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Decrypt This: Why is router security so full of holes?

If there's anything we've learned in the past few decades of being on the internet, it's this: router security is hard.
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67 people “liked” this insulin update: Is healthcare ready for hashtags?

Defibrillators hooked up to D-Link routers? Intel Security's latest report details the threats and challenges the world could face in connected healthcare.
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Why securing your browser is the best defense

Decrypt This dives into what makes a web browser safe, and the options, features, and applications you can use to be sure that your data remains secure.
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Three VPN competitors go head-to-head

When searching for the VPN that's right for you, the options can be a little daunting. With so many choices, how can you know which one is right for you?
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Tor, what you need to know and how it protects your privacy

Here's a breakdown of everything you need to know about Tor, the anonymous network that protects you, your communications, and your identity online.
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2014 was the biggest year for malware yet

Whether it was your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet, 2014 was a big year for malware. Here are the worst threats from the past 12 months.
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How to make life harder for laptop thieves

Over 150,000 people have their computer stolen every year. Here are a few devices that can keep you from becoming a part of that statistic.
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HP’s Cyber Risk Report for 2015 is out, and here’s what you need to know

HP's 2015 Cyber Risk Report warns that POS malware is now a major concern for all retailers.
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How a simple box might end our need for antivirus software forever

The Bitdefender Box, iGuardian, and Nodal's Numa are three new contenders in the field of internet security that have promised to change everything.
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Macbook Air and Pro run through the ringer, and the results may surprise you

Primate Labs has released their official benchmark scores for the new models of Macbook Air and Pro, comparing how they measure up against the lineup.
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The Equation Group’s scalpel proves the sledgehammer is unneeded

On this week's edition of Decrypt This, we dive in deep to the inner workings of the Equation Group, and find out what Kaspersky learned over the past year.
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Leak claims Nvidia’s Titan X will be almost as quick as the Titan Z, at a third of the price.

Videocardz.com has posted a series of graphs and images which are said to be the specs for the upcoming powerhouse video card, Nvidia's Titan X.
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OneDrive for Business gets easier to use in new menus, revised search

The team behind OneDrive for Business has announced it will be rolling out a new update which will help users manage their files and folders easier.
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Pre-assembled ErgoDox ergonomic keyboard goes on pre-order today

The company behind the ErgoDox ergonomic kit keyboard has announced it will begin taking pre-orders on a pre-assembled version of its popular product.
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Want a GTX 960, but think two gigs of RAM isn’t enough? EVGA has you covered

Today EVGA announced its plans to double the GTX 960's memory with a new 4GB model while adding a new cooling unit that should help to keep the card quiet.
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Lenovo cleans up Superfish with McAfee subscription, promises to restrain future bloatware

Lenovo has announced that starting with the release of Windows 10, the company will no longer be including unnecessary bloatware on its machines.
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Dell goes wide with new UltraSharp 34 professional monitor

The Dell UltraSharp 34 combines the beauty of an ultra widescreen panel with fast response times and color accuracy that ranks among the best in the business.
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Europol busts behemoth botnet, 3.2 million strong

A joint taskforce headed up by Europol, with help from Symantec and Microsoft, has successfully taken down the Ramnit botnet.
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Snowden, Greenwald and Poitras host Reddit AMA after Oscar win

Edward Snowden, Glenn Greenwald, and Laura Poitras teamed up to tackle an AMA on Reddit, and left no subject off limits for the crowdsourced interview.
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Intel is ready to shrug off Broadwell’s delays, pursue 7nm production process

Today at Intel's annual ISSCC conference, the company announced its plans to continue an aggressive shrinking of its production node, with hopes to hit 7nm.
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Lenovo’s CTO apologizes for Superfish debacle

Hardware vendor Lenovo has been scrambling to clean up the mess caused by the PR nightmare that is the Superfish adware extension.
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The XO Infinity is a modular laptop-tablet hybrid every child can use

Today, rumors of a new model for the One Laptop Per Child Foundation were confirmed by the foundation's Australian partner, One Education.
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Hard drives beware, the NSA is coming for you

The NSA is at it again with a highly secretive program that was designed and implemented to crack into hard drives from remote locations.
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Vaio Z and Canvas look to revitalize the brand Sony left for dead

The new Vaio Z line of laptops are looking to wash away our preconceptions of what the brand used to bring the table, promising a fresh start.
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This mini GTX 960 from Asus brings serious gaming grunt to tiny PCs

Asus' new GTX 960 hopes to become a staple component in the rapidly growing market for small form-factor PCs.
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Asus’ new razor-thin UX305 ultrabook primed to slice the competition in half

Today Asus announced the release of its ultra-light, ultra-thin ultrabook, the UX305. Only two and a half pounds and half an inch thin, it's available today.
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The Phantom One is a pint-sized supercomputer with a bamboo case

The Phantom One PC project, just launched on Kickstarter earlier this week, is looking to create a new line of computers that are both compact and powerful.
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Hate ads, but love the Maxthon browser? Your dream has come true

Today the company behind the Maxthon web browser announced their surfer would finally be a part of the anti-ad roster thanks to AdBlock Plus
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Microsoft offers 100GB of free OneDrive space, if you’re willing to Bing

Microsoft says it will be offering 100GB of free storage on its OneDrive cloud service for any users who sign up for the Bing Rewards Program.
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Details on Nvidia’s 960 GTX leak, enthusiasts prepare to open wallets

New details on the upcoming NVIDIA GTX 960 have leaked to VideoCardz.com, touting specs that should easily handle all your 1080p gaming needs.
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Samsung’s new portable SSD has massive capacity, tiny footprint

The Samsung Portable SSD T1 seeks to serve a killer combination of speed, reliability, security, and storage in a drive that can comfortably fit in your back pocket.
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Intel’s latest graphics driver update is a win for home theater PCs

Intel has updated their drivers for video codecs in H.265 and VP9 playback for select laptops and desktops running Haswell and Broadwell processors.
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GTX 970 only uses 3.5GB of memory instead of 4GB? ‘Whoops,’ says Nvidia

As graphics gurus from The Tech Report have found, the Nvida GTX 970 only uses 3.5GB of its advertised 4GB when running low end applications.
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Eagerly awaiting the January build of Windows 10? It’s live!

Cortana, Xbox One streaming, and a brand new Windows Store are all headed your way in Microsoft's latest Windows 10 January build.
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Acer wants a Chromebook in every backpack, launches new systems for education

Acer's new lineup of Chromebooks will wow teachers and students alike with durable frames and long lasting batteries at a decent price.
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HP goes all-in on UltraHD with new 4K and 5K professional monitors

HP is bringing 4K out of the home and into businesses with its new Z line of productivity-minded monitors and displays.
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Samsung’s new PCI-Express solid state drive blows the doors off competitors

Samsung's new low-power, high speed PCIe 3.0 solid-state drive is sure to be a hit with laptop manufacturers and consumers alike.
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MSI takes a titanic step forward with a massive gaming laptop and a graphics card dock

MSI has announced their new line of gaming-centric PCs and all-in-one solutions headlined by the dual-GPU Titan notebook.