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I've used Linux for 30 years, and this free security suite does it all - almost perfectly

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BastionGuard promises serious security for Linux desktops.
Scans, VPNs, backups, updates, a password manager, and more are available.
Does this free platform live up to the promises, or does it need more time?

I've been using Linux for nearly 30 years, and I've only experienced a security breach once. That was after inheriting a misconfigured server with a rootkit. I never want to go through that again.

Over these three decades, I've seen more and more Linux vulnerabilities discovered, which is why I've been saying for some time now that if a computer -- or any device -- is connected to a network, it's vulnerable. With the advent of AI, vulnerabilities are easier to discover, which is a boon for both developers and hackers.

Consequently, I'm always looking for better ways to implement more robust security, especially...

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AMD attacks the rack with Helios systems that rival Nvidia's

Could Nvidia's days of datacenter dominance be threatened? With the launch of Helios, AMD’s first true rack-scale AI platform, the House of Zen is done playing catch up. The company claims the rack system is powered by the fastest AI accelerators on the market. And, at least

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US government says Iran-linked hackers are disrupting American water and energy providers

The U.S. government is warning that Iranian state-backed hackers are actively breaking in and disrupting industrial control systems at American water and energy providers. This new alert comes months after federal agencies warned of an escalation in hacking from Iranian actors amid the ongoing war. In an advisory updated

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Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 9: Should You Upgrade? My First Week of Testing - CNET

Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Samsung's newest Galaxy Watches look almost identical to last year's models, but the biggest upgrades are under the

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