Summary You’re probably familiar with the famous types of malware such as viruses, trojans, and worms. However, logic bombs are less well-known, probably because the average person is unlikely to be the victim of one. So, what are they? What Is a Logic Bomb? Logic bombs are actually extremely simple in concept. Its malicious code is embedded in otherwise unremarkable software. The code waits until a specific condition has been met, then the bomb goes off, delivering its payload....

Quick Links Summary Bridge mode is a special router mode that disables the router functionality so you can use your ISP’s combination router-modem unit solely as a modem paired with your own router. There’s a feature hidden away in many routers that perform a crucial function when using your own Wi-Fi router with your internet service provider’s hardware. Here’s what you need to know about bridge mode. What Is Bridge Mode?...

Summary The internet is abuzz with the name “DeepSeek”. AI companies like OpenAI and NVIDIA are seeing their stock prices tumble, and AI enthusiasts are rubbing their hands together with glee all over the world. Why is this new entrant to the AI world such a big deal? DeepSeek Is an Open-Source AI With Big Claims Like GPT-o1 or Claude, or Llama, or any of the current AI darlings,DeepSeekis a generative AI model....

Summary As I write this, I am on my third MacBook since leaving Windows behind, and every time I’ve said “no thanks” to the larger internal storage options. While some people might have a good reason to pay for a bigger internal drive, I’ve always found external SSDs to be the better solution. Apple Charges an Enormous Price for SSD Storage If we head over to the configuration tool onApple’s siteyou’ll see that the company asks a whopping $200 for an additional 512GB of storage, and $560 for an additional 1....

Summary Apple’s new Mac mini isn’t supposed to compete with the MacBook Air but its extra small footprint, powerful M4 chip, and reasonable cost lured me in. Here’s why you too should consider the Mac mini and iPad Pro lifestyle. The Transition to Mac Mini Started Years Ago I used to think that I was laptop-bound forever. As a technology journalist constantly working at different events and even just bouncing around the house, a portable machine seemed non-negotiable....

It’s been a rocky road, but UTM SE is now available on iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS. The free PC emulator offers a collection of pre-built machines and can run Windows, Linux, or old versions of macOS. Apple revised its App Store policy to accommodate “retro game emulators” earlier this year. This led to an influx of console emulators (and emulation frontends) on the App Store—PPSSPP,Delta,RetroArch, and so on. The only thing missing from this App Store renaissance was a good PC emulator....

Quick Links Toonami was one of the most chill places to watch action cartoons. The Cartoon Network block embraced lo-fi beats and a sleek sci-fi setting. Hosted by the smooth-voiced Moltar and TOM, there was a chill atmosphere when compared to the more eccentric cartoon blocks on television. While Toonami still exists today, it has continued more as a late-night block catered towards teens and adults. The classic era of Toonami, which existed from 1997 to 2008, was more of a haven for the younger crowd to discover action cartoons and anime....

Discord is a free and user-friendly chat application that’s aimed at gamers and online communities. But it’s far from the only choice if you’re looking for a way to hang out online. Here are some alternatives to consider. Why Ditch Discord? Discord is a great fit for most people looking for a place to hang out online. It brings together text chat, voice chat, file sharing, and integrations with other online systems in a single place....

Quick Links VLC Media Player is an excellent free and open-source media player app. In addition to letting you play your audio and video files, the app offers other useful features that you should be using. I’ll show you what those lesser-known features are. Stream Online Videos Right Inside VLC You’ll be surprised to know that you can stream online videos right inside VLC. This means you can pick any video fromyour favorite video hosting siteand play it in your favorite media player....

Quick Links Summary To get better responses from ChatGPT, you should provide detailed and specific prompts that give it enough information and context to understand what you’re looking for. Avoid vague or ambiguous prompts and be aware that ChatGPT may not have access to all the information you need. Additionally, back-and-forth conversations with ChatGPT will refine its output. For an AI that supposedly knows so much, it can be tricky to get the answers you need from this chatbot, but before you run back to Google search, here are some issues you’re able to address to get better answers....

Quick Links Of the 17 different types of charts in Excel, I’d confidently speculate that only a few are used frequently. Actually, they all have their benefits in different circumstances and allow you to display your data in diverse ways. Once you’ve mastered some of themore straightforward Excel charts, try using some that offer more specific functions and data visualization. Tocreate a chart, select your data, open the “Insert” tab, and click the icon in the corner of the Charts group....

Quick Links After trailing behind Apple in the software support department since the beginning of smartphones, Samsung and Google finally stepped up—both now promise seven years of Android updates. But what does that mean for you, and is it really as good as it sounds? It feels great to buy a phone and know it’ll receive software upgrades and new features for years on end. That’s especially important these days,as phones don’t take the same huge leaps year over year, and each new release is more iterative than revolutionary....

Quick Links I don’t currently own a laptop. Instead, I use the hollowed-out shell of one—and in some ways, it’s better than the real thing. You might not need a fully functioning laptop, either. What Is a Lapdock? Picture a laptop. Now, take out all the internal specs. Remove the CPU. Take out the RAM. Get rid of the hard drive. What you’re left with is essentially a lapdock, an empty shell that looks and feels like a laptop but is useless on its own....