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What Really Caused Facebook’s 500M-User Data Leak?
The company’s explanations have been confusing and inconsistent, but there are finally some answers.
Top 5 things to know about the hybrid workplace
Microsoft’s Work Trend Index report looked at the lessons learned from working remotely in 2020. Tom Merritt lists five things you should know about the hybrid workplace.
Signal Adds a Payments Feature—With Cryptocurrency
The encrypted messaging app is integrating support for MobileCoin in a bid to keep up with the features offered by its more mainstream rivals.
How to limit the number of characters in a search and replace only a specific character in Word
When a Replace task goes beyond the basics, it requires wildcards and specialized knowledge. Learn how to use specific wildcards to limit the number of characters in a search string.
The UK Is Trying to Stop Facebook’s End-to-End Encryption
The government’s latest attack is aimed at discouraging the company from following through with its planned rollout across platforms.
How to Test Early Betas of Software You Use Every Day
If you’re OK with a few bugs and rough edges, you can get new features before anyone else.
Myanmar’s Internet Shutdown Is an Act of ‘Vast Self-Harm’
On Friday the military junta shut off connectivity across the country. There’s no sign of when it will return.
Water Supply Hacks Are a Serious Threat—and Only Getting Worse
An ex-employee allegedly tampered with a Kansas water system. It was too easy, and it’s happening too often.