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I don't trust password generators, so I built my own. Here's how you can, too

Remembering passwords is just too hard. Some people “solve” the problem by using easy passwords, things like a pet’s name or partner’s birthday. Others memorize a single, long, complex password and ...
PC Magazine

I Don't Trust Password Generators, So I Built My Own. Here's How You Can, Too

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...
Daily Mail

Can YOU solve it? Royal Mint launches a fiendishly difficult code breaker challenge - and the first clues are hidden on the coins in your wallet

Keen code breakers are in for a treat, as the Royal Mint has launched a fiendishly challenging puzzle. The Great British Treasure Hunt will set amateur sleuths across the country a series of ...

The best AI chatbots of 2026: I tested ChatGPT, Copilot, and others to find the top tools around

I pushed eight free AI chatbots to their limits to find the best AI chatbots of 2026. To explore our top picks, check out ZDNET's chatbot-by-chatbot guide.
PC Magazine

Dashlane Review: Polished, Powerful, and Pricey Password Management

I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, password managers, private messaging apps, and ad-blocking software. I also report on online scams and offer advice to families and individuals ...