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Don't put your wet phone in rice
You know the old myth. There’s a better way — here’s what you should do.
Future-proof: Apple’s all excited because they’re rolling out PQ3, a new cryptographic protocol for iMessage in iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, macOS 14.4 and watchOS 10.4, this March. Huh? In real-world speak, it’s a standard that would keep messages safe from quantum computer attacks. A quantum leap in security? Eh, time will tell.
Pro tip: Scan it and you’re in
Instead of giving guests your Wi-Fi password, post a QR code they can scan with their phones. It’s a secure shortcut with your password hidden inside.
QIFI.org is a free online QR code generator for Wi-Fi access that works with Apple and Android. You need three pieces of info to use it:
- Look at the back of your modem for the SSID. It might be shown as “Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID).” It’ll be about a dozen numbers and letters; type those where it says “SSID” on QIFI’s Code Generator page.
- Choose your secure network type; the site defaults to WPA/WPA2/WPA3, but you may have WEP. (Really bad news if you do — get a new router.) If you don’t know, ask your internet provider or your home’s resident geek.
- And, lastly, type in your router’s security key password.
Print your unique code, put it in a nice frame and your guests will just need to scan it to join the network. Smart idea to use at your home or if you run a coffee shop or another biz with Wi-Fi access!
60% of OpenAI’s responses contain plagiarism
Bad, bad look for ChatGPT. Authors, songwriters and even the New York Times are suing for copyright infringement. This definitely helps their case.
Watch this lead to justice: Melody Hoffman’s Apple Watch revealed her final moments, leading cops to her body in Lily Lake. The device recorded a heart rate spike before silence. The prime suspect, a man she was dating, now faces serious charges. Police found Hoffman’s bloodied watch band in his car trunk.
🛡️ Don’t browse without it! Google’s new Private Network Access for Navigation Requests just dropped in beta to shield your home network. In Chrome, it checks if both the source and destination of a website are secure before letting you through. The full rollout starts on March 13. In Chrome, click the three dots in the top right corner, hover over Help and click About Google Chrome. It’ll update if one is available.
Auctions were his bid-ness: Evan James Coker in Oklahoma turned a government auction site into his personal bargain bin. He bid thousands like a high roller, then hacked the prices down to a dollar at checkout. The feds weren’t amused, and now he’s guilty of wire fraud for his $150,000 web heist.
📵 Network meltdown: A massive outage across AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile left about 80,000 folks without service yesterday. No calls — a total mess. In a pinch, text 911, use Wi-Fi calling if you need to reach someone, or try data roaming. The cause? Still a big question mark. I share my hunch on the video podcast.
49-fold increase in head trauma injuries
From riding electric bikes from 2017 to 2022. Why? Helmet use is down almost 6% each year. Folks, protect your noggin. You only get one.
$6,500 more for paint
That’s how much a colorful Cybertruck will cost ya. Tesla just released paint film wraps in three colors: Slip grey, satin rose gold and satin abyss blue. A Cybertruck starts at $60,990, and some owners say the finish is rusting. Oh, the irony.
UnitedHealth’s Change Healthcare hacked: Change is one of the largest healthcare tech companies out there, so this isn’t just a hiccup — it’s a full-blown crisis. A reported one in three U.S. patients is impacted. Systems went offline, and folks may not be able to get their prescriptions for days. Picking up meds? Bring cash or wait until the insurance problems are fixed.