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Broadband use surged during COVID: Is it time for a mesh router?

Broadband use surged during COVID: Is it time for a mesh router?

FollowMaybe it's time to buy a mesh router or pay for better upload speeds.Stephen ShanklandPrincipal writierStephen Shankland has been a reporter at CNET since 1998 and writes about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D printing, USB, and new computing technology in general. He has a soft spot in his heart for standards groups and I/O interfaces. His first big scoop was about radioactive cat poop.2 min readBroadband use surged 30% to 40% during the in the US, and even reached 60% in some areas, an...

April 7, 2021
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Twitter locks down logon with better hardware security key option

Twitter locks down logon with better hardware security key option

FollowSecurity keys are tops for keeping hackers out of your account and thwarting phishing attacks.Stephen ShanklandPrincipal writierStephen Shankland has been a reporter at CNET since 1998 and writes about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D printing, USB, and new computing technology in general. He has a soft spot in his heart for standards groups and I/O interfaces. His first big scoop was about radioactive cat poop.2 min readTwitter has taken a significant step in helping you protect your...

March 15, 2021
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Hate passwords? You'll love that Microsoft is making it easier to dump them

Hate passwords? You'll love that Microsoft is making it easier to dump them

FollowRoughly 200 million people using Microsoft services already have made the jump past passwords.Stephen ShanklandPrincipal writierStephen Shankland has been a reporter at CNET since 1998 and writes about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D printing, USB, and new computing technology in general. He has a soft spot in his heart for standards groups and I/O interfaces. His first big scoop was about radioactive cat poop.2 min readis updating its widely used cloud computing technology to make it...

March 2, 2021
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Brave takes on Google with privacy-focused search engine

Brave takes on Google with privacy-focused search engine

FollowThe browser maker also intends to pay people for using its new search engine.Stephen ShanklandPrincipal writierStephen Shankland has been a reporter at CNET since 1998 and writes about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D printing, USB, and new computing technology in general. He has a soft spot in his heart for standards groups and I/O interfaces. His first big scoop was about radioactive cat poop.3 min readhas acquired a search engine project that prioritizes user , a distinction it hopes...

March 3, 2021
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Amazon, Apple, Google ban Parler app in wake of Capitol Hill violence

Amazon, Apple, Google ban Parler app in wake of Capitol Hill violence

FollowThe app was used to help organize the Capitol Hill attack, pushing tech companies to reckon with the part they played in the riot.Stephen ShanklandPrincipal writierStephen Shankland has been a reporter at CNET since 1998 and writes about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D printing, USB, and new computing technology in general. He has a soft spot in his heart for standards groups and I/O interfaces. His first big scoop was about radioactive cat poop.Edward MoyerSenior Editor / NewsEdward...

January 10, 2021
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Tim Berners-Lee is trying to fix the web he invented with startup trying to let you control your data

Tim Berners-Lee is trying to fix the web he invented with startup trying to let you control your data

CNET también está disponible en español.Don't show this againInrupt wants you to control who can see your data.If you want to wrestle control of your personal data from companies, governments, hospitals and other organizations, a could be an ally. The company's idea: store your personal information separately and share only what's necessary with services only when you're accessing them.Inrupt calls these data collections "pods," and they can be accessed using the company's . You could store fitness data, for example, then share it when your doctor's Solid app requested access. Or you could...

November 9, 2020
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This massive drone beamed broadband from the sky in a key test

This massive drone beamed broadband from the sky in a key test

FollowThe solar-powered Sunglider hosted video calls using network equipment from Loon, the balloon broadband company from Alphabet.Stephen ShanklandPrincipal writierStephen Shankland has been a reporter at CNET since 1998 and writes about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D printing, USB, and other new technology. He has a soft spot in his heart for standards groups and I/O interfaces. His first big scoop was about radioactive cat poop.2 min readFacebook may have to beam broadband internet access down from high-altitude , but a...

October 8, 2020
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Chrome on your phone can help spot if your passwords have been hacked

Chrome on your phone can help spot if your passwords have been hacked

FollowGoogle also embraces an Apple idea to make changing your password easier.Stephen ShanklandPrincipal writierStephen Shankland has been a reporter at CNET since 1998 and writes about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D printing, USB, and other new technology. He has a soft spot in his heart for standards groups and I/O interfaces. His first big scoop was about radioactive cat poop.2 min readrunning on your smartphone now can check whether your passwords have been hacked. The feature previously worked on personal computers, but now...

October 6, 2020
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Intel shows how it'll keep Moore's Law ticking so your 2025 laptop won't suck

Intel shows how it'll keep Moore's Law ticking so your 2025 laptop won't suck

FollowMaybe your 2025 laptop won't suck.Stephen ShanklandPrincipal writierStephen Shankland has been a reporter at CNET since 1998 and writes about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D printing, USB, and other new technology. He has a soft spot in his heart for standards groups and I/O interfaces. His first big scoop was about radioactive cat poop.4 min read, the observation that the number of transistors on a computer chip doubles every , has taken a beating as progress miniaturizing circuitry falters. But chip giant Intel has plotted...

August 18, 2020
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Google supercharges YouTube with a custom video chip

Google supercharges YouTube with a custom video chip

FollowThe processor is designed to deliver better video quality and to cut network use.Stephen ShanklandPrincipal writierStephen Shankland has been a reporter at CNET since 1998 and writes about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, supercomputers, drones, browsers, 3D printing, USB, and new computing technology in general. He has a soft spot in his heart for standards groups and I/O interfaces. His first big scoop was about radioactive cat poop.4 min readTo keep YouTube humming, Google has developed a custom chip to keep called Argos...

April 21, 2021
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