NBC: "You Probably Don"t Need to Rely on a VPN Anymore"
NBC News writes: VPNs, or virtual private networks, continue to be used by millions of people as a way of masking their internet activity by encrypting their location and web traffic. But on the modern internet, most people can safely ditch them, tha.....»»
iTunes for Windows updated to version 12.12.4 with security fixes
Apple this week quietly released an update for the Windows version of its iTunes music player. However, rather than adding new features, the update is focused on fixing bugs and security breaches for those who still rely on iTunes. more… The post.....»»
The best Micro USB cables for 2022
Many older devices still rely on Micro USB for charging and data transfer. We looked at durability, speed, and power to settle on the best ones......»»
Engineers show how tungsten oxide can be used as a catalyst in sustainable chemical conversions
Engineers rely on catalysts for a vast array of applications from food manufacturing to chemical production, so finding efficient, environmentally friendly catalysts is an important avenue of research......»»
Bluetooth hack compromises Teslas, digital locks, and more
Security researchers have found a way to circumvent digital locks and security systems that rely on Bluetooth fobs and smartphones for authentication......»»
Great news gamers – Cryptominers don"t care about GPUs anymore
Asus claims that demand for consumer GPUs for use in cryptomining is vanishing, leaving room for the market to recover......»»
Study finds cells take out the trash before they divide
MIT researchers have discovered that before cells start to divide, they do a little cleanup, tossing out molecules that they appear not to need anymore......»»
Video: Why they don"t make grade B maple syrup anymore
Are you a grade B maple syrup fan? For a lot of maple syrup connoisseurs, grade B was always the go-to syrup. It's dark, caramelly, rich, complex. But unfortunately, you can't get it anymore......»»
Is it fair for fantasy football managers to rely on AI?
Some managers think artificial intelligence helps remove their bias but others think it's cheating......»»
How AI and Technology Are Helping Firefighting
In the past, firefighters relied heavily on their own physical strength and endurance to battle fires. They would enter burning buildings without any sort of respiratory protection, and often had to rely on construction workers to help them break thr.....»»
Photons can enable real-time physical random bit generation for information security app
Cryptographic systems and information security rely on unpredictable, unmanipulable random bits that are physical in nature. Especially in the context of private key systems that enable unconditional security via "one-time-pad" cryptography, the real.....»»
Using "counterfactuals" to verify predictions of drug safety
Scientists rely increasingly on models trained with machine learning to provide solutions to complex problems. But how do we know the solutions are trustworthy when the complex algorithms the models use are not easily interrogated or able to explain.....»»
55% of people rely on their memory to manage passwords
Bitwarden announced the results of its global password management survey, in advance of World Password Day on May 5th, 2022. While receptive to the importance of security, individuals continue to struggle with embracing password management habits tha.....»»
Best Cheap Windows VPS Hosting Providers To Rely On
When it comes to cheap Windows VPS hosting, the struggle to find the right provider can be overwhelming. Linux VPS hosting prices are quite low, the Windows options never dip that low on the price scale. There are, however, providers that offer relia.....»»
How to block spam texts on your iPhone
It happens to every single iPhone user… you are being inundated with spam texts and you can’t handle it anymore. Indeed, it’s been an ongoing and frustrating problem for quite some time now. For some people, it’s only gotten w.....»»
Selling voyeurism: How companies create value from the taboo
What do reality television, slum tourism, erotic webcam and mixed-martial arts have in common? They all rely on voyeurism to entertain their audiences. Voyeurism provides a glimpse into the private life of another person to give audiences a revealing.....»»
Techniques that rely on adaptive silviculture can help trees become more resilient to severe storms
If a tree sways in the woods, what could it tell us about how likely it is to fall?.....»»
Time travel could be possible, but only with parallel timelines
Have you ever made a mistake that you wish you could undo? Correcting past mistakes is one of the reasons we find the concept of time travel so fascinating. As often portrayed in science fiction, with a time machine, nothing is permanent anymore—yo.....»»
Could eating bug powder and fungus meat help fight climate change? Yes, but there are easier ways
A new study from researchers in Finland, published Monday, found that diets that simply cut down on meat and dairy are nearly as climate-friendly as diets that rely on culture-grown meat and milk......»»
Diablo Immortal launches in June, and it’s coming to PC
Diablo Immortal is releasing in June, and it's not just for mobile platforms anymore......»»
Prolong the lifespan of aging tech with a good power bank
If you've got an old gadget that you love but can't rely on outside of the house, a portable charger could help......»»