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Opera’s Free VPN Can Now Auto-Activate on Public Wi-Fi

Opera's free built-in VPN can now switch on automatically on public Wi-Fi, but the feature is opt-in, not default, and only covers browser traffic today.

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File History Backups Fixed: Install KB5124010 or Wait?

Microsoft fixed the File History bug from the September updates in KB5124010, but it is optional. Check if you are affected, then install or wait.

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Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro Lose Support on October 13

Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro stop getting security updates on October 13, 2026. Check your version and install 25H2 before then; it is a small update.

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Excel Paste Broken After KB5002914: How to Fix It

Excel paste can fail silently after KB5002914, Microsoft's September Office update. Here is how to tell if you are affected and how to get paste working.

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