By default, iCloud data is secure while in transit. This data is stored in an encrypted format, while the encryption keys are housed in Apple data centers. 15 particularly sensitive data types, like passwords, Health data, and Journal data, use end-to-end encryption as standard. This sensitive data is encrypted with keys derived from your devices and device passcode, which are only accessible by the end user, and thus this data remains secure even in the case of a data breach in the cloud.Advanced Data Protection, which is opt-in, provides end-to-end encryption for 10 additional iCloud data categories like Photos, Notes, and Reminders, meaning that Apple no longer possesses the keys to decrypt these categories as well.Its been couple of years since Advanced Data Protection rolled out. Are you using it? If not, should you consider using it? In this full tutorial and video walkthrough, I discuss what Advanced Data Protection is, how to enable it, and best practices for protecting your precious data. Be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more in-depth video walkthroughs.Table of contentsVideo: iOS Advanced Data Protection for iCloud explainedSubscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more videosWhat is Advanced Data Protection?Standard Data Protection includes end-to-end encryption for 15 data types, including Passwords and Keychain data, Health data, Home data, etc. Advanced Data Protection offers this same type of protection for an additional 10 data types stored in iCloud, bringing the total to 25 end-to-end encrypted iCloud data categories. Heres a look at what both Standard and Advance Data Protection include:Standard Data Protection includesAdvanced Data Protection addsPasswords and KeychainiCloud Backups (Device and Messages)Health dataiCloud DriveJournal dataPhotosHome dataNotesMessages in iCloudRemindersPayment informationSafari BookmarksApple Card transactionsSiri ShortcutsMapsVoice MemoQuickType Keyboard learned vocabularyWallet PassesSafariFreeformScreen TimeSiri informationWi-Fi passwordsW1 and H1 Bluetooth keysMemojiOf course, there exist categories that cannot be protected using end-to-end encryption due to the nature of the data. For example, iCloud Mail must communicate and interoperate with the global email system as a whole, and Contacts and Calendars are built on standards that do not support end-to-end encryption. One of the most notable new changes that Advanced Data Protection brings to the table is the end-to-end encryption of iCloud Backups. This is notable because, prior to Advanced Data Protection, Apple could access your data, in the case of a court ordered subpoena, via the iCloud backups stored on its servers.This was particularly useful for law enforcement investigations, because although iMessage on the iPhone has long been protected end-to-end via Standard Data Protection, messages data stored in iCloud Backups served as a workaround or loophole. With Advanced Data Protection enabled, even Messages data stored in iCloud Backups and via Messages Backups are now inaccessible by Apple, because the iCloud Backup itself is now end-to-end encrypted.You are responsible for data recoveryWith Advanced Data Protection enabled, Apple no longer has access to decryption keys for your Photos, Notes, Reminders, iCloud Backups, etc. Hence, If you lose access to your account, only you can recover this data by using your device passcode or password, a recovery contact, or a recovery key. Along with setting up one or more trusted recovery contacts, its important that you print your 28-character recovery key on something like a physical hardware wallet that can be engraved with your recovery key and cant be easily damaged or lost.Before enabling Advanced Data Protection, youll be prompted to remove any devices from your iCloud account running older versions of software (anything below iOS 16.2 and macOS 13.1). While Advanced Data Protection is enabled for your iCloud account, you wont be able to sign in to your account using your Apple ID for devices running older software versions. Youll need to update the software on those devices first, or disable Advanced Data Protection, before theyre able to be used with your iCloud account.Once Advanced Data Protection is enabled, it is enabled for all devices linked to your iCloud account.Advanced Data Protection prerequisitesBefore enabling Advanced Data Protection for iCloud, ensure all of the following are true:Your Apple ID has two-factor authentication enabled.A passcode/password is enabled for your device.Youre running the latest version of software on all of your devices:iPhone with iOS 16.2 or lateriPad with iPadOS 16.2 or laterMac with macOS 13.1 or laterApple Watch with watchOS 9.2 or laterApple TV with tvOS 16.2 or laterHomePod with software version 16.2 or laterWindows computer with iCloud for Windows 14.1 or laterYou have at least one account recovery key and/or recovery contact set. The Advanced Data Protection setup will prompt you to do this if you have not.You cannot enable Advanced Data Protection on new device until a time threshold elapses. Youll need to setup Advanced Data Protection on an older device instead.Older devices that cant be updated to iOS 16.2 or later must be removed from iCloud before enabling Advanced Data ProtectionSetting up Account RecoveryYour recovery contact will never be able to access your data, but will be able to generate a code from their Apple device to help you regain access to your data.A recovery contact should be a friend or family member over the age of 13 that