How to convert MOV files to MP4
MOV files are a useful but outdated format and may not play as well outside of MacOS devices. Here's how to convert them into a much more playable format: MP4......»»
How to use PDF Debugger to inspect a PDF file"s code
Apple ended direct PostScript file support in macOS Sonoma, but you can still peek inside PDF files to see what they contain, by using PDF Debugger.PDF - the web's ubiquitous document format was invented at Adobe Systems in the early 1980's. At that.....»»
Feel-good story of the week: Two ransomware gangs meet their demise
One is fatally hacked, the other shut down in international police dragnet. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) From the warm-and-fuzzy files comes this feel-good Friday post, chronicling this week’s takedown of two hated r.....»»
Okta says hackers breached its support system and viewed customer files
Hackers obtained valid credentials, but Okta doesn't say how. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Identity and authentication management provider Okta said hackers managed to view private customer information after gaining ac.....»»
Feel-good story of the week: 2 ransomware gangs meet their demise
One is fatally hacked, the other shut down in international police dragnet. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) From the warm-and-fuzzy files comes this feel-good Friday post, chronicling this week’s takedown of two hated r.....»»
Here’s how to combine PDF files the easy way
No matter your operating system, knowing how to combine PDF files is a good skill. We'll teach you the best ways to do so for Windows, macOS, or via the web......»»
Jupyter Notebooks targeted by cryptojackers
Cryptojackers are targeting exposed Jupyter Notebooks to install cryptominers and steal credential files for popular cloud services, researchers have uncovered. What are Jupyter Notebooks? “Jupyter is a service that allows you to host individua.....»»
Tribotronics: Promising prospects in the development of new functional devices and self-powered microsystems
Formed by the coupling effect of contact electrification and electrostatic induction, triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) effectively convert the most widely distributed micro-nano energy in our environment, including human motion, breeze, vibration,.....»»
Electric truck maker Volta files for bankruptcy in Sweden
Volta said problems with a supplier had cut the number of trucks it was able to produce and made it hard to raise sufficient capital......»»
Pixel Watch 2 Gets Its Factory Images Too, Codenames “Eos” and “Aurora” Confirmed
Like the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro yesterday, the newly launched Pixel Watch 2 has received its first factory images (and OTA files). While we can’t really do anything with these files, because Google requires a special adapter in order to flash.....»»
Free AI PDF editor for Mac and iPhone from PDFgear
Adobe's PDF viewer faces some stiff competition from more comprehensive tools, like the AI PDF editor from PDFgear, which has more than 30 features and multi-platform support—for free.PDF Gear is available on Mac, iPad, or iPhone.PDF files are stil.....»»
This software relic from the CD era could put your entire PC at risk
The way Linux handles .cue files could spell trouble, a researcher found......»»
High-speed electro-optic modulation in topological interface states of a one-dimensional lattice
Electro-optic modulators, which convert signals from the electrical to the optical domain, are at the heart of optical communications, terahertz wireless communications, microwave signal processing, and quantum technology. Next-generation electro-opt.....»»
CD-indexing cue files are the core of a serious Linux remote code exploit
Yet another tiny, crucial piece of volunteer software begets a big problem. Enlarge / Cue files used to be much better-known, back when we all used CD-Rs to make legal backup copies of material that we owned outright. (credit: Ge.....»»
Incomplete car purchases canceled as Shift Technologies goes out of business, files bankruptcy
Shift Technologies terminated 120 employees last week ahead of its Chapter 11 filing and retained 24 employees to facilitate Shift's wind-down of operations, according to a court filing......»»
Save up to 45% on SSD & hard drive storage options for Mac during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
Despite the number of cloud options available, there is nothing better than a physical storage device to backup files, protect media, and free up computer space. This Fall Prime Day, Amazon is offering huge discounts on storage solutions of all kinds.....»»
Novel sustainable coupling technology proposed for carbon-to-acetylene process
The carbide-based carbon-to-acetylene (C2H2) process is a simple pathway to convert various sources of carbon into acetylene and carbon monoxide directly. However, the current industrial process based on calcium carbide (CaC2) is restricted by high e.....»»
Scientists build a spatial atlas of the chloroplast proteome, the home of photosynthesis
Plants and algae convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis. This process is vital for life on Earth and provides us with oxygen, food, fuels, and other valuable products. Photosynthesis occurs inside the cells, in structures ca.....»»
Renewable energy through photo-electrochemistry
Photo-electrochemistry (PEC) holds the potential to convert renewable energy such as solar light into useful green fuels. However, most known PEC materials suffer from instability issues, which are difficult to track and cause a decrease in their per.....»»
Panzura Edge minimizes the risk of data leakage and exfiltration
Panzura announced Panzura Edge gateway, allowing organizations to create private workspaces and securely share and update files stored within Panzura’s Cloud File System (CloudFS). Employees and trusted partners, inside and outside the organiza.....»»
FTC files “the big one,” a lawsuit alleging Amazon illegally maintains monopoly
FTC: Amazon "extracts enormous monopoly rents from everyone within its reach." Enlarge / FTC Chair Lina Khan speaks during the Spring Enforcers Summit at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, on Monday, March 27, 2023. (c.....»»