The Hidden Risks of Legacy MFA
Sometimes, it turns out that the answers we struggled so hard to find were sitting right in front of us for so long that we somehow overlooked them. When the Department of Homeland Security, through…
October 2024
October 2024
How much SSD space do you really need? Don’t skimp unless you have to
Whether you’re buying a laptop or building your own PC, you’re going to want an SSD as the main storage drive — and you’re also going to want to make sure it’s the right size…
Noble numbats and vibranium: The geeky world of hidden tech code names
Nicknames can be found in many areas. Initially, they were mainly used by the military and secret services, and author pseudonyms have also been used in literature for a long time. However, such code names…
Apple is forcing me to turn to Google because Siri won’t do this one simple thing
I love to use my Apple products to set timers, usually while cooking. I use my Apple Watch for this all the time, raising my messy hands up to tell Siri to start a timer.…
How to get ready for Messages by satellite and go off the grid
Expanding its use of low-flying satellites for models of iPhone starting with the iPhone 14, Apple added Messages to the set of available features with the release of iOS 18. But there are a lot…
Lazarus Group Exploits Google Chrome Vulnerability to Control Infected Devices
The North Korean threat actor known as Lazarus Group has been attributed to the zero-day exploitation of a now-patched security flaw in Google Chrome to seize control of infected devices. Cybersecurity vendor Kaspersky said it…
Adata SE920 External SSD review: Turbo storage for mobile content creators
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros High data transfer rates Good fan Cons No transport bag No rubber feet Our Verdict The SE920 External SSD is a high-performance USB4 SSD drive at a good price.…
Scuf Nomad review: Compact iPhone controller with customization options
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Can also be used as a normal Bluetooth controller Quiet buttons Hall effect sticks Interchangeable stick caps Cons iPhone cannot be charged while playing Our Verdict The Scuf Nomad…
Macworld Podcast: What you should know about iOS 18.1, Apple Intelligence, and more
The first major update to iOS 18 is coming next week. In previews of the new hearing aid feature for the AirPods Pro 2, The Verge and The Wall Street Journal mentioned that the feature…
Vivaldi 7’s new Dashboard makes your browser more personal, sans AI
Vivaldi is launching Vivaldi 7.0 today, an updated version of its free Windows browser that adds a new interface on top of a new Dashboard, which is a centralized interface for managing your digital life.…