Virtual machines, simulated PCs with their own operating systems running within another computer’s software, are super freakin’ cool. (That’s a technical term, I’m a professional technology writer.) But they’re not easy to set up, especially…
Cybercriminals and spies working for nation-states are surreptitiously coexisting inside the same compromised name-brand routers as they use the devices to disguise attacks motivated both by financial gain and strategic espionage, researchers said. In some…
Getty Images Authentication service Okta is warning about the “unprecedented scale” of an ongoing campaign that routes fraudulent login requests through the mobile devices and browsers of everyday users in an attempt to conceal the…
A vulnerability in a smart access control system used in thousands of U.S. rental homes allows anyone to remotely control any lock in an affected home. But Chirp Systems, the company that makes the system,…
If need help cleaning up your humble abode, definitely consider picking up a robot vacuum. I’ve got one for pet hair and it’s an absolute godsend. Better yet, there’s no reason to miss out considering…
A new report from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg claims that Apple is working on home robotics projects as a potential new growth area. After the years-long Apple Car project was killed earlier this year, and…
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Imaging, backup, and disaster recovery Actively protects against viruses and ransomware Integrated cloud storage available Cons Heavy installation footprint Our Verdict Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (previously Acronis True…
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Clean interface Good antivirus protection Advanced settings Cons Parental controls have limited utility Unclear pricing Our Verdict ESET Home Security Premium may have changed its name, but not its…
Nothing feels more comforting than checking on your house from a remote location. Personally, I’ve got a security camera for my front door and living room, as I like to keep a close eye on…
Working from home has gone from being a growing trend to a full-scale phenomenon. There are many perks to a work-from-home arrangement, to be sure, but there can also be downsides: For example, there’s a…