PATCH WATCH By Susan Bradley One of my complaints on behalf of consumers is that information about the new security certificates for Secure Boot has been vague — nearly hidden. Unless you are an AskWoody reader, you might not even be aware that there is an issue with Secure Boot certificates — not to mention […]

ISSUE 23.11 • 2026-03-16 BEN’S WORKSHOP By Ben Myers Recently I dealt with a new and unfamiliar mismatch between older Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) access points and newer Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Apple MacBooks and iPhones. A new client called, referred by someone else here in town. His house was wired with seven Ruckus brand Wi-Fi devices. […]

PUBLIC DEFENDER By Brian Livingston As we enter 2026, it’s worth a minute to look back on some of the stories that made headlines this year. Many subjects of my articles have experienced important developments since publication that you might want to know about. No, the news isn’t all good. But it’s better to stay […]

PUBLIC DEFENDER By Brian Livingston There are about 21 billion Wi-Fi–enabled devices in the world, according to an IMARC Group estimate. That’s more than 2½ per person alive today. In the US, households with Internet access now have an average of 18 connected devices: Wi-Fi routers, smart TVs, remote-controlled cameras, even refrigerators that report when […]

ISSUE 22.48 • 2025-12-01 BEN’S WORKSHOP By Ben Myers The General Store, at the very center of Harvard, Massachusetts, is a one-of-a-kind place to meet and greet friends and colleagues. It offers excellent food and some occasional live performances, all in a rustic building constructed in 1850. The computer equipment used by the store is […]

In the world of cybersecurity, it’s important to understand what attack surfaces exist. The best way to understand something is by first doing it. Whether you’re an aspiring penetration tester, […]

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Ethan Robish // In this series of posts, I’ll discuss how I segmented my home network using VLANs and how I moved away from using a risky consumer-grade router at […]

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David Fletcher// My wife and I recently purchased a 2016 Ford Flex to replace an aging version of the same make and model that met an untimely fate. During the […]

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Jordan Drysdale & Kent Ickler // Jordan and Kent demonstrate why there is only ONE correct way to configure your wireless networks. They also talk about the use of a […]

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