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Infographic: Hacking the Mind with Social Engineering

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Infographic: Hacking the Mind with Social Engineering

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

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RECOILweb: Where to Download 3D Printed Gun Files

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RECOILweb: Where to Download 3D Printed Gun Files

3D printed gun files have been all over the news with lawmakers...

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Review: Jackery Explorer 500 Solar Generator

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Review: Jackery Explorer 500 Solar Generator

As a dead simple, clean, quiet power source for items that aren’t...

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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.

May 18, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Can You Spot the Signs of a Phishing Scam?

In phishing scams, attackers will often set up elaborate emails, web sites, or phone systems that closely resemble those used by legitimate entities.

May 5, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Video: Making a Simple DIY Forge

This video from blacksmith Torbjörn Åhman shows how an extremely simple forge can be made in the backyard with a shop vac, metal pipe, bricks,…

April 15, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: Hazard 4 Pillbox Backpack

The Hazard 4 Pillbox is a new tactical pack design consisting of a lightweight, thermoformed, padded hard-shell integrated into a Cordura nylon skin.

April 14, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Heat on Tap: Cauldryn Fyre Water Bottle Review

We tested the Cauldryn Fyre water bottle, a vacuum-insulated vessel with a battery-powered heating element that can boil water at the press of a button.

March 30, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Mykel Hawke on Breaking the Language Barrier

As a former Green Beret, Mykel Hawke had to overcome the language barrier to communicate without an interpreter. Here are some of the lessons he…

March 27, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Emergency Communications: Make the Right Call

Pay phones and landline phones may be going the way of the dinosaurs, but there’s still tremendous value in this dated communications technology.

March 26, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

New: FLIR ThermoSight Pro Thermal Optics

FLIR has announced the release of two new thermal rifle optics designed for hunting and security. The PTS536 and PTS736 join FLIR's ThermoSight Pro Series.

February 27, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Infographic: Fast Facts About Power Outages

Power outages are on the rise. It's smart to understand the potential causes and risks of these grid-down events, so you can be better prepared…

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