you trust. Your recovery contact must have an Apple Device. If you forget your password or passcode, you can contact your recovery contact in person or by phone to help.Step 1: Go to Settings <your name> Sign-In & Security Recovery Contacts.Step 2: Tap Add Recovery Contact and youll be asked to verify with Face ID or device passcode.Step 3: iOS will suggest contacts from your family sharing list if applicable, but you can choose someone else from your contacts as well. Select a contact and then tap the Next button in the upper right-hand corner.Step 4: Youll next be prompted to let your contact know that youve added them as a recovery contact. You can send the canned message that Apple provides by tapping the Send button at the bottom of the screen, or customize the message by tapping Edit Message before sending.Step 5: After the recipient receives the message, theyll need to tap the Account Recovery Contact link and tap the Accept button to confirm. Whether or not the user accepts or declines, the requester will be notified.Add Recovery KeyStep 1: Go to Settings <your name> Password & Security Recovery Key.Step 2: Tap Recovery Key Turn On Recovery Key Use Recovery Key.Step 3: Enter your iPhones passcode to turn on the recovery key.Step 4: Your 28-alphanumeric recovery key will now be displayed. Print a copy or write down your recovery key. I suggest employing a cold storage solution for more secure and permanent safekeeping.Step 5: Tap Continue, and youll be prompted to enter the 28-digit recovery key to prove that you wrote it down correctly. Tap Next once the key is entered.Step 6: If the recovery key was entered correctly, youll be taken back to the Sign-In & Security page with the Recovery key parameter set to On. If you choose to ever create a new recovery key because you lost it or someone else knows it, the new key will replace the old key.How to enable Advanced Data ProtectionStep 1: On your iPhone or iPad go to Settings <your name> iCloud.Step 2: Scroll down and tap the Advanced Data Protection panel, then tap Turn on Advanced Data Protection.Step 3: Youll see a splash screen indicating that you will be responsible for data recovery. Tap the Review Recovery Methods button to review the recovery options youve established, otherwise tap Set Up Account Recovery if youve yet to establish recovery options and refer to the Setting up Account Recovery section above.Step 4: If you have a recovery contact established, and youre satisfied with it, tap the Contacts Up to Date button to proceed. Otherwise, you can tap Update Recovery Contacts.Step 5: Next, assuming you have one set up as instructed above, youll be asked to verify your 28-character recovery key to continue. Enter your recovery key and tap the Next button in the upper right-hand corner.Step 6: Enter your devices passcode to enable Advanced Data Protection. Tap the Done button once you get the Advanced Data Protection is On confirmation page.How to disable Advanced Data ProtectionStep 1: On your iPhone or iPad go to Settings <your name> iCloud.Step 2: Scroll down and tap the Advanced Data Protection panel, then tap Turn Off Advanced Data Protection.Step 3: Tap Turn Off and then enter your iPhones passcode to verify.Your device will securely upload the needed encryption keys to Apples servers and Advanced Data Protection will be disabled. Your Account Recovery options will be maintained, unless modified. 9to5Macs TakeAdvanced Data Protection is simply a way to enable end-to-end encryption across more iCloud data types, bringing the total number of data types to 25. If youre looking for a way to increase the security of the data stored in your iCloud account this is a great free way to do it. Just remember that you take on additional responsibility for your data, since Apple no longer houses the decryption keys when Advanced Data Protection enabled. For many people, thats a small price to pay for the added security of end-to-end encryption.Are you currently using advanced data protection? Why or why not? Sound off down below in the comments with your thoughts.Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Apple is expected to launch a successor to the iPhone SE this week, and a new survey reveals just how important it could be to the company.Price is a huge deal to the majority of American smartphone buyers, survey showsOn the eve of a potential new iPhone SE launch, a new survey conducted by Optimum has revealed why Apples budget option is so important.Over 1,500 American consumers were polled on the factors that mattered most when shopping for a new phone.More than half of respondents identified price as the most important aspect of their decision.This means the majority identify price as more important than camera features, AI, battery life, and other seemingly popular sales drivers.Its a telling data point. Not only does the survey indicate why the new iPhone SE is such a big deal for Apple. It also perhaps tells us why Apple doesnt feel the need to update its budget model very often.Why Apple can leave the iPhone SE alone for yearsThe flagship iPhone lineup gets refreshed every year. But not the iPhone SE.While major new iPhones launch each fall without exception, Apples budget model only gets updated every two to three years.The last iPhone SE came out in early 2022, making this an especially lengthy gap.But if the typical iPhone SE buyer values price above all else, then regular updates to include a lot of new features arent really necessary.Instead, Apple can keep the iPhone SEs price low while bringing in greater profits