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Stop downloading random .exe files, this is the safer way to install apps on Windows

Functionally, it acts like an app store for power users and developers, but without the graphical interface. You simply type ...

I just learned how to caffeinate my Mac and now I'm never going back

While I wish a simple command to stay awake would do the trick on my brain fog, some kind of beverage is usually the only ...

Need to encrypt Mac files? I found a free app that makes it super easy

After trying out several MacOS encryption tools, I recently found an app that makes the process super easy for anyone. The app is called Encrypto, and it's free to install from th ...

How I turn my iPad into a touchscreen MacBook on the road (and what extra accessories I use)

And you can't run MacOS on an iPad. Or can you? I've been using a cloud subscription service called MacInCloud, which, as the name suggests, gives you access to MacOS in the cloud. Setup is pretty ...

Fake Windows update pushes malware in new ClickFix attack

The ClickFix campaign disguises malware as legitimate Windows updates, using steganography to hide shellcode in PNG files and ...