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Wednesday April 2, 2025. 12:33 PM
Today (April 2, 2025) has been declared “Liberation Day” by President Donald Trump. This makeshift holiday will apparently mark a rebirth for the USA by celebrating new tariffs. Whether you think this a brilliant move or simply political foolishness, you must admit...
Microsoft has been gradually shutting down the various ways people found to install and use Windows 11 without a Microsoft Account. The company has made it all but impossible to install the operating system without creating or signing into an account. With the most recent...
As cyberattacks across sectors continue to rise, businesses face pressure to enhance their security postures amid budget restraints and operational challenges. In the EU, the new Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) is making it mandatory for companies in Europe ...
Tuesday April 1, 2025. 09:14 PM
Let’s be honest, folks -- when it comes to driving these days, you can never be too careful. Between reckless drivers and the growing number of scammers who try to cause accidents on purpose just to cash in on insurance payouts, having a solid dash cam is more of a...
The developers behind Linux Lite have released version 7.4, and it looks awesome. If you’re stuck with aging hardware or just fed up with Windows 11, this might be the lightweight Linux distro you’ve been waiting for. Linux Lite 7.4 is based on Ubuntu 24.04.2 and ships...
Ubuntu 25.10 finally has a name, and it’s one that will probably leave you scratching your head. Canonical has decided to call the upcoming Linux-based operating system “Quizzical Quokka.” That’s not a joke. The announcement was made in a tweet from the official...
Lookalike domains, crafted to closely resemble authentic domains, enable a wide range of deceptive activities. By sending emails that appear to originate from trusted sources, attackers can effectively conduct a variety of scams from phishing and social engineering attacks...
WhatsApp is primarily about keeping in touch with people, be that friends, family, colleagues, businesses or some other group. But there is also the option to update your Status to indicate what you’re up to, how you’re feeling, or any other number of creative...
We are, slowly but surely, making our way towards the release of PowerToys v1.0.0 -- but in the meantime we have the 0.x.x releases to enjoy. Microsoft has just pushed out PowerToys v.0.9.0, and it is an impressive update this time around. Just a couple of weeks after we...
When talking about AI in general -- including Copilot -- the focus tends to be on the impressive time-saving capabilities and futuristic features. What is often overlooked is the potential for artificial intelligence to improve accessibility. But this is exactly what...
Managing and securing the software supply chain end-to-end is vital for delivering trusted software releases. But a new report from JFrog finds emerging software security threats, evolving DevOps risks and best practices, and potentially explosive security concerns in the AI ...
If you’ve been eyeing an Apple Watch but don’t want to drop hundreds of dollars on your wrist (especially in this economy), Amazfit may have something worth considering. The newly released Bip 6 smartwatch delivers a bunch of smart features, health tracking tools, and a...
Monday March 31, 2025. 06:11 PM
Acer is giving gamers two new reasons to upgrade their setups -- the Predator X32 X2 and Predator X27U X1. These new monitors ditch the old LCD tech in favor of vibrant QD-OLED panels. The Predator X32 X2 comes in at 31.5 inches and pushes out a crisp 3840x2160 resolution....
Today -- which of course you knew already -- is World Backup Day, an idea that began in 2011 as a reminder from a group of Reddit users who had seen too many people lose their important files. They deliberately picked the day before April Fool's to get across that you’d be ...
If you’re in dire need of quickly transferring a file between devices -- whether desktop to desktop, mobile to mobile or desktop to/from mobile -- then you’ll know the usual routine often involves transferring through an intermediary like a cloud or network folder or...
Windows 11 offers a familiar environment for users, but it’s not without its share of frustrations, particularly regarding performance issues and resource consumption on older hardware. Microsoft's updates frequently add new problems while fixing old ones, which is another ...
No business is immune from the threat of cyberattack, but when it comes to protecting their most critical and sensitive data many feel they are inadvertently helping attackers through the leaking information. We spoke to Paul Laudanski, director of security research...
When things go wrong with a Windows 11 device, downtime is not only frustrating but also expensive. In a bid to reduce the time lost to computer issues, Microsoft has launched Quick Machine Recovery, a new automated tool for addressing problems. The tool is undergoing...
Sunday March 30, 2025. 08:21 PM
For the past two years, the world has been swept up in a rising tide of GenAI hype. The technology has evolved from a data science curiosity to a pervasive part of our everyday lives. ChatGPT alone has over 300 million weekly users worldwide -- and people use Large Language...
CachyOS is back with a fresh March 2025 release for the Linux distribution. The development team focused heavily on hardware support this time around, and it definitely shows. There’s a ton packed into this update, with improvements aimed at both desktop and handheld...
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