海外TECH |
Ars Technica |
The Nissan Leaf now qualifies for a partial EV tax credit |
https://arstechnica.com/?p=1976256
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Nissan has been able to satisfy the IRS s domestic battery component requirement |
2023-10-16 16:16:28 |
海外TECH |
Ars Technica |
Analogue’s next project is an accurate, hardware-emulated Nintendo 64 replica |
https://arstechnica.com/?p=1976202
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New console will be FPGA based but won t support other openFPGA cores |
2023-10-16 16:06:12 |
海外TECH |
AppleInsider - Frontpage News |
How to connect an Apple 30-inch Cinema Display to a modern Mac |
https://appleinsider.com/inside/accessories-and-io/tips/how-to-connect-an-apple-30-inch-cinema-display-to-a-modern-mac?utm_medium=rss
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If you just can t let go of your inch Cinema Display there s a way to connect it to your modern Mac with a simple adapter Here s how The ClubD CAC A USB C Dual Link DVI D Adapter USB C Dual Link DVI D Adapter is a new small modern USB C to dual link DVI adapter which allows you to connect Apple s vintage inch Cinema Display to your modern Mac These displays were released by Apple just after the turn of the century While not as high resolution as modern displays they can still provide benefits such as vast screen real estate and the ability to view many open app windows at once Read more |
2023-10-16 16:28:47 |
海外TECH |
AppleInsider - Frontpage News |
Buyers complain of burn-in on iPhone 15 Pro Max display |
https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/10/16/buyers-complain-of-burn-in-on-iphone-15-pro-max-display?utm_medium=rss
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An unknown number of iPhone Pro Max owners are finding the image of home screen apps being burnt in to the display but the issue doesn t appear to be any worse than any other year Burn in seen on an iPhone Pro Max source Surfphysics on Apple Support discussion Burn in may be best known from the old days of CRT screens but it has been an issue with OLED displays In any case burn in is typically something that typically happens after a very long time with the same images being shown on the screen Read more |
2023-10-16 16:11:01 |
海外TECH |
Engadget |
The best VPN services for 2023 |
https://www.engadget.com/best-vpn-130004396.html?src=rss
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Virtual private networks VPNs have been having a moment recently The once niche way to protect your online activity took off in part due to massive marketing budgets and influencer collaborations convincing consumers that a VPN s functionality or privacy features could solve all their security woes But deciding the best option for your browsing needs requires digging through claims of attributes that aren t always totally accurate That has made it harder to figure out which VPN service provider to subscribe to or if you really need to use one at all We tested out nine of the best VPN services available now to help you choose the right one for your needs What you should know about VPNsVPNs are not a one size fits all security solution Instead they re just one part of keeping your data private and secure Roya Ensafi assistant professor of computer science and engineering at the University of Michigan told Engadget that VPNs don t protect against common threats like phishing attacks nor do they protect your data from being stolen But they do come in handy for online privacy when you re connecting to an untrusted network somewhere public because they tunnel and encrypt your traffic to the next hop In other words secure VPNs work by masking your IP address and the identity of your computer or mobile device on the network and creating an encrypted tunnel that prevents your internet service provider ISP from accessing data about your browsing history Even then much of the data or information is stored with the VPN provider instead of your ISP which means that using a poorly designed or unprotected network can still undermine your security That means sweeping claims that seem promising like military grade encryption or total digital invisibility may not be totally accurate Instead Yael Grauer program manager of Consumer Reports online security guide recommends looking for security features like open source software with reproducible builds up to date support for industry standard protocols like WireGuard IPsec or PPTP and the ability to defend against attack vectors like brute force Who are VPNs really for Before considering a VPN make sure your online security is up to date in other ways That means complex passwords multifactor authentication methods and locking down your data sharing preferences Even then you probably don t need to be using a VPN all the time If you re just worried about somebody sitting there passively and looking at your data then a VPN is great Jed Crandall an associate professor at Arizona State University told Engadget If you use public WiFi networks a lot like while working at a coffee shop then VPN usage can help give you private internet access They re also helpful for hiding information from other people on your ISP if you don t want members of your household to know what you re up to online Geoblocking has also become a popular use case as it helps you reach services in other parts of the world For example you can access shows that are only available on streaming services like Netflix Hulu or Amazon Prime in other countries or play online games with people located all over the globe Are VPNs worth it Whether or not VPNs are worth it depends how often you could use it for the above use cases If you travel a lot and rely on public WiFi or hotspots are looking to browse outside of your home country or want to keep your traffic hidden from your ISP then investing in a VPN will be useful But keep in mind that even the best VPN services often slow down your internet connection speed so they may not be ideal all the time In today s world we recommend not relying on a VPN connection as your main cybersecurity tool VPN use can provide a false sense of security leaving you vulnerable to attack Plus if you choose just any VPN it may not be as secure as just relying on your ISP That s because the VPN could be based in a country with weaker data privacy regulation obligated to hand information over to law enforcement or linked to weak user data protection policies For VPN users working in professions like activism or journalism that want to really strengthen their internet security options like the Tor browser may be a worthwhile alternative