PayPal hacked? Here’s how to regain control
A recent data theft at PayPal caused a huge stir when a hacker was found wanting to sell access data to around 15.8 million accounts online—including user passwords in plain text. This type of data…
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Here’s a challenge for the iPhone event, Apple. Announce something affordable
Of all the adjectives one could assign to Apple products, “cheap” comes quite far down the list. It’s never been a company with a strong interest in the bargain basement, preferring to sell a smaller…
I use public Wi-Fi despite the risks. Here’s how I keep safe
We’ve all heard about the risks of public Wi-Fi networks, which might make anyone want to avoid it altogether. In theory, that’s what I should do, but in practice, I still end up logging in…
The number of mis-issued 1.1.1.1 certificates grows. Here’s the latest.
Cloudflare on Thursday acknowledged this failure, writing: We failed three times. The first time because 1.1.1.1 is an IP certificate and our system failed to alert on these. The second time because even if we…
Switching or upgrading to an iPhone 17? Here’s how to make sure you’re ready
On September 9, Apple is unveiling its 2025 flagship smartphone line, featuring the iPhone 17, 17 Air, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max. Naturally, millions of customers will rush to pre-order ASAP and secure a…
Portable SSDs aren’t just for PC backups. Here’s why everybody needs one
Portable solid-state drives are great, offering lots of storage and faster speeds than a USB flash drive while in a still-portable package. People often use them to back up their PCs with backup software. But…
If my Wi-Fi’s not working, here’s how I find answers
Having Wi-Fi troubles? That sounds familiar. I’ve had so many problems with Wi-Fi networks that it’s hard to count them. Despite that, I’ve probably only managed to work out what the problem is once or…
Here’s how much Microsoft devs earn, according to leaked documents
As one of the most important technology companies in the world, Microsoft employs over 220,000 people. However, this number has shrunk somewhat following layoffs from earlier this year, which resulted in thousands of employees being…
Visiting the USA? Here’s how to prep your tech gadgets for a smooth entry
The USA may be considered the land of the free, but the reality is different when it comes to dealing with border control. Travelers entering the country must expect electronic devices such as laptops and…
Microsoft confirms disappearing SSDs on Windows 11. Here’s how to avoid it
Problematic August 2025 Windows update KB5063878 is taking on ever greater proportions. Microsoft confirmed (via Windows Latest) that “we’re aware of these reports and are investigating with our partners.” Microsoft is referring to reports from…