There are few things in life as universally anxiety-inducing as the sudden, glaring illumination of the “Check Engine” light.

GM issues a widespread telematics module software fix affecting 2024-2026 models, with OTA updates and dealer reprogramming ...

A simple update of the brake system control module is enough, but said update can only be done by dealers via the OBD-II port ...

From quick code readers to advanced multi-system scanners, OBD2 tools put the power of diagnostics in your hands. Whether you’re a weekend DIYer or a pro mechanic, the right scanner can save time, ...

From budget-friendly code readers to advanced professional-grade diagnostic platforms, the OBD2 scanner market in 2026 offers something for every driver. Whether you’re a DIYer tackling a check engine ...

Last year, just before the Fourth of July holiday, the US Space Force officially took ownership of a new operating system for the GPS navigation network, raising hopes that one of the military’s most ...

IntroductionIn February 2022, BlackBasta emerged as a successor to Conti ransomware and quickly rose to prominence. BlackBasta was operational for three years until February 2025 when their internal ...

Natalie Campisi is a senior journalist who covers personal finance, balancing timely news with in-depth enterprise reporting. Her mission is to make complex financial issues clear and accessible for ...

Over 300,000 new types of ransomware and other malicious software are discovered daily, according to the IT security research institute AV-TEST. Computer viruses can slow your devices, create a slew ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...