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Best laptop sales in Australia: cheap laptops to buy in October 2025

By Lindsay Handmer last updated

Snag a great bargain on laptops, ultrabooks and 2-in-1 hybrids.

Laptops
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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1581, Friday, October 17

By Marc McLaren last updated

Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.

Websites & Apps
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Windows 10's final patch fixes a bewildering number of security flaws – and shows why you need extended updates

By Darren Allan published

170 security flaws being resolved this month underline the danger of running Windows 10 without updates.

Windows
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PayPal and Venmo were down – here's what we know about the payment platforms' outage

By Jacob Krol last updated

Paypal and Vemo, two major online payment platforms, both experienced outages on October 16, 2025.

Websites & Apps
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Quordle hints and answers for Friday, October 17 (game #1362)

By Johnny Dee published

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

Websites & Apps
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, October 17 (game #593)

By Johnny Dee published

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

Websites & Apps
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Google Messages is doubling down on scam prevention with two new safety measures – this is how you can keep your inbox clean

By Rowan Davies published

Google Messages has launched its new Key Verifier tool, as well as new scam link alerts.

Software
Windows 11 Copilot App AI Agents

Microsoft reveals plan to 'make every Windows 11 PC an AI PC' with new voice input, Copilot Vision and supercharged AI powers

By Darren Allan published

Microsoft is serious about you relying on your mouse and keyboard a lot less in the future.

Windows
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Past Wordle answers – every solution so far, alphabetical and by date

By Marc McLaren last updated

Knowing past Wordle answers can help with today's game. Here's the full list so far.

Websites & Apps
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Microsoft Defender will still protect Windows 10 PCs now support has ended - but don't make the mistake of relying on antivirus

By Darren Allan published

Think you'll be okay without Windows 10's monthly security updates? Don't fall into the trap of believing Defender will keep you safe.

Windows
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