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What is an AI assistant? How they work, benefits, and real-world uses
From answering questions and scheduling appointments to generating content and assisting with customer support, artificial intelligence (AI) assistants are becoming a familiar part of how people inter...
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Utah social media law: What parents and teens need to know
Back in March 2023, Utah passed two bills regulating minors’ use of social media, set to roll out a year later. But after pushback from the public and tech policy advocates, the bills were repealed....
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Raspberry Pi remote access made simple: How to connect from anywhere
A Raspberry Pi can run without its own screen or input devices. If you want to manage it remotely, several connection methods are available, from terminal commands and file transfers to browser-based ...
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Google Docs AI data collection: What it means, what’s at risk, and how to stay in control
Google Docs is widely used to create, store, and collaborate on documents, but its growing integration with AI has raised new questions about data privacy. Understanding Google Docs AI data collection...
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What is RSA encryption? How it works and why it still matters
Digital security relies on several key systems that most people never interact with directly. Rivest–Shamir–Adleman (RSA) is one of the earliest practical public-key cryptosystems and continues to...
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What is MCP in AI? How the Model Context Protocol powers smarter AI systems
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is attracting growing attention as AI systems become more capable and interconnected. Since its introduction by Anthropic in November 2024, MCP has gained broad ecosys...
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VPN vs. VLAN: Key differences, benefits, and use cases
A virtual private network (VPN) and a virtual local area network (VLAN) may sound similar, but they serve different purposes. Both can help organizations manage network traffic and improve security, y...
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Passkey vs. password: Which is safer for your digital identity?
For years, passwords have been the default way to protect online accounts. But as cyberattacks become more sophisticated, passkeys are emerging as an alternative that addresses many of the weaknesses ...
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Is Etsy legit and safe? How to shop without getting scammed
Etsy is a popular online shopping platform known for unique, personalized, and hard-to-find products. While millions of buyers use Etsy successfully each year, no online marketplace is completely risk...
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Aura data breach: What happened, what was exposed, and how to protect yourself
Aura disclosed a security incident involving limited customer information. Incidents like this can create uncertainty about what data was involved, who may have been affected, and what the company has...