TechByter Worldwide 2017-12-03: Skipping Updates Can Cause Big Trouble. Chrome is On Top, but Don't Count Firefox Out. Short Circuits. Spare Parts.

Whether it's Windows, MacOS, or Linux, your operating system probably bugs you about updates more than you'd like -- but ignoring update requests is a bad idea. After getting off to a strong start, Firefox faltered when Google introduced Chrome. The latest version of Firefox is out and it's worth looking at no matter which browser you use now. In Short Circuits: Uber tried to cover up a data breach that affected 57 million users and drivers. Having been caught, they say they're sorry. A request that appears to be from your email administrator isn't. It's just another fraud, but the creeps who create the frauds are getting better. In Spare Parts (only on the website): How about a Wi-Fi hotspot that looks like an umbrella? • Or maybe a device that looks like brass knuckles but lets you type on your tummy? • Waze teams up with Allstate Roadside Services. • A new app allows ophthalmologists to monitor patients at home.