PSA: New Apple Watch Owners Have to Return Entire
Device for Ill-Fitting Solo Loop or Braided Solo Loop (Apple Watch
6 only)
https://www.macrumors.com/2020/09/21/entire-apple-watch-returned-solo-band-bad-fit/
Windows 10 update pulled for slowing down PCs —
what to do now
Microsoft squashes PC-slowing Windows 10 update
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/windows-10-update-pulled-for-slowing-down-pcs-what-to-do-now
Have you read something written by GPT-3? Probably
not, but it's hard to be sure
A powerful language generator released on the
internet has renewed concerns about how such tools can be used and
the biases they can inherit.
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/have-you-read-something-written-gpt-3-probably-not-it-n1240384
What Equipment is Needed for Podcasts?
Get started with podcast recording basics and build
from there
https://www.lifewire.com/equipment-needed-to-podcast-2844507
How to Manage Your Windows Clipboard Like a Pro
The Windows Clipboard is your ally for any cut,
copy, or paste operation. Use these tips to learn how to manage
your clipboard.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-tips-manage-windows-clipboard-like-pro/
Windows 10 ‘Finger’ command can be abused to
download or steal files
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-10-finger-command-can-be-abused-to-download-or-steal-files/
VPN interest surges in the U.S. as TikTok and
WeChat users panic about access to Chinese apps
- Appetite for VPNs surged in the U.S. over
the weekend as citizens realized President Donald Trump could soon
block their access to TikTok and WeChat.
- NordVPN, ExpressVPN and Surfshark said
they’ve all seen an uplift in activity.
- Last Friday, the Trump administration said
TikTok would be banned from U.S. app stores from Sunday. However,
on Sunday, Trump gave his “blessing” to ByteDance’s deal with
Oracle that will enable TikTok to keep operating in the U.S.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/21/vpn-interest-surges-in-us-as-tiktok-wechat-users-panic-.html
How to Close Open App or Window in Windows 10
https://tinyurl.com/y45ktq6e
How to Compress Videos on Your iPhone
https://www.maketecheasier.com/reduce-video-size-ios/
Recover Deleted Files in OneDrive
If you're using OneDrive for your regular work, its
Recycle Bin provides an extra layer of backup and protection.
https://askleo.com/recover-deleted-files-onedrive/
How to disable Screen Edge Swipe in Windows 10
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/disable-screen-edge-swipe-in-windows-10
Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ review: Samsung’s best can’t
fix Android’s flaws
DeX isn’t the multitasking software problem,
Android apps are.
https://www.engadget.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s7-s7-plus-review-dex-120hz-specs-130043834.html
Best Wireless Speakers If You Want Great Sound
https://www.yahoo.com/news/best-wireless-speakers-people-want-190530981.html
The Dunkin’ Donuts data breach leaves a very bad
taste in the mouth
https://grahamcluley.com/the-dunkin-donuts-data-breach-leaves-a-very-bad-taste-in-the-mouth/
Amazon in-stock alerts are trolling people with
$5,000 RTX 3080 graphics cards
Sellers are re-listing the out-of-stock item at
exorbitant prices
https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/21/21449506/nvidia-rtx-3080-amazon-listings-price-gouging-trolling
Hands-on: Widgetsmith brings ultra-customizable
widgets to your iOS 14 home screen
https://9to5mac.com/2020/09/20/widgetsmith-ios-14-home-screen-widgets/
Apple Might Finally Be Working on That Foldable
iPhone
https://gizmodo.com/apple-might-finally-be-working-on-that-foldable-iphone-1845025516
15 Imaginative iOS 14 Home Screen Customizations
From Windows 95 and the PS2 to K-pop stars and
Harry Potter characters, check out how these creative iPhone users
are revamping their iPhone home screens with iOS 14.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/15-imaginative-ios-14-home-screen-customizations
iOS 14 bug disrupts one of iPhone’s best new
features
https://www.komando.com/gadgets/ios-14-bug/754697/
How to Connect Fitbit to Alexa
Track and manage your fitness better with voice
commands
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-connect-fitbit-to-alexa-4796411
Microsoft Word Can Now Automatically Transcribe
Your Conversations
You can now tell Word to transcribe that hour-long
meeting and get on with your life.
https://www.makeuseof.com/microsoft-adds-transcription-word/
Microsoft Edge is getting a built-in password
generator
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-is-getting-a-built-in-password-generator/
AT&T’s Jeff McElfresh warns 5G iPhones may not be
‘massive event,’ says engineers are working on 6G
- AT&T Communications CEO Jeff McElfresh
says 5G adoption may be muted by the recent pandemic job losses
and higher costs of unlimited 5G data.
- ‘I’ve always tried to soften folks’
expectations around 5G,′ McElresh said.
