RARLAB has fixed a critical security vulnerability in the popular file compression software WinRAR. This vulnerability allows hackers to execute commands on your Windows PC if you simply open a malicious compressed file. If you use the software, you…
Lees meerEagerly awaited science-fiction RPG Starfield will officially be released on Sept. 1 or Sept. 6, depending on which edition you plan to buy, but whether you’re going with the Windows version or picking it up for Xbox Series X (or S), you can downloa…
Lees meerRadio is a dying art form, but some people still love them—and they’re great to have in an emergency, like a blackout or severe thunderstorm, so you can still hear weather and news updates even if your local network is down. If you want to kick it o…
Lees meerYes, Microsoft’s Bing Chat sidebar in Edge works using ChatGPT—but that doesn’t tell you the whole story. While Microsoft built Bing Chat on the core ChatGPT technology, the company also added plenty of unique features with a direct integration into…
Lees meerInstagram’s Threads social network is finally available on the web—for some people, at least.Read more...
Lees meerYour parents probably told you by the time your car got to 100,000 miles, you might as well trade it in or sell it since that’s when they usually start giving out. However, your parents are old, and modern cars are new. Science has evolved, and stan…
Lees meerYour iPad might not be a computer, but it can do a lot, gaming included. There are plenty of games to explore on the App Store, and you can even connect controllers from your PS5 or Switch to play those games. But to actually play Switch games, you’…
Lees meerFrozen broccoli isn’t sexy or exciting, but it is convenient, nutritious, and cheap. But nutritious food is only beneficial if it is consumed, and it can be challenging to convince oneself to consume any broccoli at all, especially the frozen stuff.…
Lees meerIf you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 22, read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. WordleBot says the average player solved today’s puzzle in 4 guesses. Beware, there are spoilers below for August…
Lees meerWhen you’re moving, you’re always looking for ways to make a painful process even a bit easier. You can study how to perfectly pack a box, but surely there has to be some way to offload some of this effort onto someone or something else? There is: Y…
Lees meerGone are the days when every new video game would cost you $50 on release day. Now, many new Xbox and Playstation games cost $70, with some reaching the triple digits, which means video game deals have become ever more crucial. Read more...
Lees meerThe other night as I was walking home, I took a look up and saw a strange string of lights traveling across the sky. This was certainly no plane, and I doubted it was a procession of drones, as the lights were moving in a straight line at a consiste…
Lees meerHaving a homeowner’s association (HOA) for your neighborhood or condo building brings some advantages, such as regular community maintenance and improvement. However, HOA rules can also be extremely restrictive, and while some are optional to join, …
Lees meerTornados are deadly and unpredictable. You might have as long as an hour of warning before one strikes, or you might have only a few minutes. Either way, your life could depend on using that time to get to the most tornado-safe spot possible, whethe…
Lees meerWe all want our kids to be accepted, included, and make special connections with their peers. While children are still developing their social skills and learning to express emotions, they may need some adult guidance on what friendship should look …
Lees meerThe Federal Reserve announced last month another 0.25% interest rate hike. Part of the ongoing efforts to combat inflation, this quarter percentage point increase brings the fed funds rate to their highest level in more than 22 years.Read more...
Lees meerLet’s get this straight: there is no “normal” body count, but statistically, there are average body counts. None of it matters. A lot like “virginity,” a “body count” is an arbitrary metric used to define a person’s sexual experiences in a rudiment…
Lees meerGoing, a travel deal website (formerly known as Scott’s Cheap Flights), is currently offering memberships for up to 60% off. Here’s what each membership can offer you and how to know whether or not it’s worth the price for you.Read more...
Lees meerMusic production is cool, but there’s a pretty major learning curve. If you want to learn music production, the Noiselab Music Production Hub is a good starting point, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $59.99 right now. It won’t replace a f…
Lees meerVerdant, peppery, bright green pesto is one of those things we could put on anything—heck, you could put it on a rubber shoe, and it’d probably still taste delicious. It’s usually made out of fresh basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, and olive oil, …
Lees meerImagine popping your head into the attic of your childhood home and finding a box overflowing with recordings, photos, documents, and diaries compiled by relatives who have long passed. Congratulations: you’ve won the family history lottery.Read mor…
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