according to Crandall Tor is free and while it s less user friendly it s built for anonymity and privacy How we testedTo test the security specs of different VPNs and name our top picks we relied on pre existing academic work through Consumer Reports VPNalyzer and other sources We referenced privacy policies transparency reports and security audits made available to the public We also considered past security incidents like data breaches We looked at price usage limits effects on internet speed possible use cases ease of use general functionality and additional extra VPN features like multihop The VPNs were tested across iOS Android and Mac devices so we could see the state of the mobile apps across various platforms Windows devices are also supported in most cases We used the quick connect feature on the VPN apps to connect to the fastest provider available when testing internet speed access to IP address data and DNS and WebRTC leaks or when a fault in the encrypted tunnel reveals requests to an ISP Otherwise we conducted a test of geoblocking content by accessing Canada exclusive Netflix releases a streaming test by watching a news livestream on YouTube via a Hong Kong based VPN and a gaming test by playing on servers in the United Kingdom By performing these tests at the same time it also allowed us to test claims about simultaneous device use Read more The best password managers for VPNs we tested ExpressVPNNordVPNSurfsharkProton VPNTunnelBearBitdefender VPNCyberGhostWindscribeAtlas VPNBest VPN overall ProtonVPNThe VPNs we tried out ranked pretty consistently across all of our tests but ProtonVPN stood out as a strong option because of its overall security and usability The Proton Technologies suite of services includes mail calendar drive and a VPN known for its end to end encryption This makes it a strong contender for overall security but its VPN specifically came across as a well rounded independent service ProtonVPN s no logs policy has passed audits and the company has proven not to comply with law enforcement requests Because it is based in Switzerland there are no forced logging obligations according to the company Plus it s based on an open source framework and has an official vulnerability disclosure program along with clear definitions on what it does with personal information While ProtonVPN offers a free version it s limited compared to other options with access to server networks in just three countries Its paid version starting at about per month includes access to VPN server locations in more than countries on devices at a time For dedicated Proton Technologies users they can pay closer to for a monthly plan to access the entire suite ProtonVPN passed our geoblock streaming and gaming tests with only a very small toll on connection speeds It also comes with malware ad and tracker blocking as an additional service plus it has a kill switch feature on macOS Windows Linux iOS and the latest version of Android It s available on most major operating systems routers TV services and more including Firefox Linux and Android TV Simultaneous connections Platforms Windows Mac Android iOS and LinuxBrowser extensions Chrome FirefoxTrial Money back guarantee None day money back guaranteeBest free VPN WindscribeBy signing up for Windscribe s free plan with your email users can access GB per month of data unlimited connections and access to more than countries We selected it as the best free VPN because of its high security and wide range of server locations compared to other free VPNs It has over servers in over countries according to the company and can be configured to routers smart TVs and more on top of the usual operating systems Windscribe doesn t have a recent independent security audit but it does publish a transparency report showing that it has complied with zero requests for its data runs a vulnerability disclosure program encouraging researchers to report flaws and offers multiple protocols for users to connect with On top of that it s easy to use The set up is intuitive and it passed our geoblock streaming and gaming tests The paid version costs to each month depending on the plan you choose and includes unlimited data access to all servers and an ad tracker malware blocker Or for per location per month users can build a plan tailored to the VPNs they want to access Simultaneous connections UnlimitedPlatforms Windows Mac Android iOS and LinuxBrowser extensions Chrome FirefoxTrial Money back guarantee None NoneBest VPN for streaming services frequent travel and gaming ExpressVPNWe picked the best VPN service for travel gaming and streaming based on which one had access to the most locations with high speed connections and no lag ExpressVPN met all those criteria and was one of the fastest VPNs we tried An internet speed test measured faster upload and download speed compared to using no VPN practically unheard of compared to the other VPNs tested But being this fast is likely a fluke due to the VPN service circumventing traffic shaping by the ISP or another disparity because even top VPNs will in some way slow down speeds With servers in cities according to the company it had one of the broadest global reaches It also passed our geoblock streaming and gaming tests and it does regular security audits Plus Network Lock is its kill switch feature which keeps your data safe even if you lose connection to the VPN Subscription costs range from to per month depending on the term of the plan and include a password manager With ExpressVPN users can connect to up to five devices at once which is on the lower side compared to other services That said it works on a bunch of devices from smart TVs to game consoles unlike some other services that lack support beyond the usual suspects like smartphones and laptops Simultaneous connections Platforms Windows Mac Android iOS and LinuxBrowser extensions Chrome FirefoxTrial Money back guarantee free months day money back guaranteeRead our full review of Express VPNBest VPN for cross platform accessibility CyberGhostBecause several of the best VPN services connect to routers cross platform accessibility isn t always necessary By connecting a VPN to your home router you can actually connect to unlimited devices in your household as long as they all access the internet through that router But if you use VPNs on the go and across several devices being able to connect to a wide range of platforms will be indispensable CyberGhost offers simultaneous connectivity on up to seven devices for to per month depending on subscription term It supports several types of gadgets like routers computers smart TVs and more It s similar