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Over the decades, I've tried almost every browser that's come to market, from the most basic, terminal-based ones to the very complex and bloated. Within that spectrum, there are some browsers that ...

Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. Linux diary, chapter one: winging it. is a senior reviews editor who’s been testing tech since 2007. Previously at Wirecutter and Maximum PC. Current fixations: ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've used every Linux email client on the market, from the terminal-based Alpine (originally just Pine) to the Evolution groupware, and everything ...

Got an ancient laptop or desktop lying around? With just a bit of extra effort, you can transform an old gaming PC into an ...

In addition to CVE-2026-24512, the other new vulnerabilities are CVE-2026-24513, considered by Meghu a low risk since an attacker needs to have a config containing specific errors to exploit, and ...

Microsoft hasn't confirmed Windows 12 yet, but leaked code, insider previews, and the latest Copilot+ PC updates hint at AI-powered features, ARM support, and a possible modular OS redesign. Here's ...

Researchers at Pillar Security say threat actors are accessing unprotected LLMs and MCP endpoints for profit. Here’s how CSOs ...

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IoT penetration testing is a security assessment of the complete IoT ecosystem, from backend systems and cloud services to mobile devices and hardware. It involves a multi-stage simulated attack on ...