Here Are the REAL ID Requirements You Need to Meet Before the Deadline in MayFollowing years of extensions, the REAL ID deadline is now fast approaching. Here’s what you need to know.
The ‘Scotland in Miniature’ Island With Waterfalls, Stone Circles and BeachesThe Isle of Arran has mountains, forest and Lochranza Castle in the north, and in the south, softer beaches and traditional villages.
Indoor Hammocks Are the Interior Upgrade We’re Stealing From CelebsThe suspended seating is surprisingly versatile for summer.
Train Stations Are for Dining, TooWe found restaurants (and one amazing sausage stand) in stations in Paris, New York, Kyoto and beyond, where travelers can eat well before or after their journeys.
I Ditched Windows 11's Photo Manager for This 20-Year-Old AppSummary Microsoft Office Picture Manager was released with the Office 2003 suite. It replaced Microsoft Photo Editor, which was released with Office 97. Microsoft Office Picture Manager fulfills all the basic photo editing needs. Windows 11 comes with a built-in photos manager called the Photos app.
Automatic Password Hacking Machine Confirmed—Stop Using Passwords NowSenior Contributor. Update, March 27, 2025: This story, originally published March 25, has been updated with new research into the effectiveness of passkeys as a more secure replacement for passwords.
This is the most helpful new Linux tool I've tried in years - here's why and how I use itHow many applications have you installed that promised to make your desktop life a bit easier? I cannot even begin to total up the software I've tried that made such overtures. That's why, any time I see such a tool advertised or available for Linux, I grow immediately doubtful.
Skype is shutting down in May — these are the best alternativesAfter 23 years of connecting people around the world, Skype, the popular video-calling service, is shutting down. Microsoft, the parent company, confirmed that the official sunset date for the service is May 5, 2025.
New to Linux? Focus on the Desktop Environment, Not the DistroSummary Desktop environments, not distros, control your daily interactions with Linux. Desktop environments dictate how your system looks and operates with customization options. Distro choice impacts system updates, available software, and hardware support.
MCP: What It Is and Why It MattersImagine you have a single universal plug that fits all your devices – that's essentially what the Model Context Protocol (MCP) is for AI. MCP is an open standard (think “USB-C for AI integrations”) that allows AI models to connect to many different apps and data sources in a consistent way.
The Firefox I loved is gone - how to protect your privacy on it nowOver the years, tens of millions of other Firefox users and I have given up on the browser. Recently, Mozilla, the company behind Firefox, changed Firefox's data practices and privacy policies so that you granted Mozilla far more control over your data. Firefox users are unhappy about these changes.
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Google Confirms Gmail Upgrade—3 Billion Users Must Now Decide, Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Update: Republished on March 24 with new warnings for Google users and new concerns as the serious risks from these upgrades become clear.
These 7 Free Android Apps Make My Life So Much EasierLife's busy, but the right apps can make it easier. From automating tasks to keeping you organized, these apps help me stress less and do more. There are many ways to print from your phone, but most work wirelessly. When I don't have access to my wireless printer, NokoPrint is a lifesaver.