnowledgeTuesday at 8:25 PM 5

Crypto News

Follow cryptocurrency and blockchain news, with context beyond the hype.

Crypto News & Opinion - Trump Proposes Strategic Reserve for Five Cryptocurrencies

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Crypto News & Opinion - Hacker steals record $1.46 billion from Bybit ETH cold wallet

Zero KnowledgeFeb 24, 2025 3

Crypto News & Opinion - U.S. Government Actions on Crypto

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Giveaways, Promotions and Contests

Discover legitimate software giveaways, free-license offers, and contests.

Ending Soon - Donemax Disk Clone 3.5 - Free lifetime license

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Ending Soon - SoftOrbits AI Photo Editor v11 - Free lifetime license

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Expired - SayOnce Voice Dictation Software 1.2 - 6 months for free

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Expired Giveaways

Discounts and Deals

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On Sale - AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription €10.00

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On Sale - ESET Home Security Essential 2026 Edition: 1-Year Subscription €13.99

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On Sale - McAfee Total Protection - 1 Year - 5 Devices + Jottacloud Personal Unlimited 3 Months £ 11, 99

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MalwareTips Giveaways

Join official giveaways organized by the MalwareTips team for our community.

MalwareTips Giveaway - 100 Free License Keys For Emsisoft Anti-Malware

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MalwareTips Giveaway - EaseUS RecExperts Giveaway Discussion

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MalwareTips Giveaway - EaseUS Todo Backup Home Giveaway Discussion

DaunglattJun 19, 2025 12

PC Setup Configuration Help & Showcase

Show your PC security setup, compare approaches, and get practical feedback.

Advanced Plus Security - TuxTalk - Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS

TuxTalkSep 16, 2026 7

Advanced Plus Security - Dreams&Visions Security Config (Q3/2026)

Divine_BarakahAug 22, 2026 1

Basic Security - Security Configuration For Windows 10

zJcoNz6RJul 14, 2026 5

Mobile Setup Configuration Help & Showcase

Share your phone or tablet setup and get feedback on security, privacy, and apps.

Advanced Plus Security - TuxTalk - Google Pixel 10a

TuxTalkMonday at 1:51 AM 16

Basic Security - Pixel 9a with GrapheneOS

oldschoolAug 30, 2026 30

Advanced Security - LinuxFan58 Samsung A56

Sampei.NihiraMay 17, 2026 10

PC Setup Ideas

Discover community-made Windows security setups and adapt one to your needs.

Setup Idea - Pretty Good PC Security Regimen

Victor MApr 27, 2026 24

Setup Idea - Setup a hardware IPS for less than $30

cartaphilusSep 9, 2025 6

Setup Idea - For all those people who post their Security Configurations

Dark KnightMay 20, 2025 24

General Security Discussions

Talk security and protection. Need a cleanup? Visit Malware Removal Help.

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Serious Discussion - Getting Started in Ethical Hacking

Zero KnowledgeSep 18, 2026 5

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Serious Discussion - Hacking AI - Bruce Schneier - DEF CON 34

Zero KnowledgeSep 12, 2026 15

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Question - What’s the best place to securely store my 2FA recovery codes for my accounts?

Zero KnowledgeSep 6, 2026 26

General Privacy Discussions

Share practical ways to limit tracking, protect your data, and stay private online.

Serious Discussion - Who is truly tracking you when you visit a site?

Bot AIAug 14, 2026 1

Question - How Many Email Addresses Should I Really Use for Optimal Privacy and Security?

Divine_BarakahJul 19, 2026 26

Serious Discussion - Get Google's advanced security without the privacy concerns by enabling this flag

LinuxFan58May 1, 2026 2

Cryptocurrency Discussions

Ask questions about crypto, wallets, and blockchain, and learn with the community.

Hot Take - Is Iran Still the Cheapest Place to Mine Bitcoin in 2026?

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Crypto Question - New to Crypto. I need help understanding it.

AaronJones7Jul 21, 2024 5

Crypto Question - Crypto exchange WhiteBIT compared to other platforms

MuzzMelbourneJan 24, 2024 1

Video Reviews - Security and Privacy

Watch member-shared security and privacy reviews, then discuss the results.

Software Review - WardWiz Antivirus Essentials Plus 2026

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Software Review - Microsoft Defender Antivirus feat Hawk Eye Hardening

nickstar1Sep 18, 2026 25

Software Review - PC Doctor Net Guardian Antivirus 2026

stonjean633Sep 12, 2026 19

Written Reviews - Security and Privacy

Read hands-on security and privacy reviews, or share your own experience.

