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Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to figure out where your router will broadcast the best signal. A lot of wireless networks end up with significant dead spots thanks to wall placement, nearby metal objects or other interference. It used to be that finding these dead spots took a lot of time and caused a lot of frustration. But you can easily create your own signal map using NetSpot. Load up a map of your office or house and make a walking survey with your laptop....

The researchers were also able to develop POC attacks demonstrating how they could disable vacation mode and induce a fake fire alarm. With the PoC-code researchers secretly changed the door lock codes; kidnapped established owners of the door lock codes; deactivate vacation mode in the house; triggered activation of the fire alarm. Attacks have been made possible for the two vulnerabilities in the framework of the Samsung SmartThings, which are difficult to correct....

Whether you’re throwing together a full turkey dinner or going with an easier route, chances are you’ll be spending some time in the kitchen over the next few days. Before you do, though, there’s a massive kitchen tool recall you need to know about. Surprisingly, this new recall isn’t related to turkey fryers, which have caused explosions and fires in years past. Instead, it’s related to a common kitchen gadget....

The Cuisinart convection bread maker features a non-stick interior as well as an automatic shut-off for perfect loaves every time. It also automatically adjusts cooking speed and timer intervals and features special settings for making low-carb and gluten-free recipes; this is great news if you have food sensitivities and want to save a bit of money over store-bought varieties. With three choices for both crust color and loaf sizes, you can create over 100 different styles of bread, cake, and even jam....

Hinton, offering the closing keynote Thursday at this year’s Neural Information Processing Systems conference, NeurIPS, in New Orleans, said that the machine learning research community “has been slow to realize the implications of deep learning for how computers are built.” He continued, “What I think is that we’re going to see a completely different type of computer, not for a few years, but there’s every reason for investigating this completely different type of computer....

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You can try out the new web app right now by going to the Contacts eview. Once you enable it with your account, you’ll default to the new page every time you navigate to your Contacts. The design is reminiscent of ‘s Inbox email app, drawing heavily from the company’s new Material Design aesthetic. The contacts are grouped together in stark white bundles, which pop out from the light gray background....

As per reports so far, the Vodafone-Idea merger will be an all-stock deal where fresh shares in Idea will be issued to Vodafone. Both Vodafone and Idea will have equal voting rights in the new company and Himanshu Kapania, the current CEO of Idea is expected to be the CEO of the merged entity. Most analysts have been upbeat about the Vodafone-Idea merger. The general consensus is that the Indian telecom industry is too crowded and the number of operators needs to reduce going forward....

CISA director Jen Easterly said that, while it’s important to focus on the cybersecurity issues of today, it’s also important to think about the challenges of tomorrow. “The stakes in the decade ahead could not be any higher, particularly for those of us in technology and cybersecurity,” she said, warning that it’s “critical” to focus on the overriding values that must underpin cyber defense over the next decade. SEE: A winning strategy for cybersecurity (ZDNet special report) Alongside the current challenges facing cybersecurity – such as ransomware and supply chain attacks – emerging technologies could bring new threats....

Phishing involves sending an E-Mail, either with a malicious file (such as those .DOC and .XLS), or link. Once the victim has downloaded the files or clicked on the link (or perhaps even both), then the malware (most likely a Trojan Horse) then spreads itself onto the computer or wireless device of the victim. Generally, Phishing attacks involve sending mass E-Mails out; in other words, there is not one targeted individual or organization....

According to the Healthcare Industry Cybersecurity Task Force (est. 2016 by the U.S Department of Health and Human Services), both large and small healthcare organizations struggle with numerous unsupported legacy systems that cannot easily be replaced (i.e. hardware, software and operating systems), exposing vulnerabilities for hackers to exploit and few modern countermeasures. Further exacerbating the issue, many providers and staff often assume that the IT network and the devices they support function efficiently and that their level of cybersecurity risk is low....

With so many products to choose from, it takes a keen eye to separate the rip-offs from genuine bargains. Here are some of the worst pieces of tech to avoid, and some genuinely good discount products that don’t skimp on security. 1. Cheap security cameras If you’re trying to protect your home from intruders, don’t be stingy with security cameras. Cheap cameras open you up to other dangers like hackers and cybercriminals....

As per an exclusive report by MySmartPrice, the Google Home Hub will have a 7-inch touchscreen mounted to a giant speaker base which is reminiscent of the Google Home Max, albeit a tad less powerful. The device will feature the same software we’ve seen a bunch of recent Google Assistant powered smart displays such as the Lenovo Smart Display. Google Assistant on smart displays is based on the Google’s Android Things IoT platform and isn’t just an Android tablet slapped between speakers....

Xiaomi is a household name when it comes to a budget device with class-leading specs. Last year the company launched Poco F1, a flagship device with an affordable price tag. Now a new trademark application hints at Pocophone F2. The newest budget flagship from Xiaomi is expected to be released in 2020. Sadly the trademark application doesn’t include many details about Pocophone F2. It has no mention of hardware, features, price and launch date....

The first official sports suspension was announced in March, but cable companies were still charging subscribers regular fees months later. After pushback from fans, companies like Verizon, AT&T and Dish Network say plans for refunds are underway — to the tune of a reported $1.1 billion. If you subscribed to a cable sports package, there’s a good chance you’ll be eligible for a refund or a bill credit. Major cable providers are each handling the situation a bit differently....

It’s like fighting fire with fire. First we’re going to cover types of RFID technology and how it’s used, and then we’ll tell you what you can do to detect spyware and get rid of it. What is RFID? RFID stands for radio frequency identification. This system uses radio waves to read, transmit, and capture information stored on a tag that’s attached to an object. For example, in another tip, we told you to wrap your keyless remotes in aluminum foil so that thieves don’t wirelessly steal your codes — and steal your car....