From the browser to the back end, the ‘boring’ choice is exciting again. We look at three trends converging to bring SQL back ...

Just like algae blooms in the ocean and pollen in the spring, there’s been an explosion in the past year or two of new software, related tools and lingo from the IT and mainstream/consumer side. Some ...

The ‘Getting Started’ section is like the quick-start guide for a new gadget. It gives you the most important first steps, ...

TikTok is growing its data harvesting empire, and avoiding the app won’t protect you – but some easy steps can keep you safe. TikTok keeps track of everything you do on its app – no surprises there.

In iOS 26, Apple Maps has a feature called Visited Places that when enabled automatically logs where you've been, with the aim of making it easier to revisit your favorite spots or to share locations ...

Most adults still need about 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night as they age, and needing less sleep later in life is a myth. Teenagers ages 13 to 17 need 8 to 10 hours per 24 hours. Sleep may feel ...

Mahmoud Parsian is a software architect and author. He leads Illumina's Big Data team focused on large-scale genome analytics. He is a practicing software professional with 30+ years of experience as ...