The restaurant industry was hit hard by the pandemic, but some pros went online to share skills, recipes, and just stay connected. Here’s how you can too.
China Aims Its Propaganda Firehose at the BBC


The alleged digital operation has deployed hundreds of websites and social media accounts to attack the broadcaster’s reporting.
Move Over, Topo Chico: How to Make Your Own Sparkling Water

Want to save cash and cut your trash? Here’s what you need to make 5-gallon batches of name-brand sparkling water at home.
Get Ready for “Indiana Jones Meets Star Wars” in Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge — Last Call

ILMxLAB // AUGUST 11, 2021 ILMxLAB reveals a new teaser trailer and key art for the VR experience, and director Jose Perez III tells StarWars.com about the adventures that await. What’s it like to be a treasure hunter in the galaxy far, far away? We’ll soon find out. ILMxLAB revealed today a teaser trailer, key […]
How to turn Online Friends Into IRL Ones

If you’re struggling to make new friends, you’re not alone. But tech and little tenacity can help you can find—or build—community. Here’s how.
Microsoft Edge’s ‘Super Duper Secure Mode’ Does What It Says


Plus: Facebook account hacks, Instagram-ban scammers, and more of the week’s top security news.
Messaging Apps Have an Eavesdropping Problem


Vulnerabilities in Signal, Facebook Messenger, Google Duo, and more all point to a pervasive privacy issue.
The best chat software for Linux, macOS and Windows isn’t Slack

Everyone chats. Everyone chats with different apps and services. But which is the best? You might be surprised at the conclusion Jack Wallen draws.
The SolarWinds Hackers Used an iOS Flaw to Compromise iPhones


Security researchers say the group exploited a zero-day in Apple’s operating system to target European government officials over LinkedIn.