Accepting Death Is Not an Option
Photo: Getty The worst-case scenario with coronavirus is not mass death. It’s that people come to accept mass death—to accept that someone will die in the U.S. every 30 seconds…
Space Photos of the Week: Europa\! Attempt No Landing There
If you are looking for life in the solar system, maybe start with the icy moons. One of the most likely to harbor life is Jupiter’s third Galilean satellite, Europa.…
The 5G Coronavirus Conspiracy Theory Has Taken a Dark Turn
Mobile phone masts in the UK are still being attacked by arsonists on a daily basis because of a conspiracy theory linking 5G to the spread of coronavirus. New data…
The most common Nintendo Switch problems, and how to fix them
The Nintendo Switch suffers from its share of technical issues. Here are some steps you can take to fix them.
How to back up your Mac
Don’t want to lose your data, but don’t trust the cloud? Backing up your Mac is easy, no matter how you do it.
How to add a signature in Gmail
Adding a signature to your Gmail account is easy. Here’s how to add a signature in the Gmail app or website.
Facebook Libra vs. Bitcoin
Facebook Libra and Bitcoin might seem like two peas in a crypto-pod, but they are far from firm bedfellows.
Zoom Security Gets a Boost With Keybase Acquisition
Well, it finally happened: Defcon is canceled. Except, for real this time. The popular hacking conference and its sister event, Black Hat, have both been called off over Covid-19 concerns,…
Trump Guns for Chinese Telecoms but Doesn’t Have a Real Plan
On April 24, the Federal Communications Commission told four Chinese-incorporated telecommunications firms to present evidence to the US government that their US units don’t pose national security risks. According to…
*The Last Unicorn* Is a Work of Art
The movie The Last Unicorn, based on the novel by Peter S. Beagle, is surprisingly beautiful and moving, particularly for a children’s cartoon from 1982. Science fiction author Matthew Kressel…