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Restaurant menu QR codes may be tracking you and invading your privacy — here's how
By Kimberly Gedeon published
Some restaurant QR codes overstep their boundaries and track users, according to a New York Times report.
Microsoft's emergency PrintNightmare patch is a nightmare for some printers
By Sean Riley published
Microsoft's emergency security patch for the PrintNightmare vulnerability has an unfortunate side effect in that it is completely disabling some printers.
Critical Windows patch issued for PrintNightmare vulnerability — update now!
By Sean Riley published
The PrintNightmare flaw that emerged earlier this week has been addressed with an emergency patch from Microsoft that should be installed immediately on Windows 7 and up.
OnePlus is upgrading its Android software update lifecycle — OxygenOS to blend with Oppo's ColorOS
By Darragh Murphy published
OnePlus announced major improvements to its Android software update lifecycle for its flagship smartphones and its Nord series, going head-to-head with Samsung.
What is TPM 2.0 — the chip you need to run Windows 11
By Henry T. Casey, Sean Riley published
Here's why TPM chips are a requirement for Windows 11
iOS 15 and macOS Monterey include tech that could eliminate passwords forever
By Sean Riley published
iOS 15 and macOS Monterey were unveiled at WWDC 2021 and beyond the amazing consumer features, one developer session offered a glimpse at a potential password-free future.
How to do 2FA right: Getting started with two-factor authentication
By Sean Riley published
Security concerns are driving more and more services to require two-factor authentication, but some options are better than others, we are going to show you how to do 2FA right.
Microsoft uncovered a massive malware e-mail campaign — How to avoid it
By Sean Riley published
Microsoft's Security Intelligence team has identified a new StrRAT malware threat that is being distributed by a massive email campaign. Here's a look at how to make sure you are safe.
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