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FlightAware configuration error leaked user data for years
Flight tracking platform FlightAware is asking some users to reset their account login passwords due to a data security incident that may have exposed personal information. The technology company is based in Houston, Texas and provides real-time as well as historical flight tracking data. FlightAware is considered the world’s largest flight-tracking platform with a network […]
Windows 11 preview update adds new Power mode options
Windows 11 Build 27686 has a few noteworthy improvements, such as 2TB support for FAT32 storage. It also improves Windows Sandbox and offers greater control over HDR settings, but there’s an undocumented change – the ability to set power mode for different power states. As shown in the screenshot below, Windows 11 will finally let you set different power modes […]
How Many Case Fans Do You Need?
In order to achieve the maximum level of performance from each and every component of your PC, you need to make sure they’re running at optimal temperatures. That also means having the right amount of case fans to cool the system as a whole. But what is the right amount? Well, the answer will depend […]
Acer Nitro 17 Review – Insanely Powerful Gaming Laptop
This budget gaming laptop is affordable, fast, and serves up surprising battery life. The Acer Nitro 17 AN17-42 rises above the budget gaming laptop pack because it solves one of the big issues with shopping for an affordable, fast gaming PC, thanks to battery life that’s better than many other desktop replacements. Nitro is Acer’s […]
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Review: A True Professional Gaming Keyboard
Gaming or working, the Huntsman V3 Pro looks good and performs even better. The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro lives up to its name with a plethora of options to make the most out of any esports game, including adjustable actuations and detectable press distances. However, in my time with the keyboard, I found that “Pro” […]
Epic Games Store Launches on Mobile
The Epic Games Store has finally launched on mobile platforms. Users will find it worldwide on Android and in Europe on iOS, allowing Fortnite to again be available to play on Apple’s ecosystem. The date is no coincidence, as today marks the launch of Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 5 Season 4: Absolute Doom, which is centered on […]
New Mad Liberator gang uses fake Windows update screen to hide data theft
A new data extortion group tracked as Mad Liberator is targeting AnyDesk users and runs a fake Microsoft Windows update screen to distract while exfiltrating data from the target device. The operation emerged in July and although researchers observing the activity did not seen any incidents involving data encryption, the gang notes on their data leak […]
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 […]