Why Writers Know Using ChatGPT Is a Bad Idea
Writers are aggrieved by ChatGPT and other AI-written content not because it threatens our jobs, but because it's so clear how and why it's doomed to be a disaster.
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Think You Don't Need A VPN? Use One Anyway
When we talk about VPNs, it's often in the context of unsafe situations. Senior Security Analyst Max Eddy argues that these tools are still valuable, even when the risk is low.
4 years, 10 months
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I'm Not Excited by Apple Arcade, But Maybe You Should Be
Apple's upcoming subscription-based gaming service may not net large swathes of hardcore gamers, but its low-cost, casual-friendly library may make it a hit with people who don't demand complex gameplay or a 40-hour completion time.
4 years, 10 months
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The VPN Industry Is On The Cusp Of A Major Breakthrough
The WireGuard protocol is intended to be the future of VPNs, promising better speeds and security. We tested NordVPN's implementation, and WireGuard appears set to deliver on its promises.
4 years, 11 months
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Should I Use A VPN To Stream Sports?
A PCMag reader hopes to use a VPN to stream their favorite sporting events to a smart TV. Senior security analyst Max Eddy explains that while this can work, it's a complicated and morally fraught process.
4 years, 11 months
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Why Google Can't Solve The Privacy Paradox
Google has said that privacy and security are the focus for Android Q many of its other releases this year, but Senior Security Analyst Max Eddy explains that a company built on mapping and sorting data can't deliver perfect privacy.
5 years
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Shenmue III And The Myth Of PC Game Store Exclusivity
If you play on PC and complain about game store exclusivity, you're thinking like a shop owner, not a gamer.
5 years
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Opinion: The Real Reason I Don't Have A Security Camera
Security expert Max Eddy doesn't want creepers spying on him (or his dog) through insecure hardware, but that's not why he doesn't have internet-connected cameras in his home.
5 years, 1 month
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Opinion: Online Privacy Is A Right, Not A Luxury
The tech industry is finally waking up to the fact that people care about their privacy. But current solutions all come at too high a cost in money or time to the end user, according to security expert Max Eddy.
5 years, 1 month
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Opinion: Why I Have Zero Interest in Cloud Gaming
Apple, Google, and Microsoft are poised to release cloud-gaming platforms to the masses, but the drawbacks outweigh the potential benefits.
5 years, 2 months
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Backstabbing, Disinformation, and Bad Journalism: The State of the VPN Industry
I've been testing and reviewing security software and VPNs for seven years, and I'm convinced that VPNs are critically important but also that the industry may be headed toward a self-inflicted disaster. This is an open letter to VPN companies: Do better.
5 years, 2 months
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Video Games: The Entertainment Medium That Consistently Gets Sequels Right
Samurai Shodown, SNK's upcoming fighting game reboot, has me thinking of why prequels and sequels work in the video game medium, but remain questionable in others.
5 years, 2 months
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Get Hype: Super Smash Bros. and the Power of Guest Characters
The hottest video game trend isn't loot boxes; it's guest characters. In this Pop-Off, we explore how character cross-pollination transforms good games into great ones.
5 years, 9 months
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I Love My TiVo, But I'm Probably Not Buying the New One
TiVo's new Bolt OTA looks like a great product, but the company has trouble competing on price. Still, it should make you think about cutting your own cable service.
5 years, 9 months
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My Big Concern With Samsung's Flexible Smartphone
Samsung's decision to enter the market at this time could start the competitive rush to bring more smartphones with flexible displays to market. But I have concerns.
5 years, 9 months
