Igor Kuksov

We explain how cookies affect your privacy online.

We reviewed some dedicated noise reduction apps and selected the most useful solutions for PCs and mobile devices.

At home, whether you’re trying to work or to rest, noisy neighbors can be a real nuisance. Modern technologies can help.

If you work with sensitive data, these obscure features of PDF, MS Office, and cloud documents are worth knowing.

Create a digital comfort zone using any old tablets, laptops, and modems you have on hand to work from home safely.

A few stories about how easy it is to accidentally leak sensitive information into the public domain.

It’s hard not to worry when you don’t know where your child is. We explain how to pinpoint their location and save your nerves.

We explain how to hide private data in images properly, without making rookie mistakes.

Using simple tools such as lasers and music to trick voice assistants and motion sensors.

We examine the workings of emotion-recognition technologies, their usefulness, and the privacy concerns they inspire.

Buzzing the White House, paralyzing airports, crashing into planes and power lines — we highlight the dangers of drones.

Is there Internet on the ISS, what is it like, and how long does it take to get a message from Mars — learn about the networks of today and the future.

Smart home systems, drones, AI — we discuss the new trends and technologies in the field of home security.

Hacking security cameras through a smart light switch — and other interesting features of smart homes.

A highly creative way to hide information.

We explain how ultrasound and audio recordings hidden in background noise can be used to control voice assistants.

Your online privacy does not depend solely on you. We’ll tell you what your loved ones can give away. (Spoiler: It’s absolutely anything, even DNA.)

Modern technology actually helps phone scammers — what you need to know to stay safe.

The most dangerous data leaks are the ones people don’t even know about.