LastPass Security Breach (Plus: Our Best Computer History Articles of All Time)

August 26, 2022

Did You Know?

There is no official definition for the building term “skyscraper” and the term is generally used to describe buildings relative to each other–a building that towers over the skyline in St. Louis might be called a skyscraper by the locals, but wouldn’t be considered such by New Yorkers.

Happy Friday! LastPass confirmed yesterday that it suffered a security breach. The company doesn’t believe passwords or other user account data was taken, but LastPass is still investigating the matter.

In completely unrelated news, T-Mobile and SpaceX have announced a partnership to use Starlink satellite internet as a backup for T-Mobile customers. Your regular phone could be a satellite phone soon.

– Corbin

After 2.5 years and over 1,000 articles here, I’m leaving How-To Geek. It’s a bittersweet feeling, since I love this place, but new adventures are calling. Before I go, I thought it would be fun to round up my favorite and most popular features with behind-the-scenes tidbits. I think you might enjoy it, too. Read More »

Again! Apple warned security bugs last week. Far better to save your irreplaceable data in a safe off-device backup, or on a computer, so you won’t lose them if something goes wrong. DearMob offers a range of tools that you don’t get with iTunes, Finder and iCloud, to transfer, manage, convert, encrypt, back up and restore iOS data in a safer and easier way. It’s your must-have helper for iOS upgrade, iPhone switch, and daily data migration. Get A Giveaway Copy of DearMob iPhone Manager (or Lifetime License with 60% Off)

The Steam Deck was one of the most interesting hardware announcements of 2021, and when it began reaching the hands of customers this year, it quickly became a fan favorite. Valve has now re-affirmed the company’s commitment to producing updated Steam Deck models and supporting existing ones. Read More »

A drill is an invaluable tool to have around the house, but a surprising amount of people seem to be missing one. But if that’s you or someone you know, picking up a drill for your toolkit doesn’t have to be as expensive as you think. The Black+Decker 20V Max Drill is only $59, and it’s perfect for most people.

Of course, you also need bits to go with the drill—but if you don’t have your own set, a bundle set gets you both the drill and the bits for $82. Not bad at all!

By default, a Bash script on Linux will report an error but keep running. We show you how to handle errors yourself so that you can decide what needs to happen next. Read More »

With the rise of digital game platforms and streaming services, is there really a future for optical discs? Blu-ray discs are hanging on, but for how much longer? Will Blu-ray discs be the last optical format ever, or will another replace it? Read More »

Even though electric cars aren’t the perfect solution to the world’s problems with transportation and climate change, they are a step towards reducing global emissions. The U.S. state of California has now ruled it will phase out gas-only cars by 2035. Read More »

If there’s something certain about current-gen consoles like the PlayStation 5, is that their price has never been stable. First, it was the chip shortage. Now that scalping seems to be less common, other woes are at play, causing Sony to raise the price of its console in some markets. Read More »

Dark themes are a great modern addition to Android devices, and they’ve only gotten better over time. Dark Mode usually applies to apps and the system UI, but what about your wallpaper? Shouldn’t that get dim too? Read More »

SpaceX already operates a network of low-orbiting satellites that provide internet access in remote areas, called Starlink. T-Mobile has now announced that regular phones on its network will use Starlink internet as a fallback for dead zones. Read More »

When a ride-sharing app asks you for your location, it’s for a good reason. But some apps needlessly request your location for doing menial tasks. Here’s how you can stop those apps from tracking your precise location on your iPhone. Read More »

Instagram, Snapchat, and many other apps use your location for a variety of reasons. iPhone apps can also request your “Precise Location.” Contrary to what you may have heard, people can’t use this to see your exact location. Read More »

Meta’s Oculus VR headsets have been among the most popular out there for years. The original Oculus Rift is widely regarded as having helped kickstart the VR frenzy, and even today, the Meta Quest 2 is one of the best VR headsets money can buy. But what follows will be here sooner than you think. Read More »

Your office chair is an important part of your computer setup, yet few people pay much mind to them. Buying the right chair can make a significant difference to health and productivity, so we’ve found the best ones out there. Read More »

Decentralized VPNs promise to be the upgrade to existing, standard VPN services. They claim to offer better privacy at lower prices than their traditional counterparts, while also improving the internet as a whole. To see how they plan to deliver on these promises, we need to understand how decentralized VPNs work. Read More »

If you’re new to world of mechanical keyboards, you might not know that—like putting new tires on a car—you can swap the keys, or keycaps, on your keyboard. Here’s why, how, and a few recommended options to get you started. Read More »

Using a password manager is a good way to keep your personal accounts and information safe on the vast, wild Internet. But password managers are not bulletproof either. Case in point: LastPass, one of the most used password managers, is sending out users warning users that it suffered a breach. Read More »

The distance you sit from your TV plays a significant role in getting an immersive experience. If you sit too close, you may notice pixel-level imperfections or strain your eyes, but if you sit too far, you may miss smaller details. Read More »

Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 11, supports Android apps, but lacks Google Play Store support, instead using the Amazon Appstore. When Google announced it would bring Google Play Games to PC, many were excited. If you want to try it, you now can, as the beta is going public. Read More »

Laptops are expensive and fragile objects, so it’s important to take care of them in transit. The right bag can keep your laptop safe, whether you’re commuting to work on a train or bicycling in the rain. Read More »

There’s no better price than free, and for a few days, you can play Destiny 2 and The Elder Scrolls Online on PC and consoles without paying a cent. One more game is also available for free to Xbox players. Read More »

The Windows 11 lock screen will time out and shut off your display in less than 30 seconds — but what if you want it to stay on longer? You’ll need to edit the registry to enable the timeout settings in Windows 11. Here’s how to edit the registry. Read More »

The Nintendo Switch is a fantastic handheld console, and even though it’s not as feature-packed as a gaming PC (or even some other consoles), there are a few helpful features you might not know about. Read More »

Nearly two years have passed since NVIDIA revealed its latest GeForce 30 series of graphics cards, including models like the RTX 3080. Now the company is nearly ready to show its next-generation cards. Read More »