Stop making QR codes by hand. Let Google Sheets do it for you
For long lists in documents, it is usually too tedious to create QR codes manually and then insert them into the list. You can automate this task in Google Sheets and save a lot of…
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Homeland Security is trying to force tech companies to hand over data about Trump critics
The Department of Homeland Security has been quietly demanding tech companies turn over user information about critics of the Trump administration, according to reports. In several cases over recent months, Homeland Security has relied on…
The $75 tablet you can hand to a klutz without flinching
TL;DR: Save 52% on this kid-friendly Android tablet, making it just $74.99 (MSRP $159). It’s cheap, cheerful, and tough enough to handle life on the go, whether it’s entertaining kids in the back seat, streaming on a…
Wyze tries its hand at a palm-reading smart lock
Talk to the palm! That’s the idea behind a growing number of smart locks that can read your palm rather than your fingerprint, and budget smart home manufacturer Wyze has just announced its own take. …
Supply-chain attacks on open source software are getting out of hand
sudo rm -rf –no-preserve-root / The –no-preserve-root flag is specifically designed to override safety protections that would normally prevent deletion of the root directory. The postinstall script that includes a Windows-equivalent destructive command was: rm…
Windows 11’s Voice typing tool saved my aching hand
Hey, PCWorld readers! Windows 11 has a bunch of hidden features that I consider unrealized gems — utilities and tools that aren’t widely used, but when Windows users do discover them, most are duly impressed…
Microsoft is bringing back Windows 10’s second hand display after backlash
About a month ago, Microsoft tweaked the interface of Windows 10’s taskbar calendar and removed the clock display from the flyout menu, annoying long-time users who depended on it. One reason given for the change…
Gemini hackers can deliver more potent attacks with a helping hand from… Gemini
The resulting dataset, which reflected a distribution of attack categories similar to the complete dataset, showed an attack success rate of 65 percent and 82 percent against Gemini 1.5 Flash and Gemini 1.0 Pro, respectively.…
Philips 5000-series smart deadbolt review: To open, just scan the hand
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Palm vein scanner works incredibly well Robustly engineered and manufactured Comprehensive event logging Cons Interior clip design makes for difficult installation No means of backup power in…
TCL D1 Pro Palm Vein Smart Lock review: Talk to the hand
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Palm vein scanning is surprisingly accurate—and easy Lots of extra access methods included Rechargeable battery included Cons Reliant on the awful Tuya Smart Life app Beastly interior escutcheon Very…