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“We normally would need one and a half hours for migrating a profile and now it’s ten minutes, max. You start the software on the new profile, you say ‘migrate profile’, click, click, click, and it’s done. Super-fast.” DiskImage, the second program in this bundle, will remove all your worries about backup. It has a built-in scheduler that allows you to automatically create images of your PC, both full and incremental, even as it’s being used....

The joint operation was led by the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional), with support from the Italian National Police (Polizia di Stato), Europol and Eurojust and has resulted in 106 arrests across Spain and Italy. According to Europol, the crime operation used phishing, SIM swapping and business email compromise (BEC) attacks and it’s estimated that this led to profits of around €10 million ($11.7 million) during last year alone. SEE: Don’t want to get hacked?...

Influencer Causes Massive Unsolicited ‘Outing’ of Gay Men In mid-April, an online influencer in Morocco suggested people create fake profiles on gay dating apps to find out who in their direct surroundings is secretly homosexual. Supposedly, this was an attempt to show the hypocricy of Moroccan society. It resulted, however, in a real manhunt against homosexual men. People started creating fake Grindr profiles in order to distribute photos of sincere users on the internet....

You’re not alone. Fortunately, most people get their download working after checking and tweaking these simple things. Also: Problems downloading iOS 16? Here’s how to fix it fast Also: iOS 16 brings a surprise new battery charging feature to your iPhone If you have one of the following, you’re good to go: iPhone 13 / 13 mini / 13 Pro / 13 Pro MaxiPhone SE (2nd generation)iPhone 12 / 12 mini / 12 Pro / 12 Pro MaxiPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro MaxiPhone XS / XS MaxiPhone XRiPhone XiPhone 8 / 8 Plus...

The new Introduction to Python project path has been designed to teach kids the basics of Python programming and help them get assimilated with core programming concepts through hands-on projects created by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Aimed at beginners and more experienced young programmers, the course takes learners through a number of guided tasks and more independent projects, before being given the opportunity to create something unique using the know-how they’ve acquired....

That’s about to change in Python 3.11, currently in the first beta phase of its preview (version 3.11.0b1) ahead of its stable release later this year. Core Python (CPython) developer Mark Shannon shared details about the project to make Python faster at the PyCon 2022 conference this week, where developers also showed off progress on the goal of running Python code in the browser. Last year, Microsoft funded a project for the Python Software Foundation (PSF), led by Python creator Guido van Rossum and Shannon, to make Python twice as fast as the current stable 3....

The VPN Accelerator promises to increase ProtonVPN’s speed by up to an impressive 400%, with a few exceptions. The company has been working on a major improvement to all of its VPN protocols to fully leverage its multi-core processors and address latency and transmission control protocol (TCP) congestion. Improved Speeds with Distribution The new VPN Accelerator uses a TCP delay-controlled algorithm called “BBR” to achieve speed increases and bypass TCP congestion and packet loss....

OneMoreLead was storing all this information on an unsecured database, which the company had left completely open. As a result, the names, email addresses, and workplace information were exposed to anyone with a web browser. Had malicious hackers discovered this database, it would have been a goldmine for various criminal activities, from financial fraud and identity theft, to large-scale phishing attacks targeting US companies and government institutions. The origins of this data remain a mystery....

LightInTheBox Company Profile LightInTheBox is an online retailer based in Beijing, China and trading on the New York Stock Exchange as LITB. Founded in 2007, LightInTheBox ships internationally, with most of its customers in North America and Europe. The company focuses on three core retail categories: apparel, small accessories and gadgets, and home and garden. LightInTheBox is a huge business, generating over 12-million monthly visitors on its flagship website, along with several smaller subsidiary companies....

Twitter Throttled Roskomnadzor slowed down Twitter’s services nationwide on 10 March. This was due to Twitter’s alleged noncompliance with a new law that came into force in Russia on 1 February. The law requires social media firms to identify and immediately block Russian prohibited content on their platforms inside the country. According to a statement on the Roskomnadzor website, all mobile devices and 50% of desktop devices running Twitter are affected....

When communicating with others on such a personal level, you don’t want to get into any trouble. That’s why it’s so important to take good care of your online privacy – especially on dating apps such as Happn. Don’t share too much information, hide your location when possible, and use a fake-location app if necessary. In this article, we’ll explain exactly how to stay safe while you’re online dating. We’ll also give you some information about the privacy risks of Happn and how these might affect you....

Curry and his team discovered they could also access the profile data of owners of cars that depend on SiriusXM’s remote vehicle management system. This data includes their names, phone numbers, addresses, and other details. Curry said they reported the bugs to Hyundai and SiriusXM. Both companies have released patches to fix the respective bugs. These vulnerabilities affect all connected Hyundai and Genesis cars made after 2012 and cars that use SiriusXM’s connected car services....

To ensure your privacy, it’s wise to go for a secure cloud storage provider that uses zero-knowledge encryption and other security measures. Our top choices for the most secure and efficient cloud storage services are: If you’re serious about data security, it’s also important to use a VPN. A VPN protects your internet traffic with encryption and protects you from harmful elements online. NordVPN is the best VPN to use in 2023 with any of the top cloud storage providers....

Using a VPN and exclusively visiting sites with HTTPS encryption are two such methods of protection. However, other vulnerabilities may still remain. Unencrypted DNS requests sent from your computer leave you exposed to surveillance and even malware attacks. This may be a bit daunting, but there’s really nothing to fear. In the following article, we’ll break down DNS step-by-step: from what it is to how it may render you vulnerable, and ultimately, to how to solve the often overlooked danger of unencrypted DNS traffic....

Here’s our pick of the best antivirus programs for Chromebook: Below, we’ve rounded up and reviewed the best antivirus software that works on Chromebooks. (Some popular antivirus software only works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.) You can also check out our list of the overall best antivirus software of 2023 for all devices. The Best Antivirus for Chromebook in 2023 Every antivirus software below comes with our stamp of approval....

Left unchecked, dangerous browser extensions could log your keystrokes or even provide a passage for malware to make its way onto your device. That’s why, in this article, we show you how to check and uninstall extensions in: Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Mozilla Firefox Safari For example, 1Password and Avast Antivirus both offer browser extensions, and these are two great examples of how they actually improve overall security. However, the dangers of some browser extensions can’t be understated....

The Worst Passwords of 2019 Earlier this week, several providers of password managers, like SplashData and NordPass, released a list of ‘worst passwords of 2019’. These lists were compiled from the millions of passwords that were hacked and lifted from compromised databases. Some of these passwords were then dumped online. The top five doesn’t change much from year to year. Still strong at number one are sequential numbers. 12345 is apparently used by approximately close to 3 million internet users....

About TikTok TikTok is owned by the Chinese ByteDance. You can use the app to record videos that are no longer than 15 seconds, and you could set it up that the video plays on repeat for a minute. You can find a variety of things on the app. There are videos of pets doing tricks, but also of users showing off their culinary expertise. Though most videos show people dancing, singing, or lip syncing....

As described by lonely planet and many other reputable travel guides, the top sights to see when visiting Beijing include: One of the most important aspects of traveling is immersing yourself in a new cuisine. Here are the best places to go in Beijing to experience the cuisine at its best: When to Go: The best climate and colorful scenery occur between March and May and between September and October....

TunnelBear is one of the VPNs that claim they can unblock content in China. Does TunnelBear work in China? Let’s see. China blocks VPNs China is known for its strict censorship laws. Beijing has built an almost foolproof digital wall around the country and it’s called the Great Firewall of China. For the last few years, they have been updating their firewall and have made it more impenetrable. Beijing makes sure that all online traffic moves through just the licensed channels....