Privacy
Windows
Is It Time to Make the Switch from Windows to Linux?
In recent developments, a federal complaint has ignited discussions around the privacy implications of a persistent Windows identifier, referred to as the Global Device Identifier (GDID). This identifier, revealed through a federal complaint involving the alleged hacker Peter Stokes, was crucial for investigators to trace a single Windows machine across VPNs and proxy servers through […]
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Gaming
Linux
Why Windows’ Push Sends Gamers Running to Linux
On a recent episode of The WAN Show, Linus and Luke delved into the fascinating, yet contentious, topic of Linux’s rise in the gaming community. According to the Steam Hardware Survey, Linux has surpassed a 5% market share, an impressive feat that sparked a parley on what this means for gaming enthusiasts and the industry […]
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The High Cost of Complacency: Lessons in Data Redundancy from the AWS Drone Strike Incident
In a striking revelation, Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently confirmed that customer data housed in its Middle East regions was lost forever, following Iranian drone strikes on its facilities. This incident notably highlights the importance of not just backing up data, but doing so in a manner that aligns with sophisticated redundancy protocols. According to […]
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