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Take Charge: USB Battery Pack Buyer's Guide

Gear

Take Charge: USB Battery Pack Buyer's Guide

USB batteries or portable power banks are designed to power your small USB-rechargeable devices — flashlights, cell...

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Gear

Review: RAVPower 25,000mAh Solar Power Bank

Gear

Review: RAVPower 25,000mAh Solar Power Bank

The RAVPower 25,000mAh Solar Power Bank is an outdoor-oriented...

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Book Review: "Cyber Mercenaries: The State, Hackers, and Power"

Preparation

Book Review: "Cyber Mercenaries: The State, Hackers, and Power"

"Cyber Mercenaries: The State, Hackers, and Power" by Tim Maurer is a...

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October 11, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

How to Survive a Financial Crisis

A systemic financial disaster like the 2008 housing market collapse differs from other calamities. Are you ready to survive a financial crisis?

September 27, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

What If Your Utilities are Indefinitely Disrupted?

This edition of "What If?" poses the question: How would you keep your family safe and warm if utilities such as electricity and natural gas…

September 8, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Infographic: Hacking the Mind with Social Engineering

If you don't recognize the warning signs, malicious individuals may use social engineering manipulation techniques to take advantage of you.

August 15, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

RECOILweb: Where to Download 3D Printed Gun Files

3D printed gun files have been all over the news with lawmakers making largely inaccurate claims about how easy it is to print a gun.

August 13, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: Jackery Explorer 500 Solar Generator

As a dead simple, clean, quiet power source for items that aren’t overly power hungry, the Jackery Explorer 500 solar generator is a very handy…

July 22, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Petya: The World's Most Devastating Cyber-Attack

Before you write off cyber-war as something that only happens in sci-fi movies, take a look at the catastrophic effects of the Petya and NotPetya…

July 3, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Infographic: The History of Communication

This infographic gives a recap of 10 important communication methods and their origins, serving as a reminder of how we communicated throughout history.

July 1, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: Bertucci A-2TR Vintage GMT Watch

The new Bertucci A-2TR Vintage GMT is a modern-day homage to the classic field watches of the 1950s. It features a GMT fourth hand and…

June 26, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Infographic: Social Media Privacy Settings

The following infographic from Panda Security shows potential privacy concerns on Facebook and Twitter, and gives steps you can take to reduce your risks.