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The UK is taking steps to keep teens off social media--and they're not alone.

The UK is banning children's social media use. Here's what other countries are doing Britain plans to ban people under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube to protect them from harmful content.

What does your VPN actually do--and what doesn't it do?

Can a VPN Actually Protect You From Hackers? The Answer Is Complicated From DDoS attacks to public Wi-Fi risks, here's what a VPN is effective against—and the threats that require other tools and safer browsing habits.

Have you set a password for... your kid?

This AI Kidnapping Scam Is Every Parent's Worst Nightmare A frantic call. Your child's voice. A demand for money. Scammers are weaponizing AI-generated voices, and parents are in the crosshairs. Here's how the scam works—and how to stop it.

Still using the silly Gmail address you made as a teenager? Google is going to let you change it now and retain your account data.

One Tech Tip: Got an awkward or embarrassing Gmail address? Google is now letting users change it Google is now allowing users to change their Gmail addresses. The company said this week that feature, which began rolling out in India last year, is now available in the United States.

Charging cables always breaking? Here's why.

Your bad habits are destroying your charging cables Charging cables are the most overlooked technology in your life, until they break and you're stuck with a dying phone. Here's how to take better care of them.

What happens when the power of AI is focused on hacking? Probably nothing good.

'Vulnpocalypse': What happens when AI gives hackers a superweapon Anthropic is withholding its most advanced model over hacking concerns. Experts say it may only be a matter of time before similar tools are widely available.

A cyber attack has impacted US manufacturer Stryker--it wasn't a Crypto virus--it was a wiper.

Iran appears to have conducted a significant cyberattack against a U.S. company, a first since the war started The company, Stryker, said a cyberattack disrupted its “Microsoft environment.”

The MCT office will be closed to walk-ins today. Business clients should call the Help Desk as usual.

As the AI in everything trend continues, Zoom prepares to roll out "photorealistic avatars" that mimic users' eye and facial movements.

Zoom introduces an AI-powered office suite, says AI avatars for meetings arrive this month | TechCrunch Zoom is also introducing a real-time deepfake detection tech for meetings

Is age verification a double-edged sword? Security researchers are sounding the alarm.

No age verification! Security experts sign open letter, warning of risks While age verification pursuits may have noble intentions, security experts warn that the consequences could be dangerous and far-reaching.