How we test USB-C hubs and dongles at PCWorld
Choosing the best USB-C hub or dongle feels a bit like visiting a salad bar: The sheer variety of products means that you can literally shop for a device that has exactly what you’re looking…
Multiple reports claim iOS 18 will steal one of Android’s best features at long last
With less than three months to go until WWDC, the annual developer get-together where Apple announces major changes coming to its various software platforms, we’re starting to get a better idea of what to expect.…
How to build a killer 1080p gaming PC for just $700
Current game consoles such as the PlayStation 5 or the Xbox Series X cost anywhere from $400 to $500. Console enthusiasts claim you can’t build a decent gaming PC for that money, but that’s simply…
PrivateVPN review: Simple and likeable
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Unblocks streaming services Super-affordable long-term plan Easy-to-use Windows app Cons No WireGuard protocol Small server network Lacks advanced features Our Verdict PrivateVPN started out strong, but has since fallen…
How to recover deleted text messages on your iPhone
Text messages have a reputation for being informal and inconsequential, but you might have really critical information in there. So, if you’ve deleted some texts to clear up space on your iPhone and accidentally got…
Hackers Hijack GitHub Accounts in Supply Chain Attack Affecting Top-gg and Others
Mar 25, 2024NewsroomSupply Chain Attack / Cryptocurrency Unidentified adversaries orchestrated a sophisticated attack campaign that has impacted several individual developers as well as the GitHub organization account associated with Top.gg, a Discord bot discovery site.…
Key Lesson from Microsoft’s Password Spray Hack: Secure Every Account
Mar 25, 2024The Hacker NewsData Breach / Password Security In January 2024, Microsoft discovered they’d been the victim of a hack orchestrated by Russian-state hackers Midnight Blizzard (sometimes known as Nobelium). The concerning detail about…
HP Spectre x360 14 review: Keeping the Windows 2-in-1 dream alive
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Attractive, versatile 2-in-1 design Large, responsive touchpad Beautiful OLED touchscreen Excellent webcam with biometric design Cons Keyboard is spacious, but key feel could be improved Limited physical connectivity Performance…
Enough already with the shrinking bezels Apple!
Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a…
New “GoFetch” Vulnerability in Apple M-Series Chips Leaks Secret Encryption Keys
A new security shortcoming discovered in Apple M-series chips could be exploited to extract secret keys used during cryptographic operations. Dubbed GoFetch, the vulnerability relates to a microarchitectural side-channel attack that takes advantage of a…