Python has become one of the most popular programming languages out there, particularly for beginners and those new to the hacker/maker world. Unfortunately, while it’s easy to get something up and ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price.

Google Drive has added a new functionality that allows users to set expirations on shared files and folders. The update will improve control over shared content and protect sensitive data from ...

In previous episodes of this long-running series looking at the world of high-quality audio, at every point we’ve stayed in the real world of physical audio hardware. From the human ear to the ...

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) predicted Wednesday that dozens of Republicans may ultimately support legislation requiring the Department of Justice to release files related to convicted sex offender ...

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Disney alleges its streaming services, including the Hulu and ESPN+ platforms using the H.264 or H.265 video compression standards, will continue to suffer harm absent injunctive relief under Sections ...

Stop losing your files. It's 2025, and you're still scrolling through folders named "New Folder" and "Untitled." Here's the one thing that will save your hair and sanity: a simple, consistent naming ...

Photo-illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Aaron Schwartz / CNP / Bloomberg / Getty; Patrick McMullan / Getty; fotograzia / Getty; FBI Memo / Department of Justice. Donald Trump’s ham-fisted reversal ...

Video files are notorious for hogging storage and stalling uploads. Whether you’re trying to attach a project to an email, free up space on your PC, or prep a video for online sharing, you’ve likely ...

Editor's take: Windows 11 brought a slew of UI changes and "improvements" few users welcome. File Explorer's state is particularly dire, yet Microsoft shows no sign of backing off its relentless quest ...