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Summary VyprVPNhas been around for over a decade and has always been a solid choice for almost any user. However, in the last two years, its app has undergone a facelift, and performance has further improved, making it a real contender for your dollars. VyprVPN VyprVPN is an old-school VPN with a revamped, modern look and feel. It’s fast, and comes at a great price. Using the VyprVPN App VyprVPN has been around for a long time now but has never rested on its laurels....

Summary Macro photography is kind of a big deal, but many people don’t know what it is despite having the hardware to take macro photos. So let’s clear up the big and small details of this fascinating photographic art. Macro Photography Is About Getting Close and Personal Macro photography is all about extreme close-up photography of small subjects. If you want to get technical, then it’s a form of photography where the aim is to get a 1:1 (life-size), 2:1 (double life-size), or 1:2 (half life-size) ratio of the subject’s true size on the camera sensor (or film)....

Quick Links Whether you’re considering a massive two-stage electric snow blower or a petite snow sweeper, there are plenty of ways to clear away snow around your home with the power of electricity. Battery Versus Corded Options All of the product categories we’re about to discuss include not only electric and gas variants, but within the electric sub-category, there is a further division between battery-powered and corded models. In general, most people will be happier with a cordless battery-powered model....

In a blog post, 1Password says that “suspicious activity” was detected in one of its employee-facing Okta systems. This suspicious activity was the result of anOkta data breach. Thankfully, 1Password claims that it “has found no compromise of user data or other sensitive systems, either employee-facing or user-facing,” meaning that customers' passwords are safe. The “suspicious activity” occurred on September 29th. It was quickly detected and terminated by 1Password. An investigation into the problem began shortly thereafter, and 1Password worked with Okta to find the hacker’s attack vector....

Linux is generally considered to be a privacy-friendly operating system, without the spying we associate with Microsoft and even Apple. However, there are a few things you may do to further improve your anonymity; here are four tips I use myself to increase privacy on my Linux laptop. Set Up Screen Lock First of all, you need to set up screen lock. This is an effective way to prevent people from accessing your computer while you step away and an absolute must if you ever use your laptop in a public space....

Quick Links It’s a good time to buy a Mac, but it’s still not a decision you should take lightly. Even an entry-level MacBook requires a serious investment. Don’t make a mistake at the Apple Store and remember a few basic pointers before you reach for your wallet. You Can’t Upgrade Your Mac None of Apple’sM1 or M2-based Mac modelscan be upgraded after purchase. The Mac you buy tomorrow will remain at the same specification until you replace it with a new one a few years down the line....

Quick Links Based on recent trends, iOS 26 is expected to be available for public download around the middle of September this year. While everyone will be excited to try out its new features, I’m hoping Apple turns its attention to some of the more minor iPhone issues. 1The Messed Up Phone App One of the primary uses of any smartphone is to make calls; unfortunately, the iPhone’s Phone app makes this process a bit complicated....

Quick Links In the beginning, humans created the World Wide Web, and they needed a way to navigate it. Several decades later, countless web browsers have served that purpose—Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer, Chrome, Safari, and many more. This is their story told through desktop icons. The First Web Browsers Tim Berners-Lee—yes, the same guy whoinvented the world wide web—is credited with developing the first web browser. His browser, aptly named “WordWideWeb,” was released in 1990....

Quick Links The next-generationAspire Vero 15 (2023)laptop takes Acer’s commitment to sustainably and reducing its carbon footprint to new levels thanks to using more recycled materials. When I received my review unit, I wanted to determine whether it was also a great laptop. The Acer Aspire Vero 15 is a highly impressive laptop that was recently upgraded with many improved features. One of the most notable upgrades is the inclusion of the 13th Gen Intel Core processors, which come complete with Intel Iris X graphics....

Quick Links AtlasVPNis a relatively new provider that has some pretty aggressive marketing campaigns, across the web, especially on YouTube. In this review, I’m going to kick AtlasVPN’s tires and see if it has what it takes to be one of thebest VPNs. In one word, the answer is a resounding “no.” While AtlasVPN isn’t all bad—there’s the occasional glimmer of a decent VPN service—AtlasVPN isn’t a very good VPN overall....

Quick Links Summary If you thought that neckband-style earbuds were a thing of the past, you certainly weren’t alone. That is far from the case, as theBeyerdynamic Blue BYRD 2 ANCearbuds show. Unlike most other neckband earbuds on the market, these have actually moved forward in terms of features and comfort. As the name implies, these earbuds are outfitted with active noise cancellation as well as a Transparent mode to let you hear your surroundings....

Quick Links You may have seen a viral video recently of a man dressed like Cousin Eddie from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation melting the snow off his driveway with a flamethrower. Where’d he get it, and does it actually work? Can You Flamethrower Driveway Snow Away? Heat is the enemy of snow, and applying a whole lot of it at once will get the job done. In fact, in a roundabout—and absolutely ridiculous—way, you’re using the sun to melt the snow when you use a flamethrower....

You may have noticed that some collector’s editions of video games these days come with a heap of swag, but no actual copy of the game! Understandably, plenty of gamers have voiced dissatisfaction with this trend, but not only does this make perfect sense for publishers, it’s actually good for players too. It Means a Single Stock Pool for All Platforms I clearly remembered how badly I wanted the ultimate collector’s edition ofBorderlands 2for my PlayStation 3....