S3 Ransomware

It looks like Ransomware is taking a new height when it comes to infecting cloud backups since cloud adoption has increased significantly over the past few years. 

Now in order to stay protective users are advised to follow the best protection practices.

Although nothing is guaranteed, it's still better to be safe than sorry. 

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Easy ways to open Explorer

Ever wonder how many ways you can open File Explorer in Windows. This site will show you several ways that you can access Explorer from Windows making accessibility easier to do. 

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Extend Pro

If you looking for an ultra-portable laptop with an additional 3 monitors you might consider the Extend Pro. It's a pretty impressive setup having 4 monitors available to you for your computing needs.

You can also check out their alternate monitor setup as well if it fits your budget. 

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Bios PW Help

Have a computer or server locked with a bios password and you cannot get into the device to configure, make changes or reset. This handy website comes to the rescue with commonly used manufacture password to simplify your recovery. 

Make it useful the right way and let's hope that we can make recovery easier to do.

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Phone Warranty Realism

Great article on the real facts regarding phone warranties. It reality it really depends on the user and if you calculate the deductible and out of pocket expenses it's not really worth it once you past the one year mark.  So figure out what type of user you are and then make a switch for the better.

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Monitor your Portfolio with GSheets

If  you are looking to monitor your portfolio with Google Sheets you will be surprised on what you can find online that's free and what's available to some with a small fee.

Investment tracking can be easy to do as long as you are willing to put a little effort on getting it started.

Check it out and monitor your portfolio results daily. 

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Slimca Tracker

This kickstarter is a sweet deal, talk about tracking your personal belongings and how easily it hides like a credit and can simply be trackable. An ideal solution if your wallet every gets lost or stolen. 

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Amazon & Microsoft 1 Billion Deal

Amazon will soon sign a Billion-dollar deal with Microsoft to supply the e-commerce giant with office software. Now this has been long awaited since Microsoft is gradually gaining cloud acceptance. Hopefully, now AWS can stay competitive with its rival cloud partner. 

I just hope that AWS can stay a step ahead and somehow develop some leverage against Microsoft so that they do not lose their cloud dominance. 

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Next Generation Warfare

The military is taking a big interest in robotics strapped with Rocket Launchers and this is definitely opening up a new market for the user of robotics in the Warzone.

Although these are just test subjects using robotic goats this is going to be a big game changer during wartime. 

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Netflix Price Hike

After resolving the password-sharing problem just a few months ago and killing the grandfathered basic plan, the streaming company is now staying competitive by now increasing prices.

In the long run it's still a great service with a lot of add-ons when compared to others.

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Secret Cleaner

Yes this super cleaner is what many retail stores use to clear the fingerprint marks on their screen and there are probably a bunch of other products in the market that can do even better, but at least we know now what some stores are using.

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Ghost Guns Update

It looks like the Supreme Court is now forcing gun manufacturers to comply with federal gun rules for individuals who are making homemade ghost guns with 3D printers. 

It was going to happen sooner or later and now it will be interesting to see how homemade gun makers improvise. 

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Proton Email

Free email is not always what it seems to be and if you are wondering what steps to take to secure your information, then sometimes it will pay off to pay for a premium email service.

This site does things a little differently and it is very unique. 

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Next Gen Apple Vision Update

It looks Apple Vision headset will likely drop to save on cost. This is not yet confirmed but there is good information that they are trying to make the devices easily affordable so that they can easily be adopted by many. It's going to be interesting to see what META and others do in return. 

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Lock Chromebook

I have so many users that for one reason or another forget to lock their Chromebooks after use. If you are one of those users then you should review these simple steps to take to lock down your computer when you are not around.
It's always a good idea to lock the device down, just in case for some reason you lose the device or the device gets into the wrong hands.

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AI Constitutions

It looks like some companies are trying to keep AI toxic-free by filtering some content and I could only imagine how that's going to work out since it's still in its first stages. 

I guess this would be a move in the right direction, but I wonder who would be curious enough to let some AI bots continue what they currently doing today. 

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Passkey Default

Google has now made the move away from passwords by using passkeys. This could be the future for users to be able to access their accounts. For now, it's a wait-and-see game to see how others adapt. 

