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The 3 Best New Features in MacOS Ventura

The latest MacOS update is only in its public beta phase, but I still found new features that make my Mac much better. Operating system updates should be like good cinematography: Yes, an important backbone, but not one that stands out too obviously. Change a device's user interface or features too radically, and you lose the muscle memory and personal workflow developed over time. But at the sam ... Read more

2022-08-02 03:42:08

Every Wi-Fi Password You've Ever Used Is Saved on Your Computer. Here's Where

Sharing Wi-Fi when you've forgotten the password is actually really simple. Wi-Fi passwords can be hard to remember (especially if they're strong). But usually you don't need to memorize the password of a Wi-Fi network you've already connected to before, because your computer will automatically remember it, allowing you to stay connected or reconnect, even if you leave and come back. However, if ... Read more

2022-08-02 03:41:14

5 Unexpected AirTags Uses: GPS Tracker for Luggage and More

For starters, you'll be able to connect your Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers to play games on your iPhone or iPad. The release of iOS 16, alongside the iPhone 14 series, is near, and so you might be interested in learning more about what you can expect from Apple's latest mobile software update. If you haven't heard yet, unsending text messages and a redesigned lock screen are two of the big ... Read more

2022-08-02 03:40:14

Ambani and Adani: Asia's richest men battle to dominate 5G in India

India's largest auction for 5G airwaves has ended after seven days, potentially setting the stage for a battle of supremacy over India's digital future between two of Asia's richest men - Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani. A total of 72 gigahertz of spectrum was on the block in the auction. Ashwini Vaishnaw, India's telecoms minister, said 71% of what was on offer was sold. The government drew bids ... Read more

2022-08-02 03:31:48

5 Hidden iOS 16 Features and Settings You'll Want to Know About

2022-08-01 19:52:25

Apple's iOS 15.6: iPhone Update Fixes Bugs, Boosts Security

If you've downloaded Apple's latest iPhone software, here's what you need to know. Apple's iOS 15.6 is here. Released on July 20, the follow-up to iOS 15.5 is ready to be downloaded to your iPhone. The software update folds in bug fixes, a lengthy list of security updates and a new feature for watching live sports in the TV app. With iOS 15.6, the TV app will now let you restart live sports gam ... Read more

2022-08-01 19:51:21

ExpressVPN Is a Case Study in Why VPN Reviews Require More Legwork

Commentary: Members of Congress are right to ask the FTC to investigate the VPN industry. Two members of Congress have called on the Federal Trade Commission to tackle a digital threat that privacy watchdogs have been concerned about for years: Virtual private network companies continue to profit from rising surveillance fears by advertising largely unverifiable promises not to log users' online ... Read more

2022-08-01 19:49:59

Best Mac Mini Deals: Save $40 on an M1 Mac Mini

Apple's lowest-cost Mac computer is even less at Amazon and Adorama right now. The Mac Mini, along with the more mobile MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro, was one of the first Apple computers to ditch Intel silicon in favor of Apple's impressive M1 processor. It didn't get the M1Pro update that the 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro did last fall, but the Mac Mini remains the company's ... Read more

2022-08-01 19:49:14

Elon Musk-Twitter Trial to Start Oct. 17

Twitter and billionaire Elon Musk will go to trial from Oct. 17 to 21, a Delaware Chancery Court schedule confirmed Friday, over the Tesla CEO's attempt to back out of a $44 billion deal to buy the company. The official schedule comes a week after Twitter partially blamed a revenue shortfall on "uncertainty" linked to Musk's rocky takeover bid and 10 days after a July 19 court hearing ... Read more

2022-08-01 19:48:48

Learn Fundamental Cybersecurity Skills With These 4 Online Courses

You can open up new career opportunities and keep yourself safer online when you learn the essentials of cybersecurity. Here's a few online courses to check out. Cybersecurity has seen constant demand for more talent in recent years. And that demand only seems to be going up. Like learning how to code, picking up fundamental cybersecurity skills can be valuable in today's digital society, whether ... Read more

2022-08-01 19:48:18