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| Stuff.co.nz - 3 hours ago (Stuff.co.nz) In an email Richard Chambers sent to staff, he addressed the media reports `in relation to an individual`. Read...Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz |  |
|  | | RadioNZ - 4 hours ago (RadioNZ) In an email Richard Chambers sent to staff he addressed the media reports `in relation to an individual`. Read...Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ |  |
|  | | PC World - 4:05AM (PC World)If you’re still on Windows 10, you have to know that Microsoft is ending support soon. Don’t let that end-of-life date creep up on you! You have to start thinking about what you’re going to do when it hits, and maybe that means upgrading to Windows 11. You can do that for free if your current PC is only a few years old and has Windows 10 installed. But if you’re thinking about building or buying a new PC, here’s more good news: you can buy legitimate Windows 11 licenses for up to 60% off via the PCWorld Software Store.
For home users who don’t need the advanced bells and whistles of the Pro version, Windows 11 Home is a mere $60 right now (originally $139). This is a non-transferable license for a single PC, and it brings you up to speed with all the latest Windows 11 features and improvements.
Save 57% and get Windows 11 Home for just $60Buy now via PCWorld software store
Meanwhile, Windows 11 Professional is now available for $80 (originally $200), which gets you all the features in Windows 11 Home plus advanced extras, like full-blown BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop Server, Hyper-V virtualization, and the Local Group Policy Editor. Check out our comparison of Windows 11 Pro vs. Home for the full breakdown.
Save 60% and get Windows 11 Professional for just $80Buy now via PCWorld software store
These are amazingly discounted prices, so don’t miss out! But what if you already have Windows 11 Home and want to step up to Windows 11 Professional? There’s a third option, which is to snag the Windows 11 Home to Professional upgrade for $59 (originally $99).
Upgrade Windows 11 Home to Professional for just $59Buy now via PCWorld software store
How to activate these Windows license keys
After putting in your order, you’ll get a license key in your email inbox which you can use to activate your copy of Windows 11. Here’s how you can activate Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Professional:
Go to Start > Settings > System > Activation.
Click on Change Product Key and enter the product key you got via email (copy/paste works).
Select Next and start your system upgrade.
If you’re upgrading from Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Professional, the process is pretty much the same—clicking Next will trigger the upgrade, which will take a bit of time. Read...Newslink ©2025 to PC World |  |
|  | | PC World - 19 Jul (PC World)TL;DR: You can score a rugged, travel-ready Lenovo Chromebook for just $54.99 (reg. $328.99) — and yes, shipping is free.
If you’ve been waiting for the universe to drop a no-nonsense, take-anywhere laptop into your lap for under $60, today’s your day.
For just $54.99, you can grab a Grade A refurbished Lenovo 100e Chromebook (2nd Gen) — a drop-resistant, lightweight, Chrome-powered machine that’s perfect for students, casual users, or anyone who wants a reliable second laptop without the price tag of a new one. And yes, shipping is free.
Despite the low price, this compact 11.6? Chromebook delivers where it counts. It’s built to survive life in backpacks, coffee shops, or wherever you decide to bring it. Powered by a MediaTek quad-core processor with 10-hour battery life, this device handles docs, web browsing, and video calls like a pro. You’ll even get perks like a spill-resistant keyboard, anti-glare screen, and dual USB ports for easy plug-and-play.
Whether you need a family-friendly device, a backup for travel, or just a no-fuss everyday laptop, this is a deal deal.
Get the near-mint Lenovo 100e Chromebook while it’s just $54.99 (reg. $328.99) with free shipping.
Lenovo 11.6? 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen (2019) MediaTek MT8173C 4GB RAM 16GB eMMC (Refurbished)See Deal
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|  | | PC World - 19 Jul (PC World)TL;DR: Windows 11 Pro keys are at an all-time-low price right now through July 20 with this 94% discount.
You don’t want to be the person stuck scrambling for an affordable upgrade when Windows 10 support ends. Microsoft is sunsetting it this October, and as that date creeps closer, the cost of Windows 11 Pro is expected to rise. But early upgraders only have to pay $9.97, and you can be one of them if you act fast.
Upgrading now means you’ll have more time to get familiar with Windows 11’s refreshed interface, new settings menus, and productivity features like snap layouts and virtual desktops. Plus, the sooner you switch, the sooner you can start using Windows Copilot, the AI-powered assistant built right into the OS to help streamline your workflow.
