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SEAN GLADWELL/Getty Images In June, the United States Department of Commerce announced a ban on Kaspersky software. As ZDNET’s Lance Whitney reported, as of September 29, Kaspersky is no longer able to provide antivirus signature updates and code updates for the banned products to customers in the US. The company even migrated a million customers […] More
Roberto Machado Noa/Getty Images Living in South Florida means that hurricanes are a regular part of my life. Through experience, I’ve learned that preparing for a storm is more than just stocking up on supplies — it’s also about having the right data and tools available. As a technology professional who’s weathered multiple hurricanes since […] More
D3Damon/Getty Images All PCs that were designed for Windows 10 or Windows 11 support strong data encryption. On devices running any edition of Windows 10 or Windows 11, you can use a feature called device encryption, which works only on the system drive. PCs running the Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions of Windows include a […] More
Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images Given that iPhones range in price from hundreds of dollars to over a thousand, it’s no surprise they attract the attention of criminals who want to steal your hardware (and the data it contains). While Apple has gone to great lengths to make the iPhone as secure as possible, there are still […] More
I can now more easily run Linux commands at-will. Jack Wallen/ZDNETI cannot tell you how many times I’ve had to manage user passwords in Linux without the help of a GUI app. Whether it’s on a server or because I’m using SSH to access a remote machine, knowing the commands available for that task has saved my skin on several occasions. The good news is that there’s only one command you must know to manage those passwords from the command line interface (CLI). However, there’s a second command I consider essential as well. Also: The first 5 Linux commands every new user should learnI want to address both of these commands and show you how powerful and helpful they can be.Are you ready for this?The passwd commandThe name of this command always trips up new users at first. When I first started working with Linux, it took me a while for my fingers to remember the command is passwd and not password. The passwd command enables you to set, change, and check the status of a password. It also can force a user to change their password and lock/unlock accounts. More
Maria Diaz/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sales event features many great deals, including the 50% off Blink Mini 2 More
Google Your Android phone should receive an AI-powered anti-theft upgrade soon that helps keep your personal information safe. In May, Google teased a new Theft Detection Lock tool for Android phones. The feature senses a device’s motion — such as someone snatching a phone and then running, biking, or driving away — and immediately locks […] More
Roberto Machado Noa/Getty Images Living in South Florida means that hurricanes are a regular part of my life. Through experience, I’ve learned that preparing for a storm is more than just stocking up on supplies — it’s also about having the right data and tools available. As a technology professional who’s weathered multiple hurricanes since […] More
