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The Best Gear to Learn Music Like a Pro

Want to play guitar, piano, or your old clarinet? From mics to metronomes, here’s a list of our favorite tools for learning a musical instrument.
Windows 11: Microsoft marches toward open platforms

With Windows 11, Microsoft seems to be doubling down on its strategy to become a more open platform. How can this new open strategy help your company?
Windows 11 drops Oct. 5: Mark your calendars

The free upgrade becomes available to eligible Windows 10 PCs and preloaded Windows 11 PCs in just over a month, Microsoft says.
Microsoft 365’s new security model: How to use phishing simulations and security mailboxes

Microsoft 365’s “secure by default” stance removes some tools used by security teams. Here’s how to work around the new restrictions.
6 Things You Need to Do to Prevent Getting Hacked


You are your own biggest weakness, but changing just a few of your behaviors can reduce the chances that your online accounts get breached.
How to Save Money on Your Digital Subscriptions

You don’t have to be tied down to multiple costly services month after month.
California Man Stole 620,000 iCloud Photos in Search of Nudes


Plus: The T-Mobile hacker, another big bad Microsoft bug, and more of the week’s top security news.