These 5 Popular Chrome Extensions Are Malware: Delete Them Now

August 31, 2022

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In the mid-1990s, a microbiologist named Raul Cano successfully revived a 45 million year old yeast culture–using the techniques he perfected, he and his partners now brew beer using the ancient yeast he’s brought back to life.

Happy Wednesday! Five popular extensions for Google Chrome are reportedly malware, according to McAfee’s Threat Research Team (we have not examined them ourselves). If you have any of them installed, you should probably delete them — and maybe evaluate all your other extensions too.

The IFA 2022 electronics trade show is also now in full swing. ASUS just revealed a laptop with a 17-inch folding screen and a MacBook Pro competitor.

– Corbin

Smartphones are a ubiquitous part of our lives now, and so are the numerous myths about how to eke out more life from your smartphone battery. Read More »

Most people know of Microsoft PowerPoint. It’s one of the most popular and widely used slideshow applications. But Microsoft has another application for creating presentations called Sway. So how is Sway different from PowerPoint, and which should you use? Read More »

Looking for a good budget tablet to stay entertained in the college dorm room (or just your bedroom at home), the Fire HD 8 is a fantastic choice. Currently down to $70, this isn’t a huge powerhouse of a tablet, but it’s great for streaming movies and reading Kindle books while relaxing. It can even handle some light gaming if you want to switch it up a bit!

It’s been eight years since Roborock burst onto the scene with a robot vacuum designed to navigate circles around the competition. Since then, the company has grown into a technology powerhouse, pushing the boundaries of what a robot vacuum should be able to do. In celebration of their eighth anniversary, Roborock is heavily discounting their most advanced vacuums with savings up to 37% off. Read More »

Microsoft Excel has supported inserting images into spreadsheets for years, but they floated above the sheet instead of appearing in cells. That’s finally changing. Read More »

The price of the PlayStation 5 rose in many countries a few days ago, to the frustration of potential buyers. But the consoles shipping after the price hike are not the same ones as before. Sony has quietly released a new, lighter revision of the console. Read More »

NASA launched the Voyager 1 and 2 space probes in 1977 to explore the outer solar system, and 45 years later, both are still (partially) functional. Voyager 1, which is over 14 billion miles from Earth, just got a software update. Read More »

There are a ton of great features hidden inside the Xbox app for iPhone and Android. To use these features you’ll need to download the app for your platform of choice, then log in with the same credentials you use on your Xbox Series or Xbox One console. Read More »

Folding phones are becoming more popular each year, but what about something bigger? We’ve already seen a few laptop-sized PCs with foldable screens, and now ASUS has its own version — the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED. Read More »

A wireless router is an essential piece of technology. A new router upgrades your wireless network with faster speeds, a stronger signal, better security, and an extended range. Here are the top routers you should consider in 2022. Read More »

Following years of delays, and the first launch attempt scrubbed, NASA’s Artemis 1 mission to test the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft is happening soon. Here’s how to watch it, and why it matters. Read More »

If you’re shopping for a VPN, you may have been taken aback by the fact that these handy security tools cost money—and the good ones can cost a lot. To defray costs, you may have wondered whether you can share a VPN. Here’s what you need to know. Read More »

Wordle was just too easy, wasn’t it? You probably left that behind and moved on to Quordle, the true “hard mode” of the word-guessing game format. But now you’re stuck and so close to failing. Don’t worry, we’re here to help with a hint—and if you really need it, today’s Quordle Answers. Read More »

The latest MacBook Pro laptops are some of the best laptops around, but not everyone wants a Mac. If you definitely need a Windows PC on the go, the new ExpertBook laptops by ASUS might be for you. Read More »

GPUs are monolithic; manufacturers create the entire GPU as one large chip. It’s becoming harder to create smaller transistors, so the days of massive GPU chips may soon end. Instead, the future might be with the Multi-Chip Module (MCM). Read More »

Apple has now confirmed its next event will take place on September 7, where we’ll likely see the iPhone 14 series for the first time. Here’s how to watch it live, and what we can expect Apple to reveal. Read More »

The idea of buying a complete turntable setup can be daunting for some people, but all-in-one solutions are attractive. These are often loaded with trade-offs, but the Victrola Premiere V1 Soundbar System aims to pack all your music listening and maybe even your home theater into a single package. Read More »

There’s a lot to love about the iPhone, and it can be overwhelming at times. Apple’s smartphone includes thousands of handy features tucked away in places you might never discover unless someone told you about them. With that in mind, we’ve picked out ten great features every iPhone owner should be using—newbies and veterans alike. Read More »

Google Chrome extensions can super-charge your browsing experience with more features, but there have been many malicious extensions over the years. Five more bad extensions have been discovered, thanks to a recent security report. Read More »

Windows 11 isn’t perfect out of the box — no software is. Tweaking it to make it your own can be the difference between an acceptable user experience and a great one. Here are a few of our favorite registry hacks for Windows 11 that you should try. Read More »

Google Maps allows you to share your location with friends and family, and see their location if they grant you permission. For people you regularly check up on, you can create a handy home screen shortcut on Android devices. Read More »

Microsoft is working on a completely new Outlook app for Windows, but it will be a while before it’s done. In the meantime, one feature from the new app has been backported: To Do integration. Read More »

The Meta Quest 2 is one of the best VR headsets around, and out of the box, it’s an excellent product. It’s not perfect, but it can get close with the right accessories to go with the headset. Read More »

Emoji have become an essential part of modern communication. You might not think they’re a good choice for most documents, but they can add a friendly tone to an otherwise-boring read. Still, the emoji-insertion features in your OS can be obnoxious, which is why Google Docs is making things easier. Read More »