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In this day and age, it is crucial to keep your environment safe and secure. For organizations using Microsoft 365, one of the most critical steps toward achieving this security is to disable legacy authentication. These older protocols have become a favorite entry point for cybercriminals, and Microsoft has been actively deprecating them. In this post, […] This article How to disable Legacy Authentication in Microsoft 365 first appeared on TheWindowsClub.com.

After four weeks at the top, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max was finally dethroned as the most popular phone in our database. The Chinese maker won’t be too sad about it, though, as it’s replaced at the top by the newly announced Redmi K90 Pro Max. The third spot went to the Samsung Galaxy A56, which began another slow climb up the ranks, followed by the Galaxy S25 Ultra in fourth. The iPhone 17 Pro Max retained its fifth position as the Oppo Find X9 Pro climbed to sixth. With the global launch expected next week, Oppo’s new flagship…

For three decades, the web has been designed with one audience in mind: People. Pages are optimized for human eyes, clicks and intuition. But as AI-driven agents begin to browse on our behalf, the human-first assumptions built into the internet are being exposed as fragile.The rise of agentic browsing — where a browser doesn’t just show pages but takes action — marks the beginning of this shift. Tools like Perplexity’s Comet and Anthropic’s Claude browser plugin already attempt to execute user intent, from summarizing content to booking services. Yet, my own experiments make it clear: Today’s web is not ready.…

An AI expert from Anthropic predicts a mostly smooth transition for AI over the next 2-3 years where business adopts best practice AI that is unleashing 10X productivity. This will be great value creation that would payoff the trillions we are and will invest. Perfecting and scaling what AI is capable of now and what can make it do better with improved software architectures to ensure quality and verify results looks useful, valuable and not scary. This looks like we avoid the fears of big problems of getting too little or too much AI. The too little AI problem is…

Back in our day, phones used to come with chargers – now you’re lucky if you get a cable. The good news is that USB-C and USB charging standards have done away with the compatibility issue of the past (well, mostly), so a few good chargers are all you need. That means that you have to pick the chargers yourself, though. Here are the ones we use. And yes, you do need multiple – for your home, maybe for work and your car, maybe for travel. We have separated them into groups based on use-case. Table of Contents: Wall chargers…

If you’re struggling to keep up with your ever-growing media library, setting up your own media server is a wise move. However, when it comes to creating one, most of us dismiss the idea immediately, thinking it’s an expensive or overly complicated affair. In reality, though, it’s a different story, as you don’t need expensive hardware to have your own media server. Your old laptop lying around at home is a capable media server, and it basically also has its own emergency power backup. Convenience, flexibility, cost savings, and more Image by Jayric Maning –no attributions requiredCredit: Jayric Maning / MakeUseOf…

Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityTL;DR Google is rolling out version 4.1 of the Google Home app. This is the first update after the recent Google Home redesign that rolled out with version 4.0. The changelog for the latest update notes that the app is getting several improvements and fixes based on user feedback. Google has released version 4.1 of the Google Home app, marking the first major update since the app’s big redesign earlier this month. The company says it’s listening to user feedback and is rolling out several small but meaningful improvements to the Google Home experience. Don’t want…

Remember when browsers were simple? You clicked a link, a page loaded, maybe you filled out a form. Those days feel ancient now that AI browsers like Perplexity's Comet promise to do everything for you — browse, click, type, think.But here's the plot twist nobody saw coming: That helpful AI assistant browsing the web for you? It might just be taking orders from the very websites it's supposed to protect you from. Comet's recent security meltdown isn't just embarrassing — it's a masterclass in how not to build AI tools.How hackers hijack your AI assistant (it's scary easy)Here's a nightmare…

ComputingGoogle’s Quantum Computer Makes a Big Technical LeapCade Metz | The New York Times ($)”Leveraging the counterintuitive powers of quantum mechanics, Google’s machine ran this algorithm 13,000 times as fast as a top supercomputer executing similar code in the realm of classical physics, according to a paper written by the Google researchers in the scientific journal Nature.”FutureThe Next Revolution in Biology Isn’t Reading Life’s Code—It’s Writing ItAndrew Hessel | Big Think”Andrew Hessel, cofounder of the Human Genome Project–write, argues that genome writing is humanity’s next great moonshot, outlining how DNA synthesis could transform biology, medicine, and industry. He calls for global cooperation…

Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. RIG R5 Spear Pro HS: one-minute review (Image credit: Future)Quality gaming audio doesn’t have to cost the earth; something that Nacon’s RIG brand has proven time and again with some of the best PS5 headsets around. Now, its RIG R5 Spear Pro HS wired gaming headset has landed around the top end of the budget spectrum, and yes, it’s also a winner.I’m usually wary of cheapish gaming headsets as…