Tiny microchips, brains for almost everything you own – smartphones, computers, electric toothbrushes, refrigerators, automobiles – are the lifeblood of our society. And they are currently in high demand because of a global shortage. Chances are you think most of those chips come from foreign manufacturers, and that is partially true. But a bigger truth, one that many residents in the Quad Cities area may not realize, is this: The largest U.S.-based supplier of prime grade silicon wafers, … [Read more...] about Prescott Silicon Wafer Plant Keeping World Connected
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How Password Managers Keep You Secure Online
Over the past few months, we have covered a lot of scary topics in this column, from the Krack exploit to ominous pop-ups, and even talked about whether your phone (and other devices) are eavesdropping on you. You may be starting to wonder if there is the slightest of chances to remain safe while you travel around in the virtual online world. This month, we will touch on that section a bit and give you some ideas on how to better be prepared for all of the dangers that lurk at every click of the … [Read more...] about How Password Managers Keep You Secure Online