5 Browser Security Myths That Need Busting

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The squirrel workers manning the nut-sorting room in the 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory weren’t computer-generated; director Tim Burton had a team of animal handlers train 40 squirrels for the scene.

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Pelican is a brand renowned for its rugged array of tech armor and outdoor gear, and the Pelican Adventurer Laptop Sleeve is built to withstand anything. I was able to test the 14.2-inch model, and save for a few design choices I didn’t care for, I found it to be even stronger than I was expecting. Read More »

 
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