The Internet Patrol

Good day, fellow Internet Patrollers! Today, we’ve got news from the realm of cryptocurrency, and it’s making quite a splash. Binance.US, the American subsidiary of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has suspended U.S. dollar deposits in anticipation of its banking partners ceasing transactions. This drastic action comes on the heels of a lawsuit launched by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) earlier this week.

In the ever-evolving world of social media, a significant portion of users are content to observe from the sidelines. However, tech billionaire Elon Musk, who now owns the popular microblogging platform Twitter, has a message for those who just can’t bring themselves to hit that ‘Tweet’ button.

Today, we’re drawing your attention to a sinister new scam flourishing on social marketplaces like Facebook’s Marketplace. This time, digital wallets are under threat, with the likes of Venmo, PayPal, and other cash transfer apps falling victim to these deceptive practices.

Welcome to another deep dive from The Internet Patrol, where we unearth the Internet’s most complex and impactful stories for your edification. In today’s exploration, we delve into a major cyber attack that has, unfortunately, compromised the security of the U.S. federal government and allies, including NATO members.

Apple today disclosed a myriad of powerful privacy and security upgrades, among them comprehensive improvements to Safari Private Browsing, Communication Safety, and Lockdown Mode, as well as heightened app privacy.

During the 2023 WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference), Apple unveiled yet another shiny new member of its laptop family: the 15-inch MacBook Air. With this fresh addition, the MacBook fleet now consists of the 13-inch MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, each boasting the latest chips. But, a perplexing situation has surfaced – it seems like Apple has completely overlooked the existence of its 13-inch MacBook Pro.

Connecting your MacBook to an external display opens up a world of multitasking opportunities. However, there’s a key display setting that could significantly streamline your user experience. Even though I had been using a MacBook with an external monitor for years, I only recently discovered the magic of designating primary displays.

As the fall season approaches, it brings with it the promise of iOS 17, Apple’s latest operating system, set to add a host of fresh, fun, and functional features to your iPhone. These updates range from personalized contact cards and live voicemail services to a rainbow of delightful stickers. However, not all devices currently operating on iOS 16 will be able to welcome these new offerings. In a recent announcement at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple specified that iOS 17 will only extend support to iPhone models XS and newer. This news leaves the iPhone 8 and iPhone X, both unveiled in 2017, at the end of their journey for major updates, with only security updates to look forward to.

Imagine this: thousands of the discussion rooms on the social platform Reddit, just like rooms in a gigantic virtual house, have decided to switch off their lights and close their doors. They’re planning to stay this way for a full 48 hours, to protest against a new move by Reddit to start charging third-party applications for something called API access.

If you’ve heard about the recent Google class action settlement, you may be wondering if it’s real (yes, it’s real), whether you yourself qualify to receive any money from the settlement fund (yes, likely, but you have to register for it), and how much you’ll get (best estimates are somewhere between $7 and $8).

In the world of tech, the term “jailbreaking” might sound like an action straight out of a Hollywood heist film, but it’s simply a process that gives iPhone users the ability to customize their devices beyond Apple’s restrictions. It’s an enticing prospect for the tech-savvy, but what happens when you want to return to the safety of Apple’s walled garden? Fear not, for this guide will lead you through the process of unjailbreaking your iPhone.

IP address – ever stumbled upon this term? Perhaps you’ve spotted it in your computer settings or received an email warning about a login from an unknown IP address. Let’s make sense of this internet jargon and explore why it matters to you.

Hey there, dear Internet Patrollers! We’re here today to navigate the often confusing paths of the digital world together, and this time we’re focusing on Instagram. Yes, the platform that’s filled with stunning photos, cute dog videos, and your favorite influencers’ latest updates. But, what if you want to say goodbye to it all? Well, we’ve got you covered. Here’s your handy guide on how to delete your Instagram account in 2023.

Once upon a time, interpersonal skills were associated primarily with face-to-face interactions. Fast forward to 2023, and the landscape has drastically changed. As remote work and digital communication tools aren’t going anywhere, the demand for individuals with robust interpersonal skills is sky-high. And why not? After all, no matter how advanced our machines get, they simply cannot replicate the lively, engaging, and instinctual nature of human communication​ perfectly.

Have you ever pondered about Artificial Intelligence or AI as it’s more commonly known? Yes, that very same AI that you’ve probably heard your grandchildren talk about or seen in the news. It might sound like something from a science fiction movie, but let me assure you, AI is very real and it’s here to stay!