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Jada Jones/ZDNETIt’s easy to become overwhelmed by a sea of options when looking for a new password manager. There are various tools to choose from that offer different features, device compatibility, and price points. You want to compare which ones do the basics well and have the extras you need – all in a package that ensures your data is safe and secure. Also: The best password managers: Expert testedIn our head-to-head comparison of Proton Pass and 1Password, Proton Pass gets high marks for its focus on privacy and free plan. On the other hand, 1Password provides a smoother and more consistent user experience with all the features you’d expect from a premium password manager. When deciding between the two, we recommend weighing which features and services you’ll use most and whether you need more than just password management. Here’s how these top password managers stack up so you can determine which one best fits your needs.  Specifications Proton Pass1PasswordKey featuresHide-my-email aliases, dark web monitoring, vault, and record sharingTravel Mode, external credential sharing and guest access, record typesFree version✓14-day trialCompatibilityWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Brave, web appWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Brave, web appSecurity featuresAES-256 encryption, open source, 2FAAES-256 encryption, Secret Key, 2FABiometric unlockFace ID and Touch ID (iOS, macOS), Windows HelloFace ID and Touch ID (iOS, macOS); fingerprint, face, and iris  unlock (Android); Windows Hello; Linux system authenticationUnlimited syncing✓✓Passkey support✓✓Multi-factor authentication✓✓Price$36/year More

400tmax/Getty Images The most notable part of Google’s latest responsible AI report could be what it doesn’t mention. (Spoiler: No word on weapons and surveillance.) On Tuesday, Google released its sixth annual Responsible AI Progress Report, which details “methods for governing, mapping, measuring, and managing AI risks,” in addition to “updates on how we’re operationalizing […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Blink Mini 2 is available for $40 on its own or bundled with a weather-resistant power adapter for $50 With a stronger construction, improved video quality, a new spotlight, person detection, and weather resistance for outdoor use, the Blink Mini 2 is a definite upgrade from the first generation As […] More

SOPA Images / Contributor Microsoft 365 users who take advantage of the free VPN will soon have to find another way to secure their internet connections. In a new support document, Microsoft announced that the VPN included with the plan’s Microsoft Defender will be retired as of February 28, granting it just a few more […] More

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goc/Getty Images Amidst equal parts elation and controversy over what its performance means for AI, Chinese startup DeepSeek continues to raise security concerns.  On Thursday, Unit 42, a cybersecurity research team at Palo Alto Networks, published results on three jailbreaking methods it employed against several distilled versions of DeepSeek’s V3 and R1 models. According to […] More

<!–> Microsoft has released a preview update designed to fix a number of bugs that have plagued the 2024 version of Windows 11. Also: Microsoft is forcing Windows 11 24H2 update on all eligible PCs, but is it stable enough? Released on Tuesday, KB5050094 addresses both older issues in Windows 11 24H2 and newer ones caused […] More

Getty Images/lengo ChatGPT excels as a workplace assistant: The AI chatbot makes robust documents searchable, automates complex tasks, assists with writing and coding, and more. As a result, the US government should, in theory, be one of generative AI’s biggest beneficiaries  — and OpenAI thinks so, too.  ChatGPT Gov On Tuesday, OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Gov, […] More