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- Why I recommend the Blink Mini 2 security camera over the Wyze Cam (and it’s only $30 right now)on November 20, 2024 at 3:28 pm
The Blink Mini 2 is feature-rich, and it includes a waterproof adapter that makes it that much sweeter. Currently, it’s available on Amazon for just $30.
- Update your iPhone, iPad, and Mac now to patch these serious zero-day security flawson November 20, 2024 at 2:03 pm
The emergency updates resolve two zero-day flaws that may have already been exploited in the wild.
- ‘Scam yourself’ attacks just increased over 600% – here’s what to look foron November 19, 2024 at 9:36 pm
Millions of people are falling for these scams, but they’re not unavoidable. Here’s what you need to know.
- Microsoft offers $4 million in AI and cloud bug bounties – how to qualifyon November 19, 2024 at 7:59 pm
The company’s Zero Day Quest hacking event will reward researchers who find new security flaws.
- Microsoft to tighten Windows security dramatically in 2025 – here’s howon November 19, 2024 at 1:30 pm
Stung by last summer’s CrowdStrike meltdown, which crashed Windows PCs and servers worldwide, Microsoft is rolling out a wide range of security changes to Windows. Here’s what to expect over the next year
- How to clear your Google search cache on Android (and why you should)on November 18, 2024 at 7:48 pm
If you’re concerned about your privacy, you should regularly clear your Google search cache on Android. Here’s how to do this manually and set up auto-delete.
- The best password manager for Mac in 2024: Expert testedon November 18, 2024 at 1:00 pm
We tested the best password managers for Mac right now, to help you keep your laptop logins secure. These are our favorites.
- Gen AI could speed up coding, but businesses should still consider riskson November 18, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Organizations keen to fund gen AI-powered software development for the anticipated benefits should also understand that this may come with adverse effects.
- Proton VPN review: A very solid free VPN with robust leak protectionon November 18, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Proton VPN is our pick for the best free VPN. Here’s why, based on our testing.
- The best secure browsers for privacy in 2024: Expert testedon November 15, 2024 at 5:27 pm
The best security-focused browsers offer privacy features, ad blockers, private searches, and pledge never to sell your data. Here are the best options in 2024.
- Surfshark VPN review: One of our favorite budget VPNs with unlimited connectionson November 15, 2024 at 4:05 pm
As VPNs go, Surfshark is well-rounded option with competitive pricing, but there are a few caveats.
- Is your iPhone rebooting after being inactive? It’s a feature, not a bugon November 14, 2024 at 8:12 pm
This security feature protects your data from thieves. Here’s how.
- The 10 most popular passwords of 2024 are also the worst: 5 easy ways to do betteron November 14, 2024 at 7:04 pm
People are still opting for easy-to-guess passwords, says NordPass. Here’s how to better protect your accounts and why you should.
- Building complex gen AI models? This data platform wants to be your one-stop shopon November 14, 2024 at 6:43 pm
Exclusive: Encord puts multimodal AI data – including audio – all in one platform.
- Organizations face mounting pressure to accelerate AI plans, despite lack of ROIon November 14, 2024 at 12:46 pm
Businesses are prioritizing their investments in AI, but lack the necessary infrastructure and gains from their deployments.
- How to make any password manager your autofill service on Androidon November 14, 2024 at 12:46 pm
Using a third-party password manager? Here’s why you’ll want to set the autofill option for the right app.
- LastPass adds passkey support for free and premium users – but there’s a catchon November 13, 2024 at 8:29 pm
LastPass users can take another step toward a password-less world. Here’s how to activate the beta feature now.
- The best travel VPNs of 2024: Expert tested and reviewedon November 13, 2024 at 5:39 pm
We tested the best VPNs to find the best options for travel. They offer solid and reliable server networks, strong security, and excellent streaming capabilities to preserve your privacy on your next trip away.
- How to add PGP support on Android for added security and privacyon November 13, 2024 at 10:43 am
If you need to add encryption or digital signing to the Thunderbird email app (or other supporting apps) on Android, there’s one clear and easy route to success.
- Signal offers an encrypted alternative to Zoom – see how it workson November 13, 2024 at 10:00 am
The ability to share secure links for video calls is just one of the privacy-focused messaging app’s new features.