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Ubuntu 23.10

Ubuntu has been doing some great work keeping the software trimmed down and moving faster. If you have not tested out the OS I suggest you download a copy and see the new improvements. You will be amazed by the new improvements. It's not sluggish anymore. 

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MFA Weakness

MFA is still a great tool for securing high privilege account, but unfortunately it does have some weaknessess that some overlook and you should be aware of this if you commonly use this process of authentication. 

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Saving Voicemails

If you have an iPhone or Android device there will be times that you wish you can save you voicemails for memories or just for legal purposes.

This is how you do it.

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    * Click the Phone icon and then go to Voicemail at the bottom right.

    * Tap the voicemail you want to save and click the box with the arrow on it and it should open a menu          to either share the voicemail or save it elsewhere like Dropbox or Google Drive.

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    * Open the voicemail application and go to the voicemail selection in your phone application.

    * Tap and hold the message you want to save.

    * In the menu that appears, look for options like Save, Export, or Archive.

    * Select where you like the message to be saved on your phone and to OK and Save. 

QR Code Scanning

Here is another article regarding QR code scanning and why many users should be cautious when scanning the barcodes.

In the long run, they are a new generation of easily getting information and I hope more companies will adopt the new technology to make QR Code Readers safer to read. 

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Permission Slip

Want to take control of your privacy then sign up for a Permission Slip from Consumer Reports. The application helps to take back control of your online privacy with the companies that you signed up for. In most cases, you can advise them not to share your information and if that does not work then you can decide to advise them to delete your account.

It's the right move to help control your online privacy concerns. 

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Cool Tire Hack

Have a tire that keeps on deflating or getting flats, here is a cool hack to keep that tire inflated for the life of the tire. It would definitely add additional years to the life of the tire and why not, you may never have to have it replaced unless the rubber runs out.

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Ongoing Store Theft

It looks like one of the retail giants is using technology to stop ongoing store theft and if it does make a difference the other chains will hopefully follow soon. 

Consumers may not enjoy the new changes but it's the only way that the retail giant can provide services to users and be profitable. 

AI is just getting started and you can see more functions start showing up in a store near you. 

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iPhone AI

Open AI is in plans to build an iPhone AI and let's just say if this happens this can take Apple to another level when it comes to dominating the mobile phone industry. 

This is going to be interesting to see on what they can accomplish. 

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Twitter Death

It looks like Twitter is going down and so fast that I can only imagine what the company is worth now. Everything that the new owner has done, has not gone smooth.

Now the question is what's next and what the new future of X will be, stay tuned because if this company does go down it's going to be another record blunder for Musk. 

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Meta Smart Glasses

These glasses are not only cool but they can livestream your daily life. The battery life is only four to six hours but from the sound of it, it looks like they can be worn anywhere and it will be great for traveling. Imagine instead of taking photos or videotaping events while on your camera. You can now show the world what you are already seeing live. 

I must say this will definitely be interesting to see. 

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Block & Allow Websites

Windows Firewall and PowerShell are a great combination to use when it comes to network traffic. You can easily learn how to block a website, IP address, and port using the firewall, and if you are curious on how it's done, this is a great start. 

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MS Word Pad Ends

It looks like Microsoft Word Pad is ending the software and there no longer will be updates and any installation on its future OS.  I guess it was good while it lasted. 

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Ransomware Simulation

I wanted to share a video with everyone on ransomware attacks and how easily anyone can be a victim. I caution users when getting emails not to open anything that does not look right.

Most of these ransom attacks can be halted if users get more proper education on how to open suspicious emails.

Also if you do become a victim reach out to Lockard Security since they were so nice to simulate an attack for us and educate us. 

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Fix TPM Error

This is the most annoying thing to get from Windows and I wish they would fix this problem and not have us try to do so many things to fix the annoying error.

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Download Win10 Enterprise ISO

Windows 10 Enterprise has another two years before Microsoft eventually pulls the end-of-life plug on the OS, but in the meantime, if you want to evaluate the software and see what else you have access to as an administrator, it's a great OS when all of the features are exposed. 

