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Tag: fake

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Don’t get fooled by this malware-ridden MSI Afterburner fake

PC enthusiasts adore MSI’s Afterburner utility, and it’s easy to see why. The free GPU monitoring tool can be used for everything from overclocking to checking your graphics card’s temperature to capturing […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMay 21, 2025
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Beware: This fake Windows 11 upgrade infects you with malware instead

When it comes to computer security, one must remain ever vigilant. If you need a refresher on that lesson, HP’s Threat Research department is ready to give you one today. Researchers spotted […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMay 7, 2025
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Hyte’s swanky GPU riser cable includes a fake graphics card

Building your own desktop computer is all about performance. Actually, that’s a lie; for a substantial portion of the community, the look and aesthetic quality of a PC and its components is […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 30, 2025
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Smuggler hides 200 CPUs in a fake ‘baby bump’

Air travel while pregnant is never easy. But whatever the privations of mothers getting through invasive security and cramped airplane cabins, they probably don’t have it as hard as someone who’s faking […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 21, 2025
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Fake ‘Pokemon NFT’ game infects PCs with malware

PC gamers have been waiting a Growlithe’s age to get a real Pokemon game, with naught but the likes of Temtem and Monster Crown to hold them over. But no matter how […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 19, 2025
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These fake AMD Radeon drivers reveal a deeper Google problem

Earlier this week, an alert went out on a popular PC subreddit, warning AMD graphics card owners of a malicious website. The way you would stumble onto the site? Clicking on the […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 19, 2025
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Heads up: Fake Samsung SSDs are making the rounds

SSDs are super-cheap at the moment. But if you happen to see a very specific version of a popular Samsung model, the 2TB 980 Pro, be wary of an especially good deal. […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 14, 2025
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Fake ChatGPT extensions want to steal your Facebook account

That Chrome extension you downloaded to add ChatGPT integration to Google results may not be the legitimate one—and it could cause you to lose access to your Facebook account.  Until earlier today, […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 14, 2025
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Midjourney halts free trials after fake AI images go viral

Midjourney has temporarily cancelled free trials of the AI art service after a series of AI-generated fake images went viral, according to the company’s founder David Holz. Holz announced the changes on […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 13, 2025
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MSI ransomware hack: Watch out for malicious fake software

Modern corporations are under near-constant attack by malicious hackers and other digital no-goodniks, and gaming hardware makers are no exception. Such is the case for MSI, which confirmed to its customers that […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 12, 2025

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Smartphone tips

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Security tips

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