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Is virtual reality just another advertisement in disguise?
This post was originally published on April 20, 2016. On March 28, Oculus Rift became the *first virtual reality device to hit the market. At a retail price of $599, it offers an OLED display, a 90 HZ...
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New bill aims to destroy encryption in the U.S.
Remember the Apple vs FBI fiasco a few months ago? It appears a few members of Congress are still bitter over Apple’s refusal to unlock one of the San Bernardino shooter’s encrypted iPhones. So bi...
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Get started—5 awesome ways to use ExpressVPN
Everyone knows a VPN keeps your connection private and circumvents censorship, but did you know that ExpressVPN can also save you money? You can also encrypt your entire Internet connection, at home o...
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Do I need antivirus on my computer?
Tl;dr: No, antivirus software no longer reliably protects against malware threats. To understand why, read below about the history of malware, what antivirus software does, and whether you truly need ...
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White House catches up with 21st century tech
Do you have any of the following hardware in your home? A modern desktop phone? Reliable Wi-Fi? A color printer? If you answered “yes” to any of the above, then congratulations: your house is mo...
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5 questions about the new WhatsApp encryption upgrade
As of Monday, April 4, 2016, WhatsApp has become the largest encrypted messaging app in the world, by launching its end-to-end encryption upgrade across all communications platforms. Just when we thou...
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What the Panama Leak means for corruption and privacy
Last Sunday (April 3, 2016) the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and the Sueddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) released the Panama Papers to media outlets around the world. The Panama ...
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New York City’s free public Wi-Fi comes at a price
Last month, New York City unveiled a grandiose new plan to replace the city’s old, dilapidated phone booths with sparkling new public Wi-Fi hotspots. These hotspots let people charge their devices, ...
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Internet hacks: Brute-force attacks and how to stop them
A brute-force attack, also called exhaustive key search, is essentially a game of guessing and can be executed against any type of authentication system. Encryption keys are particularly vulnerable to...
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A brief history of Anonymous
Anonymous has beef with Donald Trump. Earlier this week the hacking network ...
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