Continue Reading 2.5 billion Gmail users at risk after Google’s databases were hacked

2.5 billion Gmail users at risk after Google’s databases were hacked

A hacker group gained access to Google databases and is now attempting to scam Gmail and Google Cloud users…

Continue Reading Linux is about to lose a feature – over a personality clash

Linux is about to lose a feature – over a personality clash

A large and unfortunate mistake in the kernel development management process is underway…

Continue Reading Is Perplexity’s $34 billion offer to buy Chrome real or a marketing stunt?

Is Perplexity’s $34 billion offer to buy Chrome real or a marketing stunt?

Tuesday’s disclosure that Perplexity wants to buy Chrome may be intended to influence a federal judge more than Google/Alphabet…

Continue Reading Microsoft May Fix Some of the Worst Dark Mode Problems in Windows 11

Microsoft May Fix Some of the Worst Dark Mode Problems in Windows 11

Dark mode in Windows has never been comprehensive, but new changes from Microsoft may be fixing some of its most egregious problems…

Continue Reading Ransomware crews don’t care about your endpoint security – they’ve already killed it

Ransomware crews don’t care about your endpoint security – they’ve already killed it

Some custom malware, some legit software tools…

Continue Reading Starlink Mini users just lost their beloved pause feature

Starlink Mini users just lost their beloved pause feature

SpaceX calls Standby mode an upgrade, I call it bait and switch…

Continue Reading Intel’s new configurable VRAM option gives Core laptops an AI boost

Intel’s new configurable VRAM option gives Core laptops an AI boost

The new feature is part of the latest Arc driver, and a feature that AMD currently offers…

Continue Reading Is Starlink’s $5 ‘Standby Mode’ Actually a Great Bargain?

Is Starlink’s $5 ‘Standby Mode’ Actually a Great Bargain?

Despite complaints, some Starlink users view Standby Mode as an affordable, albeit very slow, way to access the internet on the go. However, don’t count on it as a long-term solution…

Continue Reading AMD’s X3D continues to dominate desktop PCs

AMD’s X3D continues to dominate desktop PCs

AMD is rapidly gaining ground in desktop PCs sales, as Intel’s efforts have stalled…

Continue Reading Perplexity Really Wants to Buy a Browser: Bid for Brave, DuckDuckGo Before Chrome

Perplexity Really Wants to Buy a Browser: Bid for Brave, DuckDuckGo Before Chrome

Perplexity has made its Comet browser available for all Pro subscribers in the US. It means you can now access it from the $20 a month plan…

Continue Reading Your SSN Is on the Web, AI Is Leaking Data, and Buses Are Getting Hacked: Another Week in Cybersecurity Hell

Your SSN Is on the Web, AI Is Leaking Data, and Buses Are Getting Hacked: Another Week in Cybersecurity Hell

But, hey, at least you can claim your part of AT&T’s $177 million data breach settlement!…

Continue Reading I converted this Windows 11 mini PC into a Linux work station – and didn’t regret it

I converted this Windows 11 mini PC into a Linux work station – and didn’t regret it

For a small-form-factor PC that still delivers impressive performance, the Geekom IT15 is a great choice…