over time as components become more affordable.For shoppers like me, who always prefer the latest and greatest iPhone, the survey is an important reminder of why the iPhone SE is so key to Apples lineup.How important is price to you when buying a new phone? Whats more important to you? Let us know in the comments.Best iPhone accessoriesAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Yeet Child of MineA conservative influencer is claiming she secretly gave birth to Elon Musk's thirteenth known child and somehow, that's not even the most dramatic aspect of this buck wild story."Five months ago, I welcomed a new baby into the world," right-wing pundit Ashley St. Clair said in a statement posted to X. "Elon Musk is the father."In her statement, the 26-year-old formerly employed by the Babylon Bee,a right-wing satire site insisted that until now, she hadn't disclosed her child's birth "to protect our child's safety and privacy" and that she was soon to be outed by an undisclosed "tabloid media" source.After that big reveal, St. Clairelaborated on the situation in an interview with theNew York Post."I was told to keep it secret," she said. "I was being asked to keep it a secret forever."As St. Clair detailed in that interview, Musk "slid into [her] DMs" following his purchase of Twitter in 2022. By the next year, the pair had begun a relationship after the woman, then just 24 years old, traveled to San Francisco with other Bee staffers to interview the billionaire.Before long, the conservative influencer fell pregnant though to this day, Musk has yet to publicly acknowledge paternity.As the NY Post explained in its story, the paper was provided with texts between the young writer and Jared Birchall, the CEO of Neuralink who also serves as Musk's wealth manager. In those messages, which weren't published but were briefly described by the paper, St. Clair appears to comply with the multi-hyphenate business owner's request to be left off the child's birth certificate, allegedly for privacy purposes.As melodramatic as this debacle already was, it got even wilder when Milo Yiannopoulos, another far-right figure, waded into the fray."Ashley St Clair plotted for HALF A DECADE to ensnare Elon Musk," the allegedly "ex-gay" pundit said in an X post over the weekend. That post also featured a grainy photo of a screen showing a 2020 exchange between St. Clair and another user in which she joked that she "need[ed] to get Elon Musk's attention for a marriage proposal."Musk himself replied to Yiannopoulos with a single word "Woah" in what amounts to his only response to St. Clair's claim that she gave birth to his thirteenth child.One thing's for sure: the co-parenting situation so far sounds like a drama-laden disaster."Elon, we have been trying to communicate for the past several days and you have not responded,"St. Clair wrote in a since-deleted post, seemingly in reference to Yiannopoulos. "When are you going to reply to us instead of publicly responding to smears from an individual who just posted photos of me in underwear at 15 years old?"Supposing that St. Clair's claims hold up, it's unknown whether the billionaire and his avowed paramour conceived her alleged child the old-fashioned way or did so via in vitro fertilization (IVF), as many of Musk's acknowledged children were and that's without getting into other recent gossip about the billionaire's sex life.While Musk continues to move fast and break things within the federal government, this latest baby mama drama is another telling example of why these kinds of men are profoundly ill-equipped to be running our country. Unfortunately, we seem to be stuck with him and his boss until folks with political power decide to stop pulling the wool over their eyes.More on the Musk family: Elon Musks Dad Goes On Transphobic Tirade Against His GrandkidsShare This Article

Meta has released a new "ad" for its flagship virtual reality app,Horizon Worlds and it's so much worse than anyone could have predicted.The 44-second clip Meta shared on Instagram over the weekend shows misshapen avatar characters sitting in a circle of chairs while discussing their breakups (because of Valentine's Day, apparently?)And given the more than $60 billion the company's Reality Labs has wasted on the project since 2020, the result is astonishingly bad. It looks more like a middle schooler's 3D animation project, with bizarrely proportioned low-poly avatars awkwardly mimicking the movements of real-life users. Their forearms in particular seem to be completely detached, awkwardly dangling from the avatars' elbows due to the limitations of Meta's Quest controllers.The ad appears to have generated enough ridicule online that the company has deleted it from Instagram. (Futurism has reached out to Meta for clarification.)It's difficult not to see the latest gaff as yet another black eye in the company's efforts to justify the existence of its pitiful metaverse. Despite billions of dollars spent, its best efforts still look completely embarrassing.Even the voice acting and script are unintentionally mortifying."My ex broke up with me via text using emojis," one avatar says in the video while waving his arms around. "I got a broken heart, a crying face, and a thumbs up."Besides the atrocious graphics, the whole vibe is just off."Meta has a fundamental misunderstanding of how people want to be represented in virtual worlds," one user on X-formerly-Twitter wrote. "No one wants to be a boring human in the metaverse when the possibilities are infinite. Who is advising these people?"It's a terrible