From cell phone radiation and RFID blockers to UVC sanitizers, we investigated whether popular products are truly keeping you safe—or just scaremongering.
What You Need to Edit Sizzling Special Effects on Your PC

Want to make the next Avatar at home? Here are some tips on how to beef up your personal F/X rig.
SolarWinds Hackers Continue Assault With New Microsoft Breach


The company says the Nobelium hacking group compromised a support agent’s computer and levied brute-force attacks against some of its customers.
Windows evolves: Windows 11, and the future of Windows 10

Microsoft’s announcement of Windows 11 makes sense of much of its evolution of the last few years, adding polish to features and improving the whole user experience.
A Bug in the Android Google App Put Privacy at Risk


Plus: Airbnb’s safety squad, a fake pharmacy crackdown, and more of the week’s top security news.
This Low-Tech Habit Kept Me Connected in the Lonely Pandemic

Going on my runs just wasn’t the same in a locked-down city. It was time to phone a friend.
A New Tool Wants to Save Open Source from Supply Chain Hacks


Sigstore will make code signing free and easy for software developers, providing an important first line of defense.
18 Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts on Sale Now

Don’t panic. You can still grab Dad a present with these deals on electronics, cooking gear, and more.
Microsoft product vulnerabilities reached a new high of 1,268 in 2020

56% of all Microsoft critical vulnerabilities could have been mitigated by removing admin rights, according to the 2021 BeyondTrust Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report.
Windows 10: How to restore the ultimate power plan and improve performance

Your choice of power plans in Windows 10 is often restricted. However, you can restore those power plan options and improve system performance if you know the proper codes.