Editor's Note: July 2022 We've started the second-half of the year, so you know what that means: all those major product announcements back in January are now hitting the store shelves, whether digitally or at local brick-and-mortar retailers, and many of the best monitors have gotten updates this year. This includes a new entry on our list, the Gigabyte M32UC, an UHD curved gaming monitor that hits a sweet spot between price, performance, and features that make it a standout choice for gamers on a budget. - John Loeffler, US Computing Editor The best monitor for you will obviously depend on what you need it to do, whether it's gaming, photo editing, or including important features like picture-in-picture or multiple input sources. Fortunately, there is a monitor for every need on the market, but unfortunately, there are a lot of monitors with opaque names that make it nearly impossible to sift through them all to find the one you want. The computing team has done a lot … [Read more...] about Best monitor 2022: the best monitors for every budget
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The Best Tripod Heads of 2022
Why Are Tripod Heads Important? If you’re just starting out and building your kit , you may be wondering whether you should bother with a tripod head at all. Some tripods come packaged with one, while others are designed to work with various options depending on the intended use. Do you really need a tripod? To get the most out of your tripod, you’ll want to invest in a good head to pair it with. A well-engineered tripod head allows a photographer or videographer to get the angles they need and lock the camera securely in place without hand-holding. You don’t have to spend over a grand on one, but it’s worth it to put a little money down, especially if you know you’ll be using a tripod often. Landscape photographers, wildlife shooters, and people that do a lot of night photography can all benefit from a sturdy tripod head. Like any other piece of kit, a tripod head is a tool. Which one you need comes down to what and how you shoot. If you’re shooting in the wild regularly, … [Read more...] about The Best Tripod Heads of 2022
Serious bug in US Emergency Alert System could be abused to create mass panic
Audio player loading… A bug in the US Emergency Alert System (EAS), a tool used to deliver urgent alerts to the general public, could be abused by threat actors to send out fake alerts, possibly creating mass panic. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently confirmed these findings in an advisory and urged organizations using EAS to tighten up on their security measures, in order to prevent any abuse. As reported by The Register , the flaw was discovered by cybersecurity researcher Ken Pyle, who also managed to successfully exploit it. Apparently, a proof-of-concept is in the works and should be presented to the general public soon. Tightening up security In order to keep their endpoints (opens in new tab) secure, the DHS says, businesses need to update both their hardware and their software to the latest versions, apply security patches (opens in new tab) wherever possible, and set up a firewall as extra means of defense. Furthermore, they … [Read more...] about Serious bug in US Emergency Alert System could be abused to create mass panic
Charlton vs QPR live stream: how to watch the Carabao Cup first-round online
Audio player loading… League One outfit Charlton Athletic will be hoping to pull off a shock against their London rivals, as tey face Championship side Queens Park Rangers at the Valley in this first round EFL Cup clash on Tuesday night. The Addicks come into this clash off the back of a 1-0 victory at the weekend secured thanks to a single Corey Blackett-Taylor goal. Make sure you know how to watch a Charlton vs QPR live stream wherever you are. Charlton vs QPR live stream Date: Tuesday, August 9 Kick-off time : 7.45pm BST / 2.45pm ET / 11.45am PT / 4.45am AEST / 6.45am NZST Venue: The Valley Live streams: ESPN Plus (US) | DAZN (CA) | Kayo Sports FREE trial (opens in new tab) (AU) Watch anywhere: Try ExpressVPN 100% risk-free (opens in new tab) QPR enter this Carabao Cup clash in high spirits after notching up their first points of the season in the league, following a stirring 3-2 win over Middlesbrough at the weekend. Rangers held off a … [Read more...] about Charlton vs QPR live stream: how to watch the Carabao Cup first-round online
Verizon: Network sabotage during strike disrupted thousands of customers
Verizon says its network has suffered 57 incidents of vandalism in seven states in the two weeks since 36,000 workers went on strike . The "incidents of sabotage," mostly involving the severing of fiber optic cables or damage to terminal boxes, "have cut off thousands of Verizon customers from critical wireline services," the company said Wednesday . Further Reading Verizon workers strike over lost jobs and refusal to expand fiber Under normal conditions, there are only about a half-dozen incidents of sabotage over the course of a year, a Verizon spokesperson told Ars today. Verizon says it is still investigating the incidents and hasn't pinned the blame on anyone specific. But the company's announcement pointed out that "these malicious actions take place as Verizon is experiencing a strike." Verizon reported similar incidents of vandalism during another strike in 2011 . A union representing Verizon workers blames the company for failing to maintain its … [Read more...] about Verizon: Network sabotage during strike disrupted thousands of customers