Using a separate computer for online banking can enhance financial safety.

Using a separate computer for online banking can enhance financial safety.

Protecting Your Finances with a Dedicated Computer In today’s digital age where so much of our financial information is online, it’s definitely worth considering how to secure the devices we use to manage our money. Recently, Nancy from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, reached out to ask if having a separate computer dedicated solely to online banking […]

Waymo introduces a backup computer system for its self-driving robotaxi

Waymo introduces a backup computer system for its self-driving robotaxi

You climb into the back seat of a Waymo, and as the doors close, you notice there’s no one in the driver’s seat. It’s an odd feeling for some, this realization that the car is entirely self-driven. And then, perhaps a nagging question arises: what if the computer that’s supposed to navigate suddenly malfunctions? Waymo […]

Maryland takes legal action against UnitedHealth Group and Optum Inc. regarding faulty Medicaid computer system.

Maryland takes legal action against UnitedHealth Group and Optum Inc. regarding faulty Medicaid computer system.

Maryland Files Lawsuit Against UnitedHealth Group The state of Maryland has initiated legal action against UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiary, Optum Inc., concerning a computer system designed to manage the state’s Medicaid behavioral services program. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown claims that the system failed on its very first day, necessitating an extended shutdown period […]

Midday stock movements: Netflix, Super Micro Computer, Sandisk, StubHub and others

Midday stock movements: Netflix, Super Micro Computer, Sandisk, StubHub and others

Intraday Trading Highlights Several companies are making waves in today’s intraday trading. First up, Netflix saw its stock spike by over 3% after Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square announced a new investment. This marks a return for Ackman, who had previously invested in Netflix back in early 2022 but sold his position just three months later. […]

Fraudulent party invitation emails may download malware onto your computer

Fraudulent party invitation emails may download malware onto your computer

You’ve settled down at your computer, maybe feeling good about tackling the inbox. Then, bam! An invitation pops up from someone you know—likely a friend or someone from a familiar group. That recognizable name is enough to put you at ease as you decide to check it out. The email looks all friendly and bright. […]

Midday stock movements: Super Micro Computer, EQT, AAR, Chubb, Pegasystems, and others

Midday stock movements: Super Micro Computer, EQT, AAR, Chubb, Pegasystems, and others

Midday Market Highlights Several companies are making notable moves in the market today. Super Microcomputer saw its shares jump by 25% after announcing preliminary fourth-quarter results that showed earnings much higher than anticipated, even though revenue came in near the lower end of guidance. EQT’s shares rose over 6.6% following a second-quarter production report that […]

Dell shares rise after Trump advises Americans to purchase a Dell computer.

Dell shares rise after Trump advises Americans to purchase a Dell computer.

Trump’s Tech Endorsement Boosts Dell Stock President Trump recently encouraged Americans to consider buying Dell computers, leading to a notable surge in the company’s stock, which jumped as much as 7.8% during intraday trading on Monday. This increase came after Trump praised the company’s founder, Michael Dell, and his wife, Susan, at the unveiling event […]