The Biden administration is updating the US government’s blueprint for protecting the country’s most important infrastructure from hackers, terrorists, and natural disasters. On Tuesday, President Joe Biden will sign a national security memorandum overhauling a 2013 directive that lays out how agencies work together, with private companies, and with state and local governments to improve…
The password-killing tech known as “passkeys” have proliferated over the past two years, developed by the tech industry association known as the FIDO Alliance as an easier and more secure authentication alternative. And although superseding any technology as entrenched as passwords is difficult, new features and resources launching this week are pushing passkeys toward a…
“If you are in one of these high-risk groups, and have a Boar’s Head packaged meat product in your refrigerator and can’t tell if it’s recalled or not, or if you just want to play it safe until the outbreak is over, throw it out,” says James E. Rogers, PhD, director of food safety research…
Turn Off the TapShutting off the water while brushing your teeth will save about 2,000 gallons a year. Turning off the shower when lathering up or shampooing will save even more: The typical showerhead gushes up to 5 gallons per minute. Find out how to cut your water use in half, and consider picking up…
“Mosquitoes’ larvae develop in water,” Gangloff-Kaufmann says, “and they can do it in even the small amount of water that would fit in a bottle cap.” So to get rid of mosquitoes in your yard, it’s imperative to empty outdoor water toys and remove wheelbarrows and other outdoor gear that can catch water after a…
HE top-loaders are a happy medium between top-load agitators and front-loaders, hitting the sweet spot in terms of price, size, and convenience. So if you’re looking to get an upper hand on inflation, a high-efficiency top-load washer could be a good choice for the following reasons: They’re easy to load. Compared with cramped top-load agitator…
The following advice will help you avoid buying an unreliable used car and paying too much for one, which both drain your finances and could affect your future car-buying options. Read on for more expert advice. Check the Vehicle History. You don’t want to be on the hook for paying off a loan if it…
We test 30- and 36-inch induction cooktops from such popular brands as Frigidaire, GE, Samsung, and Whirlpool. We also test pro-style induction cooktops from brands like Bosch, Monogram, and Thermador. Regardless of whether the cooktop is gas, electric smoothtop, or induction, each is tested at low and high heat. Just about any cooktop will fare…
Many people prefer to use mineral sunscreens instead of chemical ones for safety and environmental reasons. In 2019 the FDA called on sunscreen manufacturers to provide more safety data on the chemical active ingredients. The agency said it was satisfied with the information it had on titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. The issue with the…
We reviewed popular products from Aquaphor, Aveeno, Burt’s Bees, California Baby, Earth Mama, and other brands to bring you safer, more sustainable picks By Sydney Cook Update: This article has been updated to reflect the reformulation of Tubby Todd’s Every Day Lotion, Fragrance Free, which no longer contains phenoxyethanol. The product is now in our…