showing for the trillion-dollar tech company. Earlier this year, Zuckerberg promised a "pivotal year for the metaverse." But given its latest ad, the company has made astonishingly little progress over the last three years.Remember that cringe "selfie" Zuckerberg showed off in 2022 of himself blankly staring into the camera with some low-effort 3D renditions of the Eiffel Tower and the Sagrada Familia behind him?Despite $70 billion in losses over the past three years, Meta's metaverse remains a hellscape filled with screeching underage children, distinctly void of the vibrant and life-filled virtual worlds the company initially showed off during the unveiling of Horizon Worlds.Exactly what's going on behind the scenes is a fascinating question. Did Meta allow the project to atrophy while it doubled down on its AI investments instead?In short, how did things get this bad? Other videos shared by Meta's Horizon showing in-game footage paint an even more damning picture of the current state of the tech, with rudimentary avatars juddering through uninspired and largely empty virtual worlds.During the company's Q4 earnings call in January, Zuckerberg remained adamant that his massive bet on the metaverse would eventually pay off."The number of people using Quest and Horizon has been steadily growing, and this is a year when a number of the long-term investments that we've been working on that will make the metaverse more visually stunning and inspiring will really start to land," he told investors.But when the metaverse will live up to those lofty promises remains unclear at best. In its current state, it's a startlingly terrible experience that leaves a lot to be desired.More on the metaverse: The Metaverse Is Completely Falling ApartShare This Article

Feb 18, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Network SecurityTwo security vulnerabilities have been discovered in the OpenSSH secure networking utility suite that, if successfully exploited, could result in an active machine-in-the-middle (MitM) and a denial-of-service (DoS) attack, respectively, under certain conditions.The vulnerabilities, detailed by the Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU), are listed below -CVE-2025-26465 - The OpenSSH client contains a logic error between versions 6.8p1 to 9.9p1 (inclusive) that makes it vulnerable to an active MitM attack if the VerifyHostKeyDNS option is enabled, allowing a malicious interloper to impersonate a legitimate server when a client attempts to connect to it (Introduced in December 2014)CVE-2025-26466 - The OpenSSH client and server are vulnerable to a pre-authentication DoS attack between versions 9.5p1 to 9.9p1 (inclusive) that causes memory and CPU consumption (Introduced in August 2023)"If an attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle attack via CVE-2025-26465, the client may accept the attacker's key instead of the legitimate server's key," Saeed Abbasi, manager of product at Qualys TRU, said."This would break the integrity of the SSH connection, enabling potential interception or tampering with the session before the user even realizes it."In other words, a successful exploitation could permit malicious actors to compromise and hijack SSH sessions, and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. It's worth noting that the VerifyHostKeyDNS option is disabled by default.Repeated exploitation of CVE-2025-26466, on the other hand, can result in availability issues, preventing administrators from managing servers and locking legitimate users out, effectively crippling routine operations.Both the vulnerabilities have been addressed in version OpenSSH 9.9p2 released today by OpenSSH maintainers.The disclosure comes over seven months after Qualys shed light on another OpenSSH flaw dubbed regreSSHion (CVE-2024-6387) that could have resulted in unauthenticated remote code execution with root privileges in glibc-based Linux systems.Found this article interesting? Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn to read more exclusive content we post.SHARE

All jobs Senior Back-End Engineer Posted A few minutes ago Float is the worlds leading software for teams to plan their time. Launched in 2012, weve grown every year since, and remain proudly independent, self-funded and profitable.As a certified B Corporation, were committed to making a positive contribution to our team, customers, the environment, and the remote community. Were a team of 55 working 100% remotely who believe in living our Best Work Life.Youll partner with team members globally, including Australia, Mexico, Italy, Nigeria, Canada, and the USA. Review our data security guidelines about where we hire here.Hear what our team has to say by browsing our blog, or reading our Glassdoor reviews. Check out what our customers think of Float from our G2 reviews.Were on a scale up journey, and were seeking people who thrive in this stage, given the autonomy, and the opportunity, to do the best work of their career. Apply now Who We AreFloat is the worlds leading software for teams to plan their time. Launched in 2012, weve grown every year since, and remain proudly independent, self-funded and profitable. As a certified B Corporation, were committed to making a positive contribution to our team, customers, the environment, and the remote community. Were a team of 50 working 100% remotely who believe in living our Best Work Life. Youll partner with team members globally, including Australia, Mexico, Italy, Nigeria, Canada, and the USA. Review our data security guidelines about our