November 12, 2022 |
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3 things you need to know today1. List: 50+ laptop models are a security risk after bad updateA recent factory-installed update from Lenovo disabled critical security features, allowing hackers to install malicious software and get into your computer. We have a list of more than 50 laptop models vulnerable to this security risk, along with instructions on how to update yours to protect against it. Tap or click here to check if your Lenovo laptop is vulnerable. → |
2. Can't remember your passwords? Passkeys could make them obsoleteHaving trouble remembering your passwords? That's a good thing since they should be unique and difficult to memorize! But passwords may be facing an expiration date. Apple launched passkey support with iOS 16 and it's coming soon to Android phones. Here's how this important security tool works. |
3. Brainteaser: Can you find the hidden parrot in 5 seconds?The internet is tittering over this lovebird. It's indistinguishable from the mangoes around it. If you can find it in less than three seconds, you're a certified puzzle pro. Tap or click here to see if you can spot the hidden parrot among the mangoes. → |
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