to the support that ExpressVPN offers but CyberGhost provides detailed instructions on how to set up the cross platform connections making it a bit more user friendly for those purposes From a security perspective CyberGhost completed an independent security audit by Deloitte earlier this year runs a vulnerability disclosure program and provides access to a transparency report explaining requests for its data While it did pass all of our tests it s worth noting that we had trouble connecting to servers in the United Kingdom and had to opt to run our gaming test through an Ireland based server instead Simultaneous connections Platforms Windows Mac Android iOS and LinuxBrowser extensions Chrome FirefoxTrial Money back guarantee free months day money back guaranteeBest VPN for multiple devices SurfsharkAs we mentioned before connecting to a router can provide nearly unlimited access to devices in a single household But Surfshark VPN is one of few VPN services that offer use on an unlimited number of devices without bandwidth restrictions according to the company And you get that convenience without a significant increase in price Surfshark subscriptions cost about to for a monthly subscription and the company recently conducted its first independent audit We ran into some trouble connecting to Surfshark s WireGuard protocol but tested on an IKEv protocol instead The VPN speed was a bit slow and struggled to connect for our geoblock test at first but ultimately passed What makes it different from other VPNs with unlimited connection options is that it has access to a larger number of servers and is available on more types of devices Simultaneous connections UnlimitedPlatforms Windows Mac Android iOS and LinuxBrowser extensions Chrome Firefox EdgeTrial Money back guarantee free month day money back guaranteeOther VPN services we testedNordVPNNordVPN didn t quite make the cut because it s overhyped and underwhelming As I ve written in our full review of NordVPN the pricing up to for a complete subscription seemed high compared to other services and its free or lower cost plans just didn t have the same wide variety of features as its competitors nbsp TunnelBearDespite the cute graphics and user friendliness TunnelBear wasn t a top choice It failed numerous basic security tests from Consumer Reports and had limited availability across platforms like Linux Bitdefender VPNBitdefender doesn t offer support for devices like routers which limits its cross platform accessibility It also lacked a transparency report or third party audit to confirm security specs Atlas VPNAtlas ranked lower on our speed tests compared to the other VPNs tested with a notably slower difference on web browsing and streaming tests It was a good option otherwise but could easily cause headaches for those chasing high speed connections FAQsWhat are some things VPNs are used for VPNs are traditionally used to protect your internet traffic If you re connected to an untrusted network like public WiFi in a cafe using a VPN hides what you do from the internet service provider Then the owner of the WiFi or hackers trying to get into the system can t see the identity of your computer or your browsing history A common non textbook use case for VPNs has been accessing geographically restricted content VPNs can mask your location so even if you re based in the United States they can make it appear as if you re browsing abroad and unblock access This is especially useful for streaming content that s often limited to certain countries like if you want to watch Canadian Netflix from the US What information does a VPN hide A VPN doesn t hide all of your data It only hides information like your IP address location and browser history A common misconception is that VPNs can make you totally invisible online But keep in mind that the VPN provider often still has access to all of this information so it doesn t grant you total anonymity You re also still vulnerable to phishing attacks hacking and other cyberthreats that you should be mindful of by implementing strong passwords and multi factor authentication Are VPNs safe Generally yes VPNs are a safe and reliable way to encrypt and protect your internet data But like most online services the safety specifics vary from provider to provider You can use resources like third party audits Consumer Reports reviews transparency reports and privacy policies to understand the specifics of your chosen provider What about Google s One VPN As of early Google One subscriptions include access to the company s VPN It works similarly to other VPNs on our list hiding your online activity from network operators Google One subscribers can access the VPN in countries on Android iOS Windows and Mac devices and they can share VPN access with up to five people who are on their One plans We have not fully tested the Google One VPN yet but we will add it to this list if we feel it is This article originally appeared on Engadget at |
2023-10-16 16:18:17 |
科学 |
NYT > Science |
Robert Sapolsky Doesn’t Believe in Free Will. (But Feel Free to Disagree.) |
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/16/science/free-will-sapolsky.html
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Shedding the concept completely strikes at our sense of identity and autonomy the Stanford biologist and neurologist argues It might also be liberating |
2023-10-16 16:25:45 |
科学 |
NYT > Science |
Deer Are Everywhere, but We Barely Know Them |
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/16/science/deer-forest-study-penn-state.html
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A decade old research project in Pennsylvania has been revealing the secret lives of familiar woodland mammals |
2023-10-16 16:31:16 |
科学 |
NYT > Science |
‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse: An Eclipse Concludes Its Path Through the Western Hemisphere |
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/10/14/science/solar-eclipse-2023
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People in eight American states Mexico a number of Central American countries Colombia and Brazil savored the astronomical wonder of Saturday s annular eclipse |
2023-10-16 16:32:31 |
科学 |
NYT > Science |
Scientists Offer a New Explanation for Long Covid |
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/16/health/long-covid-serotonin.html
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In some patients remnants of the coronavirus in the gut may stifle production of serotonin an important neurotransmitter researchers suggest |
2023-10-16 16:15:42 |
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