Best Domain Registrars of 2026 [Tested]
From simple domain management to one-stop hosting, here's how five top registrars compare on price, features, privacy, usability, and support.
Congress Just Took Aim At Infinite Scroll, AI Chatbots, and Kids’ Online Privacy. What Parents Need to Know
From AI chatbot disclosures to limits on addictive platform features, the House-passed KIDS Act could reshape kids' online experiences if it becomes law.
Microsoft Didn’t Announce It, but Windows 10 Just Got Another Year of Free Security Updates
Microsoft quietly pushed back its Windows 10 ESU deadline by another year, giving eligible users more time to stay protected before upgrading to Windows 11.
11 Million People Use This YouTube Ad Blocker. Experts Warn It Could Read Every Site You Visit
Security researchers found Adblock for YouTube, a Chrome extension with 11 million installs, could run on any site you visit if a bad actor makes one server-side change.
How To Get a U.S. Phone Number From Anywhere (Without a U.S. SIM Card)
Need a U.S. phone number for travel, app verification, or a private second line? Here are the four real ways to get one, and which actually work for banking and 2FA.
SIM Swap Scams: How They Work and How to Protect Your Phone Number
A SIM swap scam lets criminals steal your phone number to break into your accounts. Here's how to spot the warning signs and lock your number down fast.
Are Free VPNs Safe? What to Know Before You Download One
Free VPNs promise privacy at no cost, but some quietly log and sell your data. Here's how to spot the safe ones from the risky ones, and when it's worth paying for a VPN.
$10B AI Darling Mercor Hit by 4-Terabyte Hack, Exposing Biometrics and SSNs After LiteLLM Breach. How to Protect Yourself
An internal investigation into the late-March LiteLLM breach details a three-month notification delay — while dark web auctions and court filings expose the staggering scope of compromised files.
Replit Pricing Explained: What Each Plan Really Costs in 2026
Replit pricing explained, including what drives the real cost beyond the sticker price, and how its plans stack up, dollar-for-dollar, against popular competitors.
Replit Review 2026: Powerful Features, Unpredictable Price Tag
I attempted to build a legal case management app with Replit to find out exactly where it excels, and where it runs out of runway. Here's the tea.
LastPass Has Been Hacked Again. Here's What to Do If You're a Customer
LastPass says password vaults weren't touched, but the 2026 data breach is the eighth time customer data has been exposed since 2011, and the phishing risk is real.
Reddit's CEO Said He Didn't Want Your Identity. Now Reddit Is Asking for Your ID
Platform CEO Steve Huffman said Reddit didn't want users' identities. Now some users say they're being asked for selfies or government IDs.
What Is an AI Website Builder, and How Does It Work?
AI website builders generate full sites from a text prompt. Here's a plain-English explainer of the tech behind it, plus what they do well and what still requires a human touch.
Cloud Storage Pricing Guide: Compare Google One, iCloud, OneDrive, Dropbox, and More
From free tiers to 2TB plans, here's what cloud storage actually costs across Google One, iCloud, OneDrive, Dropbox, and more.
.Com vs .Net: Does Your Domain Extension Even Matter?
Find out everything you need to know about when to choose .net over .com, the pricing difference, what they're used for, and why.
AI Scams Are Getting Harder to Spot. Here's What They Look Like in 2026
AI scams use deepfakes, voice cloning, and fake apps to steal money and data. Here's what the six most common types look like and how to protect yourself.
Hidden Code Reveals Your Pixel Phone May Soon Listen To Every Conversation You Have
Google's leaked "Pixel Audio Memory" feature would track your conversations, reviving the question of whether your phone is really listening.
New Report Reveals Scams Are No Longer The #1 Identity Theft Threat. Here's What Is
A new ITRC report shows device hacking now beats scams for adults aged 35-64. Here's how to tell if your phone is hacked and lock it down fast.
Vibe Coding Statistics: Americans Are Using AI Wrong, And Most Know It [Survey]
Our survey of 1,000 U.S. adults reveals why millions of Americans are sitting on untapped ideas and why the barrier isn't money or time.
NordVPN Revamped Its Antivirus. I Put It to the Test
NordVPN's Threat Protection Pro is now next-gen antivirus. An independent lab gave it a 96% phishing block rate. Here's what I found when I tested it myself.
The Best Ad Blockers to Block Trackers 2026
Total Adblock is the best ad blocker to block trackers, auto-rejecting cookies for you. NordVPN, Aura, and Surfshark CleanWeb win for privacy, security, and value.