employment or service contracts here. Hear what our team has to say by browsing our blog, or reading our Glassdoor reviews. Check out what our customers think of Float from our G2 reviews.Were on a scale up journey, and were seeking people who thrive in this stage. We want Float to be the place where you have the autonomy and the opportunity to do the best work of your career.Why Were Hiring For This RoleFloat is evolving to meet the demands of our 2025 Mission & Strategy, transitioning towards an event-driven data and process flow to enhance scalability and maintainability. To support this shift, we are making key internal transitions, which create critical capacity gaps that we are looking for two Senior Back-End Engineers to address.Your work will directly shape the future of our product, driving user-centric enhancements and ensuring effective interoperability across our platform. Youll play a key role in expanding and maintaining third-party integrations, keeping them a core strength while also contributing to data-driven features that enhance our products intelligence, decision-making, and ability to provide meaningful suggestions. Beyond this, youll tackle complex engineering challenges building scalable, high-performance back-end systems that empower teams to plan and allocate resources effectively at a global scale. Working in a fast-moving, remote-first environment, youll have the autonomy to make impactful decisions while collaborating with a team that values technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation. Your contributions will be instrumental in advancing your squads roadmap and evolving our product to better support teams worldwide.Our Services Team Lead, Christian, explains the important role you will play within our Services team. Watch this video!Youll be working asynchronously with a bright, dedicated team from across the globe, with a strong focus on taking complex problems and creating solutions that feel simple and intuitive for our customers.Our main back-end engineering stack consists of:PHP, Node.js, PythonMySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Neo4jGoogle Cloud Platform, Amazon Web ServicesKafka, RabbitMQWhat Youll Be Responsible ForEarly on, youll jump right into:Ownership of Back-End Development: Take ownership of critical back-end initiatives within your squad, ensuring continuity in ongoing and planned work. This includes building and optimizing APIs, enhancing system reliability, and expanding integrations to support evolving product needs.Enhancing Reliability & Performance: Improve observability, logging, and monitoring to reduce friction in key workflows, address performance bottlenecks, and enhance system stability.Driving Scalable Product Features: Contribute to the development of new and existing capabilities, helping teams make smarter decisions and optimize workflows through intelligent, data-driven solutions.Once you are a bit more settled, we expect that you will jump into the following projects:Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with product, engineering, and platform teams to ensure seamless alignment between product features and core infrastructure.Proactively Identify & Solve Bottlenecks: Proactively surface and address scaling challenges, optimizing systems for future growth and ensure smooth scaling and support for Floats ICP priorities.Optimize & Maintain Back-End Systems: Ensure performance, reliability, and scalability as usage expands, balancing technical excellence with speed of delivery.Lead Development of New Capabilities: Help shape new product features that enhance user experience, automation, and real-time data accessibility.What Youll Need To Be SuccessfulWe want you to love your work and believe that these skills will allow you to succeed in the role. Applying these skills requires:Strong understanding of engineering principles for delivering high-quality services in a growth-stage business.Experience designing and building services for modern cloud architectures on platforms like GCP and AWSProficiency in PHP and Node.js within a production environment.Expertise in SQL and NoSQL database technologies, with a focus on MySQL and MongoDB.Experience in designing and developing services within a microservices architecture.Familiarity with serverless architectures (e.g., Cloud Run, App Engine) and the ability to discern appropriate usage scenarios.Knowledge of event-driven and asynchronous architectures for building scalable and reliable distributed systems.Experience developing integrations with third-party APIs.Ability to work independently and make decisions while recognizing the boundaries of expertise and knowing when to seek input or assistance from teammates.Strong written communication skills to convey ideas, document solutions, and maintain effective collaboration across a globally distributed team.A strong focus on the end-user experience, with the ability to advocate for improvements and provide constructive feedback to engineers, designers, and product managers.A practical approach to problem-solving, balancing the need for immediate, functional solutions with long-term goals and improvements.As a fully remote team, were looking for someone comfortable with asynchronous communication as the default, which means you have previous remote experience and are comfortable using tools like Slack, Loom, and Linear to communicate as needed. Dont worryyou will have significant deep work time since we have very few meetings.Why Join UsPay for this role is US $167,471 (Level 3). Heres a blog post