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Uber Eats Delivery Bot Update

People have been wondering since its recent deployment if these Bots will open up more surveillance tools for the police to monitor.

Now this is already being used in other parts of the world, so this is nothing new. But citizens should be concerned that at least they are being proactive against crime. 

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Win10 22H2 for IT Pros

This is the reason why you would want to install this download and yes if you manage a large amount of devices these applications are a lifesaver. It gives you the benefits of Windows with a little extra. 

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Norton Secure Browser

I am no longer a fan of Norton but if you still believe in the software and the company it's not a bad idea to use the software to secure your Windows and Mac browsers.

Just note doing this can lock you out of some websites that the program claims are malicious.

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Enterprise Copilot coming Nov 1

It looks like Copilot is heading to Enterprise license owners on November 1 and like I said earlier, this is going to be a big game changer for companies on how they do their daily work.

It's like having an AI assistant with caffine to assist you with your everyday duties. 

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Win Going Wrong

It looks like Windows 11 is going wrong again, well sort of. In Windows 10 Microsoft did away with some of user's favorite options and continued to do it again with Windows 11. 

I just do not understand why they just do not follow what users still want. 

I guess it's back to consumers to decide if they want to upgrade or not and for Microsoft to learn another valuable lesson when it comes to sales. Stay tuned. 

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Bard Integration

Google Bard now can easily connect to Google's applications and this is the start of more things to occur with AI in the future.

Imagine how easy it's going to be to set up vacation plans or driving tips by using AI. This is just the beginning so stay tuned on what's going to happen next. 

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Upgrading iPhone 1st Steps

If you are planning to upgrade your iPhone, then here are some great steps to take before transferring your device.

Following these steps will hopefully ensure that everything goes smoothly during your phone migration. 

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Cyberattack Management Options

Management should always have a plan when it comes to cyberattacks. Most companies are still not prepared for these intrusions and users should be educated the sooner the better so that if an event does happen, they know the proper steps to take. 

Here are some helpful tips to put on your checklist. 

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MGM BlackCat Cyber Attack

Interesting how MGM Resorts was attacked by ransomware using BlackCat. The ransom uses a malware-infected email or website to bait its victims. It just took ten minutes and let's just say in my opinion everything went down. I hope that had a good reliable backup system.

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Shift

A lot of browsers are now copying with other browsers are doing and Shift is one of them. If you prefer to install the software instead of using these browsers then installing Shift makes sense.

I must admit having these simple tools on the side to easily connect to does simplify having easy access to the application with just a few simple clicks.

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Cable Splicing

Ethernet cables have come a long way and just a few years ago I recall splicing these cables to set up network connections throughout the office.

If you like a DIY project and want to customize your cable experience in the office or at home, here is some great resourceful information on how to splice your cables.

Tools are optional but they sure will make your work easier to do. 

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Zoom with AI

Zoom is planning to embed ChatGPT into its video conferencing to boost productivity. It's going to be interesting on how they incorporate the software with their program and how users react.

Let's wait to see how it all plays out with Zoom. 

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New Cars Privacy Nightmare

Having a new car feels great to have all of these advanced technologies alerting you to potential hazards and warnings. You will be surprised at how this technology is sacrificing your privacy, but this is just the beginning of more to come from these auto manufacturers. 

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MS Azure Breach

You would think that a company this big would make it difficult for malicious hackers to get in using simple tactics. But it looks like negligence played a key role in this breach.

I think it's time for their security measures to be updated if they plan on being a key player in the cloud. 

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Chrome Privacy Ad Block

Chrome recently added a Privacy Ad Block and if you want to enable it you can just go to the url listed below and tweak the settings in the browser to limit their online ads.

Most users who are tired of the constant ads might want to just turn the feature off altogether. 

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JSD Charging Desk Mat

This is definitely wireless charging next-generation, not only can you charge your cell phone and wireless Apple Air pods but you can also charge your keyboard and mouse. 

It's a must-have to look at and it can probably be the answer to your desktop wireless solution.

