ChatGPT analyzed two of my apps, flagged issues, and generated new mockups. It's a game-changer....
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I struggled with Wi-Fi dead spots for years. Here's what finally worked....
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Samsung and Google make some of the best Android phones, but they're very different. Here's when to choose a Galaxy or a Pixel....
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By charging my iPhone in this one spot, I was damaging my battery and shortening its lifespan. Here's what I do now to avoid it....
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I tested the best cloud phone systems hands-on, compared pricing, AI features, and real user feedback to help you pick the right one for your team....
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Since the advent of ChatGPT, the software developer population has grown between 18% and 50%, depending on the measure....
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Erland Sommarskog reached out to me regarding a new project: ErrorCodeReference (ECR). If you’ve ever been stumped by the useless and unhelpful Microsoft error codes, check out the site. For example, let’s check out a recent post — which points to error 0x80070643. My two cents regarding reading the suggestions:...
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At Semafor World Economy, I spoke with Andy Yen about mass surveillance, protecting children, local AI, and the one thing Proton can't save users from....
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If your Linux PC becomes unresponsive, you might want to consider a 'Watchdog' that can monitor it and reboot when problems arise....
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Microsoft is finally making its Windows Insider Program less complicated. Here's everything that's being fixed - and what you have to do to see the changes for yourself....
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A cellular backup device that connects to your Eero mesh Wi-Fi system, Eero Signal provides backup internet when your primary wired connection goes down, saving you time and money....
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Published on: 2026-04-29
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ISSUE 23.17.2 • 2026-04-29 By Susan Bradley This is a trending story. On the same day I sent out an MS-DEFCON Alert recommending installing the April updates, Ira Shapiro alerts us to issues with backup software. I’m not seeing this with all backup software, but some vendors have mentioned the...
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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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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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Published on: 2026-04-27
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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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Published on: 2026-04-27
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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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