"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
Here is the latest list of passwords you should never use
LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! Nordpass released its annual list of the "Top 200 Most Common Passwords." For obvious reason, you should never… READ THE REST
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
This Chromebook is so cheap, you might buy it even if you don't need it
TL;DR: Save 68% on this HP Chromebook with a refurbished model, but check out now because inventory is limited. Don't think you actually need another laptop? We'll prove you wrong. Using your work… READ THE REST
A laptop for less than your next dinner out — $70 Chromebooks are here for Cyber Week
TL;DR: Get durability, fast Wi-Fi, and Google Assistant in a compact refurbished Chromebook—check out now to grab it for just $69.97 (reg. $229) during Cyber Week. For $70, it's hard to say… READ THE REST
Say goodbye to cable chaos with Cyber Week savings on this 3-in-1 wireless charging wizard
TL;DR: Use this 3-in-1 wireless charging pad to power up your phone, watch, and earbuds at the same time — with zero cable madness for $22.97 during Cyber Week. Ever feel like your desk… READ THE REST
