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2 Kids Toothpastes Experts Love—and Why
Try one of our top picks from our review above. You can also shop better by following our tips below. And note that there’s no need to stick to toothpaste specifically labeled for kids, Price says. Children can use adult toothpaste as long as it contains fluoride and doesn’t address oral health concerns beyond cavity prevention, such as gum disease…
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What to wear for hot yoga, according to experts
If you’ve ever felt a little puzzled by the idea of “hot yoga”, you’re not alone. After all, it’s not often you do “room temperature squats” or “chilly cycling”, but yoga has its reasons for being, well, hot. The increase in temperature has a whole host of benefits, including increased flexibility and greater energy burn, but it can also make…
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DeepSeek R1 has taken the world by storm, but security experts claim it has ‘critical safety flaws’ that you need to know about
DeepSeek R1, the new frontier reasoning model that shook up the AI industry, is vulnerable to a wide range of jailbreaking techniques, according to new research. A new report from Cisco warns that although DeepSeek’s R1 frontier reasoning model has been able to compete with state-of-the-art models from OpenAI or Anthropic, it has been found to have “critical safety flaws”.…
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Update Exchange Server or move to the cloud, say experts – Computerworld
In the alert, the company urged admins to take action, saying, “If your servers are so much out of date [pre-March 2023], please update your servers ASAP to secure your email workload and re-enable your Exchange server to check for EEMS rules.” The Microsoft blog is “alarming,” said Andrew Grotto, a research scholar at Stanford University’s Centre of International Security and…
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UK cyber experts on red alert after Salt Typhoon attacks on US telcos
Cyber experts have warned UK telecommunications firms and the wider industry must be ready for a barrage of cyber attacks as the Salt Typhoon hacker group claims yet more victims in the US. Three further companies based in the US, Charter Communications, Consolidate Communications, and Windstream, have been added to the list of telecoms organizations compromised by the Chinese state-affiliated…
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US eyes ‘Cyber Trust Mark’ to lock down IoT frailties, but experts worry it doesn’t go far enough
The White House has launched a new cybersecurity label for internet-connected devices in a bid to help end-users quickly assess the security credentials of IoT systems. The program will mean smart devices sold in the US can be given the ‘Cyber Trust Mark’ to indicate vendors have implemented essential security measures when developing their products. “The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark…
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Millions of email users at risk — passwords could be exposed to hackers, experts warn
New research from security experts has revealed over 3 million mail servers are still using an aging protocol without encryption enabled, leaving millions of usernames and passwords vulnerable to hackers. This week the Shadowserver Foundation, a nonprofit security organization, pushed out an alert on X and that it found 3.3 million POP3 and IMAP servers are operating without transport layer…
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12 Best Laptops of 2024, Tested by Our Experts
Every year we test dozens of laptops in our labs just north of New York City, purchasing each one at retail to prevent manufacturers from trying to influence our findings. Tested samples are scored on processor performance, display quality, and a range of other objective criteria in a way that allows you to compare one model to the next. And…
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Winter Driving Tips From Consumer Reports’ Experts
Check engine oil and coolant. Cold weather can beat up your engine, too. Motor oil thickens when cold, making it harder for the engine to turn over. Check your owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s recommended oil type. Generally, you should be using multi-viscosity oil that has a “W” in the viscosity index, signifying that it’s formulated for winter use. Typical…
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Experts warn to be cautious when decorating with snow spray — here’s how to protect your home from damage
There’s nothing like a touch of snow spray to bring festive vibes to your interior over the holiday season. It’s a festive way to decorate a tree, to create beautiful stencil patterns on windows and mirrors, and it can be lightly sprayed on wreaths and table centerpieces. Artificial snow spray can bring that extra joy to your festive decorations and…
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