Geek Life 3.22.11

The fanfic site could be down for weeks due to a “security incident.” Users are not taking it well.

Five hauntings from the other side of technology.

What’s it like to be the richest man in the world? Find out for yourself.

Don’t buy a loved one something you wouldn’t want for yourself. These are the must-haves that tech enthusiasts have on their wish lists this year.

The comedian sees being online as similar to visiting the zoo. “I don’t need to interact with that,” he says. “It’s just a thing that I enjoy, and then I walk away.”

The price of anything with memory is skyrocketing thanks to AI. Aging streaming devices are no exception.

The critical flaw in UEFI firmware—used by most server vendors and data centers—allows attackers to execute code early in the boot process.

The PHP Foundation has revealed two serious vulnerabilities that could impact millions of websites. Security experts warn that failure to quickly patch the flaws could have dire consequences.

With pricing in flux and new models available, here’s which Surface Laptop and Surface Pro to buy.

I’ve tested laptops for more than a decade, and here’s my advice for finding the right laptop for you.

OpenAI is updating ChatGPT for all users with an “Intelligent UI” that’s more visual—generating interactive elements as part of the chatbot’s outputs.

The new open-source model speaks the language of DNA and can help researchers understand the effects of any changes on gene activity and health.