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Sending a Word file, Excel spreadsheet, or the like as a file attachment seems harmless enough -- unless the file contains hidden data you didn't know about or didn't know enough to remove. Outlook plug-in SendShield analyzes outbound file attachments, alerts you to any hidden data it finds, and pr...
Remember Yapta, the site that helps you get a refund on airfare if the rate drops after you buy your tickets? My only real complaint with the service is that you have to call the airline yourself to get the refund -- a time-consuming and potentially aggravating process. Now Yapta can handle this ch...
Hofstadter's law of planning states, "It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take Hofstadter's Law into account." Merlin Mann of 43 Folders claims that there's no known reason for why we tend to be overly optimistic about our planning, but notes that the more detailed our visualiz...
Want to make the move to Gmail? YippieMove helps you migrate your mail from your old provider. The service works with just about any IMAP account, and costs a reasonable $9.95 per account. Using YippieMove couldn't be much simpler. Start by specifying where you're moving from: AOL, Apple .Mac, an...
Surprisingly few people know that it's possible to install third-party software on a BlackBerry. Fewer still know that some of that software is available free of charge. BlackBerry Freeware Directory catalogs a small but growing assortment of free BlackBerry programs. The directory is divided int...
For your next presentation, here's a simple way to make an interesting graphic of the topics you're going to talk about. Input the text of your talk into Wordle.net and you'll get what's known as a word cloud back in return; the biggest words in the cloud are the ones you mention most. You can then ...
File-sharing service Drop.io just got a lot easier to use thanks to the new Drag & Drop.io extension for Firefox, which makes it possible to drag files from your desktop -- and even other Web pages -- to your "drop." In case the name doesn't ring a bell, Drop.io (pronounced "drop-eeo," not "d...
Web-based spreadsheet Zoho Sheet yesterday unveiled macro recording and playback, bringing it one major step closer to matching Excel's most important features. As of April, Zoho Sheet could already run Visual Basic macros, but now it's possible to record and play them with no VB programming require...
At first blush, the Logitech V550 Nano Cordless Laser Mouse looks like any other. However, it's a bit smarter than the average rodent: Its "clip-and-go" dock affixes to your notebook's lid for easy mouse transport. If you're the kind of user who's constantly hopping from one conference room to a...
As you may know, you can access Google Docs on your iPhone by way of the Safari browser. But what happens if there's no wireless service available? (Nah, that could never happen with AT&T.) Enter MiGhtyDocs, a free iPhone app that supports offline viewing of Google Docs documents and spreadsheet...
Users of open-source office suites like Lotus Symphony and OpenOffice know that those programs can open Microsoft Office documents, but what if you're an Office user who needs to open an Open Document Format (ODF) file? You're outta luck, unless you install the OpenXML/ODF Translator add-ins for Off...
Here's a super simple mail proxy service that Web Worker Daily just clued me in on. The site of Akapost.com is borderline unusable, but the service it provides is awesome. (Besides, once you sign up on the site and follow these instructions, you basically never have to go there again.) Here are t...
Backing up your PC is about as fun and exciting as a root canal, but it's something you must do regularly. I'm a proponent of diversified backup plans, meaning using multiple methods (online, local) and media (external hard drives, DVDs, etc.). You can get started down this road using any of thes...
If you need one more reason to choose an iPhone when traveling abroad, check out the new version of Google Translate. It makes simple work of translating any word, phrase, or question from one language to another. Google Translate for iPhone (and iPod touch) is a browser-based tool, not an applic...
"The most important thing you need to do is to have big chunks of time during the day when all you're doing is thinking." That's the productivity advice that Senator Barack Obama passes on in a recent conversation with Tory leader David Cameron, according to an Associated Press article. He says th...
Trump's optimism about talks to end the Iran war has been tempered by denials from Tehran, and violence that continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz gridlocked.
Nearly 12% of all TSA officers who were scheduled to work on Sunday called out – the most since the start of the partial government shutdown.
A shadowy group claiming antisemitic attacks in Europe amid the Iran war tells CBS News it will target "U.S. and Israeli interests worldwide."
