
How to Fight Format Rot
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How to Fight Format Rot
The Library of Congress has your back

How to Read Old MS Word Files When Word Says You Can’t


WannaCry Report Shows NHS Chiefs Knew of Security Danger, but Management Took No Action
The damage that the ransomware caused to Britain’s National Health Service was not a cybersecurity failure in the practicalities but a failure of cybersecurity management at the top level

AI Scans Twitter for Signs of Opioid Abuse
Geotagged tweets using slang like “dummies,” “Captain Cody” or other drug handles could help pinpoint clusters of opioid problems more quickly than traditional methods do

Out of the Syrian Crisis, a Data Revolution Takes Shape
Aid organizations have been piloting a nimble approach to cut through the fog of war

Recognizing an Unexpected Source for Unstructured Play
Free-play modes on 1990's video games provided a special opportunity for a generation of kids to mentally romp around an unfettered digital landscape.

Keep Your Wi-Fi off KRACK
Up-to-date software, apps, browsers and router software offer the best protection against a potential flaw in wi-fi security called a key reinstallation attack, or KRACK.

New VR Tech Aims to Take Surround-Sound to the Next Level
Spatial audio promises immersive virtual experiences that engage more of the senses

5 Vital Things You Can't Do Properly When You're on Your Phone
People conversing on a phone can appear to look at something yet fail to consciously detect it

How the Chinese Cyberthreat Has Evolved
The world’s most populous country is home to a slew of cyberspies and hackers who have likely stolen more secrets from businesses and governments than any other country

Biometric Identifies You in a Heartbeat
Like fingerprints and facial recognition, the shape and beat of your heart can be used to verify your identity. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Blade Runner 2049--and Why Eyes Are So Important in This Vision of the Future
In the original, seeking answers was all about looking at the eyes