Rob Dobi/Getty Images This article was first published on August 14, 2014. It was updated on August 18, 2014 to include information about the new Pentester tool. You’ve probably never heard of National public datathe company that makes money by collecting and selling access to your personal data to credit card companies, employers and private … 더 읽기
This is my current desktop. Jack Wallen_ZDNET With the exception of perhaps six months, over the last 10 years or so, Pop!_OS has been my default Linux distribution. This all started when I bought my first System76 desktop (a Leopard Extreme, which is no longer offered). Before that, I was happily using elementary operating system. … 더 읽기
Antonio Solano via iStock/Getty Images Plus Data breaches are a fact of life these days, but recent ones… Violation of national public data, The leak of nearly 3 million records (including Social Security numbers) onto the dark web may end up being one of the worst we’ve ever seen. If you’re wondering what you can … 더 읽기
JBL/ZDNET ZDNET’s key findings He JBL Clip 5 is available for $79 on Amazon. This little speaker packs a lot of power and can easily last up to 12 hours on a full charge. Its audio can be a bit compressed and the bass isn’t very deep. I’ve tried a lot of Bluetooth speakers over … 더 읽기
Rob Dobi/Getty Images I just paid $715.15 for a five-year subscription to McAfee Total Protection that covers 20 devices. At least, that’s what a stranger would have me believe. Also: Stop paying for third-party antivirus software. Here’s why The news of my transaction came in the form of an email sent to my personal account, … 더 읽기
Images by PM/Getty Images In 2021 and 2023, Cash App suffered two separate data breaches: one in which a former employee downloaded user transaction reports and another in which an unauthorized person accessed user account data. A new class action lawsuit alleges that Cash App was negligent in handling these breaches and failed to adequately … 더 읽기
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Supersmario/Getty Images Wireless Internet connections are convenient, but they are also notoriously unreliable. Nothing drives this point home more than a glitchy video conference, especially if it’s tied to a crucial business meeting. The solution, of course, is to connect your home office to a wired network. Wi-Fi is great for mobility, but a wired … 더 읽기
Kerry Wan/ZDNET With the start of the school year quickly approaching, you may need to purchase new laptops for those returning to school. Here’s why you should add the Chromebook to your back-to-school shopping list. Are you still thinking about? Chrome OS — Is the Chromebook OS too simplistic? I have news for you: what … 더 읽기
Leamus/Getty Images For me, Linux is the most efficient and effective operating system on the market. Not only is it highly customizable, but it also works well for those who prefer to keep their hands on the keyboard, rather than switching between the keyboard and mouse. To do this successfully, you need to know the … 더 읽기