Technology
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Your Computer, Your Rules — Here’s How
You don’t need their permission to use a computer. Right now, today, you can download a free operating system, put it on a USB stick,…
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Use Your Computer? Show Us Your Papers.
A bill introduced in Congress last week would require every operating system provider in the country to verify the identity of every user before that…
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How Modern Phone Phishing Scams Work
Phone phishing scams don’t rely on obvious tricks anymore. By creating urgency, establishing false authority, and steering targets toward fake login pages, attackers capture credentials…
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Four Astronauts, One Rocket, and a Date Nobody Saw Coming
For the first time in more than 50 years, four astronauts are headed toward the Moon. NASA’s Artemis II launches Wednesday, April 1, sending Commander…
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The Wild-Ass Guessometer
Artificial intelligence isn’t a digital brain or an all-knowing oracle. At its core, modern AI is a massive probability engine—a highly educated “wild-ass guessometer.” It…
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What Is “ShadyPanda”? The Browser Extension Threat Affecting Millions of Users
A cybersecurity campaign known as ShadyPanda exposed millions of internet users by exploiting browser extensions that appeared legitimate but later turned malicious. These add-ons can…
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Heat Pumps and Vermont Climate Policy: Costs, Performance, and Reliability
Consumer Reports data shows 29% of heat pumps broke or stopped working by year eight—halfway through their expected lifespan. Modern cold-climate models can operate at…
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Is a Green Bank a Good Investment for Vermont Taxpayers?
Vermont lawmakers are considering whether to study the creation of a so-called “green bank,” a public-backed financing mechanism meant to support energy and climate-related projects.…
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Authenticator Apps vs. SMS Codes vs. email: Which Protects You Best?
Two-factor authentication has become a baseline defense against rising credential theft and automated attacks. While SMS codes offer some protection, authenticator apps provide stronger security,…
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Windows 10 Users: Read This Before October 14
Windows 10’s official support ends October 14, 2025 — but Microsoft is giving users one free year of security updates through its Extended Security Update…
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