Microsoft’s new security chip built on Xbox ideas
Microsoft learned a lot from its Xbox security efforts, aimed at keeping those hacking kids from getting games for free. In fact, their new security plan…
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Lack of rural broadband access hurts American students
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way that much of the world goes to work and school, rural Americans were less likely to have access to…
Job-seeking duo holds TikTok accounts hostage
Today’s new graduates have to contend with the strangest job market ever, given the pandemic. Time to get creative. Two British men, calling themselves…
150 years after the Great Chicago Fire, the O’Learys hit the news again
Did Old Lady O’Leary’s cow kick over a lantern in the shed in 1871, thus causing the Great Chicago Fire? You’ll be hearing a lot about the truth (or not)…
Reaction videos hilariously cross musical tastes
A relatively new genre of YouTube videos features regular people listening to new music–and sometimes old music–just for their reactions. The genre’s…
How to spot a bad or fraudulent tax preparer
‘Tis the time to start thinking about tax prep, and many of us use January to round up paperwork and get organized. Many people also start looking for…
Things to try this winter
New Year’s resolution: Don’t be bump on log this winter. Ha. Easy to say. But let’s suppose we get the spirit, just when the knees cooperate and the stars…
Happy lights take the gloom out of winter
With short days and fewer options to socialize this winter, more people than ever may find themselves in need of a boost to help with lagging energy or…
Use powdered infant formula correctly
A germ found naturally in the environment can live in dry foods, such as powdered infant formula, milk, herbal teas and starches, according to the CDC….
Students push back against cheating software
Educators are fighting cheating with software, but students are fighting back. Online learning and test-taking have opened new doors for the ancient art…