with more information on how we determine our salaries.Were a global async remote company with a diverse team of people from all over the world who share a common belief in living our best work life. We believe deeply in the idea of transparency and share our Float Handbook publicly so potential new team members can see first hand our perks & benefits as well as our ways of working. If you feel like you can thrive at Float to do your best work, we would love to hear from you.Hiring Process For This RoleYoull find a lot of useful information about our interview process and what its like to join our global team on the Float careers page. The hiring process for this role looks like this:Initial First Meet (20 min):Take-Home Assignment (4 hours, paid): Youll complete a take-home technical assignment that will assess your ability to identify and communicate performance issues on a real application and suggest solutions. You will be paid an honorarium after completion of your take-home assignment, and will receive feedback on your assignment regardless of the outcome.Technical Interview (45 min): Youll meet with Christian (Services Team Lead) and Omar (Senior Application Engineer) to discuss your technical experience and skills, as well as deep dive into your take-home assignment.Co-Worker Interview (30 min):Founder Interview (30 min)Note: Industry research shows that women and those in traditionally underrepresented groups generally dont apply to jobs unless they check all the boxes for the role. If you feel strongly that you have what it takes for this role but dont check 100% of the boxesthats okaywe encourage you to apply anyway and highlight what you can bring to the table.Apply NowLet's start your dream job Apply now Float View company Jobs posted: 59 Related Jobs Remote Back-End Programming jobs

Job Function & KPIsJob Functions:Convert approved Figma files into responsive pages in WordPress and Webflow.Build out custom features and functionalityComplete integrations between multiple pieces of softwareConfigure plugins, apps, etc. for various usesComplete revisions to the websites from the team and from the clientOptimize for Google Lighthouse scoresPerformance Will Be Measured By:Number of bugs and errors on the pages you buildCreativity of animations/interactions/effectsGoogle Lighthouse scoresAbility to meet deadlinesAbility to communicate well with our team and clientsRequired Skills & ExperienceRequired:5+ years of experience developing websites in either WordPress, Shopify, OR Webflow1+ years of experience developing websites in WordPress, Shopify, AND WebflowDeep knowledge of PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSSHelpful, but not required:Knowledge of Web AccessibilityKnowledge of additional development frameworks such as ReactCompensation StructureThis position is occasionally offered at both a monthly salary or as a per-project fixed rate.The monthly salary option is available to developers who are experts in Wordpress, Webflow, AND Shopify.The per-project fixed rates are available to developers who are experts in just one of these tools.Other Details- Must be a fluent English speaker- Must be willing to work during US business hoursApply NowLet's start your dream job Apply now

The East London-based practices project will sensitively and sustainably restore the original 34 Belsize Lane building in Belsize Park. It will also add a lightweight first-floor addition above its bedroom wing.The house was designed and built between 1975 and 1976as a home and studio for herself and her family by Wolton, who died four years ago, aged 87.In 2023 it became her first building to be included on the National Heritage List for England, after being given statutory protection by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on the advice of Historic England.AdvertisementWolton (ne Cheesman) formed the architectural firm Team 4 in 1963 with Richard Rogers, whom she had met while studying at Epsom, along with Su Rogers, Norman Foster and her younger sister, Wendy Cheesman (who later married Foster). She left the practice a few months later.The 34 Belsize Lane home adopted some of the key concepts of design developed during her career, including notions regarding the principles of light, the arrangement of spaces and their connection to the landscape.It is built around three courtyard gardens and features a series of rooflights, bespoke sliding timber shutters and conservatory-like antechambers areas Wolton called pause spaces, separating the living and working parts of the house.As a Modernist, she was interested in the quality of architecture that came through simple construction and an expression of how things came together. Extensions and additions were seen as lightweight elements that contrasted with the heavier elements of primary walls.At the time of its listing, Historic England regional director Tom Foxall described the house as an accomplished piece of her work, adding: Wolton's buildings are little known, but she made an important contribution to post-war Modernism in England.AdvertisementThe building is a meticulously conceived studio house which creatively integrates into its setting and meets the high threshold for listing.The house has been empty since her death and will become a family home after the restoration.The first-floor extension is set to be made of a lightweight timber structure, which a statement from EBBA said reflects the language of construction found in the work of Georgie Woltons oeuvre.Other works include reconstruction of some external walls to increase