This is why I'm not in security. Here, I attempt to explain how Riot is stopping more cheaters from cheating in VALORANT.

There are certain computer tasks that even professional technicians don't like tackling. For myself, one of the most nerve-wracking was updating a computer's BIOS. The BIOS is like a primitive ...

Randomness is a source of power. From the coin toss that decides which team gets the ball to the random keys that secure online interactions, randomness lets us make choices that are fair and ...

Sonos doesn’t make computer speakers. And despite how closely some of its speakers look the part (specifically the Era 100, as well as the older Play:1, One and One SL), that’s not how they were ...

Quantum computers could crack a common data encryption technique once they have a million qubits, or quantum bits. While this is still well beyond the capabilities of existing quantum computers, this ...

What is the Q-Day prize? The Q-Day Prize is a challenge to make the Bitcoin network quantum resistant. On April 16, 2025, quantum computing-focused company Project 11 announced the “Q-Day Prize,” a ...

If you're wondering what your computer's BIOS or UEFI is, and whether or not you need to update it, you've come to the right place. I'll explain what these terms mean, what these pieces of software do ...

The Raspberry Pi is a credit card-sized computer that’s powerful, affordable, and incredibly versatile. In this video, you’ll learn about all the parts, features, and capabilities of the world’s most ...

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The innovations in quantum computing are promising to herald a new era of mind bending advances in areas like climate change, healthcare and finance, but what actually is a quantum computer, how are ...

Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats, and heating and cooling. Jon has more than a decade ...

Maybe you've seen a bunch of people on X (formerly known as Twitter) making a bunch of jokes about "Everything is computer" and you might be very, very confused. But we're here to help you out with ...