If you saw the Season Two episode of The Mandalorian, “Chapter 15: The Believer,” you might recall mention of something called Operation: Cinder. While it’s something that quite clearly had an impact on Migs Mayfeld, it’s possible you may not have known just what Operation: Cinder was (except that it was obviously very, very bad!) […]
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These Are the Best Portable Storage Drives

Need an ultra-fast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.
Microsoft Keeps Failing to Patch a Critical Windows Bug


For the second time in a month, the company issued an update that doesn’t fully address a severe security vulnerability in Windows.
Microsoft patches remaining versions of Windows against PrintNightmare flaw

Patches to fix a severe flaw in the Windows Print spooler are now available for Windows 10 Version 1607, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2016.
In Marvel’s Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters #2, Boba Fett Heads for the Scoundrel’s Ball – Exclusive Preview

Books + Comics // JULY 7, 2021 Plus, get your first look inside Crimson Dawn’s exclusive party from the pages of Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #12! StarWars.com Team It’s a showdown between formidable bounty hunters Boba Fett and Bossk. In the second issue of the new Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters comic, we find […]
Microsoft rolls out emergency patch for critical PrintNightmare flaw

Fixing a serious security hole in the Windows Print spooler service, the patch is available for almost all versions of Windows, even Windows 7.
Critical flaws in Windows Print spooler service could allow for remote attacks

Administrators are urged to apply the latest patches from Microsoft and disable the Windows Print spooler service in domain controllers and systems not used for printing.
StarWars.com Fan Spotlight: Holly

StarWars.com is shining a light on those who truly give the saga its power: the fans. In the StarWars.com Fan Spotlight, we’re honored to tell their stories. Holly Griffith set her sights on the stars when she was a little girl. Growing up in the 1980s, Star Wars was a huge part of her life […]
Why the Password Isn’t Dead Quite Yet


Everyone hates the old ways of authentication. But while change is closer than ever, it comes with its own drawbacks.
I Tried 5 Sleep Gadgets for My Nagging Insomnia

From a co-sleeping robot bean to a brain-sensing headband, I searched high and low for a solution to my nightmare.