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How to Avoid Paying for Microsoft 365 Copilot by Downgrading to Classic
Summary From January 2025, Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscription renewals automatically include Copilot with a small price increase. To avoid the raised price, you must manually downgrade to Microsoft 365 Family or Personal Classic before the renewal takes place. Although the Classic subscription is a temporary solution, it’s currently the only option if you want to keep your Microsoft…
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5 ways to avoid AI in Windows — and on the web – Computerworld
Copilot doesn’t actually do anything until you open it and ask it a question, so it won’t do anything on your PC as long as you leave it closed. You can also opt to completely uninstall it, though, if you like: Just open the Start menu, search for “Copilot,” then right-click the “Copilot” shortcut and select “Uninstall.” You can now…
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Popular Luxury SUVs to Avoid and What to Get Instead
That’s why it’s important to approach each new-car shopping experience with an open mind and use CR’s ratings to find the best-performing vehicles in the class and price range you’re considering. Our testing shows that some new cars outperform others you see on the road everywhere you go. Consumer Reports has thoroughly tested the models listed below to help you…
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What are Fake Trojan Scams and How Can You Avoid Them?
You probably know about trojan viruses to some degree. You likely have an antivirus program installed on your computer to detect and block them – as you should. But did you know that fake trojan viruses can be just as dangerous? If you’re not careful, a fake trojan virus can lead to a real one. A fake trojan virus attack…
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upgrade from Windows 10 to 11 to avoid ‘security fiasco’ – Computerworld
Cybersecurity company Eset is now urging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 or another operating system well in advance of Oct. 14, 2025, when support for Windows 10 ends. into”It’s about five to twelve minutes to avoid a security fiasco in 2025,” Eset security expert Thorsten Urbanski said, according to Bleeping Computer . Eset estimates there are around 32 million computers…
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Windows 10 users urged to upgrade to avoid “security fiasco”
Cybersecurity firm ESET is urging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 or Linux to avoid a “security fiasco” as the 10-year-old operating system nears the end of support in October 2025. “It’s five minutes to twelve to avoid a security fiasco for 2025,” explains ESET security expert Thorsten Urbanski. “We strongly advise all users not to wait until…
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You Can Fight (and Avoid) Your Landlord’s Cleaning Fees
If you’re renting, you know that the security deposit is a big deal—the moment you decide to move out, the top priority is getting that money back. While this is usually a pretty straightforward process—you move your stuff out, give the place a solid cleaning, and you get your money back. Unfortunately, things don’t always go so smoothly. There are…
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When to Use Cloud Network Security (And When to Avoid It)
From data storage to business applications and beyond, companies of all sizes rely on the cloud for day-to-day operations and critical business processes. Protecting cloud-based infrastructures with robust security standards is crucial for modern organizations. Cloud network security is a popular approach. But is it right for your business? Read on to find out. 1 RingCentral RingEx Employees per Company…
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6 holiday foods to eat for quality sleep — and 3 you should avoid
Christmas is all about the festive foods and delicious sweet treats that we dream about all year. But unfortunately, this change in our diets can wreak havoc with our sleep. From late night sugary snacks to big evening meals, you may find it more difficult to fall asleep and experience more frequent nighttime awakenings. The good news is that some…
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Common Apple Pay Scams and How to Avoid Them
Apple has hundreds of millions of customers worldwide. Nearly 75% of them use Apple Pay. Apple Pay is Apple’s digital payment service. It’s an extremely popular service, and it’s easy to understand why. You can send money to any individual or merchant using Apple Pay, and the payments are close to instantaneous. On top of that, Apple Pay is more…
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