Vermont's climate flips the environmental math on AI data centers. Closed-loop cooling, buried construction, and six months of free cooling from winter air eliminate the water use and noise that drive data center fights elsewhere. Waste hea
A Vermont Senate bill would ban AI data centers over 100 megawatts until 2030 while the Public Utility Commission studies regulation. But Vermont currently has no facility near that threshold, drawing pushback from Sen. Scott Beck, who call
You don't need their permission to use a computer. Right now, today, you can download a free operating system, put it on a USB stick, and run a computer that has never heard of H.R. 8250 and doesn't care. No account. No date of birth. No id
A bill introduced in Congress last week would require every operating system provider in the country to verify the identity of every user before that user can operate a computer. Not just children — every user. H.R. 8250, the so-called Pare
Phone phishing scams don't rely on obvious tricks anymore. By creating urgency, establishing false authority, and steering targets toward fake login pages, attackers capture credentials efficiently. Recognizing the pattern—problem, authorit
For the first time in more than 50 years, four astronauts are headed toward the Moon. NASA's Artemis II launches Wednesday, April 1, sending Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Jeremy Hansen on a 10-day
Artificial intelligence isn’t a digital brain or an all-knowing oracle. At its core, modern AI is a massive probability engine—a highly educated “wild-ass guessometer.” It can produce impressive answers at incredible speed, but it doesn’t u
A cybersecurity campaign known as ShadyPanda exposed millions of internet users by exploiting browser extensions that appeared legitimate but later turned malicious. These add-ons can access browsing activity and sensitive data. Experts say
Consumer Reports data shows 29% of heat pumps broke or stopped working by year eight—halfway through their expected lifespan. Modern cold-climate models can operate at temperatures as low as -23°F, but whether they save money depends on loc
Vermont lawmakers are considering whether to study the creation of a so-called “green bank,” a public-backed financing mechanism meant to support energy and climate-related projects. Supporters argue it could unlock private investment. Skep
Two-factor authentication has become a baseline defense against rising credential theft and automated attacks. While SMS codes offer some protection, authenticator apps provide stronger security, blocking SIM-swaps and interception risks. F
Windows 10’s official support ends October 14, 2025 — but Microsoft is giving users one free year of security updates through its Extended Security Update program. Here’s how to enroll, what it means, and what comes next once that year runs
