These were the badly handled data breaches of 2024
For the past few years, TechCrunch has looked back at some of the worst, badly handled data breaches and security incidents in the hope — maybe! — other corporate giants would take heed and avoid…
December 2024
December 2024
Goodbye, bloatware! How to clean out Windows 11’s cruft
You may have already experienced it yourself with a new desktop PC or notebook: After the final installation of Windows 11, the desktop is covered in icons — much of which is bloatware. Common culprits…
2024: The year AI drove everyone crazy
It’s been a wild year in tech thanks to the intersection between humans and artificial intelligence. 2024 brought a parade of AI oddities, mishaps, and wacky moments that inspired odd behavior from both machines and…
Google’s biggest wins, fails, and WTF moments of 2024
It’s been a big year for Google…but then as the de facto leader in online search, browser, and advertising, it’s always a big year for Google. Perhaps the biggest news is undeniably tied to the…
Harber London Leather MacBook Sleeve review: Sophisticated laptop cover
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros High-quality materials Great workmanship Elegant design Cons Only superficial protection Low structure Our Verdict The Leather MacBook Sleeve from Harber London impresses with its simple design, high-quality workmanship and…
How to enable Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence is just about all Apple can talk about this year. The latest products released int he second half of 2024 are all “Built for Apple Intelligence” and every one of the ads for…
Got a new iPhone 16? Do these 7 things first
So you just got a brand new iPhone 16, transferred everything from your old phone, and now you’re ready to play with your shiny new toy. What do you do first? Obviously, you’re going to check…
What to do first with your new Mac
Got a new Mac? If this is the first one you’ve ever owned, a hearty congratulations! Your new Mac is easy to use and more powerful than it’s ever been. As easy as the Mac…
What will 2025 bring for Linux PCs?
The year ahead has a lot in store for Linux users. Many of the trends, hardware products, and software developments below comprise a colorful mix that focuses on the use of Linux in particular. We…
Ruijie Networks’ Cloud Platform Flaws Could Expose 50,000 Devices to Remote Attacks
Dec 25, 2024Ravie LakshmananCloud Security / Vulnerability Cybersecurity researchers have discovered several security flaws in the cloud management platform developed by Ruijie Networks that could permit an attacker to take control of the network appliances.…