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Microsoft's October update fixes a record number of flaws, including one attackers already use to get around a Windows security feature.
14 Oct 2026 Read →Global phone shipments fell 20% as pricier memory chips push up costs. If you plan to buy a phone, expect higher prices.
A sponsored Google result for the Claude app led to a fake download page that tricks Mac users into running harmful commands. Here is how to avoid it.
A plain breakdown of what a website costs in Namibia: the build, the domain, hosting, email and upkeep, plus the extras people often forget.
WordPress is free software but not a free website. Here is how it compares with a custom build on cost, upkeep, security and ownership, and when each one is the right choice.
Sponsored Google results for ChatGPT have led some people to a fake chat that tricks them into running a harmful command on their computer.
Paratus Namibia has launched a low-Earth-orbit satellite internet service for homes and businesses, including where land-based services may be limited.
South Africa's consumer regulator has launched a free registry for people who want to stop marketing calls and messages. Companies must register and tidy their lists, and consumers can start blocking from May 2027.
From early November 2026, Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows will block .msix and .msixbundle attachments by default. Microsoft says few organisations use them by email.
Security researchers found malware built into the software of some low-cost Android phones. It cannot be uninstalled and runs from the first start.
Microsoft 365 Family and Premium plans move from 1 TB per person to one shared 2 TB pool. Families with lots of photos and files should check their usage first.
Google has opened its SynthID Detector to everyone. It can flag AI-made images, video and audio, but only those carrying a hidden watermark.
Microsoft will soon stop supporting OneDrive on iOS 18, which leaves the iPhone XR, XS and XS Max without app updates. Here is what that means for your files.
