It can be alarming to find an unknown folder or file on your computer, not least because malware can install temporary files without your knowledge that allow an infection to hide or spread. If you’re a Windows 11 users, the empty “inetpub” that recently appeared on your computer isn’t malicious—and it’s actually critical to patching … Read more
Microsoft has now confirmed that an April 2025 Windows security update is creating a new empty “inetpub” folder and warned users not to delete it. This folder is typically used by Microsoft’s Internet Information Services (IIS), a web server platform that can be enabled via the Windows Features dialog to host websites and web apps. … Read more
Microsoft has warned that users must not delete “inetpub” folder on Windows 11 after the April 2025 Update created it. This folder was initially assumed to be a bug in Windows 11 KB5055523 and other April 2025 cumulative updates, including Windows 10. It turns out it’s an intentional change, but Microsoft forgot to document it—until … Read more
ChatGPT is arguably the world’s most widely used AI-powered chatbot. It can help you get a wide variety of things/activities done like writing, editing, planning trips, recipes, and a lot more. It can even be used for generating images and video thumbnails. Regardless of your reason for using ChatGPT, you might be wondering about the … Read more
The US is clearly massing military forces for what many experts believe will be a full-bore attack on Iran. The big question, is this a part of President Trump’s usual negotiating strategy of bluff and bluster or the opening moves in a major war campaign against Iran? Evidence to date strongly suggests that the US…
One-Time Password (OTP) messages have become quite common among apps and service providers. It allows them to validate the identity of the authorized user of the app/service like social media and financial services. These messages include a four or six-digit code that can be used only once and within a limited time. Since OTP messages … Read more
The openSNP project, a platform for sharing genetic and phenotypic data, will shut down on April 30, 2025, and delete all user submissions over privacy concerns and the risk of misuse by authoritarian governments. The decision was announced earlier this week by co-founder Bastian Greshake Tzovaras, who expressed concerns about how personal genomics data is … Read more
CHRISTINE: I’m Christine Cyr Clisset. CAIRA: I’m Caira Blackwell. ROSIE: I’m Rosie Guerin and you’re listening to The Wirecutter Show. Caira, Christine, we are popping in for a quick bonus episode this week to talk about some news that broke about the DNA genetic testing company, 23andMe, it filed for bankruptcy. CAIRA: So bad. CHRISTINE: … Read more
Did you delete your DNA data on 23andMe? You’re not alone. The company’s website has seen a surge in users after it launched a bankruptcy proceeding intended to attract a buyer. Visits to 23andMe.com increased by 526% from Sunday to Monday, according to Similarweb, which tracks internet traffic trends after 23andMe announced its bankruptcy. 23andMe.com … Read more
23andMe has capped off a challenging few years by filing for today. Given the uncertainty around the future of the DNA testing company and what will happen to all of the genetic data it has collected, now is a critical time for customers to protect their privacy. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has that past … Read more