Latest articles by Mike Brassfield
How to take a Chrome screenshot
Tutorials Learn how to take a screenshot in Chrome with and without extensions
Best free online coding bootcamps
In-depth Some of the best free online coding bootcamps for those in a hurry to kickstart their career in tech
Google, Microsoft fight over documents in antitrust lawsuit
News The search giant claims Microsoft won’t hand over records, while Microsoft asks why it should
Twitter, LinkedIn reverse course due to climbing COVID cases
News Twitter closes offices while LinkedIn decides to allow remote work after all
President Biden urges critical companies to boost cyber defenses
News White House calls for power plants and other infrastructure to guard against cyber attacks
PayPal to put hate group funding under the microscope
News It will research how extremists are using payment platforms for funding
Senator wants social media companies held liable for spreading anti-vax lies
News Amy Klobuchar calls for some Section 230 protections to be stripped from social media
Biden names big tech nemesis as antitrust chief
News Google critic nominated to lead Justice Department’s antitrust division
US has new cyber security rules for pipelines
News DHS now requires “urgently needed protections against cyber intrusions”
US and allies accuse China of global hacking campaign
News China blamed for recent Microsoft Exchange Server attack
State Department offers $10 million for tips on foreign hackers
News State Department seeks to rein in the growing risk of ransomware attacks
China tightens the reins on cyber security
News The Chinese government will require tech experts to inform it of security flaws
New York City opens cyber defense center
News It’s the first US city to have a command center designed solely to fight cyber attacks
Senator Warren calls for cryptocurrency regulation
News Crusader against Big Tech warns of the rising risks posed by unregulated crypto markets
Apple's M2 chip to debut in early 2022, leaker claims
News The Apple-built processor will reportedly power colorful new Macbook Air models
Apple plans return to office despite employee complaints
News Tech giant wants three-day-a-week in-person work starting in the fall
Smart cane helps guide the visually impaired
News The cane uses ultrasound to detect obstacles and pairs with smartphones
Microsoft fixes Windows 11 upgrade bug
News Users weren’t told why they couldn’t upgrade to Windows 11
AWS buys encrypted messaging app Wickr
News Wickr keeps communication secure as more workers shift to remote working
IBM working on AI tools to fight bias in online ads
News Women and minorities can be excluded from seeing certain ads, researchers find
Senator questions Amazon and Google’s smart home devices
News The tech giants have signed into an interoperability alliance — but for how long?
Patent shows Apple is working on improving iPhone’s AR capabilities
News The move aligns with the company's recent AR startup acquisitions
