Plus: The T-Mobile hacker, another big bad Microsoft bug, and more of the week’s top security news.
Solar
A Bad Solar Storm Could Cause an ‘Internet Apocalypse’
The undersea cables that connect much of the world would be hit especially hard by a coronal mass ejection.
The Coros Pace 2 Is My New Favorite GPS Running Watch
This lightweight, affordable GPS tracker knows what’s important and doesn’t waste a penny.
How to Build a Solar Oven
Cook a variety of simple foods—or just heat up last night’s pizza—using our environment’s most accessible heating element.
What the Pentagon’s New UFO Report Reveals About Humankind
The document says less about the search for life in the universe, and more about our current cultural climate and distrust of expertise.
How to Practice Emergency Preparedness as Self-Care
It’s not just about buying a lot of stuff from a list. The key to being ready is all about framing your planning with gratitude, rest, and community.
Surface Laptop 4 showcases Microsoft’s new approach to PC security
Microsoft is bringing advanced hardware security to more Surface devices with cloud firmware management to help enterprises deploy new PCs quickly.
This Smart Panel Knows Your Electrical System’s Cheat Code
Span’s electrical panel uses a mobile app to control a home’s circuits. It’s an essential upgrade for those with a solar battery backup system.
A Resource for Astrophotographers: ‘The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide’
In a previous article (Easing into Astrophotography with a Telescope), I listed a few resources for stepping up to telescopic astrophotography. Beyond learning the basics of sky navigation and learning to extend your photographic equipment knowledge into long exposures, an introductory overview of astronomy is a good idea so that you are aware of the photographic possibilities available to you and the wide array of equipment that may be needed.
