I spent $27 to future-proof my home network, forever
A couple months ago, I decided I would never buy another Ethernet cable, ever. If you’re like me, you have a box or drawer with dozens of cables. And while some cables have specific connections,…
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From flowcharts to network maps, Microsoft Visio 2021 Pro handles it all for $12.72
TL;DR: Turn messy ideas into polished diagrams with Microsoft Visio 2021 Professional. This lifetime license for Windows is only $12.72 with code MARCH15 until March 29 (MSRP $249.99). Sometimes ideas make perfect sense in your head — but the…
The who, what, and why of the attack that has shut down Stryker’s Windows network
What else is known about Handala Hack? The group has existed since at least 2023. It takes its name from a character in the political cartoons of Palestinian artist Naji al-Ali. The group’s logo depicts…
Amazon’s Ring cancels partnership with Flock, a network of AI cameras used by ICE, feds, and police
Ring, the Amazon-owned home security company, announced on Thursday that it will no longer partner with Flock Safety, a maker of AI-powered surveillance cameras that share footage with law enforcement. The two companies announced a…
iOS 26.2.1 Problems: iPhone users report crashes, battery drain & network failures
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that iPhone users are experiencing significant problems with Apple’s iOS 26.2.1 update, including app crashes, freezes, and severe battery drain. Many users also report connectivity…
AI agents now have their own Reddit-style social network, and it’s getting weird fast
On Friday, a Reddit-style social network called Moltbook reportedly crossed 32,000 registered AI agent users, creating what may be the largest-scale experiment in machine-to-machine social interaction yet devised. It arrives complete with security nightmares and…
Apple patches bug causing iPhone network issues in recent update
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Apple quickly addressed a network bug affecting older iPhones in Australia running iOS 16.7.13, which Telstra identified as causing serious connectivity issues. Macworld reports that Apple paused…
Apple pulls four iPhone updates following network issues
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Apple has paused four iOS updates for older iPhones after Telstra reported that iOS 16.7.13 caused network connection problems on iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X models.…
Fraudulent gambling network may actually be something more nefarious
A sprawling infrastructure that has been bilking unsuspecting people through fraudulent gambling websites for 14 years is likely a dual operation run by a nation-state-sponsored group that is targeting government and private-industry organizations in the…
Who’s on your Wi-Fi? Here’s how to see every device on your home network
The best way to see which devices are connected to your Wi-Fi (and find out their IP and MAC addresses) is to use the open-source tool Angry IP Scanner. It’s lightweight, runs on Windows, macOS,…