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    Only two multitool brands are worth your money – here’s which one I carry

    A good multitool can be a reliable companion for decades (as long as you don’t lose it!). Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETI like having a good multitool close at hand. While they can’t replace a proper toolkit, I don’t fancy carrying a full toolkit with me when I’m out and about. Many of my readers are like me, often finding themselves doing random and unplanned DIY tasks throughout the day, so having a portable toolkit that can handle the basics is essential.View at Amazon More

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    Why the NSA advises you to turn off your phone once a week

    National Security AgencyThat pricey and precious smartphone you carry with you can be hit by a host of security threats, from phishing to malware to spyware. All it takes is one successful attack to clobber your phone and compromise your data and even steal your identity. So, how do you protect yourself?Also: 7 password rules to live by in 2024, according to security expertsIn a Mobile Device Best Practices report, the NSA serves up a variety of tips designed to thwart hackers and attackers from assaulting your mobile device. One method is as simple as turning your phone off and on.Spearphishing attacks can target your phone to install malware, while zero-click exploits are able to infect your device without any interaction on your part. The NSA’s advice? Power your phone off and then back on again at least once a week. This simple action can make it more difficult for hackers to steal information from your phone, though the agency cautions that this will not always prevent an attack. More

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    6 Linux security commands every new user should know

    buzbuzzer/Getty Images Most Linux distributions are considerably more secure than Windows out of the box. There are many reasons for that, including the inherent user and file permissions structure, the addition of underlying security technologies (such as SELinux and AppArmor), and the fact that it’s open-source (so code can be vetted and peer-reviewed at any […] More

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    Everything you need to host the best Labor Day party

    It’s almost time to say goodbye to summer: Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer (and the end of summer Fridays) with a three-day weekend and some of the last hot temperatures we will see for a while, If you’re hosting a Labor Day get-together this upcoming holiday weekend, there are several gadgets and products that make for a successful, fun, and stress-free gathering. Plus, with some summer deals and sales going on, you may even be able to snag them for a discounted price.Also: Everything you need for safe and efficient traveling this summerWe thought about some of the most common party planning needs, cross-referencing them with the top tech on the market — from electric grills we’ve tested to ZDNET’s top picks for outdoor TVs — to compile a list of everything you’ll need for your Labor Day soiree.A grill A grill is a great way to simultaneously socialize and feed all your guests. Plus, a hot dog or burger on the grill is a summer staple.  If this is one of the first times you’ve grilled this year and are realizing that it’s time for an upgrade, or want to invest in one in general, now is the time. From electric grills to gas grills, these are the grills that’ll get the job done.   More