Encrypting your system’s hard drive is a great way to protect your laptop if it ever gets stolen. During the encryption process, readable data (aka plain text) is converted into unreadable character strings (aka cipher text). Only with the correct password can you reverse this process and restore the original data. It acts as a…
Macworld If you’re always losing your keys and wallet, want to make sure you know where your luggage is when you’re at the airport, and so on, then this four-pack of AirTags will make your life so much easier. They’re pretty inexpensive normally, but this Amazon sale makes them a downright bargain: You can get…
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. An AI companion site is hosting sexually charged conversations with underage celebrity bots Botify AI, a site for chatting with AI companions that’s backed by the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, hosts bots…
Macworld At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Robust virus and malware scanning and removal Clean interface, easy to customize scanning, targets, and trusted files Simple approach and an excellent free option to expensive software suites Cons Minor UI quirks, non-resizable windows One malware infection was missed during the scan Our Verdict The free version of…
Macworld With Apple already including built-in antivirus protection for Macs you might be wondering “Do Macs need antivirus software?” especially when confronted by pricy monthly subscriptions for services. In this article we’ll explain why you need an extra layer of protection and how to get the best Mac antivirus software deals. Mac security software adds…
Macworld After five years with the iPhone SE, there’s a new “budget” iPhone at the Apple Store today, the iPhone 16e. Not only did Apple completely shake up the low end of its lineup, it also bid farewell to several things that once defined the iPhone. Here are five things Apple killed now that the…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Top-tier SDR color performance Tack-sharp 4K image with 161 pixels per inch Crisp motion clarity, FreeSync and G-Sync support Offers USB-C with 90 watts of Power Delivery Cons Included monitor stand is larger than it should be Image quality is similar to competitive QD-OLED monitors Expensive Our Verdict The…
A lot of gamers go to great lengths to find a portable retro gaming device with the lightest and most compact kit. The Linux powered Raspberry Pi 5 does a decent job on that front. But what many players don’t know is that an even smaller and lighter solution is available by turning the humble…
Macworld At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Third-fastest Thunderbolt 3 SSD we’ve tested Handsome, rugged design Two years of basic data recovery Cons Rather pricey Our Verdict The Atom Pro SSD blew through our tests in short order and is a serious-looking piece of kit. But it’ll also set you back a serious chunk of…
This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read articles like this first, sign up here. This week I’ve been working on a story about a brain of glass. About five years ago, archaeologists found shiny black glass fragments inside the skull of a…