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Microsoft is suspending new sales in Russia

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Microsoft is suspending all new sales of its products and services in Russia amidst the invasion of Ukraine by Putin's forces. In a blog post , Microsoft's president & vice chair Brad Smith also said the company's stopping "many aspects" of its business in Russia "in compliance with governmental sanctions decisions."

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The best VPNs for staying anonymous and secure on the web

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The technology's origin story isn't well-documented, but it's believed to have emerged at Microsoft in the mid-1990s. We recommend picking up some separate antivirus software for that kind of protection, even if you're on a Mac.) Hold up — are VPNs legal?