How secure is cloud storage really?

Major cloud storage services are, in technical terms, very secure. Your files are encrypted on the way and on the provider’s servers, and big companies defend their data centers far better than a home computer is defended. Most problems come from the account side: stolen passwords, careless sharing and the mistaken belief that sync equals … Read more

How to stop sharing your location without notifying the other person

Most apps do not send an alert when you stop sharing your location. The other person simply stops seeing you on the map, often with a message like “location not available.” So you can turn it off quietly, but an attentive person may notice that you disappeared. iPhone (Find My and Messages) To stop sharing … Read more

Google Wifi 3-pack: is it still worth buying?

The Google Wifi 3-pack is a mesh Wi-Fi system: three identical points that work together to cover a whole home with one network name. It was one of the first easy mesh systems in 2016 and got a refreshed version in 2020. It still works well for many homes, but its Wi-Fi 5 technology is … Read more

Can you use an Oculus (Meta Quest) headset with a PS5?

The short answer is no: an Oculus or Meta Quest headset cannot be used as a virtual reality headset on a PlayStation 5. Sony’s console only supports its own VR hardware, and Meta’s headsets are designed to run their own apps or connect to a Windows PC. There are a couple of ways to see … Read more