Second security flaw found in Log4Shell software — what this means for you By Paul Wagenseil published 14 December 21 A second security flaw has been found in the logging utility that created the Log4Shell flaw currently threatening thousands of websites.
Massive Log4Shell internet security flaw threatens everyone — what you can do [updated] By Paul Wagenseil published 14 December 21 The Log4Shell security flaw affects web servers, not personal computers, but the impact on the average person could still be massive.
Serious security flaw threatens Minecraft and possibly the entire internet — what to do By Paul Wagenseil published 10 December 21 A small flaw in a Java software component could have huge consequences for web servers, and many Minecraft players need to update their software right away.
Google Chrome just got a huge speed upgrade — and you can try it now By Imad Khan published 3 November 21 Google has put out a new Chrome update that brings up search results in less than half a second.
Amazon launching internet satellites next year to take on Elon Musk’s Starlink By Imad Khan published 1 November 21 Amazon is set to launch its first two Project Kuiper satellites in 2022. These new orbiting units will make up an internet satellite constellation that will compete with Space X's Starlink.
Facebook is now Meta — why the name change? By Imad Khan published 29 October 21 Facebook has now renamed its umbrella company Meta in what Mark Zuckerberg refers to as part of a new mission for his company around the 'metaverse.' But there's more to it.
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp back online after massive outage — what we know By Imad Khan published 4 October 21 For billions of users, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger and Oculus VR are back up after a major outage on October 4 made the services inoperable for six hours.
Millions of iPhones, TVs and other devices could go offline Thursday — here's why [updated] By Paul Wagenseil published 29 September 21 The expiration of a security certificate on Sept. 30 may kill internet access for older iPhones, Macs, smart TVs and millions of other devices.
Researcher predicts major solar storm could lead to 'internet apocalypse' By Kenneth Seward Jr. published 8 September 21 Sangeetha Abdu Jyothi, assistant professor at the University of California, presents data detailing the potential threat of Solar Storms on the internet.
Google Calendar will now tell you how much time meetings suck from your life By Imad Khan published 1 September 21 Google has announced a new feature for Calendar called Time insights. The feature will give users data on how much time meetings and events take from their work schedule.
Your Wi-Fi router could tell everyone where you live — here's what you can do about it By Paul Wagenseil published 9 August 21 Home gateway routers often reveal their users' addresses on the internet, thanks to an unwise formatting decision made more than 20 years ago.
Firefox is bleeding users — 46 million lost in three years By Kenneth Seward Jr. published 9 August 21 A new report indicates that Firefox has bled millions of users over the past three years, ceding users to Chrome and Safari.
Each online account eats a ton of your time each year — and these take the most By Paul Wagenseil published 6 August 21 Each website you create an account with ends up wasting about 90 minutes of your time every year with emails, texts and phone calls, researchers have found.
Apple confirms it will start scanning iCloud and Messages to detect child abuse images By Imad Khan published 5 August 21 Apple has confirmed that it will begin scanning user's photos against a child abuse database before uploading them to iCloud.
SpaceX could be working on a ‘ruggedized’ Starlink dish for cars boats and planes By Tom Pritchard published 5 August 21 Starlink could get a hardier dish for more extreme conditions, including planes, boats, and cars.
Starlink blows away HughesNet in new speed test By Imad Khan published 5 August 21 In a new round of speed test results by Ookla, it found that Starlink is destroying the satellite internet competition, and is slowly gaining on broadband.
Internet world speed record broken in Japan — now this is fast By Tom Pritchard published 20 July 21 This is the kind of speed that would probably make your internet service provide blush.
Here's how the new Chrome update makes browsing more secure By Andrew Hayward published 15 July 21 Google is making security upgrades to the world’s leading web browser
Instagram is testing a desktop posting feature — and it's about time By Tom Pritchard published 25 June 21 Instagram might be about to fix its biggest flaw — it's finally testing a desktop posting feature.
SpaceX CEO says Starlink internet will be global by September By Imad Khan published 24 June 21 Starlink still has a long way to go to reach 12,000 satellites
Brave Search promises to be the anti-Google, with no tracking or profiling By Paul Wagenseil published 23 June 21 Brave Search, which promises to be a privacy-focused search engine that doesn't track or profile users, has entered public beta testing that anyone can try out.
Starlink dishes shutting down in extreme heat By Imad Khan published 16 June 21 Users in hot climates are reporting that their Starlink dishes are shutting down in extreme heat. Internet does return once heat subsides.
Starlink could save us from crappy airline Wi-Fi By Ian Morris published 11 June 21 While in-flight Wi-Fi is an absolute blessing, it can also be a frustratingly slow and irksome waste of time and Starlink wants to change that.
Massive internet outage hits Amazon, Reddit and more — what you need to know By Tom Pritchard published 8 June 21 Large portions of the internet died earlier today, with huge sites including Amazon, Reddit and Twitch all hit. Here's what you need to know.
How to Spot a Good Deal on Prime Day By Louis Ramirez published 11 May 21 Follow these tips to score the best deals during Amazon's big sales event.
Starlink in a moving car? Video reveals it’s possible By Ian Morris published 11 May 21 There's no doubt that Starlink will be more mobile in the future, but for now there are some practical problems with using it on a car.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition custom cover art is incredible — how to print yours By Imad Khan published 7 May 21 EA has launched a Mass Effect Legendary Edition custom cover art creator, allowing fans to create game inserts that match their experiences with the series.
The Adobe Flash nightmare on Windows 10 is finally coming to an end By Ian Morris published 6 May 21 Steve Jobs never liked Adobe Flash, delivering a brutal takedown of the product back in 2010. It was weirdly prophetic.
Starlink passes 500,000 orders — here’s how coverage and speed stacks up By Imad Khan published 5 May 21 With Starlink exceeding 500,000 orders, Ookla Speedtest has compiled what median speed and coverage is looking like across the U.S.
Starlink nearing FCC approval for 4,000 low-orbit satellites — rivals fear collision risks By Imad Khan published 27 April 21 SpaceX is nearing FCC approval to place 4,000 satellites at an even lower orbit — 550 km vs 1,000 — but rivals fear that there will be increased risk of collisions.