The biggest PC builder regrets: 6 fatal mistakes to avoid!
The old saying that goes, “If you don’t know history, you’re bound to repeat it,” can be just as easily applied to PC builder history as to anything else. So, in the spirit of not…
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Avoid public USB charging stations because they could hack your phone
For some years now, smartphones have had a built-in feature that protects against unauthorized access via USB. In iOS and Android, you get pop-ups that ask for confirmation when a data USB connection is established…
6 mistakes new iPhone users always make (and how to avoid them)
Buying a new iPhone is always exciting, especially when it’s your first. If you’re coming from another smartphone, there are some cool tricks you should learn to get the most out of your iPhone, but…
How to avoid accidentally placing photos in the iCloud Shared Photo Library
Apple added the iCloud Shared Photo Library in iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura, dramatically improving sharing photos and videos with a group of people with whom you frequently exchange media. Shared Library, as…
5 mistakes to avoid when buying a PC case
Many PC enthusiasts focus on the hardware components like the GPU and processor, but they often overlook the importance of a good PC case. Many times, enthusiasts pick the cheapest option to save money. However,…
How to avoid CC’ing the Atlantic editor-in-chief in your messages
You are likely not planning a military action in another country, but the accidental inclusion of unintended invitees to a group text, email, or other discussion could still prove a problem—from embarrassment to losing friends,…
6 ways to avoid Apple’s insane Mac storage upgrade prices
Apple offers pretty good prices on the standard configurations of its Macs. $599 for a M4 Mac mini? $999 for a new M4 MacBook Air? $1,299 for a new M4 iMac? Those are attractively priced.…
ASRock shifting out of China to avoid US tariffs
Any business that relies on selling electronics to Americans is having a bit of a crisis at the moment. Less than two weeks into the new Trump administration, there’s a new 10 percent tariff on…
Black Friday deals are here! 7 tips to avoid being scammed
Black Friday deals are already here. And so too are the Black Friday scams—attempts to part you from your hard-earned money. Avoiding these schemes isn’t too hard, though. Just a little extra vigilance can keep…
You’re going to get hacked. But here’s how to avoid a cybersecurity disaster
Cyberattacks are inevitable, but disasters are avoidable.Listen as experienced security defenders Heather Gantt-Evans, CISO of Marqeta, and Darren Gruber, MongoDB’s Technical Advisor in the Office of Security and Trust, discuss what you need to know…