I set up a Firawalla Orange router at home, and it's a bigger security upgrade than expected

The Firewalla Orange makes network monitoring and security accessible for home setups, small businesses, and more.

I was a preteen hacker. Now I protect companies from cybersecurity threats.

Cybersecurity executive Chaim Mazal says joining a hacker community as a kid helped jump-start his career.
PC Magazine

World Wide Web

(1) (WorldWideWeb) The first Web browser, written by Tim Berners Lee and introduced in early 1991. It ran on the NeXT platform, which was also used as the first Web server. See NeXT. (2) (World Wide ...
Nature

How the classic computer game Doom became a tool for science

Developers of the computer game Doom released the game's code in 1997, allowing scientists to use it as part of their research. Credit: id Software via ArcadeImages/Alamy. When th ...

Lobster buffet: China’s tech firms feast on OpenClaw as companies race to deploy AI agents

China-based usage of OpenClaw has already topped that of the U.S., while driving demand for Chinese lower-cost AI models.

A guide to free VPNs: What you need to know, and what services to avoid

You want to protect your privacy, but you don't want to pay. Is the solution a free VPN? Here's everything you need to know about free services, trade-offs, and whether any of them are trustworthy.
National Academies

Integrating Data and Computing into K-12 Education Is Critical and Requires Coordinated Approach To Be Effective, Says New Report

Computing and data shape nearly every aspect of modern life. In recent years, efforts to expand data and computing education in K-12 settings have grown rapidly but unevenly. A new National Academies ...

What Is ActiveX? How It Works and Ensures Computer Security

ActiveX is a Microsoft software framework that enables applications to share data across web browsers, enhancing functionality and security in computing.

Understanding Home Banking: What You Need to Know

Home banking involves conducting financial transactions from home, typically through online, mobile, and telephone banking. Learn about its types, benefits, and more.