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AI Auditing

It looks like the IRS is using AI to crack down on potential tax violations from wealthy people. In the past they would use manual tricks and tips, now they are hoping that AI will detect these actions automatically and easily point out tax cheating individuals. 

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How to enable Co-PilotThis

This is how you now can enable Microsoft Copilot and get early access to the software. If we have the resources I will definitely give it a test drive and see how it works. 

Eventually, the software will be added to E5 and E3 plans. 

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Microsoft Co-Pilot Intro

If you have not heard yet Microsoft Co-pilot is coming and let's just say it's going to change how we do things. I am excited to see what happens in the long run, but if all goes well we can definitely see this incorporated where ever we go. Just think of it as AI in the workforce. 

Here is a layout of the annaul work trend.

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MSI Caution

Users who have an MSI motherboard should hold off on upgrading to Windows 11. There looks like there is a major bug with BSOD after updating to the latest OS.

My advice to users is to hold off until KB5029351 if fixed. 

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Save Youtube Videos on your Phone

There are several ways to save YouTube videos and here is a great way to do so using your mobile phone offline so that you can still play your video endlessly. 

Now you no longer have to struggle for a good network connection while playing a video. 

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Chrome Sidebar ChatGPT

It looks like now you can add a sidebar to Chrome using ChatGPT. This feature is a great add on to use while you browse online. 

Here are the instructions on how to enable it to take browsing to a new level. 

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MS Google Alternative

Microsoft is doing a lot of new tricks to get users to switch to Bing, but it's just getting awkward and tiring for many users. 

This is nothing new for Microsoft and they should first keep on focusing on making their browser number one again before trying to convince users to switch over to Bing. 

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Apple Maps

 It looks like Apple Maps palette is causing a lot of attention and it looks like Google Maps is showing similarities. 

Let's hope the new colors do not confuse some users, since it does take some time to get use to, especially if your a Google Maps user. 

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Chrome AI Summaries

Chrome will soon offer AI-generated text summaries of articles and this is certainly going to be interesting to see when you browse. I am hoping that it will simplify my everyday reading habbits. 

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Ford Sync 3 Problem

Ford owners who use Sync 3 should immediately turn off Wi-Fi. The software has a vulnerability and the manufacturer is currently developing a patch for the problem. 

So be patient and hopefully, the fix will come out soon. 

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Syncing Intune Devices

Here are some simple ways to sync your intune devices into intune and I must say it's very easy to do and I must admit that this site should be on your to do list. 

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Framework Laptop

This is a special laptop that's upgradeable and you can easily change the ports to your liking. It's definitely something to look at and it makes it very simple to upgrade with QR codes to easily replace parts. 

Everything on this laptop is upgradeable and it's amazing on how simple you can upgrade the device.

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Viral Theft

Two companies are being sued for failing to install engine immobilizers in their vehicles. The hack was shown viral on social media and has led to a whole sorts of lawsuits.

It's unclear why the manufacturers chose not to address the problem that still exists today. Do they believe this is just going to go away. 

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Firefox Chrome Import

Firefox is now allowing imports from Chrome extensions and has plans to open it up for others as well. It's a great move so that you can easily have access when migrating or using other browsers.

Let's hope other browsers continue this model moving forward for their users. 

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PS Plus Hike

It looks like gamers should prepare themselves for the PlayStation Plus subscription hike and this hike is a pretty big jump when compared to its competitors.

I guess inflation is catching up with Sony and it's passing it on to it's consumers. 

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Temp Number by Hushed

Here is a smart way to give out a temp number when subleasing an apartment, condo, or house. You can also use this for other things so that you can always keep your phone private.  It's a great way to have a number available when you need it and then make it go away when all is done. 

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RDP Copy & Paste Fix

If you are having problems with the Remote Desktop not copying and pasting, then you should make sure that these options are checked on the application and for the remote workstation.

Sometimes the fix can easily be resolved and this site shows you on how to fix it.

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McDonald's Ice Cream Machine

This repair company wants to fix all of McDonald's ice cream machines and if the Parent company was smart they would take up on their offer and see if they can be more productive.

Come on McDonald's get this thing fixed and make your customers happy. 