insulation and address structural issues.In August last year Camden Council also approved measures to redevelop the propertys garden, install solar panels, an air source heat pump and rainwater harvesting measures.EBBA founder Benni Allan said: With this project, we intend to demonstrate new strategies for the restoration of Modernist houses, creating a sustainable model to restore and retain these architectural icons whilst pioneering a new future for them.Critic and author Jonathan Meades has described Wolton as the outstanding woman architect of the generation before Zaha [Hadid].Wolton had a longstanding interest in buildings designed to function as both domestic and work spaces. Her best-known work is Phase I (1969) and II (1971-2) of Cliff Road Studios.Her now-demolished Fieldhouse in East Horsley, Surrey, was built in 1968 with a Cor-ten steel frame. It was among the first domestic uses of Cor-ten steel in the UK and was one of several of houses designed by British architects in the 1960s and 70s that were heavily influenced by Mies van der Rohes Farnsworth House in Illinois. Source:EBBA Architects34 Belsize Lane proposed collage planProject dataArchitectEBBADesign teamBenni Allan, Jack Bailey, Alberte LauridsenLandscape architectAndy SturgeonStructural engineerElliott WoodM&EEEPQuantity surveyorCHPPlanning consultantsDP9Heritage consultantJon Lowe Heritage Source: EBBA Architects, photography by James Retief34 Belsize Lane proposed renovation

Your home must be protected as much as humanely possible. That said, no matter how protected it may be, there's always the chance that fire or carbon monoxide will ignite and spread. It's also why early detection of these hazards and choosing the right smoke detector are vital. However, not all smoke detectors are created equal.Some houses will require multiple devices due to their size. The National Fire Protection Association recommends placing one on every floor, in each sleeping area, at the top of stairways, and even on ceilings adjacent to stairways in basements. The more your home is covered, the better protected you are.We have extensively tested a wide variety of smoke detector models and curated a list of the very best options for households. Whether you are upgrading an outdated unit or investing in your first smoke detector, these top choices offer unmatched safety and reliability. Make sure your home is protected with the most effective smoke detectors on the market. Our Picks Best smoke detector overall Kidde Dual Sensor Smoke Detector PI9010 View details $53 at Amazon View details Best smoke detector for a smart home Nest Protect 2nd Gen View details $150 at Best Buy View details Best hardwired smoke detector Kidde Smoke Alarm 20SD10-V View details $40 at Amazon View details Best smoke detector for the price Kidde Firex Smoke Alarm i4618AC Ionization Sensor (Update: Out of Stock) View details $23 at The Home Depot View details Table of Contents What is the best smoke detector overall?Our pick for the most reliable smoke alarm is the Kidde Dual Sensor Smoke Detector PI9010 because it can detect different types of home fires, making it one of the more unique smoke detectors available.Best smoke detectors of 2025 Photo Gallery 1/1 $53 at Amazon Pros Fast acting Detect different types of fire Cons Lacks smart home compatibility Battery power isn't an option for everyone Power source Battery poweredAlarm 85 decibelTemperature rating Up to 100FSensor type Ionization, Photoelectric, Dual Sensor $53 at Amazon As the name suggests, this Kidde smoke detector is equipped with dual sensors that allow it to efficiently detect two common types of home fires. It's no surprise that it had the best performance detecting a slow-smoldering fire, averaging 24.1 seconds after initial exposure to smoke, and similarly, the second-best performance detecting a fast-flaming fire, averaging 17.9 seconds.It's powered by a 9-volt battery, plate-mounted and features both "hush" and "test" buttons for weekly testing.If you're looking for efficiency and reliability at an affordable price, the Kidde PI9010 is where your search should start. However, it doesn't have the smart home compatibility of some brands like Google Nest, which may be disappointing to some high-tech homeowners. $150 at Best Buy If you are looking for a high-tech device that you can control and communicate with, the Nest Protect is perfect for the task. It features a single button that has "hush," "test" and "reset" functionality, and you can hard-wire it to a 120-volt circuit or run it on a battery.It features two alert modes: Heads-up, characterized by a yellow glow in the background when smoke levels are rising, and Emergency, when the smoke concentration in an area has reached a critical level, displaying a red light. The device will speak to you in English, letting you know which area of your home needs immediate attention. This is particularly useful if you have a large home and need to know exactly where the emergency is located.The Nest App allows you to interconnect other Nest Protect smoke alarms in your home, displaying them all in a single dashboard. From there, you can easily hush and/or test all or any of your smoke detector devices at the press of a button. Sensors, alarms, voice, battery level and Wi-Fi connectivity checks are all part of the assessment.The original Nest Protect ranked fourth in our quickness of response test, but its ample functionality, versatility and smart features make it a very compelling option for those looking to upgrade their smart home security game.

