VPN services like NordVPN pride themselves on their no-log status, reminding us that they will protect your privacy and refuse to comply with law enforcement data requests. That was, until now. A subtle change to the language in a NordVPN blog post reveals that it now works with law enforcement, so long as the request received comes through the proper channels and is in itself a lawful request for data....
title: “Why Self Driving Cars May Never Work Out” ShowToc: true date: “2023-01-02” author: “David Webb” The closest we have to a self-driving car on the road today is the Tesla. Models come with Auto Pilot, and a beta FSD (full self-driving) mode, which Elon Musk pushes as a fully autonomous mode. In reality, it’s little more than a fancy cruise control. And now, Tesla has admitted as much, saying Musk was “extrapolating” the autonomous abilities of the cars....
Zoom has a history of security and trust screwups, from installing secret web servers on your computer to lying about its number of daily active users. Now, Mac security researcher Patrick Wardle has discovered a flaw in the installer that leaves you open to exploitation. Given its track record, it seems likely that Zoom might have similar problems in the future, so how should you protect yourself? “Perhaps the marketplace will punish Zoom for the security breach, but this illuminates a much bigger issue in the cyberthreat arena....
I ditched laptops a long time ago. For years, I have used a desktop Mac with an iPad. But after setting up a friend’s M1 MacBook Air, I’m totally going all-in on the MacBook Pros whenever they arrive in the world. For quite a while, the iPad has been far superior to any MacBook, but now the Mac has caught back up. What’s more, the iPad has some limitations that may never be fixed....
Avocado Green is one of the best mattress online (opens in new tab) brands for organic mattresses, so little wonder it’s redesigned fabric face mask (opens in new tab) is made from organic cotton. Whereas the original Avocado Green Face Mask was only available in Canvas, the new additions are available in five different prints, including a botanical Garden Party design and a star print Northern Lights. The masks cost $30 for a four-pack regardless of size or print choice....
Not surprisingly, it isn’t the first time Twitter has tried to push an algorithmic feed. Let’s explore why Twitter is desperate to do so. Twitter Reverses Its Controversial Change to the Feed On March 10, 2022, Twitter rolled out a significant change to its feed, making it hard for iOS users to switch to the beloved reverse-chronological feed. Twitter also scheduled the same change to arrive on its Android app and the web “soon....
The odd part of their meeting with the architect was when the architect asked them “Do you want a billed electricity connection or non-billed?”. And my phone rang. And I was brought back to reality. A “Non-Billed Electricity Connection”! Very strange indeed. Do we really have anything like that? I realized, this could be a question we may face in our future. Though we do not have a non-billed electricity connection at present....
The i3 was BMW’s first all-electric mass-market vehicle, and between 2014 and 2021, BMW produced over 250,000 of them. Although these vehicles retailed at a high price point when they were new, they’ve become very affordable options on the used market. Here’s why the BMW i3 is one of our top picks when it comes to pre-owned EVs. 1. You Can Buy the i3 at a Huge Discount Simply put, the BMW i3 didn’t hold its value very well....
If you want to enjoy the Linux experience to the fullest, we recommend switching to Linux apps to perform your day-to-day tasks. That’s how your journey will come full circle. So, to aid you in this process, here is a list of Linux alternatives to popular Windows apps that you can download and use for free. 1. LibreOffice (Microsoft Office) LibreOffice is a cross-platform office suite for Linux that supports all major document formats....
All the apps I use are available on Chrome, and it’s a much calmer experience than other operating systems. Like most people, the majority of what I do on a PC is word processing, email, and the occasional movie streaming. You don’t need a $2,000 laptop to do any of these things. The problem is that most Chromebooks are either cheaply made or too expensive. There are some exceptions to this rule, such as Google’s own highly rated Pixelbook Go lineup that starts at $649....
Apple recently said it would improve AirTag safeguards after reports of people being tracked surreptitiously using AirTags. However, some experts say Apple’s efforts won’t be sufficient to protect users. “Even with the personal safety guide released by Apple, consumers are still subject to increased risks, as it only gives consumers some tools to use if they suspect their device has been compromised,” Nabil Hannan, managing director at cybersecurity firm NetSPI, told Lifewire in an email interview....
Where Dedicated Password Managers Have An Edge Over Browser-Based Password Managers? 1. Cross-Browser, Device, And App Compatibility Many of us don’t just stick to one browser for our browsing needs and why would you when you have so many great options to choose from. It could also be that you use one browser for personal browsing sessions and another for your organizational tasks. This is where another drawback of a browser-based password manager surfaces – it is not easy or next to impossible to access passwords on one browser onto another....
title: “Why These 1984 Headphones Are Still Amazing” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-17” author: “Zachary Wyatt” The Porta Pros look a lot like the cheap, wired, foam-padded headphones that came with the first Walkmans and personal stereos in the 1980s, but they’re a lot more than that. Or rather, they’re nothing more than that, only done better than the competition. Today, Porta Pros are readily available worldwide and come in a range of colors....
Movavi Video Editor Plus has an easy to use interface with spontaneous controls. It provides users with more features than any other video editing software. With those options, it can help you to bring your most creative imaginations come true in your videos. The file processing and rendering is incredibly fast and is very easy to learn and use. Did you know that Windows 10 has an in-built Video Editor software?...
The Echelon Stride treadmill release comes a couple of months ahead of another big running machine release, the Peloton Tread. When Peloton launched its new treadmill (opens in new tab) in September, the home running brand confirmed it will have a much higher price tag of $2,495, and that it will be released in March 2021. Can’t wait that long? Then here’s what you need to know about the new Echelon Stride, and why it could be worth buying now if you can’t wait (or don’t have the budget) for the forthcoming Peloton… The Echelon Stride folding treadmill at a glance:...
Working from home has its freedoms for sure, but it can literally be a pain in the neck and back for people who don’t have an ergonomic home office setup. The Therabody Wave Solo and Duo could make all the difference here, as these small vibration therapy devices have been created to target a range of troublespots on your body. We’re talking neck, shoulders, and upper and lower back. The Wave Duo is ergonomically contoured to the back, spine and neck, and sports five different levels of vibration....
The Casper Down-Alt Duvet made from Tencel, a naturally cooling and breathable material created to help you sleep comfortably… and not wake up a hot, sweaty mess. Naturally this is excellent news for hot sleepers, as Casper has designed the duvet to stay cool to the touch throughout the night. View the Down-Alt Duvet at Casper (opens in new tab) Inside the Casper Down-Alt Duvet lies swathes of fiber made from sustainably sourced wood pulp, plus recycled polyester made from water bottles....
Drawing on data from more than 36,000 participants across the US, UK and Scandinavia, the analysis concluded that just 24 minutes of moderate activity each day was enough to prolong the average person’s life expectancy. The findings were published (opens in new tab) in the BMJ and took into consideration eight previous studies, in which participants wore an accelerometer on their waist to gauge their movements levels over several years....
