Cyberspace

China’s plan for cybersecurity ID could be a path to social control, legal experts say

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China’s plan for cybersecurity ID could be a path to social control, legal experts say

The initiative aims to “protect citizens’ personal information, regulate the public service for authentication of cyberspace IDs, and accelerate the implementation of the trusted online identity strategy”. The 16-article initiative proposes a unified network number, composed of letters and numbers, and a digital authentication credential, both corresponding to a user’s identity, so that no personal … Read more

China rolls out large language model based on Xi Jinping Thought

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China rolls out large language model based on Xi Jinping Thought

China’s top internet regulator has rolled out a large language model (LLM) based on Chinese President Xi Jinping’s political philosophy, a closed AI system that it says is “secure and reliable”. The machine learning language model was launched by the China Cyberspace Research Institute, which operates under the Cyberspace Administration of China, the national regulator. … Read more

Best Antivirus Deals: Protect your PC or Mac from just $25

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Best Antivirus Deals: Protect your PC or Mac from just

While anti-virus programs used to be very made-for-purpose, modern anti-viruses include a suite of products that not only protect you against viruses but also against malware, ads, phishing scams, and a lot more. They also tend to give you multiple licenses to protect several devices, and while there are some good free options, going with … Read more

How to change your Outlook password

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How to change your Outlook password

If it’s been a while since you last changed your Outlook password, you could be opening the door for hackers to access your account. Updating your password at frequent intervals is a great way to improve your online security, and Outlook makes it easy to take care of this important (yet, boring) administrative task. Whether … Read more

How to set up a VPN on an iPhone or iPad in 2024

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How to set up a VPN on an iPhone or iPad in 2024

Introducing a virtual private network (VPN) to your everyday web browsing is a smart move for a few reasons. For starters, it’s a great way to safeguard your user data when you’re surfing the internet. Because VPNs switch you to a different network and IP address, they’re terrific for accessing region-specific content. Have you been … Read more

Is NordVPN safe? A look at its safety and security measures

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Is NordVPN safe? A look at its safety and security measures

Even if you’re not sure what a virtual private network (VPN) actually is, we bet you’ve heard of a platform called NordVPN. A tried and true player in the ultra-competitive world of VPN services, NordVPN is used by more than 14 million people, and is available for numerous desktop and mobile devices. But even if software … Read more

Do you need a VPN at home? Potential benefits explained

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Do you need a VPN at home? Potential benefits explained

Digital Trends Using a VPN when you’re out and about makes a lot of sense. You want to protect your user data and important info when using public Wi-Fi to surf the web, and not many free-to-join networks provide the end-to-end encryption a VPN delivers. But in the safety and privacy of one’s own home, … Read more

10 essential Mac trackpad gestures that everyone should know

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10 essential Mac trackpad gestures that everyone should know

One of the best parts of macOS is learning and executing all of Apple’s many internal shortcuts. These are hidden commands built into the company’s hardware that are total godsends when it comes to things like click consolidation (one command instead of three clicks) and workflow optimization. Some of these commands you may already know, … Read more

How to create a Subreddit on desktop and mobile

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How to create a Subreddit on desktop and mobile

Few social media sites are as popular as Reddit. Regardless of what you’re interested in, there’s probably a thriving community for you to interact with on the platform. Known as subreddits, these communities are home to topics like gaming, world news, science, movies, and more. If you can’t find a subreddit with your particular interest, … Read more