Windows 11 Pro also comes with enhanced security features like BitLocker device encryption and built-in protections against malware and phishing. It’s designed for hybrid work, remote access, and running resource-intensive apps, making it ideal for both personal and professional use.
Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for $9.97 until July 20 at 11:59 p.m. PT with no coupon needed.
Microsoft Windows 11 ProSee Deal
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|  | | RadioNZ - 19 Jul (RadioNZ) The British Foreign Secretary says the UK have uncovered a sophisticated Russian digital espionage tool used to harvest login credentials from online Microsoft products. Read...Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ |  |
|  | | PC World - 19 Jul (PC World)Mini PCs are emerging as a wonderful, affordable balm to the skyrocketing costs of laptops, with an extra bonus that they’re far more upgradeable than most of them. Right now there’s a great deal on a mini PC with 16GB of RAM for just $156.87. And no, you don’t need to subscribe to Prime to snag the discount.
The GMKtek G3 Plus, like most mini PCs, uses laptop parts to bring the price down and deliver a teeny-tiny footprint, just 4.5 x 4.2 inches (114 x 106mm, if you live in a civilized country). Inside is an Intel N150 quad-core processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage, which is a great start for a mini PC under $200. If you’re in the mood to upgrade, it can handle a maximum of 32GB of DDR4 laptop memory and 2TB of Gen 3 storage using the standard M.2 2280 form factor. Windows 11 comes installed.
With that N150 processor this won’t be any kind of a speed demon, and you can expect pretty basic performance from any new 3D game. But even without an upgrade, this little guy is going to fly through most Windows tasks and handle plenty of browser tabs, and its built-in ports can handle dual 4K monitors, and it’ll connect to your Wi-Fi 6 network or Bluetooth 5.2 accessories without an issue. The only real disappointment is a lack of USB-C ports, though there are four USB-A ports (two on the front, two on the back) and an Ethernet port for fast hardwired networking.
At a hair over $150, this thing really is a steal for a low-power workstation — the barebones model without RAM, storage, or Windows costs $120, for comparison. Grab it before it’s gone if you’re in the market for an affordable, upgradeable desktop.
Get a Mini PC with 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD for $157View Deal Read...Newslink ©2025 to PC World |  |
|  | | Ars Technica - 19 Jul (Ars Technica)Contrary to recent reports, phishing sleight-of-hand doesn`t defeat FIDO. Read...Newslink ©2025 to Ars Technica |  |
|  | | PC World - 19 Jul (PC World)Microsoft said today that it’s shutting down its Movies & TV storefront on Windows and Xbox, though you’ll still be able to play the movies and TV shows you’ve previously purchased.
Microsoft’s newly published support document (found by Windows Central) is significant in that Microsoft is no longer selling video content via the Microsoft Store. It follows Microsoft’s decision to stop selling music as part of its Groove Music services, which was shuttered in 2017.
But Microsoft’s decision to stop providing movies and TV shows to rent or buy probably should be met with a shrug. Several streaming movie services already show movies just weeks after they’re released in the box office, with rumors that the recent Superman release might be opened to streaming services just 45 days after first appearing in movie theaters. Microsoft doesn’t offer a streaming service; instead, it provides direct sales and rentals to consumers. Plenty of services already do that.
So what will happen to movies and TV shows that you’ve already purchased? For now, they’ll remain on Microsoft’s servers. Microsoft’s support document indicates that you’ll be able to continue playing them via the Movies & TV app on either Xbox or Windows PC, and they’ll play back in high resolution.
Microsoft’s “Entertainment” page on the Microsoft Store is still technically active, although if you try to buy a movie you’ll see an error message.
If you don’t feel like launching a dedicated app for all this, services like Movies Anywhere (which is like GOG Galaxy 2.0 but for movies) can aggregate all the titles you’ve purchased elsewhere.
If you’re still suspicious, I can’t really blame you. Previously, Microsoft pushed consumers to Spotify and eventually shifted all of the licensed music purchased by consumers on to that streaming platform. Unfortunately, you can’t download the movies you’ve already purchased from Microsoft, so they’ll be left hanging for the time being. Read...Newslink ©2025 to PC World |  |
|  | | ITBrief - 19 Jul (ITBrief) DeepHealth has acquired iCAD, enhancing its AI breast cancer imaging technology and expanding global access to advanced screening solutions. Read...Newslink ©2025 to ITBrief |  |
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