What is DNS? A computer engineer explains this foundational piece of the web – and why it’s the internet’s Achilles’ heel

The Domain Name System, like most pieces of the internet, was designed to be distributed across many computers. Concentration ...

Windows 10 is officially retired. Here's how to protect your computer without upgrading

Microsoft will no longer be offering free security updates for Windows 10. If you're not ready to upgrade to Windows 11, here ...
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What Master’s Degree Should I Get After Computer Science?

You don’t need a master’s degree to work in computer science. But a master’s degree could be what you need to specialize in your career or advance in the field. Whether you’re an undergraduate ...
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What is vibe coding? A computer scientist explains what it means to have AI write computer code − and what risks that can entail

Chetan Jaiswal does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

What is quantum computing, and why are Big Tech and Washington interested in it?

Quantum computing is gaining steam among Big Tech companies and drawing increased interest from Washington. Here's what the technology is and what it means for the future.