Technology

Old US military equipment being sold on eBay contained what appears to be biometric data from troops, known terrorists, and people who may have worked with American forces in Afghanistan and other countries in the Middle East, according to a report from The New York Times. The devices were purchased …

It’s popping up everywhere, and the scary part is it looks like something you can trust from someone you know. Instead, this nasty, fast-spreading malware called Azov can wipe you out. CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS, SECURITY ALERTS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU …

Microsoft has announced it’s making Excel’s autocomplete even smarter, at least in the web version that comes with Microsoft 365 (formerly known as Office 365). Last week it announced formula suggestions and formula by example, both of which may help automate some things that you had to do manually. Formula …

A new rule allowing the Federal Communications Commission to regulate the rates of prison phone calls is one step closer to becoming law. After it passed through Congress last week, the Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022 now awaits President Joe Biden’s signature. The prison phone call …

LG Electronics has a new lineup of minimalistic appliances that removes all unnecessary buttons and decorative flourishes in a refreshing “less is more” approach. The fridge, washing machine, dryer, oven, and dishwasher are said to feature improved controls for an “effortless” user experience. The appliances are also upgradeable via software and hardware …

Whenever I see news about deep brain stimulation, I perk up. The procedure — which involves implanting electrodes deep into the brain to deliver regular pulses of electricity — is used to treat people like my mom with movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease or epilepsy. Researchers are also exploring whether …

Watching video and looking at photos on a small screen like a smartphone or tablet is certainly doable, but there’s really nothing like having your content on a nice big TV screen.  It’s easier on the eyes, and it makes for a better viewing experience overall. Did you know that …

Oh no, it’s almost January 1st and you forgot to make a resolution! This doesn’t have to be hard. Like, I mean, if you want to do your first marathon, knock yourself out. But I’ve found simpler is better for resolutions. You might consider tending to yourself as though you …

Studies performed by the team at Elastic Security Labs have shown that only 6.2% of malware apps find their way onto Apple macOS devices. A PC is still more easily targeted with successful malware attacks, with 54% finding their way into Windows devices. However, Macs are still vulnerable to malware. It turns out, …

It was a data miner who discovered that the Pokérus isn’t present in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. On its own, it’s a small detail. But it’s part of a trend in Pokémon games overall: as time goes on, they’re simply getting less weird. The bizarre virus takes some explaining. Introduced …