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Did You Hear About The Chip Security Problem?

Computers 101, Internet Security, Netbits

What’s the problem? Modern processors guess what they’ll have to do next and fetch the data they think they’ll need. That makes everything from supercomputers to smartphones zippy. Unfortunately, as Google researchers discovered, it also provides a way for bad actors...

Worst Passwords of 2017

Internet Usage, Netbits

Check out this list of the 25 most-used, and thus most hackable, passwords of 2017. SplashData, makers of the password managers SplashID, TeamsID, and Gpass, built their list from over 5 million passwords leaked in data breaches this year. They estimate that almost...

Interested In A Lower Cable And Internet Bill?

Technology, Wireless

Ask Trim to lower your cable and internet bill Once your account is linked, Trim has a chatbot that will negotiate your bill for you. In many cases, Trim is able to get credits that your provider owes you due to cable and internet service interruptions. Trim keeps a...

Protect Yourself From Criminals, Cheats and Scammers

Internet Security, Netbits

1. Travel scams There’s a good chance you’ve already begun looking for holiday travel deals, but it’s essential to only book your trip with reputable websites. Rather than give in to temptation and click on a suspicious ad, you can check out sites like Kayak.com,...

Lower Your Cell Phone Bill?

Mobile Devices, Netbits, Wireless

Everything you need to know about Comcast’s Xfinity Mobile service Xfinity Mobile runs on Verizon’s strong and reliable network, but it’s Xfinity’s more than 18 million Wi-Fi hotspots nationwide that can help subscribers cut costs by only paying for the data they use....

Private Browsing And Why Should You Use It?

Netbits, Search

Since 2008, January 28th has been set aside for Data Privacy Day. The goal: “to create awareness about the importance of privacy and protecting personal information.” It’s the perfect time to take a look at one privacy feature that’s right in...