Aaron Drapkin is a Lead Writer at Tech.co. He has been researching and writing about technology, politics, and society in print and online publications since graduating with a Philosophy degree from the University of Bristol five years ago.
As a writer, Aaron takes a special interest in VPNs, cybersecurity, and project management software. He has been quoted in the Daily Mirror, Daily Express, The Daily Mail, Computer Weekly, Cybernews, and the Silicon Republic speaking on various privacy and cybersecurity issues, and has articles published in Wired, Vice, Metro, ProPrivacy, The Week, and Politics.co.uk covering a wide range of topics.
What Is Agile Methodology? A Beginner’s Guide
Agile is where it's at in the software and tech industry today, but is it the right framework to manage your projects?
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ChatGPT Pricing: How Much Does ChatGPT Cost?
ChatGPT has lots of different plans, models and services. But how much do they actually cost? We take a closer look.
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Is Beeper Safe? Why Apple Shut Down the Android-to-iMessage App
Apple has shut down Android-to-iMessage app Beeper Mini. But is Beeper safe, and was Apple's decision justified?
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What Is Project Coordination? Benefits, Tips and Examples
Coordination can make or break projects large and small. Here's how to get it right.
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How to Claim Your Share of the $5.6bn Visa/Mastercard Lawsuit
Millions of businesses are eligible to claim part of the settlement, and the claims submission process has only just started.
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As Advertisers Flee X, Threads Quietly Makes a Comeback
Mark Zuckerberg's Threads app looks like it's on the way up again, while X's advertising nightmares continue.
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Microsoft Outlook Users Told to Update Urgently to Fix Exploit
Microsoft is urging Outlook users to update their software, reset passwords and enable MFA as unpatched systems are targeted.
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The 6 Best Free Project Management Templates for 2023
Not everyone has the time to start from scratch. Here's are some project management templates that will give you a headstart.
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What Is a VPN? Virtual Private Networks and Why to Use Them
A VPN is a privacy tool currently used by millions of people around the world. But why? We reveal all in this guide.
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Weak & Strong Password Examples: Study Reveals Most Hackable Words
If you're struggling for password ideas, we've got the lowdown on what you should be avoiding, based on the latest data.
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Facebook Settlement: Pay Out Date and How to Check Status
With half a million American's already rejected for the Facebook settlement, here's how to check yours.
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Claude 2.1: Anthropic’s ChatGPT Rival Gets New Killer Feature
As OpenAI hits the headlines for all the wrong reasons, Anthropic has turned Claude into an "industry-leading" AI tool.
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How to Create a GPT with ChatGPT: A Step-By-Step Guide With Pictures
OpenAI now has a tool that will let you build your own, custom versions of ChatGPT. Here's how it works and how to use it.
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AI Gone Wrong: An Updated List of AI Errors, Mistakes and Failures 2023
We track the latest AI errors and mistakes from 2023 and previous years, and catalog AI's worst failures to date.
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The Best ChatGPT Prompts Are Highly Emotional, Study Confirms
A group of researchers have found that emotionally-charged LLM inputs consistently generate more useful responses.
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OnePlus 9 Users Still Have Time to Claim $1.1M Settlement
If you bought a OnePlus 9 or OnePlus 9 Pro device in 2021 or 2022, you may be entitled to a compensatory fee.
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GPT-4 Turbo vs GPT-4: What Is OpenAI’s ChatGPT Turbo?
OpenAI just announced a brand new language model, GPT-4 Turbo, as well as other key updates. Here's what you should know.
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Countries With a 4-Day Workweek in 2023
The four-day work week is catching the eye of governments and businesses the world over. But who's actually trying it out?
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Microsoft Launches New Cybersecurity Strategy in Response to Latest Attacks
Microsoft announced significant changes to the way the company handles software security this week - here's what's happening.
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Best Simple Project Management Software in 2023
monday.com scored the highest on our ease of use tests, but Teamwork and Asana weren't far behind.
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Project Cost Management: What Your Business Has to Consider
Managing project costs isn't easy. Here's everything you need to know about the factors affecting your top and bottom line.