How to stream the FIFA World Cup 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be a huge event—with matches spread across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Plus, there will be more streaming options than any previous tournament. Whether you’re planning…
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World Password Day: Fix these 4 security mistakes before hackers find them
So many arbitrary holidays exist (ahem, Tin Can Day), but World Password Day is one fully supported by the PCWorld staff. We’re all for ditching weak passwords — especially when strengthening your online security only…
The most severe Linux threat to surface in years catches the world flat-footed
Publicly released exploit code for an effectively unpatched vulnerability that gives root access to virtually all releases of Linux is setting off alarm bells as defenders scramble to ward off severe compromises inside data centers…
Tim Cook’s reward for exemplary service? The worst job in the world
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO after 15 years to become executive chairman and presidential liaison. Cook’s strong working relationship with Trump previously…
Contrary to popular superstition, AES 128 is just fine in a post-quantum world
On Monday Valsorda finally channelled years’ worth of frustration fueled by the widely held misunderstanding into a blog post titled Quantum Computers Are Not a Threat to 128-bit Symmetric Keys. “There’s a common misconception that…
RIP Cosmic Orange. You were too fun for this world
Well, that was fun while it lasted. For years, Apple stuck inexplicably to the idea that rich people don’t like bright colors. Any iPhone casing that looked funky and vibrant, you could bet your bottom…
‘Neural texture compression’ might save gamers in a RAM-starved world
PC gamers face an ongoing problem: more powerful games demand more powerful resources, all in the service of games that deliver more realistic experiences and graphics. But can gamers avoid paying out outrageous sums of…
World Backup Day isn’t the deal fest it once was
The first advertised sale on B&H’s storage specials for World Backup Day is a 512GB SanDisk microSDXC memory card, marked down from $111.99 to $109.99. Yes, a discount of just two dollars. Such is 2026.…
Dear Apple, I have two wishes for World Backup Day
Happy World Backup Day! Wait, you didn’t know it’s World Backup Day? Well, it is! And you know how you can celebrate? By making a backup copy of your important files. That’s all you need…
See what the world is watching as the U.S. attacks Iran
What do Iranians think of the ongoing U.S.-Israeli attacks? A Russian? North Koreans? You’d be lucky if a newspaper interviewed representatives of any of these countries. Tune into their TV channels, though, and they’ll provide…