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July 2021 Tech Roundup

A very active security month – Windows has a (big) printing problem, Android’s built-in security isn’t great, WooCommerce has a big problem, and more.
Email Tracking: How It’s Done and Two Tools to Stop It

Email tracking has been on the rise. Here are the two main ways marketers track your email habits, and a couple of ways to stop them!
Fight Your ISP – Share Your Internet Speed (and Cost)

Consumer Reports wasnt to help fight the rising cost and unequal access of high-speed internet, but they need your help!
Google Announces FLoC Slowdown

In a recent blog post, Google announced that they are slowing down their FLoC rollout. Here’s what that could mean.
My Book Live Fiasco Shows Dangers of Unsupported Devices

Some users of My Book Live devices woke up last week to find all their data gone. Here’s what we know (so far) and what we can learn from this.
June 2021 Tech Roundup

This month we had two WordPress plugin exploits, a couple of other troubling WordPress issues, and news about Peloton, lots of zero-days patched, Facebook VR ads, and 1TB of data from an unknown malware.
Problems with Password Managers

A member of Google’s security research team, Project Zero, has some concerns about password managers.
Your TV’s Watching Habits

While smart TVs provide a lot of benefits and features, make sure you’re aware of the privacy implications.
Amazon Sidewalk: Should You Share Your Network?

A lot has been made about Amazon’s forthcoming Sidewalk service. Here’s what you need to know before it rolls out on June 8.
May 2021 Tech Roundup

Lots of security news this month: WiFi is (kind of) broken, iOS and Android have major vulnerabilities, and that’s just the beginning!