No, password sharing is not caring : (
You probably share your password for Netflix. Or a delivery service. Maybe you’ve got a group or joint email address, too. Many people stop there. But others go further—as far as sharing the password to…
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184 million major passwords leaked! Avoid these 2 dangers
Back in mid-May, a security researcher announced the discovery of an unencrypted database containing 184 million passwords. Found hosted on a website, the entries included major services like Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Apple. They also…
This radical suggestion is simplifying my digital security
Here’s the scene: I’m at the 2025 RSAC Conference, in a session about home network security. Some of it is complicated—layers designed to protect high-profile targets like CEOs from attacks. But even for us normies,…
Want stronger online security? Think like Gen Z
On Wednesday, Google released the results of its latest scams survey—a snapshot of how often US adults between ages 18-65 encounter online scams, as well as their digital security habits. And as it turns out,…
Update Chrome now! Your PC is at risk from this zero-day exploit
Another major flaw has been found in Chrome—and it’s already being exploited in the wild. First discovered by Google’s Threat Analysis Group on May 27th, this zero-day vulnerability allows attackers to run malicious code on…
Why use a good password? Here’s what you stand to lose
Think about all your online accounts. Do you reuse passwords? Use weak ones? Maybe you think your password is “good enough”—a phrase often rooted in outdated habits like rotating simple base passwords. But modern computer…
The Full Nerd: Dead Ryzen CPUs, SteamOS rising, & scented thermal paste
Welcome to The Full Nerd newsletter—your weekly dose of hardcore hardware talk from the enthusiasts at PCWorld. In it, we dive into the hottest topics from our YouTube show, plus interesting PC hardware news from…
How Google’s subtle logo change can keep you from getting scammed
Maybe you’re like me—when a company refreshes its branding, I don’t give the news much of my time. In fact, when Google first announced an update to its favicon logo (the four-color “G”), I didn’t…
I love these 5 wild and weird PC cases from Computex
Computex 2025 is drawing to a close today, putting a period on a fairly sleepy convention—at least, compared to previous years. But while the big hardware announcements may have left PC building enthusiasts craving more,…
The Full Nerd: TechTubers debate Computex’s best and worst PC trends
Welcome to The Full Nerd newsletter—your weekly dose of hardcore hardware talk from the enthusiasts at PCWorld. In it, we dig into the hottest topics from our YouTube show, plus hot tidbits seen across the…