Once again the tech world is abuzz with the news of a security flaw affecting Apple and Google mobile devices. FREAK, which stands for Factoring attack on RSA-EXPORT Keys, is the result of an old US government policy requiring US […]
FREAK flaw leaves Apple and Google users vulnerable Read More »
Can providing the entire Earth with wireless Internet win one the Nobel prize for either science or the humanities? For one reason or the other, I believe the dynamic duo of Larry Page and Sergey Brin certainly think so. As
Google’s Project Loon is close to bringing global Wi-Fi to planet Earth Read More »
Google launched a new promotion to boost Chromebook sales for the holiday season–1TB of free Google Drive cloud storage for two years. The thing is most people won’t come close to using 1TB of cloud storage, and those that do
1TB of Google Drive storage is not a reason to buy a Chromebook Read More »
Two is better than one in most cases. A lock and a deadbolt offer better protection for the front door of your home. A seatbelt and an airbag provide better protection in the case of a car accident. And, when
FIDO Alliance and U2F may succeed in making two-factor authentication mainstream Read More »
Browsers have made great strides when it comes to being secure by default. Most apply updates automatically by default, and contain various features designed to detect phishing scams, and avoid insecure websites. Privacy is another matter entirely, though. To understand
Browsers should respect privacy by default Read More »
OneNote is the crown jewel of Microsoft Office. It doesn’t get as much attention as the core four (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), but it has quietly become one of the most widely-used tools from the Office suite. That is
OneNote gets more new tools and features from Microsoft Read More »
Have you ever ridden in a limousine, or hired a sedan to drop you off or take you home from the airport? Or, do you ride a train, subway, or bus for your daily commute? Wouldn’t it be nice if
Self-driving cars: Behold the future of automobile travel Read More »
