5 Best Free Microsoft Excel Alternatives With Similar Features! Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer Quick Summary: While I tested and stand behind all the free Excel alternatives on my list, WPS was above them all . It has hundreds of built-in formulas, works with pivot tables, can create charts and graphs, and convert your spreadsheet to a PDF. Best of all, you can download it and use it completely for free !...

5 Best VPNs for Ireland to Stay Safe and Anonymous in 2026 Written by Rosemary S Siluvai Anthony Cybersecurity Specialist Whether you’re living in Ireland or planning a trip there, you’ll want a VPN to ensure that you stay protected during your stay. Using a quality VPN will allow you to access your home content while you travel, especially for local Ireland services like RTÉ Player. My team and I tested all of the top VPNs that have servers in Ireland to see which ones offer the best connectivity, security, and privacy....

6 Best Ad Blocker Extensions and VPNs for Twitch in 2026 Written by Lucca RF Cybersecurity & Tech Writer The multitude of ads on Twitch can significantly dampen your viewing enjoyment . Fortunately, some ad blockers can eliminate this problem entirely. You just have to be careful to choose the right one to avoid the dreaded “purple screen of doom” due to Twitch’s advanced anti-ad blocker. I tested 35+ ad blockers and found a few that do a great job of blocking ads ....

7 Best VPNs for Bangladesh to Stay Anonymous in 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Accessing your home content from Bangladesh is difficult as the government monitors all online activity. Many people have even reported facing harassment for expressing their opinions on social issues online, resulting in a chilling effect on free speech in the country. Using a reliable VPN is the best way to browse safely in Bangladesh ....

7 Best VPNs to Watch YouTube Premium Anywhere (2026) Written by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor I tested various VPNs to see which ones can effectively unblock YouTube Premium. After extensive testing, I picked out the 5 best choices for streaming YouTube Premium lag-free. All the suggested VPNs get the job done properly, but ExpressVPN is the best choice . It offers superfast speeds and servers in 105 countries, so it’s easy to find servers where YouTube Premium is available....

9 Essential Rules for Password Safety Written by John Bennet Online Privacy Advocate Passwords are the Achilles Heel of some of the biggest digital security systems in the world. Having user logins and passwords stolen are an all-too-common crime that allows criminals and hackers walk right through the front door and begin pilfering your personal or your company’s files, data, and financial information. In 2014, one JPMorgan employee had his login credentials stolen by a hacker....

image by EyeEm, from Freepik AI Frenzy Turns Fujikura Into Japan’s Latest Stock Market Star Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Fujikura’s stock soars 400%, driven by AI-fueled data center demand, global expansion, MSCI inclusion, and future nuclear fusion ambitions. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Fujikura’s stock has risen over 400%, making it Nikkei 225’s top performer. Fujikura’s fiber optic cables support booming data center demand driven by AI growth....

Photo courtesy of 11x.ai AI Sales Startup 11x.ai Secures $50M in Series B Funding Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! 11x.ai raised $50 million in Series B led by Andreessen Horowitz The company’s value is now estimated at $350 million The two key products are Alice and Jordan, AI-powered autonomous workers 11x....

Photo by Y S on Unsplash Alaska Airlines Resumes Flights After Three-Hour IT Outage Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Alaska Airlines grounded all of its flights for three hours during an IT outage that began Sunday night and continued into Monday morning. Over 200 aircraft were ordered to remain on the ground while the situation was addressed. Operations have since resumed....

Speed 5.0 / 10 Servers 4.0 / 10 User Experience 6.0 / 10 Support 7.0 / 10 Pricing 7.0 / 10 Avast SecureLine VPNReview 2026: Is It Worth the Price? Written By Clement Adegbenro Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Avast SecureLine VPN Overview Avast is a cybersecurity company popularly known for its antivirus software . So I was intrigued when I learned that it also had a VPN. I wanted to find out if this VPN would meet the company’s reputation, so I put it through extensive testing....

Image by Kahunapule Michael Johnson, from Flickr BadBox Malware Turns Cheap Android Devices Into Cybercrime Tools Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The FBI issued a warning that millions of low-cost Android devices could transform domestic networks into criminal platforms. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: BadBox malware infects millions of cheap Android devices globally. Devices come preloaded with malware straight from the manufacturer....

Best USB Bootable Antiviruses: Remove Malware in 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor When you have a severely infected system, malware won’t let you start your computer and run an antivirus program to remove viruses. A USB bootable antivirus is a useful tool in such extreme situations. It lets you scan and remove threats without starting your computer. Unfortunately, many USB bootable antiviruses are difficult to set up and can take hours to transfer to your portable stick....

Best VPNs for UK: Stream, Browse & Game Securely in 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The UK isn’t the easiest place to browse freely anymore. Age checks are rolling out across adult sites, Reddit hides NSFW content behind ID walls, and your internet provider logs what you do. If you’re trying to stream, game, or stay anonymous in the UK, a good VPN isn’t just helpful anymore — it’s essential....

Image by Rucksack Magazine, from Free Range Stock Bias In UK Welfare Fraud Detection AI Sparks Concerns Over Fairness Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The UK government’s artificial intelligence system for detecting welfare fraud has been found to exhibit bias based on age, disability, marital status, and nationality, according to internal assessments, as reported today by The Guardian ....

Image by UnitreeRobotics, from Unsplash Bluetooth Flaw Lets Hackers Take Over Unitree Humanoid Robots Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Security researchers disclosed on 20 September a critical vulnerability in the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Wi-Fi setup used by several Unitree robots. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Critical BLE flaw affects Unitree Go2, B2, G1, and H1 robots....

Image by macrovector, from Freepik Bringing AI To Life: The Role of Autonomous Systems In Transforming Industries Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor At the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting , the potential of autonomous systems was explored, emphasizing their transformative role across various industries. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Autonomous systems are transforming industries like transportation, manufacturing, and agriculture....

Photo by rivage on Unsplash Company Bending Spoons to Lay Off 75% of WeTransfer Staff Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The tech company Bending Spoons recently confirmed its plan to lay off 75% of the staff of its recently acquired business WeTransfer, a Dutch company founded in the Netherlands in 2019. TechCrunch reached out to Bending Spoons—also parent company to the online platforms Meetup and Evernote—to confirm the rumors of layoffs....

Image by ROBIN WORRALL, from Unsplash Crocodilus: An Advanced Android Malware Takes Remote Control of Your Banking Apps Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A new Android malware known as Crocodilus has emerged and is causing a stir in the world of cybersecurity. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Crocodilus is a new Android malware targeting banks and cryptocurrency wallets....

CyberGhost VPN for Torrenting: How Good Is It? (Tested 2026) Written by Deep Shikha Content Writer Torrenting exposes your IP address to hackers and can infect your device with malware , especially if you download from unverified sources. Also, P2P sites host ads that install spyware to steal data, track you, and access your device’s camera. Even if you accidentally download an illegal file, it can get you into trouble. Only a top VPN can keep your torrenting safe and private ....

Image by Annie Spratt, from Unsplash Cybersecurity CEO Accused Of Hacking Hospital Computer With Malware Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A local cybersecurity CEO has been arrested for allegedly installing malware at St. Anthony Hospital, sparking alarm over trust in cyber professionals. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Malware captured screenshots every 20 minutes, sent them externally. Bowie posed as a visitor, claiming a family member was in surgery....