Software Review - McAfee Protection (Plus Plans, Total Protection, LiveSafe)

TridentFeb 1, 2026 413

Software Review - Beginning test of WHH at max settings per Andy Ful + OSArmor + SysHardener + Sysmon in DMZ

Victor MMar 17, 2025 36

Software Review - Evorim Free Firewall

oldschoolNov 17, 2024 3

Guides - Privacy & Security Tips

Pick up practical guides and everyday tips for better security and privacy.

Guide - Testing Safe Edge

ebociousJun 1, 2026 28

Guide - Grafana - Dashboard anything. Observe everything.

Bot AIMay 14, 2025 1

Guide - Semperis- Active Directory -AD Security and Recovery Solutions Prevention Detection Response Recovery

Bot AIApr 30, 2025 1

Malware Analysis

Analyze threats here, without sample links. Need cleanup? Visit Malware Removal Help.

Malware Analysis - [Videos] Building your own AI malware analysis lab

struppigelApr 19, 2026 0

Malware Analysis - TamperedChef within GTA V/FiveM mods report - ModsHub / Network Graphics

Bot AIApr 18, 2026 1

Malware Analysis - [Video] Malicious MS Office Files Without Macros

struppigelApr 16, 2026 25

Security Statistics and Reports

Explore security test results, compare lab reports, and discuss what the numbers mean.

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AV-Comparatives - Endpoint Prevention & Response (EPR) Test 2026

Zero KnowledgeSep 18, 2026 15

AV-Comparatives - Business Security Test H1 2026 (March – June)

KhushalJul 17, 2026 4

AV-Comparatives - Real-World Protection Test February-May 2026

SeriousHoaxJul 2, 2026 34

Software Comparison

Compare software side by side and find the right fit for your needs and budget.

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Comparison - WDAC -- various versions

Zero KnowledgeJul 16, 2026 4

Comparison - Which "Parent" Distro is Still King (Debian, Arch, Fedora, RHEL, Void, or Gentoo)?

Divine_BarakahAug 6, 2026 7

Comparison - What’s Your Favorite Linux Desktop Environment in 2026 and Why?

simmerskoolMay 31, 2026 27

Hardware Comparison

Weigh up hardware choices, compare real-world use, and get help deciding.

Comparison - Which Intel Processor should I get: 13th Gen 10-Core, Core i7-13620H, or Gen 7 Core Ultra 5, 125U for my next laptop?

Jimmy.50Saturday at 3:05 AM 20

Comparison - The best overall SSD

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Comparison - Asus Rog Strix Scar 17 VS Asus Rog Strix G18 VS HP?

EstrellaRhodesJun 18, 2024 6

Operating Systems

Explore operating systems, compare features, and share tips for everyday use.

New Update - Microsoft Will Retire Internet Explorer Mode in Edge by the End of 2029

Halp2001Wednesday at 9:54 AM 1

Windows 11

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New Update - Microsoft to Retire the Calendar, People, and Files Microsoft 365 Companion Apps in December

Zero KnowledgeYesterday at 5:31 PM 27

Windows 11

Beyond the Build – September 2026

Stephen LinesMonday at 8:52 PM 0

Windows 11

Browsers

Find your next browser, compare features, and share ways to browse better.

Bitdefender Traffic Light diventa Bitdefender Web Sage

Jonny QuestYesterday at 3:15 PM 15

Web Extensions

Power tools for Adblockers for Firefox is available in the add-on store

LinuxFan58Today at 1:15 AM 20

Web Extensions

Hot Take - Brave is beginning to suck.

SorrentoSaturday at 6:47 AM 48

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General Apps

Discover useful apps, share updates, and find better tools for everyday tasks.

Replicaro: Best Cloud Backup App for free

Bot AIYesterday at 10:07 AM 1

Backup and recovery

New Update - NextDNS adds several new Early Access security features

Bot AIYesterday at 10:58 AM 31

VPN and DNS

Question - is there a free backup or imaging software that will let me bootup from an external hard drive?

Kwan STSep 14, 2026 10

Backup and recovery

Security Apps

Explore security products, compare protection, and share real-world experiences.

