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The TLS handshake is a multi-step process.  A basic TLS handshake involves the client and server sending “hello” messages, and the exchange of keys, cipher message and a finish message. The multi-step process is what makes TLS flexible enough to use in different applications because the format and order of exchange can be modified. TLS flaws and breaches Flaws in protocols and implementations constantly cause problems with security tools and technology, and TLS has certainly…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET The new year is a great time to score lingering deals, and the Apple AirTag 4-Pack is one big example. Into 2025 we’re seeing huge discounts on various tech items — and at 29% off, the Apple AirTag 4-Pack is one of those products that I love so much that I have to share it with everyone, especially when it’s on sale. Also: How to find out if an AirTag is tracking you…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Satechi’s Mini NVMe SSD Enclosure is on sale for $60. It’s a handy travel accessory for moving large files between multiple devices quickly However, getting the most from the device can be an expensive endeavor. more buying choices Data transfer is a large aspect of my day-to-day life. I’m constantly moving photos, videos, and more between my devices. One of the annoying aspects of transferring is how long it takes to move…

ZDNET Generative AI is super popular right now. Since OpenAI released ChatGPT in 2022, countless tools and chatbots have popped up. For example, Microsoft launched an AI image generator within Bing, powered by DALL-E 3, one of OpenAI’s visual projects. It was originally called Bing Image Creator but is now called Image Creator under the Microsoft Designer umbrella. Image Creator lets you generate AI images from text prompts. It’s easy to use, whether you’re accessing…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G is a full-color, color paper, and ink paper tablet available at Verizon for $239. It’s a great entertainment tablet for daily use that also functions very well as an e-reader. Although the screen is versatile, don’t expect the graphics to compare to those on an iPad or other high-end tablets. Reading has always been my favorite way to unwind before bed, and for 13 years, Kindles…

Remote and hybrid working has become the new normal — at least, for now — but productivity can take a hit unless you have the right setup. You might, for example, want to access resources and content on a PC or network when you’re away from the office. Perhaps your employer stipulates that you must use remote desktop software and a VPN if you are working remotely. Or, you simply need a way to provide…

ZDNET Hate calling a business to ask about pricing? A new Google feature can handle that for you. A feature called “Ask for Me” has popped up under the AI experiments category in Google Labs. Instead of calling a company yourself, you can let Google’s AI do it for you, handling tasks like finding the best price and checking product availability. Experimental phase When you use Ask for Me, a realistic-sounding AI will contact businesses, compile…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET I grew up watching The X-Files. In the late 1990s, cell phone reception was nothing like it is today. So back then, I couldn’t help but question how Scully and Mulder could call their boss, Skinner, back in Quantico even when they were investigating the most remote, bizarre locations across the continental US.  Also: Just installed iOS 18.3? I’d change these 3 settings first for the best experience Suspending disbelief aside, maybe FBI agents…

Flip phones have resurrected in the past few years but in new form. Before phones became “phablets” and ditched physical front buttons for touch-capacitive screens, there was the humble flip phone with a T9 keyboard. Most people liked them because the idea of packing so much gadgetry into a compact unit invoked playfulness and wonder in equal parts. The new variants of flip phones keep the playfulness intact despite a missing T9 keyboard.  Also: We tested…