You may have noticed theres a lot more news about ransomware and other malware attacks on Windows than on macOS. The reason is simple. Hackers hit Windows because thats where the most security holes are found. For instance, in June, Microsoft patched a flaw that allowed hackers to remotely execute commands and gain access to Windows 11 and 10 systems simply by being on the same Wi-Fi network.

Image: Strava Strava recently informed its users and partners that new terms for its API restrict the data that third-party apps can show, refrain from replicating Strava’s look, and place a ban on using data “for any model training related to artificial intelligence, machine learning or similar applications.” The policy is effective as of November 11th, even though Strava’s own post about the change is dated November 15th.Effective November 11, the updated API agreement introduces three key changes that provide Strava users with greater control, security, and a consistent experience:Stronger Privacy Standards: Third-party apps may now only display a user’s Strava activity data to that specific user. Users will continue to have access to their... Continue reading…

There are tons of options out there when it comes to streaming media devices. But we think the Roku Ultra is one of the best options if you're looking for great audio and video quality, along with a ton of features. While it's normally priced at $100, it can now be had for much less thanks to a new early Black Friday deal on Amazon. The latest promotion drops the price by $20, coming in at just $80 for a limited time. So get it while you can because this deal won't be around for long.

The market for laptop chips is getting extremely competitive, with Qualcomm essentially changing the game with Snapdragon X Elite and Intel firing right back with Core Ultra Series 2, also known as Lunar Lake. At Qualcomm Investor Day today, the company took some time to talk a bit about the Snapdragon X Elite Gen 2.

The never-ending CPU arms race rages on, and theres no denying that Intelonce the kinghas fallen behind AMD in recent years. Intel seeks to remedy that with its new Core Ultra 7 265K processor, the chip makers apparent answer to AMDs beefy new Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU. These are strong contenders for the best CPU of 2024, but can the Core Ultra 7 265K issue a worthy challenge to the vaunted gaming performance of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D? Lets take a look.

When it comes to data recovery, there are a few things to consider before you jump in. If it's a straightforward situation and you have just accidentally deleted a file and want it back, then you can easily use any of the programs listed below. Even if it's a bit more complicated than that, many of the programs below can still help.

PCs and their components will run for decades, as long as you take care of them properly. We'd all love our devices to last as long as possible, but some of the ways we treat them, intentionally or not, might be pushing them closer to their demise. Getting a handle on these 7 bad habits is a surefire way to keep your PC running for years to come.

Outlook is increasingly becoming the mail app of choice for businesses and individuals in the Microsoft ecosystem. If you use OneNote, Teams, and other Microsoft apps, Outlook integrates seamlessly with them, making it a no-brainer.

Photo by Sam Byford / The Verge Niantic has announced that it’s building a new “Large Geospatial Model” (LGM) that combines millions of scans taken from the smartphones of players of Pokémon Go and other Niantic products. This AI model could allow computers and robots to understand and interact with the world in new ways, the company said in a blog post spotted by Garbage Day.The LGM’s “spatial intelligence” is built on the neural networks developed as part of Niantic’s Visual Positioning System. The blog post explains that “Over the past five years, Niantic has focused on building our Visual Positioning System (VPS), which uses a single image from a phone to determine its position and orientation using a 3D map built from people scanning interesting locations in our... Continue reading…

Thanks to its cross-platform availability, flawless collaboration, long list of features, and active community, Figma is one of the best UI/UX design tools out there. You can even unlock more of its potential with plugins. These powerful add-ons let you create stunning visuals, automate tedious tasks, and streamline your workflow in no time.

When youre putting together a server PC for all your computing experiments, there are multiple operating systems for you to choose from, ranging from the community-favorite Proxmox to the production-oriented XCP-ng. But if youre looking for something completely unique, you can even leverage Unix-based Illumos distros in your home lab.

Qualcomm held its Investor Day today, where it made some key announcements about its compute business, which is unsurprisingly one of its largest areas of growth. It also teased an upcoming announcement for a new Snapdragon X chip.