NurPhoto / Contributor/Getty For all of us who hate passwords, passkeys represent a simpler and safer way of authenticating online accounts. But adoption has been slow, with many companies and websites still relying on passwords. Now the world’s biggest social media platform is jumping on the bandwagon. On Wednesday, Facebook announced that it’s now rolling […] More
kontekbrothers/Getty We’ve probably all received confirmation codes sent via text message when trying to sign into an account. Those codes are supposed to serve as two-factor authentication to confirm our identity and prevent scammers from accessing our accounts through a password alone. But who actually handles those SMS codes, and can those people be trusted? […] More
Michael Burrell/Getty NordPass users looking for a quick and easy way to access vital documents can now store them online. In a Tuesday blog post, NordPass introduced Documents, a new storage option that uses an encrypted vault to house digital copies of physical documents in the cloud. In its post, NordPass cited passports, IDs, and […] More
Eufy Eufy just launched the Smart Display E10<!–> for pre-sale. This 8-inch tablet is designed to control your Eufy smart home ecosystem, with intelligent features like facial recognition, quad-view live stream, event summaries, and a built-in battery for portability. The Smart Display E10 can be wall-mounted or placed on a desk or tabletop with the […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETFor many people, motion smoothing on TVs is only appropriate for gaming and watching live sports; enthusiasts typically prefer turning off the feature to watch anything else because it can detract from the filmmaker’s original intent, making on-screen images seem artificial or hyper-realistic. This is what’s called the “soap opera effect.” Also: How to disable ACR on your TV (and why doing so makes such a big difference)It’s a perfectly descriptive metaphor that probably requires no explanation. You can see it all too well: the cinematic film should not look like a daytime soap; you shouldn’t feel like you’re on the set with the actors. But it is appealing to feel like you’re in the stadium watching your team with thousands of fans. The soap opera effect makes sense for live sporting event broadcasts. More
delmonte1977/Getty Images Every modern web browser has tools for tracking the passwords you use with secure online services. Those features are often turned on by default, which means you probably have a random collection of passwords saved in the cloud along with your bookmarks and settings for your default browser. Also: The best password managers: Expert […] More
Kali Linux can be daunting because of all the challenging tools. Jack WallenZDNETKali Linux is a widely respected Linux distribution geared toward testing and auditing systems and networks, and the latest release has added more hacking tools, updates, and even a UI refresh.First, the CAN Arsenal was renamed CARsenal, so its purpose is obvious. Not only has CARsenal received a UI update, but there are some new tools added into the mix, such as hlcand (a modified version of slcand for ELM327 usage), VIN Info (for decoding VIN identifiers), CaringCaribou (for providing Linstener, Dump Fizzer, Send, UDS, and XCP modules), and ICSim (provides a simulator for VCAN and for testing the CARsenal toolset without having to use specialized hardware).Also: I found a Linux distro that combines the best parts of other operating systems (and it works)The Kali desktop menu also received a nice refresh by way of organization that better aligns it with the MITRE ATT&CK framework. By doing this, both red (offensive) and blue (defensive) teams are better able to find the tools they need to do their jobs. Kali Linux uses the GNOME desktop, which has been updated to version 48 and includes all the new features found in that release (such as notification stacking, digital wellbeing, improved performance, and HDR support). Along with the GNOME update is a new GNOME VPN IP extension that shows the IP address of your current VPN connection in the top panel and, with a single click, copies the IP address to your clipboard. More
Michael Gariffo/ZDNETApple has revealed that a small percentage of Mac Mini computers won’t power on. If you’re one of the unlucky owners, don’t worry, as a free fix is afoot. Which models are affected?Published on Friday, a new Apple support article, as spotted by MacRumors, offers the key details. The power issue affects 2023 Mac Mini machines with an M2 chip manufactured from June 16, 2024, to November 23, 2024. Though the company didn’t explain how or why the problem popped up, it did provide the necessary details for getting a malfunctioning system repaired. Also: Why I recommend the M4 Mac Mini to both creatives and business professionals – especially at this price More
