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How to use Avast free version

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Avast! Have Ye Seen the White Whale? Democrats Looking for the White Working-Class Voter.

"Aye, aye! and I'll chase him round Good Hope, and round the Horn, and round the Norway Maelstrom, and round perdition's flames before I give him up. And this is what ye have shipped for, men! to chase that white whale on both sides of land, …

In Face of US Crackdown, Microsoft, Nvidia CEOs Back Open-Weight AI Models

After a Trump official accused Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 of cloning US tech, the CEOs of Microsoft and Nvidia are subtly nudging the White House to refrain from banning open-weight AI models from Chinese companies. On Friday, Microsoft’s Satya Nadella and …

What’s happening Friday in Carson City and a look at the weekend ahead

Happy Friday, readers! It’s going to be another warm weekend here in Carson City, but we get a slight break from the heat we saw this week; today the high is 92, but this weekend is projected to be in the high 80s, with sunshine days and clear nights in …

LG to Remove Unwanted Monitor Pop-Ups, Following Nudge From Microsoft

LG has agreed to disable a pop-up ad for McAfee software on its monitors. As Windows Latest reports, a Microsoft executive reached out to LG to pull the plug after the PC hardware review channel Gamers Nexus reported that at least eight LG UltraGear …

T-Mobile CEO Looks Beyond Starlink for Cellular Satellite Service

A year ago, T-Mobile partnered with SpaceX to launch T-Satellite. But on the first-year anniversary, the carrier's CEO is hinting that it could work with other satellite providers, too. “For us, it’s clear that with time, this is no longer going to be …

Xbox Tests Ad-Supported Cloud Streaming, No Game Pass Required

Microsoft is testing ad-supported Xbox games, giving consumers a free way to play in exchange for viewing a commercial. The test, announced today, involves streaming select games over the internet to supported devices. For now, it's limited to those in …

Anti-Hacking Software: 11 Best to Use [Updated 2026]

Today we’ll show you the best antivirus programs with built-in anti-hacking features to protect your device. Hackers are a constant threat, and while no antivirus can offer 100% security, choosing software with anti-hacking capabilities adds an extra layer …

T-Mobile: 5G Fixed Wireless Is Better Than Satellite Internet

T-Mobile's CEO is dismissing concerns that Starlink poses a competitive threat to the carrier’s fixed wireless 5G Home Internet, which has been picking up steam in underserved areas. “As the technology stands today, uniformly across the country, [fixed …

Avast One - Pick and Choose Your Level of Protection

I hate the subscription-based economy we've ended up with. But you know what I hate even more? Computers, phones and other devices that are slow, out of date or even open to attack from hackers, scammers and other criminal actors. So, I've resigned …

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced enjoys the best launch of any AC game on Steam, making avast sum of money there

It's clear by now that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has been a success for Ubisoft, even though that's inexplicably resulted in the publisher laying off many of the developers that made it possible. A tally of 2m copies sold on launch …

Kids Korner: July 23 to July 30, 2026

Please call or check the website before you go as event dates may have changed or canceled after press time. PROGRAMS Summer Family Pop Up The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook continues its Summer Family Pop Up Series on July 23 from 3 p.m. …

$800 More? Memory Crunch Derails Pricing for Framework's Newest Laptop

The memory shortage is destabilizing pricing and preorders for Framework and its newest product, the Laptop 13 Pro, causing one configuration to jump by $800.  In a Wednesday blog post, Framework’s CEO said one of its suppliers drastically increased the …

Panda Dome Complete: This Suite's Extras Outshine Its Core Security Features

Passwords are everywhere, and too many people still deal with that unfortunate reality by using weak, easy-to-remember passwords or by memorizing just one password and using it everywhere. Either way, you're asking for trouble. You need to create and …

2000s-Era Xbox Games Are Coming to Windows 11: Here Are the First 4

Microsoft is breathing new life into old-school Xbox games by porting them to Windows 11 and making them playable on PCs and gaming handhelds, including the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X.  On Wednesday, the company debuted its Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC …

White House: China's Kimi K3 AI Model Cheated by Cloning US Tech

China’s new AI model, Kimi K3, has been making waves as the latest threat to US dominance in artificial intelligence. But according to the White House, the Chinese model is merely an unauthorized knock-off based on US tech.  On Wednesday, Michael Kratsios …

Poll: Majority of Americans Don't Want to Live Near an AI Data Center

More than half of US residents—53%—do not want an AI data center built in their neighborhood, according to a new survey from real estate site Redfin.   Communities across the country have been protesting data center construction, with some suing the …

AT&T's CEO Shrugs Off Starlink Threat, Talks Up Growing Fiber Network

AT&T's CEO is pushing back on the idea that SpaceX's Starlink will become a major wireless and broadband player, saying any new competitor will have to "play catch-up." "There are going to be new competitors, and they’re going to …

BackupChain Expands Hyper-V Backup for Windows Server 2025 as a Veeam Alternative

BackupChain adds faster compression, Hyper-V change tracking, single-pass restores, and Deep Verification for Hyper-V backups on Windows Server and Windows 11. BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BackupChain today announced …