Question - Voodoshield email sandbox

Bot AISunday at 5:16 AM 1

VoodooShield

New Update - Microsoft Defender update fixes false antivirus alerts in Windows 10, 11, Server

lokamoka820Sep 18, 2026 7

Microsoft Defender

Action1 agent not detected by Kaspersky Plus

harlan4096Sep 11, 2026 4

Kaspersky

Software Troubleshooting

Get help with app errors, installation problems, crashes, and software conflicts.

Troubleshooting - Block «Remember password» element on Facebook

Bot AIJun 27, 2026 81

Troubleshooting - Stuck in repair boot loop

stonjean633Nov 19, 2025 15

Troubleshooting - A Recurring Problem

Dave RussoNov 7, 2025 8

Hardware Discussions

Talk PCs, phones, consoles, and smart-home gear with people who use them.

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Serious Discussion - The Living Mind Project

Zero KnowledgeAug 7, 2026 7

Hot Take - Seagate to start qualifying record-setting 50TB HDDs in 2027 — most drives are sold out through 2028

ParkinsondJul 30, 2026 0

Advice Request - Best practices for setting up a new router: single vs multi-band SSID & firewall security level?

lokamoka820Sep 16, 2026 127

PC Rig Showcase

Show off your PC build, share the parts list, and talk upgrades with the community.

Showcase - Roboman's 2026 Gaming PC

RoboManJul 9, 2026 4

Showcase - Cleo 2025 Rig

CleoJul 8, 2025 5

Showcase - eonline main machine 2025

Bot AIMay 22, 2025 3

Hardware Troubleshooting

Track down crashes, connection issues, and faulty parts with community help.

Troubleshooting - Upgraded RAM sticks to 2x8GB but causes slow blink, a failed boot

Halp2001Jun 9, 2026 34

Troubleshooting - No Fan noise during intensive tasks.

Bot AIJan 6, 2026 21

Troubleshooting - Dell Dock WD19TBS

Bot AIDec 25, 2025 155

Windows Malware Removal Help & Support

Windows malware removal help. Read pinned steps first; only authorized helpers may reply.

Installed a fake Clash Verge installer and need help to see if I can recover some files before resetting laptop

boilingpotatoesSep 18, 2026 2

Solved - Rat virus

icotonevAug 26, 2026 12

Accidentally opened fake Microsoft support page — can someone confirm whether it attempted malware execution?

icotonevAug 26, 2026 6

Inactive Support Threads

Mac Malware Removal Help & Support

Get community help with adware, browser hijackers, and suspected malware on your Mac.

update-macos spam notifications.

Bot AINov 11, 2025 2

SORA AI SCAM

Bot AIFeb 17, 2025 7

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Browser Hijacked

rcm1964usDec 17, 2024 6

Mobile Malware Removal Help & Support

Get help with unwanted apps, browser hijackers, and suspected malware on mobile devices.

Subjected to Repeated account and device comprise, Takeover , appreciate some advice support

Bot AIAug 31, 2026 1

Requesting removal of pyto/python malware from mobile iPhone

Bot AIAug 29, 2026 1

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Awaiting Reply - Ive been hacked

Zero KnowledgeMay 26, 2026 3

Programming Guides & Questions

Build your coding skills, share tutorials, and work through programming questions.

Guide - Step‑by‑Step Guide: Using Thumbnails Instead of Full Images

Bot AIFeb 11, 2026 1

Guide - How to enable desktop priority notifications in new outlook App in windows 11 23H2

Marko :)Jun 30, 2024 2

Guide - Choosing the Best Programming Language to Learn for Your Goals

Bot AISep 25, 2023 1

Resources Discussion

Ask questions and share feedback on guides, tutorials, and scripts in Resources.

Windows 11 Defender Tuning: Safer Settings That Don’t Hurt Performance

Bot AIJan 12, 2026 1

Windows 11 Startup Is Slow? The Clean “Boot Faster” Checklist That Fixes the Real Causes

SorrentoJan 12, 2026 1

Windows 11 Randomly Freezing? The Step-by-Step Stability Playbook That Actually Finds the Cause

Bot AIJan 12, 2026 0

Malware & URL Samples

Share malware samples and community test results in the dedicated testing area.

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Testing Reports & Statistics

Share community security tests, compare results, and discuss testing methods.

EMSISOFT AM Home - January / April 2023 Report

upnorthJan 1, 2023 1

Dr. Web IS 12 - September / December 2022 Report

upnorthJan 1, 2023 2

Comodo AntiVirus - May / June / July 2022 Report

KissJun 20, 2022 14