Latest articles by Jill Scharr
New Type of DDoS Attack Targets Online Games
A recent rash of denial-of-service attacks use a new method to take online gaming servers offline, costing players both time and money.
Cube 3 3D Printer Is Homey, Yet Stylish
With its two extruders, ease of access and sub-$1000 price range, the Cube 3 from 3DSystems makes 3D printing look good.
da Vinci 3D Printer Brings 3D to the Masses for $499
At $499, the da Vinci is the most affordable plug-and-play 3D printer we've seen thus far, with all the functionality new users need.
Cube 3 Printer and Cubify Online Store Make 3D Printing Easy
Less than $1000, the Cube 3 makes making easy with a simple design and a mobile app that lets you manage prints remotely.
Snapchat Data Breach: What Went Wrong and What to Do
Snapchat knew it was vulnerable, but did nothing. Now it's been hacked, with more than 4.6 million private user accounts posted online.
Snapchat Exposed: Angry Hackers Post Exploit Code Online
After months without a response, a security firm finally snapped, and got chatty online about two critical and yet-unpatched Snapchat vulnerabilities.
It's Dangerous to Go Alone: The History of 'The Legend of Zelda'
Few video games have the power to inspire such unequivocal delight as the "Legend of Zelda" series of video games by Nintendo.
Resolution Revolution: 4K TV Sales Expected to Soar
Price cuts and more content are expected to boost 4K TV sales substantially in 2014, NPD reports.
Wickr 2.0 Hides Your Contacts from Prying Eyes
Secure messaging app Wickr 2.0 released an update that tightens the security of users' contact-list information.
Build Your Own 3D Printer with Snap3D
With its simple and modifiable structure, the Snap3D printer — now on Kickstarter — has something for both beginners and advanced users.
Last-Minute Gift Idea: Give a Video Game Via GOG.com
Need a last-minute gift, with no time to ship it? Buy a video game via GOG.com, and send it to your loved one digitally.
UPDATED: Target Customers Targeted in Massive Data Breach
If you've shopped at a Target store in the past month, your credit and/or debit card may have been exposed in a massive data breach.
How to Gift a Video Game from the Humble Bundle and Humble Store
Need to send a last-minute gift, but have no time to ship it? Buy a video game via the Humble Bundle and send it digitally.
How to Give a Steam Online Game for Christmas
Need to find a last-minute gift, with no time to ship it? Buy a video game on Steam and send it to your loved one digitally.
The Top 10 Video Games of 2013
From the flying city of Columbia to the island of Yamatai to the alleyways of Los Santos, 2013 has been quite a year for gaming.
How 'Doom' Inspired the First-Person-Shooter Game 20 Years Ago
Happy 20th birthday to 'Doom,' the game that influenced just about every first-person shooter since. Here are just 10 of them.
'The Novelist' Game Review – You Write the Story
He may be the novelist, but you're the one who writes his story in this introspective, story-driven indie game released today on Steam.
Website Tells You If Your Password's Been Leaked
Have your login credentials been compromised? Use the Have I Been Pwned website to see if your email address is among millions stolen and leaked online.
How to Hack Other People's Drones for Less Than $400
Intrigued by Amazon's plans for drone delivery, hacker shows how to create a drone that will hijack other airborne drones — for less than $400.
Browser Plugin Secretly Mines Bitcoins at Your Expense
A browser plugin called YourFreeProxy uses your computer's processing power to mine Bitcoins for its creators.
How to Buy and Download Games Online
You don't need discs to play video games — Steam, Amazon and many more sites let users purchase downloadable video games from the web.
10 Steam Games Under $10
Looking for your next PC game? For maximum fun at minimum cost, check out these 10 Steam games that cost less than $10.
Guess What? Your Facebook Friends List Is Never Private
Think your Facebook friends list is private? A simple workaround puts that personal data right out in the open.
