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Samsung promises yet another fix for slowed 840 EVO SSDs
Months after releasing an initial fix, some users are seeing performance of their Samsung 840 EVO SSDs slow down yet again.
Dropbox beefs up Windows Phone app with shared-folder capabilities
There's still more catching up to do before it's on par with the Android and iOS versions, however
Security's disastrous week, from Superfish to unstoppable, hard drive-killing malware
Superfish. Untrustworthy hardware. Easily hacked cars. FreeBSD's random number generator. This week was an utter disaster for security.
Fully sandboxed, cross-distro Linux apps are almost here
More than a mere dream, the GNOME-affiliated Sandboxed Applications project is making sandboxed, distro-agnostic software a reality.
Cut the cord and leave cable TV behind
Don't be afraid to get rid of your cable. Streaming and download services will ensure that you don't miss any of your favorite shows or movies.
Bravo! Windows Defender, McAfee updates fully remove Lenovo's dangerous Superfish adware
The update to Windows Defender that eliminates the Superfish adware AND its rogue certificate came down in almost record time. And now McAfee's antivirus has been added to the list.
The Beam smart projector doubles as a light bulb
This hybrid device made short work of its $300 thousand Kickstarter goal.
Lenovo CTO admits company 'messed up,' publishes Superfish removal tool
Lenovo's chief technology officer Peter Hortensius tells PCWorld that by Friday the company will publish an app to remove the Superfish adware from affected computers. But this doesn't mean adware won't return to Lenovo PCs, either.
The Internet of Things and the currency of privacy
Getting ready to check the "agree" box on that User Agreement? Read this first.
How to remove the dangerous Superfish adware preinstalled on Lenovo PCs
Lenovo has been preloading new consumer PCs with Superfish adware that injects ads and hijacks the secure HTTPS encryption of every site you visit. Eradicating the threat isn't easy, but here's how, complete with a new automated tool.
CEO says Superfish is safe as US issues alert to remove Superfish from Lenovo PCs
Superfish's CEO is splitting hairs while Lenovo PC users remain vulnerable.
Nvidia hit with false advertising suit over GTX 970 performance
Nvidia was hit with a class action lawsuit Thursday that claims it misled customers about the capabilities of the GTX 970, which was released in September.
Russia reportedly opens antitrust suit against Google
The Federal Anti-Monopoly Service of Russia has begun an inquiry into Google's business practices, according to the company.
Teen hacks car with $15 worth of parts
With just a little soldering and assembly, a 14-year-old built a device to wirelessly communicate with a vehicle's controller area network (CAN) and remotely start and unlock the vehicle.
Superfish vulnerability traced to other apps, too
The flawed security technique used by Superfish has been found in other software, which has begun a chain reaction of security vulnerabilities.
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