9 Reasons to use Linux on FireStick
A few years back, Linux was predominantly used for servers and was not deemed acceptable for FireStick and desktops. However, its user interface and convenience have progressively improved over time.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we.....»»
2 Reasons to Pre-Order Star Wars Outlaws & 4 Reasons to Wait
Star Wars Outlaws, the new action-adventure game from Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft, finally has a release date and the game is up for pre-order. Should you pre-order a copy? Let’s figure it out. Assuming it doesn’t get delayed, Star.....»»
3 Reasons to Wait for the New Apple TV & 5 Reasons Not To
Apple is reportedly working on a new Apple TV and the device could arrive in 2024. While there are some reasons to consider waiting, there are also some great reasons to skip it and go with another set-top box. The latest version of the Apple TV, the.....»»
2 Reasons to Pre-Order Star Wars Outlaws & 4 Reasons to Wait
Star Wars Outlaws, the new action-adventure game from Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft, finally has a release date and the game is up for pre-order. Should you pre-order a copy? Let’s figure it out. Assuming it doesn’t get delayed, Star.....»»
XZ Utils backdoor: Detection tools, scripts, rules
As the analysis of the backdoor in XZ Utils continues, several security companies have provided tools and advice on how to detect its presence on Linux systems. What happened? The open-source XZ Utils compression utility has been backdoored by a skil.....»»
3 reasons you should buy this cordless vacuum while it’s $250
The Tineco Pure One X Dual Smart Cordless Stick Vacuum is a great cordless vacuum and it's on sale now. We take a look at why you need it......»»
The 6 best Linux desktop PCs in 2024
Trying to find the best desktop Linux PCs can be a challenge, as the market is dominated by Windows. If you need help, here's a look at some of our favorites......»»
German state gov. ditching Windows for Linux, 30K workers migrating
Schleswig-Holstein looks to succeed where Munich failed. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Schleswig-Holstein, one of Germany’s 16 states, on Wednesday confirmed plans to move tens of thousands of systems from Microsoft Windows.....»»
A Predator/Planet of the Apes crossover movie needs to happen. Here’s why
Have you ever thought about a Predator/Planet of the Apes crossover film? We have, and we're sharing the five reasons why it should happen......»»
Chromebook vs laptop: Which are the differences?
What is the difference between a Chromebook and a laptop? Which one is better for you? In this guide, we'll go over the reasons to buy one over the other......»»
5 reasons you need a VPN on your phone today
There are a lot of bad actors out there today, so if you’re looking to protect your online privacy, a VPN like Surfshark could be key. The post 5 reasons you need a VPN on your phone today appeared first on Phandroid. These days, there a.....»»
iOS 17.5 Beta: Should You Install It?
Apple’s pushed a new iOS 17.5 update into beta testing. There are some great reasons to try the software on an iPhone right now, but a lot of iPhone users should avoid it. Apple hasn’t confirmed a release date for the software, but iPhone.....»»
Galaxy One UI 6.1 Update: 3 Reasons to Install & 3 Reasons Not To
Samsung has started pushing its One UI 6.1 update with Galaxy AI features to select Galaxy models. And while most users will want to install it right away, others may want to hold off for the time being. The update is now moving out to the Galaxy S23.....»»
Backdoor found in widely used Linux utility targets encrypted SSH connections
Malicious code planted in xz Utils has been circulating for more than a month. Enlarge / Internet Backdoor in a string of binary code in a shape of an eye. (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have found a malicious backdo.....»»
Huge backdoor discovered that could compromise SSH logins on Linux
Updates required for Debian sid, Fedora 40, Fedora Rawhide, openSUSE Tumbleweed, and openSUSE MicroOS.....»»
XZ Utils backdoor update: Which Linux distros are affected and what can you do?
The news that XZ Utils, a compression utility present in most Linux distributions, has been backdoored by a supposedly trusted maintainer has rattled the open-source software community on Friday, mere hours until the beginning of a long weekend for m.....»»
Week in review: Backdoor found in XZ utilities, weaponized iMessages, Exchange servers at risk
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Beware! Backdoor found in XZ utilities used by many Linux distros (CVE-2024-3094) A vulnerability (CVE-2024-3094) in XZ Utils, the XZ format compres.....»»
2 Reasons to Pre-Order TopSpin 2K25 & 4 Reasons to Wait
With just weeks to go before TopSpin 2K25 hits shelves, you might be thinking about putting in a pre-order. There are some great reasons to consider it, but there are also some reasons why you should put your credit card away and wait. TopSpin 2K25,.....»»
Beware! Backdoor found in XZ utilities used by many Linux distros (CVE-2024-3094)
A vulnerability (CVE-2024-3094) in XZ Utils, the XZ format compression utilities included in most Linux distributions, may “enable a malicious actor to break sshd authentication and gain unauthorized access to the entire system remotely,”.....»»
Backdoor found in widely used Linux utility breaks encrypted SSH connections
Malicious code planted in xz Utils has been circulating for more than a month. Enlarge / Internet Backdoor in a string of binary code in a shape of an eye. (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have found a malicious backdo.....»»
How to Make Your Instagram Profile Private
If you’re dealing with trolls and spam, or you just simply want some privacy, you can make your Instagram profile private to block out the noise. We’ll show you how to do it and go over reasons why you should. Making your Instagram profil.....»»