ISSUE 23.17.1 • 2026-04-28 By Susan Bradley The April updates continue to dribble out more fixes for Secure Boot certificates for some systems. But once you receive the April updates, you still may be waiting for the new certs to be installed. That happened to me on some systems. Nonetheless,...
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Published on: 2026-04-28
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Looking for non-Linux open-source options? From ghosts of past operating systems to fascinating works in progress, here are my top picks....
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Samsung, LG, and Sony TVs can pose privacy risks - here's how to avoid a major one....
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The unchecked proliferation of AI agents is leading to a large volume of unsanctioned AI applications....
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Under the new approach, if you run out of credits, you can't use the service. GitHub plans to preview the new billing in early May....
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Published on: 2026-04-27
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The CineBeam Q is a high-quality portable projector, and with this deal and a free LG S40T soundbar, you can make it a permanent addition to your home theater....
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Get a $200 prepaid Mastercard when you bring your device and old number to T-Mobile. We break down the deal....
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The Bluetti Elite 400 has something that you don't see on many power stations, and it can charge just about anything....
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This is a pretty big perk for Galaxy users since there's nothing like it built into Android....
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Out of the box, MacOS is pretty user-friendly and flexible. Still, I make these tweaks right away to make it even better....
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I've tried so many different ways to reboot my router, and it turns out the best solution costs barely anything....
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ISSUE 23.17 • 2026-04-27 Look for our BONUS issue on May 4, 2026!! WINDOWS 11 By Lance Whitney A virtual machine provides the freedom and flexibility to work with different versions of Windows and play with new or untested apps and features. As a technology writer and journalist, I often...
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PUBLIC DEFENDER By Brian Livingston The maker of the popular Claude large language model (LLM) — which became the number-one download from US app stores in February 2026 — recently announced a powerful service called Claude Mythos. The new LLM has reportedly discovered thousands of security holes in every major...
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WINDOWS 11 By Martin Brinkmann Here’s a surprising speed boost for everyday, heavy-duty tasks. It works on many Windows setups and costs nothing. When Microsoft rolled out Dev Drive for Windows 11 back in 2023, it slapped a massive “For Developers Only” sign on the feature. The pitch was that...
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ON SECURITY By Susan Bradley One thing the World Wide Web has done in recent years is introduce new ways to scam, trick, entice, and generally be a drag on our time — and potentially a hit to our pocketbooks. Here are some threats I’ve seen in recent months. Read...
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I’m not yet ready to give my final word on operating system updates, but for sure it’s time to check your browsers. Firefox 150 is out with new features and fixes to 271 vulnerabilities found with AI techniques and the Claude Mythos preview. I expect to see similar bug counts...
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Published on: 2026-04-24
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Apple released Updates for iOS 26.4.2/iPadOS 26.4. and iOS 18.7.8/iPadOS 18.7.8 on April 22, 2026. The updates address CVE-2026-28950, a bug in the Notification Services. Updates that Apple released today address a security vulnerability that the FBI recently used to extract Signal message previews from an iPhone even after the app...
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Published on: 2026-04-23
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Seeing a post in the forums from someone asking for guidance in regard to a device that will last at least 10 years reminded me of another sunsetting product — Kindle. I know I’m going to have to reach out to some of my book-reading friends and ask whether they...
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Published on: 2026-04-22
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I’m into gadgets that do things around the house. Too often with tech and gadgets, their originators end up selling off the technology to another vendor that doesn’t treat it was well as it should. One that I still rely on to this day is Nest Protect smoke alarms. If...
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ISSUE 23.16 • 2026-04-20 Look for our BONUS issue on April 27, 2026!! SILICON By Matthew S. Smith Intel is back, baby … maybe? Once the undisputed king of CPUs, Intel entered a long, spiraling descent in the 2010s. This is a reality I know better than most, though (regrettably)...
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Published on: 2026-04-20
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