An Android Vulnerability Went Unfixed for Over Five Years
Older Android devices—of which there are over 100 million still in use—will remain exposed.
Choosing the right virtual private network (VPN) service is no simple task. A VPN should keep your internet usage private and secure, but not every service handles your data in the same way. Just look at the critiques of notable computer security experts and online pundits to understand the challenge.
(Want to know more about VPNs and what they can and can’t do? Skip down to our “What is a VPN?” section below.)
Where and when you buy your tax software can save you cash—which can take away a tiny bit of the sting if you end up owing cash to Uncle Sam.
If you’re looking to pay as little as possible for tax help, you’ll need a PC or Mac that can install software from a disc. For ease of use, you’ll want to go online and start a return directly with TurboTax, H&R Block, or the tax program of your choice.
Nvidia’s GeForce RTX GPU for laptops has arrived, hot on the heels of its announcement at CES. Unfortunately, all the hand-wringing and chest-beating that surrounded the original GeForce RTX has followed. It may magnify further with the newest GeForce RTX laptop GPUs, as detractors look for more evidence that Nvidia’s pursuit of a hybrid ray tracing future is the wrong path.
While it’s far too early to pass any judgment on GeForce RTX in laptops, we can at least walk you through the reasons you may actually want to buy a GeForce RTX-based laptop—or not.
Put on your green t-shirt and queue up the ray tracing demos so you can rub your friends’ faces in them. Yes, if you’re a fan of what Nvidia has achieved with ray tracing, here are some of the reasons you might just want to buy a GeForce RTX laptop.
Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said Wednesday that Facebook would commit to building a new “privacy-focused platform” that would serve as a model for future interactions on the social network.
But Zuckerberg’s lengthy vision plan barely mentioned advertising and completely ignored fake news and other misinformation—some of the top criticisms leveled against the social network.
The model, Zuckerberg wrote, will be WhatsApp. “I believe the future of communication will increasingly shift to private, encrypted services where people can be confident what they say to each other stays secure and their messages and content won’t stick around forever,” Zuckerberg wrote. “This is the future I hope we will help bring about.”
Wi-Fi dead spots are a bane in any home. A mesh router system can eliminate them—but their all-over coverage usually comes with a hefty price tag. Not today! Amazon is selling one of our favorite mesh routers on an ultra-steep discount. TheLinksys Velop Home Mesh Wi-Fi System is $100, 50 percent off its $200 list price and a sharp drop from its most recent price of $180.
The Linksys Velop system comes with two mesh routers, with the possibility to add on more as needed. These nodes, placed strategically in your home, can expand your Wi-Fi range and ensure no basement or garage becomes a dead spot. Their sleek, rectangular shape is easy to tuck into a room, while you can choose either black or white depending on your design needs. In addition, you’ll be able to control your Wi-Fi from anywhere with the Linksys mobile app, which will allow you to test connection speeds, set parental controls, allow guest access, and prioritize devices’ connectivity. In addition, the router system can be controlled using just your voice.