- McElfresh defended DirecTV acquisition
because the cash flows from the deal helped AT&T invest in fiber.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/21/att-executive-says-engineers-are-already-working-on-6g-wireless.html
How to Turn On or Off Fix Scaling for Apps that are
Blurry in Windows 10
https://tinyurl.com/y4klnewm
How to Run Multiple Instances of a Windows Program
https://www.maketecheasier.com/run-multiple-instances-of-windows-program/
Restoring Files with File History
File History, when properly enabled and configured,
can restore deleted files or previous version of files that have
changed.
https://askleo.com/restoring-files-file-history/
B200: Printer error has occurred
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/b200-printer-error-has-occurred
Apple Watch SE hands-on: The ‘greatest hits’
wearable
It packs great features from other Apple Watches
for one (sort of) low price.
https://www.engadget.com/apple-watch-se-hands-on-price-specs-availability-130031876.html
The New More Affordable Apple Watch Just Launched
on Amazon
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/more-affordable-apple-watch-just-153038827.html
Hospital patient dies following botched ransomware
attack
https://grahamcluley.com/hospital-patient-dies-following-botched-ransomware-attack/
Facebook will let people claim ownership of images
and issue takedown requests
The days of reposting images on Instagram might be
over
https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/21/21445722/facebook-rights-manager-photos-images-update-copyright-takedown
These iOS 14 apps offer home screen widgets, App
Clips, and much more
https://9to5mac.com/2020/09/18/ios-14-widget-apps/
Google Says It's Getting Rid of Search Suggestions
About Candidates and Voting
https://gizmodo.com/google-says-its-getting-rid-of-search-suggestions-about-1845021302
PC Gamers Troll RTX 3080 Scalpers With Fake eBay
Listings, Review Bombs
The fake listings for toilet paper and hand-drawn
pictures of the Nvidia graphics card have been crowding out actual
attempts by resellers to hawk the $699 RTX 3080 for up to $2,000.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/pc-gamers-troll-rtx-3080-scalpers-with-fake-ebay-listings-review-bombs
Find out who’s calling you from an unknown or
blocked number
https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/whos-calling-from-unknown-numbers/704580/
What Is Beacon Technology?
And does it make your life more convenient, less
private, or both?
https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-beacon-technology-4171930
Microsoft Will Drop Support for Internet Explorer
From November
With the release of the Chromium version of Edge,
Microsoft is dropping support for its older browsers. Including
Internet Explorer.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/microsoft-drops-support-internet-explorer/
US govt: China-sponsored hackers targeting
Exchange, Citrix, F5 flaws
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-china-sponsored-hackers-targeting-exchange-citrix-f5-flaws/
DOJ charges six people in scheme to bribe Amazon
employees to ‘gain upper hand’ on marketplace
- The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday
charged six individuals who allegedly bribed Amazon employees and
contractors, giving some third-party sellers an unfair competitive
advantage on the company’s marketplace.
- It’s unclear whether Amazon has fired the
employees alleged to be connected to the scheme.
- The indictment describes a complex,
coordinated effort by outside consultants to allegedly receive
privileged information and benefits from Amazon employees, like
reinstating suspended products and accounts.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/18/doj-charges-six-people-in-scheme-to-bribe-amazon-employees.html
Factory recovery - Create a Custom Recovery
Partition
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/106215-factory-recovery-create-custom-recovery-partition.html
How to Change the Screen Resolution in Ubuntu
https://www.maketecheasier.com/change-screen-resolution-ubuntu/
Restore Individual Files from a Windows Image
Backup
Image backups are good for more than restoring
entire images; you can use them to restore individual files as
well.
https://askleo.com/restore-individual-files-windows-image-backup/
How to stop new AccuWeather popups in Chrome on
Windows 10
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/stop-new-accuweather-popups-in-chrome
iOS 14 picture-in-picture video stops working with
YouTube's mobile website (updated)
Watching YouTube while you multitask will have to
wait.
https://www.engadget.com/youtube-web-ios-14-picture-in-picture-video-stops-working-152016341.html
This affordable Yamaha soundbar delivers warm
audio—and it's on sale
https://www.yahoo.com/news/affordable-yamaha-soundbar-delivers-warm-022448482.html
Firefox Flaw Allowed Hackers to Remotely Open
Malicious Sites on Android Phones
https://www.securityweek.com/firefox-flaw-allowed-hackers-remotely-open-malicious-sites-android-phones
The highly-rated Eufy Smart Scale C1 is just $25.49
right now
That's nearly $11 off its MSRP and the lowest price
we've seen in months
https://www.techconnect.com/article/3575534/the-highly-rated-eufy-smart-scale-c1-is-just-2549-right-now.html
iOS 14: How to use 10 of the most popular new
iPhone and iPad features
https://9to5mac.com/2020/09/18/ios-14-how-to-use-popular-features/
Bluetooth Unveils Its Latest Security Issue, With
No Security Solution
https://gizmodo.com/bluetooth-unveils-its-latest-security-issue-with-no-se-1845013709
Election Engineering: How US Experts Are Making
Sure Your Vote Will Count
In the 2016, we saw how foreign powers could affect
US elections. Now the nation is scrambling to secure the system in
the midst of a pandemic.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/election-engineering-how-us-experts-are-making-sure-your-vote-will-count
Ditch your credit card: 3 safer ways to pay online
https://www.komando.com/video/security/ditch-your-credit-card-3-safer-ways-to-pay-online/686522/
How Automatic Face Recognition Could Destroy
Real-Life Privacy
Face-recognition systems are racist, invasive, and
open to abuse
https://www.lifewire.com/how-automatic-face-recognition-could-destroy-real-life-privacy-5078044
Microsoft Kills Windows 10's Automatic Driver
Search
Microsoft has quietly removed the Windows 10 Device
Manager's automatic search tool for driver updates. But will
anyone miss it?