Sargia Inc Expands Finger Grid for the Future of Digital Finance

Introducing Finger Bridge, a core infrastructure capability connecting traditional financial institutions with next-generation digital asset ecosystems. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Introducing Finger Bridge …

TAC InfoSec to Acquire Israel-Based B2C Cybersecurity Firm Safehouse Technologies

Acquisition marks TAC Security’s strategic entry into consumer cybersecurity as digital threats move from enterprises to everyday internet users NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TAC InfoSec Limited (NSE: TAC), a global …

Nearly Three Decades After Pioneering Remote Work, Edoc Service, Inc. Earns Veteran-Owned Business Certification

National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) certification recognizes Marine veteran-founded company built on service, trust and innovation BLUE ASH, OH, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Edoc Service, Inc., a …

DigitalBlast Signs Reservation Agreement for Use of the Commercial Space Station “Starlab”

Following Mitsubishi Corporation, DigitalBlast is the second company in Japan and Asia to reserve capacity aboard Starlab, advancing post-ISS space utilization. CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DigitalBlast, Inc. ( …

Cenvero Inc. Builds Infrastructure for the Next Era of Enterprise Compute

One intelligent platform. Every critical layer of modern infrastructure. DOVER, DE, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cenvero Inc. engineers the software foundation that AI companies and next-generation data centers depend on — …

Mostly Medicaid Brings Together 52 Medicaid Leaders for Fourth Annual Ideas Workshop

BIRMINGHAM, AK, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One room. Fifty-two experts. Every corner of Medicaid represented. The Mostly Medicaid Ideas Workshop returned for its fourth consecutive year on July 21, bringing together 52 …

New Hire With Near Data: Latin America Hiring by U.S. Companies Up 31% in Six Months, Led by Sales and Finance Roles

Hiring rose 67% year over year as companies scaled sales and finance teams in Latin America, and Brazil became the top country for placements. SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hire With Near, a staffing and …

R.K. Black Named 2026 Family Owned Business of the Year by the Tulsa Regional Chamber

Multi-generational technology provider recognized among northeast Oklahoma's outstanding small businesses. TULSA, OK, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- R.K. Black, Inc. has been named Family Owned Business of the Year in …

CertiProf Expands AI Certification Ecosystem to Resolve Critical IT Career Gaps and Accelerate Tech Workforce Developmen

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- While Artificial Intelligence adoption has reached record highs across enterprise environments, a growing challenge is emerging in IT talent management: the AI skills gap. Today, …

7 Reasons Universities Standardize Agile & Scrum Certifications in 2026: A Guide for Academic Leaders

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As modern organizations accelerate their digital transformation, agility has moved from an elective topic to a core competence across business, software engineering, and project …

New AI Features Help HR Convert Wellness Investments into Employee Action

AI Program Assistant and Behavioral Targeting Give HR New Tools to Drive Wellness Participation TX, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vantage Fit, an AI-powered global corporate wellness platform, has announced three solutions …

Cambridge Online Tutors Explains How Online Delivery Widens the Pool of Tutors Available to Families

CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cambridge Online Tutors, a UK online tuition platform covering more than 40 subjects, has set out how remote delivery changes the way families are matched with a tutor, replacing …

Principled Technologies research highlights Dell PC security advantages

Independent research shows Dell PCs deliver more comprehensive below-the-OS security and system management capabilities than HP or Lenovo PCs with Intel vPro. ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the prevalence …

Althimis Unveils 'Guardian', C-UAS Readiness Platform in First Field Dem with the German Armed Forces' Innovation Hub

At the Bundeswehr Cyber Innovation Hub Demo Day in Storkow, German operators stress-tested their air defense in Guardian: its first field demonstration. STORKOW, GERMANY, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Althimis Inc., a defense-technology …

Genetic Alliance Expands Global Genomics Laboratory Network with Three New Partners

Children’s Mercy, SN Genelab, and Xcelom join Genetic Alliance’s global laboratory network DAMASCUS, MD, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Genetic Alliance today announced that three leading laboratories - Children’s Mercy ( …

Pervaziv AI Expands Cortex Enterprise AI with Salesforce CRM, Connecting Customer Context to Secure Software Delivery

Tenth enterprise MCP connection brings accounts, contacts, opportunities, cases and CRM workflows into Cortex across developer, browser, and mobile experiences. SAN FRANCISCO , CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pervaziv AI …

Smallest.ai's TTS Ranked the Top Real-Time Voice for Hindi Customer Support

Human listeners ranked Lightning TTS first among real-time models on Voice Arena, ahead of ElevenLabs, Cartesia and Sarvam. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Smallest.ai announced today that its text-to-speech …

Trauma Physician Reveals the Medical Reality of 'Brain Rot' and How to Fight Back

New book examines how chronic digital overexposure may affect the brain and offers science-based strategies to restore control. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TRAUMA PHYSICIAN WORKING TO RENAME PTSD REVEALS THE …

Teqnovos Expands Middle East Presence to Support Healthcare Digital Transformation

Teqnovos is expanding its Middle East presence to deliver custom healthcare software, AI solutions, digital health platforms, and system integration. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 24, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Teqnovos, an AI-driven …