Aiming to replace all US videoconferencing services by 2027, the deployment is the EU's latest policy move in support of digital sovereignty. And there's more to come....
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Published on: 2026-01-29
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Right now, when you buy the Odyssey G9 OLED gaming monitor from Samsung, you'll get a 24-inch essential screen for free....
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As a pet owner, the Dreame AP10 not only improved my home's indoor air quality but also noticeably reduced pet hair....
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For me, the iPad Mini is the ultimate eBook reader - outperforming the Kindle in several key ways....
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The TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus is a well-rounded Android tablet that offers everyday performance at a price I can't complain about....
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The Liene PixCut S1 is a photo and sticker printer that works beautifully with your phone for custom stickers....
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The Rogbid Fusion packs in health tracking and some surprising extras....
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Handing your computing tasks over to a cute AI crustacean might be tempting - but before you join the latest viral AI trend, consider these security risks....
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KeySmart's new dual-network SmartCard works with Apple FindMy and Google Find Hub, so you can track your wallet with any phone....
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ChatGPT isn't right for everything. So I found the best AI models for any job....
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Published on: 2026-01-29
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Today I was remoting into a home PC that is used for remote work and was connected via Wi-Fi. I was installing Adobe Acrobat. Now before anyone says to have me install anything other than Adobe, please be aware that one of my business tools mandates Adobe. So, I was...
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Published on: 2026-01-29
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In case you missed it, Microfix points out there is ALSO an out of band update for Office. This one is not fixing bugs introduced by Microsoft, rather it’s an Office security issue whereby an attacker can trick you into opening a file. For Office 2016 look for KB5002713 From...
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Published on: 2026-01-28
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On January, 2026, Apple released Operating System updates for iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. The patches included small tweaks in iOS/iPadOS/watchOS 26 as well as updates to keep older iPhones/iPads in use, but did not include any Security fixes. The size of the Updates has been included as observed on my...
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Published on: 2026-01-27
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ISSUE 23.04.1 • 2026-01-27 By Susan Bradley The January updates present no issues for some, but lots of issues for others. I’m always hopeful of giving everyone some time every month to apply updates after we’ve vetted them. This month, I can lower the MS-DEFCON level to only 2.5. Unfortunately,...
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Published on: 2026-01-27
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ISSUE 23.04 • 2026-01-26 COMMENTARY By Chris Hoffman Intel’s new Core Ultra Series 3 hardware is the big story. I was on the ground at CES 2026 in Las Vegas earlier this month. Returning from CES is a bit like coming back from the future: I’ve seen and touched the...
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Published on: 2026-01-26
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PUBLIC DEFENDER By Brian Livingston Malware apps that infect “Internet of Things” devices (Wi-Fi routers, smart TVs, doorbell cameras, and the like) used to get erased whenever the gadget was unplugged, rebooted, or reset — but not anymore. Suddenly, state-sponsored hacker teams are now infecting IoT firmware with botnet apps...
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Published on: 2026-01-26
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MICROSOFT 365 By Peter Deegan AI isn’t as great as the hype makes out, nor is it useless or bad. I’m going to explain some of the ways in which AI can save you time and effort, including plenty of sample prompts for you to try with free AI services....
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Published on: 2026-01-26
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TAME YOUR TECH By Susan Bradley The Internet has brought a lot of good things to our lives. We can share information and experiences across the world. We can communicate, just as we do with this newsletter. We can conduct our lives more efficiently in many respects, including having everything...
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Published on: 2026-01-26
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Yesterday Microsoft had a bit of a meltdown. Various services were having issues. One of the ways you can monitor for issues if you are an admin is to sign up for the Microsoft admin alerts, but what if you aren’t? One way is to pop out to the X...
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Published on: 2026-01-23
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Before I tell you how to turn off AI in Gmail – first a word. Anytime you read “this vendor is reading my private emails,” stop. Email is not secure. Not ever. Never was. If you need to hide a private conversation, email is not the thing to use. Now...
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Published on: 2026-01-22
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