On July 9, local news outlets began reporting on a cyberattack targeting the Iranian train system, with hackers defacing display screens in train stations by asking passengers to call ‘64411’, the phone number of Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei’s office. Train services were disrupted and just one day later, hackers took down the website of Iran’s transport ministry. According to Reuters, the ministry’s portal and sub-portal sites went down after the attack targeted computers at the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development....

But what do you do on Android? It’s built into the operating system, and you can’t just delete it. Here’s what you do. Must read: Why you need to urgently update all your iPhones, iPads, and Macs - NOW! First off, the steps are the same as with any other platform. Get your data out, especially your passwords. You don’t want to lose them, and my suggestion is that you bring them into a password manager....

“Using data to make hiring decisions is essential, but certainly not easy,” Kieran said. Striving for diverse teams and workplaces isn’t only the right thing to do. It also can enhance innovation and financial performance. Data supports that assertion. And step one, according to Fast Company, is to “actively recruit diverse candidates.” Just in case you needed a reminder — hiring matters. “When considering the total costs involved to hire and pay an employee, the cost to retain that person, and then factoring in the potential cost of replacing them, it’s clear that we should treat every hiring decision that we make as a six-figure purchase for the company,” Kieran said....

According to some (such as the EFF, for example), this new feature raises new privacy risks. Want to opt out of the trial? Here’s how. Must read: These three simple tips will keep your iPhone safe from hackers First off, are you running Chrome on a Windows/Mac/Linux, or Android: On Windows/Mac/Linux, type chrome://settings/privacySandbox into the address bar and hit Enter. On Android, open the Google Chrome menu, then tap on Settings > Privacy and security > Privacy Sandbox....

Honeywell has made a big push into quantum computing over the last few years as it looks to expand industrial usage of the technology. Last year, the company launched its System Model H1, a quantum computer with a quantum volume of 128, as well as a cloud API that makes it available to enterprises. In March, Honeywell announced that the System Model H1 effectively reached a quantum volume of 512, prompting Honeywell’s president of quantum solutions Tony Uttley to describe the system as “the highest performing quantum computing system in the world....

Before the DIY era, setting up and activating a new phone was reserved for the phone carrier employees. Buying a new phone was akin to buying a new car: You’d save up for it, research for weeks (or months), then go to an authorized retailer, and spend the better part of an afternoon in between making small talk to a sales employee and signing agreements, to walk out with a shiny new thing – albeit a little poorer....

The search feature in Windows is a usually a handy and effective way to hunt for specific files and other items. But sometimes, it fails to work properly, coming up empty when there should be at least a few results in response to your search. Why does Windows search occasionally fall down on the job and how can you get it to work properly again? Let’s go through a few troubleshooting steps....

It’s possible to work in tech even if you don’t have a traditional education. You can create your own experience and seize opportunities to learn the skills you need. This page will help guide you through how you can get a tech job with no experience. Entry-level tech jobs you can start without traditional experience Not all tech jobs require a four-year college degree. Many entry-level roles in tech could be a great fit for your current experience and skills....

Creating a strong and complex password is one of the best ways to protect your account and your PC from any type of compromise or other security threat. You can certainly make sure that your own password is hard to crack, but how can you coax other people who use the same PC to do likewise? Large companies and enterprises typically set up domains and rely on Group Policy to set password policies....

Just this morning, I used an AirTag to track down my keys. Keys which turned out to be in my pocket But how do you attach the petite white flying saucer to your keys? Also: How to hide an Apple AirTag on your bike (and why you should) Apple’s suggestion is that you use one of its AirTag holders. Perhaps the $35 leather key ring tag, or a $29 silicone loop, or maybe you want to treat yourself to a $349 Hermès key ring holder....

The iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max uses the Ultra Wide camera to take macro photos, and this camera allows you to get in super close – as close as 2 centimeters – to the subject of your shot. Also: The one super simple but overlooked way to improve your iPhone photos As well as taking macro photos, you can take macro Live Photos, and also macro slow-motion and time-lapse videos....

Here’s how to tell if the battery in your Windows laptop is worn and needs replacing. Must read: Cheap laptops and budget Chromebooks for summer travel The first clue that something might be wrong with your laptop’s battery is that it doesn’t last as long as it used to. Whereas once you got a full day out of it, perhaps now you’re finding that it’s running flat before you leave the office....

A SmartScreen option will protect you from malicious websites and files. An option for potentially unwanted apps blocks downloads of suspicious or low-reputation apps. A typosquatting checker warns you if you’ve mistyped a URL, potentially leading you to a malicious site. And an enhanced security option allows you to choose a specific security mode to defend your browser from malware. To access the security options, click the ellipsis icon in the upper right, select Settings, and then click the setting for Privacy, search, and services....

That said, there are several methods of moving your months’ or years’ worth of photos, videos, text messages, and other data from an Android device to an iPhone, but I’ve found the following to be the most effective, safe, and easy to use. Also: The best phones right now I’m also a member of the minority who constantly switches phones every month or two, meaning transferring data is second nature at this point, so trust me when I say these are the best methods....

You can simply plug your iPhone into your PC via a USB cable and access the photos from your phone. You can use the Windows Photos app to import the photos from your phone to a specific folder. If you take advantage of OneDrive, you can automatically upload new photos that you snap on your iPhone to the OneDrive Pictures folder. And you can always sync your photos with iCloud....

And you’ve probably noticed that there’s also HTTPS, which is the secure version of HTTP, as it encrypts data between the browser and the site. It should go without saying that the secure protocol is the better option. I’d go so far as to say it should be the only option. Now, on the other side of things, you have the server that hosts the websites. Those websites should be set up such that they are served via HTTPS....

It’s 2023, a hands-free era, and I still have to press a button. Also: This $17 clamp is my go-to iPhone accessory for taking better photos Surely there’s a better way? You bet! Unlock the power of Siri to capture memories effortlessly using the iOS Shortcuts app. Also: The 5 best iPhones right now Here are the simple steps to unlock this Siri superpower: Now, all you need to do is say, “Hey Siri, say cheese,” and let Siri do the snapping for you....

The Chinese tech giant said Tuesday the investment would aim to add four startup hubs in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Launched last year, its Spark initiative looked to incubate and drive startup ecosystems in the Asia-Pacific region. It currently is available in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Thailand. Huawei said it would now expand the programme to the four new markets, with the aim to recruit 1,000 startups, including 100 scaleups....

(A screenshot from a Delta video.) Most people – not so many admit it – allow their preferred brands to fail occasionally, in the belief that the benefits ultimately outweigh the pain. Yes, even if it’s an airline. Which makes me wonder what is going on at Delta Air Lines. For many years, it was easy to believe that Delta had their act so (relatively) together. This was a clever operation run by clever people....

Also: The best gaming laptops A one-size-fits-all device I had the exclusive opportunity to go hands-on with the MSI Stealth 14 Studio, and in my opinion, it’s a one-size-fits-all device for streamers, content creators, and creative professionals. This is thanks to key features like the ability to switch between graphics drivers, enhanced audio, and an understated design that will be just as at home in the office as it is in your gaming space....