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Beeper Chats

Tired of having to go to too many places to chat, this is where Beeper comes in and puts all your chats in one place. Now you no longer have to worry about talking to other users in different chat channels. 

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Disney Password Sharing Ends

You could have seen this coming right after Netflix made a major change. Password sharing online future is ending and consumers should not get upset that they can no longer share their accounts with family and friends. 

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Google Cams

I have been a Nest customer for some years and find it upsetting to finally have to say goodbye to the product because Google could not get their act together. 

After years of back and forth, they finally got the product to work as it should and now trying to replace it with something less inexpensive and pointless.

Maybe if they had stayed focused when they acquired Nest, it could have been something amazing. It's a few years too late and they should just call it quits for good. The competition already has an advantage.

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Google Code Points SOS

It looks like Android is following Apple's trend to create a free SOS emergency service similar to Apple's emergency SOS. 

It's about time and I am excited to see a quick adaptation to a service that can save anyone in case of an emergency. 

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Find Date Someone Joined FB

If you are still a Facebook user and are curious about the user's recent account, here is some resourceful information on how to find out when they joined Facebook.

Now there are times when users get spam on their account and at times it could be your friends list, so this is a great way to vefiy their information. 

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Gmail Mail Merge

If you are looking for Mail Merge in Gmail, note that this feature is available only to subscribers. With a limit of 2,000 outgoing mails. 

I must admit it does seem's easier to use than other platforms. 

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AI Image to Video

Here is an exciting AI image to video site that brings back life to your style. This site turns images to videos and it's not for everyone but for those user's who want something different.

Check it out and try it you might just like this feature and open the door to other ideas.

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AD Good vs Bad

Amazing information on how long Active Directory is still around and the good and the bad when it comes to managing resources.

This application is a must for network administrators and it's going to be interesting for the future outlook on how other applications are going to easily integrate with it. 

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Intel Bug

This is not good that a new bug found in intel steals data and other sensitive information. And users of the intel processors that are affected should upgrade to the latest firmware. 

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FBI Ransomware Investigation

Hackers should be aware that now the Feds are investigating the ransomware attack that shut down emergency rooms in several states and let's just say that little game they're playing might just catch up with them because now they are crossing the lines when it comes to public safety.

I always say, karma always comes back and you might just not like it when the tables are turned. 

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Apple Moving Hang up Icon

It looks like Apple is planning to move the hang-up button on the iPhone to a different location and it sort of make sense because the button can easily hang up your call while holding the phone.

So ironically it makes sense that they move this button in the upcoming iOS version 17.

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IRS Paperless

Get ready for the last year of doing paper taxes, the IRS is preparing itself to go paperless by next season, and you can say goodbye to pay stubs, receipts, and government forms moving forward.

It's all going to be digitized and paperless, so get ready for the new changes. 

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Chrome New Download Bar

If you have not seen it yet, Chrome has changed the download bar for it's browser and it's now similar to Edge or other alternate browsers. 

Hopefully moving foward it's going to make it much easier for users to click the Chrome download button.

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Printer Discarding

If you are discarding a printer it's a good idea to manually wipe the WiFi settings for your printer so that users do not get access to your network.

It's a simple thing to do and it's so easy for hackers to get valuable information from you by not being careful. So before you throw it out, confirm that it's not in any way tied to you. 

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Renting Clothes

Luxury fashion can be expensive so why buy your clothes when you can just easily rent them. This path lets you get designer clothes and it does not stop there.

It is ideal, cost-effective, and always keeps you in style for less. 

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Outlook 11

Microsoft is adding handwritten notes and sketches to your email that it's going to now support touch-enabled tablets along with other devices. 

It's just Outlook making it easier for a user to collaborate when going portable. 

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INMO Air2

I am almost sure that these glasses are going to be easily affordable for everyone to easily adapt to.

Even though it's still in BETA it's definitely something to keep in mind until it comes out. 

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AI Jobs

 Artificial Intelligence jobs are exploding and get ready because more is to come like this. Take for instance Netflix offering a product manager $300K to $900K.

As this new technology picks up so will the demand to hire new technicians for this role.

