Top Reasons for Loud Computer Fans and How to Fix
Is your computer’s fan making a lot of noise? The culprit behind a noisy fan is usually dust buildup or hardware problems (ie- the fan is wearing down and about to die). Sometimes you can also have something getting in the way of the fan blades, like a cable or wire that has made its […]
Microsoft Edge PDF reader is getting more Copilot AI features
Microsoft is improving Copilot integration in the Edge browser with AI-powered smart keywords. This will allow the AI to generate important keywords from the PDF and then help you analyze each topic. Copilot in Edge already lets you summarize all types of documents, including PDFs. You can open any PDF in the Edge and interact with […]
How to Recycle Old Computers
Recycling computers is important because it helps protect the environment and keeps harmful materials out of landfills. There are convenient ways to safely get rid of old devices. You can take your old computer to electronics stores, recycling centers, or use mail-in programs. Old computers contain valuable materials, but they also have hazardous substances that can harm […]
Windows 11 will give you greater control over HDR features
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 27686 with some hidden HDR-related changes. As noticed by Phantom on X, one of the hidden features is the ability to “allow HDR video streaming even when HDR is off.” As the name suggests, this basically allows you to stream HDR content without enabling HDR for the entire system. Additionally, the “HDR video […]
National Public Data confirms breach exposing Social Security numbers
Background check service National Public Data confirms that hackers breached its systems after threat actors leaked a stolen database with millions of social security numbers and other sensitive personal information. The company states that the breached data may include names, email addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers (SSNs), and postal addresses. Breach linked to late […]
Why the Moto G45 5G is the Best Budget Phone: 7 Reasons to Upgrade
Recently, Motorola confirmed that it will announce the Moto G45 on Aug. 21 in India. The pricing of the device seems to be lower than that of the Moto G64 5G, which currently starts at Rs 13,999 in the country. Flipkart has updated the G45’s landing page. It now mentions the top reasons to purchase the device. Here is […]
How to Fix a Laptop That Won’t Charge: Top Tips & Solutions
If your laptop won’t charge, it can be frustrating and disruptive. This could be due to a broken charger, a bad battery, or a faulty power port. First, check the power cord and outlet. Many charging issues can be resolved with simple troubleshooting steps. Try using a different power outlet or swapping the charger. Look at […]
Microsoft disables BitLocker security fix, advises manual mitigation
Microsoft has disabled a fix for a BitLocker security feature bypass vulnerability due to firmware incompatibility issues that were causing patched Windows devices to go into BitLocker recovery mode. Tracked as CVE-2024-38058, this important severity security flaw can let attackers bypass the BitLocker Device Encryption feature and access encrypted data with physical access to the targeted […]
NIST releases first encryption tools to resist quantum computing
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the first three encryption standards designed to resist future cyberattacks based on quantum computing technology. The agency encourages system administrators to start the transition to the new algorithms as soon as possible, since timely adoption is paramount for protecting sensitive information from attackers with a […]
Dragon Age: The Veilguard to Launch on October 31
[UPDATE] The news is now official, and EA also opened Dragon Age: The Veilguard pre-orders. The game’s standard edition will be priced at $69.99 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X and $59.99 on PC. The Deluxe Edition ($89.99 on consoles and $79.99 on PC) offers the following cosmetics: three Rook armor sets, six Rook weapons, […]