How to Remove Search Marquis From Mac (2026 Guide) Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer If you suspect Search Marquis has infected your system, you should immediately scan your Mac with a trusted antivirus. Search Marquis alters your default search engine, redirects your searches to possibly malicious sites, and bombards you with unwanted ads. Fortunately, eliminating Search Marquis from your Mac’s browser manually isn’t excessively intricate. Nonetheless, this process might result in leaving malicious traces, which could necessitate the utilization of a specialized Mac antivirus program to ensure comprehensive elimination....

How to Remove Webhelper Virus in 3 Easy Steps 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Webhelper is a malicious adware program that can infect your computer and put you at serious risk. Webhelper isn’t a subtle virus — you’ll know when you have it. The telltale sign is it’ll be using a substantial portion of your computer’s system resources, particularly CPU utilization. Webhelper can give hackers remote access to your computer....

How to Use a VPN on Oculus Quest 2 in 2026: Easy Guide Written by Rosemary S Siluvai Anthony Cybersecurity Specialist Using a VPN with Oculus Quest 2 (or Meta Quest 2) might seem challenging as the virtual reality (VR) headset doesn’t support VPNs natively. But it’s actually not that difficult — I’ve found 3 ways you can set up a VPN connection with Oculus Quest 2 , and they don’t require expert technical knowledge....

How to Watch Peaky Blinders on BBC iPlayer With a VPN Written by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Peaky Blinders is an excellent series, but you can only watch it for free if you’re in the UK . Accessing BBC iPlayer from another country gives a message saying it’s not available. If you’re a UK resident, you should still get a VPN if you want to stream Peaky Blinders on the BBC iPlayer....

How to Watch Starz With a VPN in 2026 – Fully Tested Written by Eric Raue Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Starz is one of the most popular streaming platforms out there. However, the Starz app is only available in the USA and Canada . This means that if you’re a fan of popular shows like American Gods , you won’t be able to watch them unless you are in these countries....

How to Watch Uncut Gems on Netflix (Updated 2026) Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor I was excited to stream Adam Sandler’s hit film Uncut Gems . Unfortunately, I was disappointed to learn that this movie is only streaming in a few Netflix libraries . If you live in a country where it’s available, though, you should still protect yourself with a VPN while streaming. Otherwise, hackers can spy on your activity, and you’re at risk of leaking identifying information like your IP address....

Written by: Kate Hawkins Former Editor Iolo Overview iolo System Mechanic is an excellent tune-up utility exclusive to Windows PCs. It also claims to be a full-featured antivirus capable of providing powerful online security and privacy. While I’m impressed with iolo’s PC optimization and real-time protection, the virus scanner could use improvement. The full system scan detected all malware strains (including adware and spyware) , but it was much slower than Windows apps from industry leaders like Norton 360 ....

Is ChatGPT Safe for Kids? Everything Parents Need To Know in 2026 Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer With all the good things that ChatGPT has to offer, like the ability to learn, explore and feed one’s curiosity, I’ve seen my kids using it to do their homework on several occasions. I’m also a bit concerned that they might ask questions about topics that are not appropriate. While ChatGPT is trained not to answer questions about illegal or inappropriate activities, I was able to “trick” it into answering my question after adjusting the prompt....

Photo by Alex Knight on Unsplash Japan’s Service Robot Market Set to Triple to ¥400 Billion by 2030 Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Research firm Fuji Keizai estimates that Japan’s service robot market will triple by 2030, reaching ¥400 billion—approximately $2.7 billion. These machines have been introduced as a solution to labor shortages and to support an aging population....

Image by Daniel Foster, from Flickr Lyft Passenger Gets Mysterious Text Containing Recorded In-Ride Conversation Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A Toronto woman received a transcript of her private Lyft conversation, raising serious questions about rider privacy and informed consent under Canadian law. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Woman received transcript of private Lyft ride conversation via unknown number....

Mastodon CEO To Transfer Ownership To A Nonprofit Organization Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The decentralized social media network Mastodon announced a new plan to transfer ownership to a non-profit organization in Europe. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Mastodon founder and CEO Eugen Rochko will transfer ownership, stewardship, and assets to a non-profit organization in Europe....

Image by CGIAR Climate, from Unsplash Microsoft-Backed “AI” Was Actually 700 Indian Workers Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A London artificial intelligence startup valued at $1.5 billion filed for bankruptcy because its “AI” services were actually operated by 700 human engineers in India. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Microsoft-backed Builder.ai promised AI-driven app creation via Natasha platform....

New Linux Malware Variants Used by Chinese Hackers for Spying Written by Ari Denial Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Alloy Taurus, a Chinese nation-state group that has been known for targeting telecom companies since 2012, has been found to be using a Linux variant of a backdoor called PingPull and an undocumented tool called Sword2033. The group had previously targeted telecom companies, has expanded its cyber espionage efforts to include government entities and financial institutions....

Image by Samsung Memory, from Unsplash New Rust-Based Malware Steals Passwords from Fake Gaming Sites Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Myth Stealer is a Rust-based malware spreading through fake gaming sites, tricking users with fake windows and stealing sensitive browser and app data. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Distributed via fake gaming sites using password-protected archives or standalone files....

Norton VS TotalAV: Which Antivirus Is Best in 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer With antivirus products adding more and more features (like password managers and VPNs) to their packages, and each claiming to be the best, choosing the right antivirus software can be a challenge . Norton and TotalAV are two of the very best antivirus products available, but neither is perfect. To help you decide which one is right for you, I’ve put Norton 360 and TotalAV head to head in some vigorous testing....

Okta Breach: Threat Actors Use Stolen Credentials to Access Its Support System Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer San Francisco-based identity and access management firm Okta disclosed a new security breach incident by unknown threat actors. Using stolen employee credentials, the hackers accessed its support management system to steal sensitive user information. Okta’s Chief Security Officer (CSO), David Bradbury in an advisory revealed few details about the incident, including customer browser files accessed by the hacker....

Photo by Denny Müller on Unsplash OpenAI To Release AI-Powered Web Browser Soon, Challenging Google Chrome Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager OpenAI is reportedly developing an AI-powered web browser that could launch within the next few weeks. Sources familiar with the matter told Reuters that the AI company expects to compete with popular web browsers such as Google Chrome....

Image by Jonathan Kember, from Unsplash OpenAI’s Sora App Sparks Misinformation Concerns Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager OpenAI’s new social media app, Sora, is raising concerns over potential misuse. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Cameo feature inserts avatars of users, contacts, or public figures. Draft videos lacked visible watermarks, allowing easy screen recording. Experts warn Sora could be misused for scams, bullying, misinformation....

Image generated with ChatGPT Opinion: AI Systems Vs. The Human Workforce — Real Shift or Just Hype? Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A wave of AI-first companies has begun to reshape the corporate landscape, and a new round of layoffs is threatening workers across the globe. While AI technologies have improved and fueled the flames of hype, high-profile failures show that humans are still essential—and may even be rehired....

Image generated with ChatGPT Opinion: What Is the AI Bubble And Why Is Everyone Expecting It To Burst? Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The debate over whether we are in an economic bubble on the verge of bursting is trending. Many signs suggest that today’s situation closely resembles the dot-com bubble. But why? And what can we learn from what’s happening?...