Month: March 2023
Framework’s Laptop 16 is a modular, upgradable gaming laptop
There have been many attempts to build an upgradable gaming laptop, and all of them have failed. Technology moves on, or the manufacturer stops being able, or willing, to support users who have already bought a machine. The most infamous example must be the A51M, which had swappable GPU modules…
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Finally, you can put an AMD processor in the Framework Laptop
Framework has announced the 2023 edition of its modular 13-inch laptop. The big news is that not only is there a 13th-Gen Intel configuration for sale, but there’s also an AMD Ryzen 7040 option available. That’s right. Finally, an AMD option. One of the difficulties I had in reviewing last…
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These malicious Google Chrome extensions could let hackers steal your Gmail messages
A malicious browser extension for Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers capable of stealing the contents of your Gmail email account has been discovered by security researchers. The malware campaign was spotted by two national security agencies – the German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, and the National…
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Can TikTok save itself and do we want it to?
Are you on TikTok? Let me rephrase that. Are you on TikTok this minute? If TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew’s numbers are accurate, half of the US is using the platform every month. Even if you aren’t on right now, it’s a good bet you will be at some point…
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Netgear Orbi routers have some troubling security issues, so patch now
If you own a Netgear Orbi RBR750/RBS750 networking devices, then you’ll want to make sure you’re running the latest firmware to stay clear of some pretty alarming security vulnerabilities. Experts from Cisco Talos (opens in new tab), ironically part of one of Netgear’s biggest rivals, revealed that three of the…
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Anker’s MagSafe-friendly 622 Magnetic Battery (MagGo) drops to a new all-time low
There’s nothing more frustrating than a phone running out of battery while you’re enjoying your spring break sightseeing. Thankfully, though, we found a terrific deal on an updated version of Anker’s 622 Magnetic Battery (MagGo) today, one of our favorite MagSafe-compatible battery packs. Right now, the small and portable charger…
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