Update Your Browsers Right Now
Browsing the internet is currently putting you at risk of being hacked. That’s not just because the internet is a risky place: A new security vulnerability has been discovered that…
Why You Should Update Your PC ASAP
Photo: Wachiwit (Shutterstock) I’m of the position that security updates are important to install as soon as possible. When you see one hit your update pane on your smartphone or…
When to Update a Tech Present Before Gifting It
Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) It’s a classic holiday scene: You unwrap a brand new game console, complete with all the games on your wishlist. After weeks of waiting, it’s time to…
You Need to Update Zoom on Your Mac Right Now
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) If you spend all day in video meetings, you might think Zoom has completely taken over your Mac. However, a major security vulnerability allows hackers to do…
Update Windows Right Now to Fix These Security Vulnerabilities
Photo: Rokas Tenys (Shutterstock) In an ideal world, software would have no security vulnerabilities. Code would be perfectly written, omitting any bugs or glitches in the system that could be…
Why Your iPhone Takes So Long to Install Updates Automatically
Photo: nikkimeel (Shutterstock) If you rely on your iPhone’s “Automatic Updates” feature to download and install new versions of iOS for you, you’re going to be waiting a while for…
You Need to Update Windows Right Now
Photo: diy13 (Shutterstock) Yesterday (May 10) was Microsoft’s “Patch Tuesday,” and it’s not one to be ignored. The new system update patches 75 Windows security vulnerabilities, including three zero-day flaws—one…
Update Your Pixel Now to Squash These Bugs
Photo: Gabo_Arts (Shutterstock) Google’s Android 12 security patch for the month of May is here. If you have a Pixel 3a, Pixel 4, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5,…
You Need to Patch These 128 Security Bugs on Your PC
Photo: Thannaree Deepul (Shutterstock) Cybersecurity is constantly in the news, and for good reason. Bad actors are always on the lookout for vulnerabilities in software to exploit for personal gain:…
How to Fix Cracks in Your Driveway Without Paying a Professional
Photo: Chris Dotson (Shutterstock) After the winter months of rain, snow, ice, and frost, your driveway might not be looking its best—especially now that spring has sprung, and the weeds…