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Apple 999 Calls

It looks like the Apple Watch has a flaw that you can accidentally activate to sound an alarm and call emergency services.

I guess Apple did not test the new update carefully and they should be held liable for flaws like this so that they can get their act together. 

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When Branding Goes Wrong

Twitter or X recent name change is a good a example of when branding goes wrong. The last minute changes, the confusing webpages and the reference to search Twitter when a name change took place just looks awful and this is the reason why when companies change their names, there is a process and procedure that many individauls need to abide by so that everything reflects the new name.

Not doing so, is exactly what the disaster new X aka Twitter site looks like.

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Amazon Surveillance

It's no surprise to see Amazon employees posting videos taken from their in-van surveillance cameras. The company has for years violated a lot of privacy policies. 

I believe the only way the company is going to adhere to employee rights is to unionize and have some representation for all those employees who still work with the company and feel violated.

Big companies do not have to behave this way in order to be profitable.

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Copilot Ouch

If Microsoft thinks that paying $30- per user extra a month for Copilot will be an easy adoption, think again. This could definitely delay early adopters for sure and regardless that it's going to be a game changer, it's a hefty price for big business.

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GitHub Copilot Chat AI now in BETA

The long-awaited software from Microsoft is now in BETA and I am going to enjoy seeing how this turns out in the long for users, businesses, etc.

Copilot is not only going to change how we do things but it's going to revolutionize all aspects of our lives. 

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Amazon Fire TV Remote Fix

If you are an Amazon Fire TV user here is some great helpful information to help you resolve your Tv remote for the device.

As cable cutters keep on increasing yearly, Amazon Fire Tv is an excellent replacement for newbies. So if you do not have one wait until the holidays come up and grab yourself an affordable Amazon Fire Tv stick.

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Enroll Team Rooms in Intune

Microsoft has a feature where you can manage Teams through compliance policies used in Intune. It simplifies adding out-of-the-box devices to your network so that rooms can be configured via profiles. 

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Useless Car Tech

It looks like a lot of users are no longer using their car's native controls and continue using their smartphones as mirroring devices. It makes sense since smartphone technology keeps on advancing with new features that make it easier for users to connect and control what they want to do when traveling.

This could be a new game changer for automakers if users keep on adapting to this method. 

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Telsa One-Time Transfer

If you have a Telsa and already purchased a self-driving package you can now transfer the package to a new vehicle but you still have to do it before the deadline and new car delivery date.

I guess it's their way of resolving the ongoing conflict among their customers with the Full Self Driving software costs. 

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Win 11 Reinstall Simplicity

It looks like Microsoft now has a repair fix for Windows 11 and now when things go wrong with your OS  you will not have to reinstall the entire OS again.

It's still in the testing stage but if all goes well this could be a quick fix for non-computer literate users.

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iPhone Concept

It looks like Apple is testing out some new concept rollable phone and they are taking extreme measures to make sure it's patented correctly.

If all goes well foldable phones will evolve to the next generation of mobile devices.  

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WiFi Diagnostic View

Here is a great software to use to monitor WiFi connection problems. It will tell you what devices connect to the WiFi and what problems occurred to the device trying to connect. 

Sometimes the simplest things can be fixed so easily but if you are troubleshooting this is a great start.

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Laptop Airport Problem

Here is some information on why it's not a good idea to take your laptop when traveling. I know it's always nice to stay connected but these devices do pose a security risk.

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Google AI

Google recently added AI to its arsenal to combat cyber attacks and this could be the future for many more companies at risk to reduce threats. AI not only monitors user habits and activities but hopefully will prevent devices to be compromised. 

Let's hope that this new security defense line works in there favor. 

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MS Data Cannot be Pasted Here

If you ever get this error from your Organization what it means is that your company can be using Microsoft Intune and they enabled the digital security of copy and pasting of materials on their mobile devices also known as DLP. 

In situations like this, users will have to reach out to an administrator and advise them why they need to get permission to enable copy and paste. 

Data protection has never been so easy to do with Intune. 

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Top Dashcams

Interested in getting a good dashcam for your vehicle, here are the top dashcams that are close to perfect in providing you useful information for accident reporting, or for documenting the road.

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