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Mac RumorsMay 09, 2024
What's New With the iPad Pro Magic Keyboard
With the iPad Pro, Apple introduced an overhauled version of the Magic Keyboard to add new features that make using an ?iPad Pro? feel more like using a Mac. If you're thinking about buying one of the new ?iPad Pro? models and don't know if you should get a keyboard, this article walks through all of the new features.


CNET NewsMay 09, 2024
Save on Apple's Latest iPad Air Models With These Preorder Deals - CNET
You can preorder Apple's new iPad Air right now. Here's everything you need to know so you can nab the best offer.

PC World Latest NewsMay 09, 2024
Dell hack: Personal info of 49 million customers allegedly breached

Dell is confirming a data breach that reportedly covers "49 million customer records," according to Bleeping Computer. While Dell is confirming that a breach occurred, the scope of the breach hasn't been confirmed. A hacker on the Dark Web is reportedly claiming that the breach involves the 49 million records, with information that dates back seven years ago to 2017.

What Dell is telling people, according to the report, is that name, address, and hardware, service, and order information was leaked. If you've purchased anything from Dell, or engaged with customer support for a service or warranty request, that information is likely available to whoever wants to buy the information.

So far, Dell is not saying that any financial information was breached, including credit cards or payment information, or even your telephone number or email address.

That's good, but as Bleeping Computer points out, it does leave you potentially vulnerable to a physical attack — i.e. someone sending a letter and using your Dell service history as "proof" that the contact is legitimate. Such a followup could include asking for financial information, however, or some other attack that tries to extract personal information.

Right now, Dell doesn't believe that there is "significant risk," and they're probably right if the initial scope of the breach is accurate. If you have purchased a Dell PC or peripheral, though, keep an eye open

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