Don't make this Google Photos mistake and delete all your vacation pics

It turns out that Photos is maybe a little too clever for its own good, and when you use it to delete a pic, it appears to go ...

7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files - and most are free

VeraCrypt is a free, open-source disk encryption software that is available for Linux, MacOS, and Windows. With VeraCrypt, you create a virtual encrypted disk on your internal drive that can then be ...
MUO on MSN

I deleted my to-do app and switched to plain text files, and here's why it works

Time to use something simpler!
IEEE

Hierarchical-Learning-Based Task Assignment for Heterogeneous Multi-AUV-UG Collaborative System to Collect Data From Underwater Sensors

Abstract: In this study, the task assignment problem for heterogeneous underwater vehicle collaborative system, which involves autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and underwater gliders (UGs), is ...
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The WinSxS folder is quietly hoarding gigabytes on your SSD — here’s how to clean it safely

Deleting it manually will break Windows.
Security Boulevard

APT Attacks Target Indian Government Using SHEETCREEP, FIREPOWER, and MAILCREEP | Part 2

This is Part 2 of our two-part technical analysis on the Gopher Strike and Sheet Attack campaigns. For details on the Gopher Strike campaign, go to Part 1.IntroductionIn September 2025, Zscaler ...
Task & Purpose

VA watchdog issues warning on AI use by medical staff

Two AI chat tools, including Microsoft Copilot, are in use at the VA but have not been reviewed by patient safety offices. By Patty Nieberg Published Jan 15, 2026 5:36 PM EST A watchdog inside the ...
The National Law Review

CPPA Enforces against Two Data Brokers for Failing to Register Under the Delete Act

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
Commercial Appeal

IRS Direct File is gone. See other free, low-cost tax filing programs

The IRS Direct File program, a free tax filing option, has been discontinued for the 2026 tax season. The program was ended by the Trump Administration after a two-year pilot due to low participation ...
NBC News

Justice Department is reviewing 5.2 million pages of Jeffrey Epstein files

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is scrambling to review about 5.2 million pages related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to comply with a law passed by Congress, a source ...
Wall Street Journal

Meta Buys AI Startup Manus for More Than $2 Billion

Meta Platforms has agreed to acquire AI startup Manus, a Singapore-based company with Chinese founders that conducts deep research and performs other tasks for paying users. Meta is closing the deal ...