Category: News
Windows 7 took ages to load if you had a solid background. Now we know why
Users who used a single-color background in Windows 7 sometimes had to wait longer to log in…
Apple updates its App Store guidelines to allow external payment options
A court recently ordered Apple to stop collecting fees for external payments…
Energy use in a Kuwaiti city fell by over 50% after authorities cracked down on crypto mining
These crypto miners are allegedly causing blackouts…
Firefox could be doomed without Google search deal, says executive
Firefox could be doomed without Google search deal, says executive…
Microsoft makes passkeys the default authentication method for all new accounts
They can’t steal your password if you don’t have one…
Why Is It So Hard to Protect Seniors From Scams?
Many older adults grew up before the internet became ubiquitous, leaving them vulnerable. At RSAC 2025, I learned some simple tips to help seniors stay safe and literate online…
The Starlink Waitlist Is Gone in the US, But You Should Check If Your Area Has a ‘Demand Surcharge’
The official Starlink.com map no longer shows any sold-out areas across the country, but some regions still include a ‘demand surcharge.’ Here’s how much you’ll pay…
Raspberry Pi cuts product returns by 50% by changing up its pin soldering
Combining both the big and little solder jobs made a big difference…
Google’s Play Store lost nearly half its apps
The Play Store lost 1.8 million of the 3.4 million apps it started 2024 with…
Rejoice! WhatsApp users will finally be able to make calls from the web
The web version of WhatsApp is getting a major upgrade: you will soon be able to make voice and video calls…
USB flash drives are going extinct. Use these alternatives instead
USB flash drives are increasingly being sidelined. Here’s why, and what better alternatives exists…