I’ve built PCs for years. These 5 cheap tools make every build suck less
I’ve built a PC with just a single Craftsman screwdriver. I didn’t like doing it. If I could go back in time to that first build, I’d invest $30 to $50 in useful tools. The…
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Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms
Microsoft said MDASH with MAI-Cyber-1-Flash received a 96 percent score on CyberGYM, a standard benchmark test. The rating is 12 points higher than Anthropic’s Mythos and also beats Google Gemini and OpenAI GPT. The new…
Most PC toolkits are overkill. These 7 tools are actually worth it
Sometimes, the basics just don’t cut it. If you’re a PC enthusiast who wants to build your own system, upgrade it with new hardware, and maintain it long-term, you need more than just a screwdriver.…
Apple is reportedly testing AI-powered tools for Genius Bar appointments
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Apple is reportedly testing an AI system called ‘Live Notes’ for Genius Bar appointments that transcribes and summarizes customer conversations with employees. According to Macworld, this opt-in…
Hackers can use 9 of the most popular AI tools to assemble massive botnets
In the brief history of AI security, the prompt injection has quickly become the top threat. Large language models are inherently unable to distinguish between legitimate instructions provided by users and malicious ones sneaked into…
Microsoft Visio hits its lowest price ever at $9.97 for professional diagramming tools
TL;DR: Microsoft’s best-selling diagramming tool is price-dropped to its lowest price ever at $9.97 until June 28, making right now the perfect time to give it a whirl (MSRP $249.99). If you’ve ever tried to piece together a…
Cellebrite said it cut off Russia, but Russia used is tools anyway
Russian authorities hacked into the phone of a prominent political opponent while he was in custody, using technology made by forensics firm Cellebrite — even after the company had said it cut ties with Putin’s…
Microsoft’s open source tools were hacked to steal passwords of AI developers
Microsoft has cut off access to dozens of its open-source projects hosted on GitHub as it investigates how hackers apparently breached the projects and injected password-stealing malware into the code. Many of the affected projects…
Skip the Adobe subscription and own your PDF tools for a one-time $35
TL;DR: SwifDoo PDF Pro gives Windows users an alternative to subscription-based PDF software like Adobe Acrobat, with a lifetime license currently available for a one-time purchase of $34.99 (MSRP $129). Monthly PDF software fees can add up quickly,…
Get the newest Microsoft dev tools plus 15 coding courses — only $50
TL;DR: The Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 bundle includes 15 coding courses and is on sale for $49.97 (regularly $1,999.99) through May 31. This is the kind of tech purchase that tends to pay for itself pretty…