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Ritoban Mukherjee

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Indexed articles, last 90 days
17
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Sep 28, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Ritoban Mukherjee

    10 Security Hacks Every Local AI User Should Know (opens the original)

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    When you think of local AI, you might assume that running models on local hardware instead of paying for cloud-based services is the safer and more private option. That’s only partially true. When running AI locally, you maintain better control over your workflows and data. You decide whether to share your data with any third-party services, and if so, under what terms. You also don’t have to worry about data breaches and cyberattacks targeting major tech corporations. But on the other hand, you

  2. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Ritoban Mukherjee

    How to Configure Your VPN to Work at the Router Level (and Why You Should) (opens the original)

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    When you install a VPN on a device, it’s like locking the door to a single room in your house. That room may be safe from intruders, but the rest of the house stays open and exposed. Going with that analogy, VPNs that work directly from your router lock down your front gate. They protect the entire house, with all the rooms and safes in it. By configuring your VPN at the router level, you are forcing all connected devices in your network to go through the encrypted tunnel created by your VPN. Th

  3. Article · Sep 21, 2026 · Ritoban Mukherjee

    Even a VPN Can't Protect You From This Browser Security Flaw (opens the original)

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    A VPN conceals your IP address by routing your internet traffic through a remote server, preventing anyone surveilling the network from tracking your online activity. Theoretically, that means no one should be able to identify you when you connect to a network and browse the internet, even your ISP. In practice, though, there are plenty of gaps that hackers can exploit. A while back, Lifehacker covered browser fingerprinting, which uses hundreds of data points, like your hardware specs, operatin

  4. Article · Sep 11, 2026 · Ritoban Mukherjee

    Yes, the Apple Watch's New Audio Intelligence Features Really Are Always Listening to You (opens the original)

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    During its Sept. 9 keynote, Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 12 and the Ultra 4, both of which will come with a feature that passively listens to your audio conversations all day and can summarize them for you on demand. It's part of a collection of features called "Audio Intelligence," but the two key features to consider here are: Live Rewind: If you double-press the Digital Crown on your Apple Watch, it will pull up a text snippet of your conversation over the last fifteen seconds. Siri

  5. Article · Sep 3, 2026 · Ritoban Mukherjee

    These Are the Best Labor Day 2026 Deals on VPNs (opens the original)

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    Back-to-school month is the busiest time of the year for VPN providers who rely on students for a substantial chunk of their annual subscriptions. Labor Day coincides with this time perfectly, making it a great opportunity to grab low-priced deals from almost every major provider. Once you sign up with a Labor Day promotion, your discounted prices stay locked in for the entire subscription period. That means you can get a two- or three-year VPN subscription for as much as 80% off the usual price

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