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/microsoft-kills-windows-10-driver-search/
Staples discloses data breach exposing customer
info
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/staples-discloses-data-breach-exposing-customer-info/
With TikTok deal, Walmart could gain ‘a front row
seat to the next generation of consumers’
- Walmart is expected to take a 7.5% stake
in the U.S. operations of TikTok and its CEO Doug McMillon would
get a seat on the board of the newly created company.
- The deal could still get tripped up,
however, by government regulators and politicians in the U.S. or
China.
- “There’s rarely moments where they can
engage in such an intensely valued platform and really have a
front row seat to the next generation of consumers,” said Jason
Dorsey, president of the Center for Generational Kinetics, who
studies Gen Z and millennials. “That’s what this could potentially
give them.”
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/21/with-tiktok-deal-walmart-could-gain-a-front-row-seat-to-the-next-generation.html
How to Pin or Unpin Vertical Tabs Pane in Microsoft
Edge Chromium
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/164368-how-pin-unpin-vertical-tabs-pane-microsoft-edge-chromium.html
How to Set Up Your Own Cloud PC
https://www.maketecheasier.com/setup-own-cloud-pc/
Restoring an Image Backup Using Windows 10’s
Built-In Backup
We've backed up an image, and we've created our
recovery drive -- it's time to restore an image using Windows 10's
built-in backup program.
https://askleo.com/restoring-image-backup-using-windows-10s-built-backup/
How to create a list of installed programs with
PowerShell on Windows 10
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/view-installed-programs-with-powershell
Microsoft is buying Bethesda, id, Arkane and more
studios
It now owns Doom, Quake, Fallout and The Elder
Scrolls.
https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-buys-zenimax-bethesda-id-arkane-131006192.html
5 secret identity theft scams targeting senior
citizens
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/senior-citizens-identity-theft-online-fraud-protection-221401750.html
Mozilla Discontinues Firefox Feature Abused in
Malware, Phishing Attacks
https://www.securityweek.com/mozilla-discontinues-firefox-feature-abused-malware-phishing-attacks
This 1440p webcam is just $21, mics included
Depstech via Amazon is selling its 1440p webcam for
$21 with checkout code.
https://www.techconnect.com/article/3575074/this-1440p-webcam-is-just-21-mics-included.html
Google now lets you set Gmail as the default mail
app on iOS 14
https://9to5google.com/2020/09/21/gmail-ios-default-mail/
Android 11 Go Could Make Cheap Phones Up to 20%
Faster
https://gizmodo.com/android-11-go-could-make-cheap-phones-up-to-20-faster-1845011081
Feds: Amazon Staffers Took Bribes to Prop Up
Sketchy Merchants, Products
According to the indictment, the bribes went to at
least 10 Amazon employees and contractors, who could reinstate
merchants and products previously suspended over safety and
counterfeit complaints.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/feds-amazon-staffers-took-bribes-to-prop-up-sketchy-merchants-products
5 uses for security cameras you never thought of
before now
https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/5-uses-for-security-cameras-you-never-thought-of-before-now/461263/
Artificial Intelligence Shows Promise in Fight
Against Coronavirus
Algorithms and big data uncover potential
coronavirus treatments and vaccines
https://www.lifewire.com/artificial-intelligence-shows-promise-in-fight-against-coronavirus-5075939
Chinese Antivirus Firm Was Part of APT41 ‘Supply
Chain’ Attack
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/09/chinese-antivirus-firm-was-part-of-apt41-supply-chain-attack/
How to Copy and Paste Anywhere
We explain how to copy and paste on all your
devices, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iPhone.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-copy-and-paste/
The 5 Biggest Takeaways From Xbox's Bethesda
Acquisition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx5G9HWBQwM&t=0s
Leak reveals Microsoft developed Android-powered
Surface Duo in secret from failing Windows Core OS team
https://mspoweruser.com/leak-reveals-microsoft-developed-android-powered-surface-duo-in-secret-from-failing-windows-core-os-team/
Applying AI to Bring a 'Better You' to Video
Meetings
https://www.technewsworld.com/story/Applying-AI-to-Bring-a-Better-You-to-Video-Meetings-86834.html
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