Former Rep. David Rivera of Florida is accused of secretly lobbying for the Venezuelan government during the first Trump administration.
The Senate is closing in on a deal to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security and end the partial government shutdown that has stretched for six weeks.
In separate visits, President Trump is planning to host monarchs from the United Kingdom and The Netherlands next month.
The foreign ministry said in a statement it agreed after a letter from his family that Dennis Coyle "would be pardoned and released" for Eid.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
Overhead announcements at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport periodically advised those in line with departures within four hours to consider rebooking now.
Some airlines are issuing waivers for travelers eager to avoid hours-long waits for TSA security screening. Here's what to know.
Overhead announcements at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport periodically advised those in line with departures within four hours to consider rebooking now.
President Trump has long railed against mail-in voting, but used the method this month in a Florida election, public records indicate.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed energy executive Alan Armstrong on Tuesday to replace newly confirmed DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the Senate.
The Senate is closing in on a deal to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security and end the partial government shutdown that has stretched for six weeks.
Some airlines are issuing waivers for travelers eager to avoid hours-long waits for TSA security screening. Here's what to know.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the issue can reduce the driver's ability to detect hazards and increase the risk of a crash.
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
Elon Musk unveiled plans for a massive chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, that he said will power his "galactic" aspirations.
"TSA PreCheck will likely help you, even now with the long lines we're seeing at checkpoints," said one travel expert.
In separate visits, President Trump is planning to host monarchs from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands next month.
Overhead announcements at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport periodically advised those in line with departures within four hours to consider rebooking now.
President Trump has long railed against mail-in voting, but used the method this month in a Florida election, public records indicate.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed energy executive Alan Armstrong on Tuesday to replace newly confirmed DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the Senate.
The Senate is closing in on a deal to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security and end the partial government shutdown that has stretched for six weeks.
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
In separate visits, President Trump is planning to host monarchs from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands next month.
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
A shadowy group claiming antisemitic attacks in Europe amid the Iran war tells CBS News it will target "U.S. and Israeli interests worldwide."
The foreign ministry said in a statement it agreed after a letter from his family that Dennis Coyle "would be pardoned and released" for Eid.
Eugene de Kock testified that one of the police officers implicated in the killings had asked him to help assist with a cover-up.
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Elon Musk says he will make chips in the U.S. for use in Teslas and robots. Reuters global aerospace editor Joe Brock joins to discuss.
Elon Musk unveiled plans for a massive chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, that he said will power his "galactic" aspirations.
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Several Jewish community ambulances were torched in London in a suspected antisemitic arson attack. CBS News' Inaya Folarin Iman reports.
Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee known as one of the top professional cornhole players in the U.S., is facing a series of charges including first-degree murder. Shanelle Kaul reports on the case against Webber.
Eugene de Kock testified that one of the police officers implicated in the killings had asked him to help assist with a cover-up.
A U.S. Park Police officer was seriously wounded in an ambush shooting in Washington, law enforcement officials said. The officer was targeted, they said.
Prosecutors say the man charged in the murder of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman missed his first court appearance Monday as he receives treatment for tuberculosis. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
President Trump met with Republican senators on Monday night to discuss Department of Homeland Security funding as the partial shutdown continues. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump also signaled he was open to a deal with Iran. CBS News' Taurean Small and Natalie Brand have the latest.
The University of Southern California canceled the gubernatorial debate it was set to host on Tuesday following backlash over the exclusion of candidates of color. The school says its methodology for choosing candidates, designed by a professor, was "air tight." CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.
Several Jewish community ambulances were torched in London in a suspected antisemitic arson attack. CBS News' Inaya Folarin Iman reports.
An Iranian official told CBS News that Tehran received "points from the U.S. through mediators" after initially denying President Trump's claims that the U.S. and Iran were in talks. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Chris Livesay have more.
CBS News correspondents Skyler Henry and Nicole Sganga stood in line with flyers at TSA checkpoints in Atlanta and Houston airports to track how long it takes to go through security as the partial shutdown drags on.