What a Linux root user can do - and 8 ways you should absolutely never use it

You should never have to work with the root user account on Linux, especially on a desktop installation. There can be occasions when you need to use root on a server. If you must use root, do so with ...

Apple @ Work: Password Utility solves the FileVault reboot headache for remote Macs

Password Utility fixes the FileVault reboot headache. It keeps remote Macs online and lets users use Touch ID for sudo. A ...
PC World

Windows 11 tip: Open PowerShell or CMD in any folder with one click

As a Windows 11 user, there might be times when you want to execute a Command Prompt action directly in a specific folder, like initiating a copy process. For more advanced stuff, you might want to ...
Law

Anatomy of a Prompt: Real Training for Using AI

With increasing use of AI in law firms, formulating a prompt to get useable results is an important step. As part of a session at ILTACON '25, Sean Harrington and Andy Kim presented a live demo ...
TechCrunch

Google launches extensions system for its command-line coding tool

On Wednesday, Google officially launched a new feature for its command-line AI system, Gemini CLI, allowing outside companies to integrate directly into the AI product. Called Gemini CLI Extensions, ...
Wired

How to Use a Password Manager to Share Your Logins After You Die

It’s not fun to talk about, but there’s only one thing certain in life. You need to have a plan for your digital legacy, just like you make a plan for your physical assets; otherwise, your accounts, ...
Military.com

M18s Cleared for Use by Air Force Global Strike Command Following Airman's Death

Air Force Global Strike Command has completed its inspection of Sig Sauer M18 handguns following the death of an airman last month and will resume using the highly scrutinized handgun. The inspection ...
CNET

Here's Why Your Password Manager App Might Be Safer Than a Browser Extension (and Why It Might Not Be)

A web-based attack called clickjacking can get information from password manager browser extensions using auto-fill settings. Here’s how to protect yourself. Moe enjoys making technical content ...
Android Authority

5 password managers you should use instead of LastPass

There was a time when LastPass was THE password manager everyone should be using. That statement still stands, but with one small twist: LastPass is now the number one password manager everyone should ...
ZDNet

5 command line backup tools every Linux user should use for desktops and servers

I use Linux for both desktop and server. My preference for a server OS is one without a GUI, which means I have to turn to a lot of command-line tools. In some cases, I prefer to use the same ...
Dark Reading

ChatGPT, GenAI Tools Open to 'Man in the Prompt' Browser Attack

An innovative prompt injection attacker can steal your data using nothing but a browser extension. Browser security vendor LayerX published research today dedicated to an attack it discovered that ...