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Albuquerque schools remain closed after cyberattack
Schools in Albuquerque, New Mexico, remained closed Friday as officials continued to investigate a cyberattack that shut down →
Better smart home security in 5 easy steps
If we’ve learned anything from the last two years during the pandemic, it’s how to manage →
Android 12 vs. Android 11: The new OS has a few tricks you need to try
Android 12, Google’s latest mobile operating system, arrived late last year. The update first came to →
LastPass vs. 1Password: Choose the best password manager for you
It wasn’t long ago that I raised an editorial toast to the reigning champion of password →
Best VPN service of 2022
If you’re working remotely or you simply want to enjoy some basic privacy online, having a →
Best free VPNs: Here’s why they don’t actually exist
Your VPN should be fast, secure and work with zero issues on your phone or laptop. So when you’re deciding →
Zoom privacy risks: The video chat app could be sharing more information than you think
The Zoom video meeting and chat app skyrocketed in popularity as millions of people looked for →
Netflix is raising prices again by $1 to $2 for every plan
Netflix is becoming one of the more expensive streaming services on the market. On Friday, the basic →
TLDR Act aims to make website terms of service easier to understand
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced legislation that aims to simplify the often lengthy →
Spice up your Zoom meetings by changing your background with these 4 steps
Millions of people took to the Zoom video chat app to work and study from home →
Actually, you can get Microsoft Office with Word, Excel and PowerPoint for free
You’ll likely need access to a Microsoft Word document, a PowerPoint presentation or the product of →
Ukrainian government networks infected with malware, Microsoft warns
Microsoft said late Saturday that it had identified dozens of computer networks at Ukrainian government agencies →
Best live TV streaming service for cord cutters
At some point or another over the past few years, you’ve likely considered cutting the cable cord. →
Stop straining to read small print on your iPhone, iPad or Mac screen with these tools
With the recent spike in remote and hybrid work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re spending a lot →
It’s time to fix Apple’s iMessage green bubble issues
Apple’s iMessage has a long history of separating people into “blue” and “green” bubbles based on →
Best mobile VPN of 2022
Whether you’re browsing on public Wi-Fi at the airport or you simply want to protect your →
White House meets with top software executives to talk security
Top executives from some of the world’s largest tech companies met with White House officials Thursday →
10 fun features you’ll want to try on that new iPad
There’s no denying the excitement that accompanies using a new iPad, or even exploring what’s new →
What Image Sizes Are Relevant for Social Networks in 2022?
When you upload a picture for a post or a cover in a social network, it →
6 apps to help you stay safe on snowy and icy roads this winter
Even though this winter has been unseasonably warm for much of the US, there’s still plenty of →
Spoilers? Trolls? You can remove them from your Twitter feed. Here’s how
Terrified of spoilers for upcoming movies like Sonic the Hedgehog 2 or The Batman? Need a break →
10 Gmail tips and tools to make email easier
If you’re just returning to work after the holidays, your inbox is likely a wild mess →
How to use DuckDuckGo to search the web privately on your phone and computer
Privacy-focused internet search engine DuckDuckGo promises users a seemingly dream experience of private searches, no ad-trackers and →
Instagram’s chronological feed is coming back
Instagram has begun testing changes to the way you see your feed, including a return to →
CES 2022 livestreams: Watch GM, Samsung, LG and more reveal events here
CES 2022 is continuing this week, both in-person from Las Vegas as well as a digital experience →
Protect yourself against identity theft and save big with 60% off Identity Guard plans
New year, new you? Concern is rising amid increasingly common data breaches. Identity theft is occurring alarmingly →
At CES 2022, Google shares a plethora of new features to make all your devices, Android and otherwise, work better together
Like peanut butter and jelly or Converse and high socks, Android and other operating systems will →
Signal, WhatsApp and Telegram: Here’s which secure messaging app you should use
If your choice of encrypted messaging app is a toss-up between Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp, do →
Spotify clickable podcast ads may free hosts from spelling out long URLs finally
Spotify is rolling out a new kind of advertising format during podcasts, call-to-action cards, that may give →
Airbnb combats racial bias by using initials in place of first names
To fight possible racial bias in its booking process, short-term-rental company Airbnb will start hiding the first names →