"I hope the Chinese aren't collating the Ashley Madison data with their handy federal list of every American with a security clearance." -Bruce Sterling
Terrifying tale of an airport mix-up that turned a MacBook into a paperweight
Paul McMahon, a software developer in Tokyo, shared the nightmarish experience of what happened when he didn't set up Find My on his new MacBook Air. As Paul describes, "Thanks… READ THE REST
U.K. backs off plan to ban end-to-end encryption
Authorities in Britain have admitted they cannot ban end-to-end encryption without making private communications insecure [Financial Times], an outcome that implicates everything from bonking to banking. The effort, posed as… READ THE REST
Woman's credit card can't be lifted from the ground
Forget the ambient temperature superconductor announcement from yesterday; the remarkable property of this credit card is the real "brand-new historical event that opens a new era for humankind." Recorded on… READ THE REST
Save $169 on a lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro and never look back
TL;DR: Revamp your digital world with this incredible lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro, with its seamless interface and top-notch security, for only $29.97 (Reg. $199) until 11:59 PM on 1/07.… READ THE REST
Upgrade your tech for the new year with this refurbished iPad Pro, less than half price right now
TL;DR: Save over $350 on a refurbished Apple iPad Pro 10.5" 256GB, plus a free accessories bundle, with this sweet deal on sale for just $315.99 right now. Tech fans, it's time… READ THE REST
Make your rockstar dreams a reality for only $15.97 with this Guitar Lessons Training Bundle
TL;DR: The perfect last-minute holiday gift for an aspiring rocker, the 2024 Guitar Lessons Training Bundle is only $15.97 (Reg. $480) until 11:59 PM on 12/25. It's really never too late to make… READ THE REST