See at Paramount Plus Watch the Champions League in the US from $8 a month Paramount Plus See at Paramount Plus See more details See at ExpressVPN Best VPN for streaming ExpressVPN See at ExpressVPN See more details See at TNT Sports Watch Champions League games live in the UK for 31 a month TNT Sports See at TNT Sports See more details See at DAZN Watch Champions League in Canada from CA$30 a month DAZN See at DAZN See more details See at Stan Sport Watch the Champions League in Australia from AU$27 a month Stan Sport See at Stan Sport See more details Table of Contents Atalanta will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage on Tuesday as they aim to overturn a one-goal deficit in this UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off against Club Brugge.Mario Paali canceled out Ferran Jutgl's opener in the first encounter between these two sides last week. However, a controversial penalty won and scored by Gustaf Nilsson allowed the hosts to claim a crucial 2-1 victory.A last-16 tie against either English Premier League side Aston Villa or French Ligue 1 outfit Lille is up for grabs for this tie's overall winner.Atalanta take on Club Brugge on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. Kickoff is set for9 p.m. CET local time in Italy. That makes it an8 p.m. GMTstart in the UK, a3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PTkickoff in the US and Canada, and a7 a.m. AEDTstart in Australia on Wednesday morning.Below, we'll outline the bestlive TV streaming servicesto use to watch the match as it happens, wherever you are in the world. Atalanta could be boosted by the return of star forward Ademola Lookman for today's game. Image Photo Agency/Getty ImagesLivestream Atalanta vs. Club Brugge in the USAmerican soccer fans can stream every fixture of this season's tournament via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for the UEFA Champions League. Sarah Tew/CNET Paramount Plus has two main subscription plans in the US: Essential for $8 a month and Premium for $13 a month. Both offer coverage of the Champions League.The cheaper Essential option has ads for on-demand streaming and lacks live CBS feeds as well as the ability to download shows to watch offline later. Newcomers to the service can take advantage of a 30-day free trial, while students may qualify for a 25% discount. Read our Paramount Plus review. See at Paramount Plus How to watch every UEFA Champions League 2024/25 game online from anywhere using a VPNIf you find yourself unable to view UCL matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the games -- that's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it's also a great idea if you're traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors' Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you're streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions. James Martin/CNET 2024 Price $13 per month, $100 for the first 15 months (then $117 per year) or $140 for the first 28 months (then $150 per year)Latest Tests DNS leaks detected, 35% speed loss in 2025 testsNetwork 3,000 plus servers in 105 countriesJurisdiction British Virgin Islands ExpressVPN isour current best VPN pickfor people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you'll get three months free and save 49%. That's the equivalent of $6.67 a month.Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. See at ExpressVPN Livestream Atalanta vs. Club Brugge in the UKTNT Sports broadcast the majority of Champions League games in the UK, with this match set to be shown live on TNT Sports 1. TNT Sports TNT Sports is offering the lions' share of Champions League matches exclusively live this season to viewers in the UK. You can access TNT Sports in a number of ways, including via Sky Q as a TV package, or direct streaming from its range of mobile and smart TV apps. It costs 31 either way and comes in a package that includes Discovery Plus' library of documentary content. See at TNT Sports Livestream Atalanta vs. Club Brugge in CanadaIf you want to stream UCL games live in Canada, you'll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to the Champions League this season. DAZN A DAZN subscription currently costs CA$30 a month or CA$200 a year and will also give you access to Europa League and EFL Championship soccer, Six Nations rugby and WTA tennis.As well as dedicated apps for iOS and Android, there's a wide range of support for set-top boxes and smart TVs. See at DAZN Livestream Atalanta vs. Club Brugge in AustraliaFootball fans Down Under can watch UCL matches on streaming service Stan Sport, which has exclusive rights to show the Champions League live in Australia this season. Stan Stan Sport will set you back AU$15 a month (on top of a Stan subscription, which starts at AU$12). It's also worth noting that the streaming service is currently offering a seven-day free trial.A subscription will also give you access to Europa League and Europa Conference League action, as well as international rugby and Formula E. See at Stan Sport Quick tips for streaming UEFA Champions League matches using a VPNWith four variables at play -- your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN -- your experience and success when streaming Champions League games may vary.If you don't see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the "search for city or country" option.If you're having trouble getting the game after you've turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try to fix quickly. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs -- like Roku -- don't have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you'll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you're using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network's sports app, you'll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.Remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you're using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommendBrave.