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No One Likes Robocalls and June 30th Might Spell the End of Them



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Robocalls are a multi-year problem that could finally die later this month. Hopefully slowing the barrage of fake healthcare, car warranty, Amazon account, or social security scammer calls people receive daily. We’re talking about the stir/shaken technology that providers have to implement by June 30th, 2021. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

A well-meaning feature leaves millions of Dell PCs vulnerable


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Enlarge / Dell has released a patch for a set of vulnerabilities that left as many as 30 million devices exposed. (credit: Artur Widak | Getty Images) Researchers have known for years about security issues with the foundational computer code known as firmware. It's often riddled with vulnerabilities , it's difficult to update with patches, and it's increasingly the target of real-world attacks .

Hotel Chain CEO Wants People To Tip More Instead Of Raising Wages


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The plan is to be "encouraging customers to authorize tips at check-in to ensure staff were recognized for their hard work" and having these charged to credit cards, since customers are carrying less cash. They're also "considering adding a minimum gratuity to restaurant checks." This is a tipping point, according to the chain's CEO, for consumers deciding whether to retain the elevated tipping l


Hotel Chain CEO Wants Guests To Tip More, Rather Than Raising Wages


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There’s currently a labor shortage in the United States, and as you’d expect, that’s also impacting the travel industry. The CEO of one hotel investment group thinks that the solution is for guests to tip more, rather than for hotels to raise wages. Hotel chain CEO wants guests to tip when they arrive HEI Hotels and Resorts is an investment firm that owns over 80 hotels in the United States, whic

ICYMI: Toyota's 2021 Sienna is a stress-free people mover


Engadget / 13min
Engadget's tech reviews this week include the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan, the HP Elite Folio laptop and the OnePlus Nord N200 5G.

SpaceX plans to launch its first orbital Starship test flight in July


Engadget / 19min
SpaceX says it hopes to launch its first orbital Starship test flight in July, although that's assuming everything stays on track.

American Airlines CEO: Why Passenger Mask Incidents May Rise This Summer


View from the Wing / 20min
At a recent American Airlines employee question and answer event, a recording of which was reviewed by View From The Wing, a flight attendant asked CEO Doug Parker about frequent inflight incidents with passengers. Parker acknowledged, “much of it is due to the masks, I know.” Parker predicts that the conflicts over masks “may get even harder between now and September 13th.” Continue reading ...

Fallon torches Mike Pence's painful attempt to tell a joke where a dog gets shot(?!)


Mashable / 31min
Mike Pence's idea of a joke involves a car crash, a dog and a cow being euthanized, and a crash victim who doesn't want to get shot by the responding cop. No, context doesn't help at all here. The former vice president unleashed his idea of a joke during a speech earlier in the week, and The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon spent some time interrogating that decision on Friday's episode. It might s

Steam Summer Sale 2021: The 4 indie games I’d buy first


SlashGear / 49min
The Steam Summer Sale is officially on, and PC players on the hunt for a deal have a lot of options to pick from. Steam is home to tens of thousands of games, and many of us are probably guilty of making impulse purchases during these sales that end doing nothing but sitting in our backlogs unplayed. It’s understandable – … Continue reading

How to Search the Settings Menu on Android


How-To Geek / 53min
The Android Settings menu can sometimes feel like a disorganized mess. Things have slowly gotten better over the years, but it still varies greatly by the device. Thankfully, you can now simply search for the setting you want. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Welp, the Hubble Backup Computer Just Broke Too


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Orbital Mystery For nearly two weeks now, NASA has been attempting to bring the Hubble Space Telescope back online after it mysteriously stopped working on June 13 . But fixing the 31-year-old telescope just got a lot more complicated. After a series of tests this week, researchers discovered that the Hubble’s backup payload computer — the computer they planned to switch to in case their attempts

Apple TV is Turning the 'Strange Planet' Comic into an Animated Series


How-To Geek / 1h
If you’ve been online at all in the past two years, you’ve probably seen a panel or two from Nathan Pyle’s quirky alien-centric webcomic, Strange Planet. And now, Apple TV+ has plans to turn it into an animated series. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

LTPO phone screens explained: how it gives phones better battery life and more


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The iPhone 13 Pro, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 3 and others are expected to have LTPO displays. Here's why that matters.

Specs leak reveals some key details about the Motorola Edge 2


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The Motorola Edge 2 phones should be with us soon – and here's how they might be specced out.

Goodwill sells insanely rare Atari game for thousands at auction


SlashGear / 1h
The Atari may not be as popular as Nintendo’s classic consoles, but it still has an important place in retro game collecting. One of the rarest Atari 2600 games is distinguished by its T-shaped case and it was recently spotted in a box of donated items at Goodwill in Texas. As with other valuable donated items, the game was put … Continue reading

Ron Desantis Signs a Bill That Mandates Cities Keep Using Fossil Fuels


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Florida just took a huge step backward in the clean energy revolution. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a piece of legislation into law earlier this week that requires Florida cities and towns to keep using fossil fuels and could strangle their ability to set clean energy goals and mandates. Read more...

Doctor Who's Jodie Whittaker Is a Pro at Keeping On-Set Secrets


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The rumor mill is spinning , and word on the street is Jodie Whitaker exiting her role as the 13th Doctor on Doctor Who . Either way, the actress is keeping quiet on the subject. Read more...

Beats Studio Buds put Apple's entry-level AirPods to shame


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It's typically a good thing when a new device makes another similar, older product completely obsolete, as we saw recently with Amazon's much-improved second-generation Echo Buds . And the same holds true for the new Beats Studio Buds . Apple may not put its branding on these products (despite owning the company for years), but after using the Studio Buds, it's tough to see much use for the entry

How to turn off Find My iPhone


Mashable / 1h
People usually want to make sure their iPhones and other Apple devices are extremely easy to find should they ever get misplaced. But the Find My iPhone feature isn't always for everyone. Find My iPhone is Apple's way of helping you locate your lost or misplaced phone, even if the device is offline. (Huge!) By accessing the Find My feature in Settings, using the Find My app, or using Find My on i

Tesla Autopilot issue leads to 'recall' of nearly 300,000 cars in China


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Tesla is 'recalling' almost 300,000 Model 3 and Y cars in China due to Autopilot complaints.

Simplify your home audio with a $300 Yamaha soundbar and subwoofer


Engadget / 1h
The Yamaha ATS-2090 features a 36-inch soundbar and a wireless subwoofer that have a streamlined, simple setup.

Southwest Cancels & Delays Thousands Of Flights This Weekend


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Last weekend American Airlines was in the news for canceling and delaying lots of flights, and this weekend it’s Southwest Airlines that seems to be having issues. Southwest Airlines facing operational meltdown Looking at published data , Southwest Airlines has either canceled or delayed 2,000+ flights yesterday and today, with no end in sight to these issues. Here are how many cancelations and d

How to Convert a DOCX Document to a PPTX File


How-To Geek / 1h
Not all presentations have to be made in PowerPoint. If your presentation’s content is in a Word document (DOCX file), there are a couple of ways to turn your document into a PowerPoint presentation (PPTX file). Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Western Digital drives remotely wiped: What experts say to do now


SlashGear / 2h
Owners of some Western Digital external hard drives should disconnect them from the internet and probably turn them off completely, as reports of remotely wiped data continue. The drive-maker confirmed last week that some owners had seen their network-connected storage accessed unofficially and a complete reset triggered, though details on just how much people should be concerned continue to emer

Plant These Hay-Fever-Friendly Flowers to Cut Down on Summer Sneezing


Lifehacker / 2h
Allergies are, quite literally, irritating. They turn what’s supposed to be your serene outdoor space into a sneeze-inducing hellscape. In the United States, approximately 19.2 million adults and 5.2 million children have allergic rhinitis —better known as hay fever, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of… Read more...

Travel with Pride: 7 planning resources that cater to the LGBTQIA+ community


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There are issues LGBTQIA+ travelers face that most other travelers don’t ever have to consider — staying safe, being welcomed, feeling comfortable and more. It may not be as easy to travel as it should be in some places of the world, and that’s when reaching out for a little help can be a gamechanger. Sexual orientation doesn’t influence everything, but it can make a difference when travelers dec

WHO: COVID-19 Delta variant means the vaccinated should still wear masks


SlashGear / 2h
Even fully-vaccinated people should continue to wear face masks, the World Health Organization has warned, in order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant. Despite several countries, including the US, softening mask requirements in recent weeks, the WHO has cautioned that new, especially virulent versions of the coronavirus could still be an issue. The Delta variant of COVID-19 … Contin

Use This Site to Find the Cheapest and Fastest Way to Send a Package


Lifehacker / 2h
Unless your job involves a lot of shipping, it can be hard to know which service best suits your needs—and your budget. Maybe UPS is cheaper in some parts of the country than others for the type of package you need to send. Or perhaps FedEx has better rates on overnight shipping to your destination. Read more...

Exeter vs Harlequins live stream: how to watch Premiership final 2021 from anywhere


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Can the Chiefs bag their third Premiership title at Twickenham? See how to live stream Exeter Chiefs vs Harlequins and watch the Premiership final online no matter where you are.

How to Use Do Not Disturb on Chromebook to Silence Notifications


How-To Geek / 2h
It’s easy to get overwhelmed on your Chromebook or Chromebox with notifications from websites, any Android apps you may have installed, and even mirrored texts from your connected Android phone. Thankfully, with Chrome OS’s “Do Not Disturb” mode, you can silence them in an instant. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The 6 Best Board Game Alternatives to 'Settlers of Catan'


How-To Geek / 2h
Of the many board games out there, Settlers of Catan is one of the most popular, thanks to its strategic (and competitive) city building, trading, and resource management elements. But did you know about these fun alternatives to Catan? Read This Article on Review Geek ›

NVIDIA DLSS on Linux is straight-up witchcraft and pulls ever closer to Windows


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NVIDIA and Valve have been working together on getting DLSS onto Linux games and the first fruits are here to sample. It's magic.

All the major players spent time in the Denisovan cave


Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / Neanderthals and Denisovans probably enjoyed the view from Denisova cave, too. (credit: flickr user: loronet ) At various points in the last 300,000 years, Denisova Cave has sheltered three different species of hominins. But with fossils from only eight individuals—four Denisovans, three Neanderthals, and the daughter of a Neanderthal/Denisovan pairing—it’s hard to tell a detailed story

New Shazam for Birds Will Identify That Chirping for You


57Gizmodo / 3h
I was recently creeping through a clearing of downed trees in a wooded Brooklyn park with my iPhone in hand. Birds were singing everywhere, but through the din, I was recording a peculiar song: It was almost certainly the slurred, metallic whistle of a Bicknell’s thrush. Though a plain-looking, brown-speckled bird,… Read more...

Florida’s Oceanfront Cities Are Not Prepared for Sea Level Rise


Gizmodo / 3h
On Thursday, a 12-story beachside condo building just north of Miami Beach collapsed, killing at least four people with almost 160 still missing. It could be a scary sign for the future, particularly as sea level rise undermines the very foundation that South Florida sits on. Read more...

Hackers Are Erasing Western Digital Hard Drives Remotely


36Wired / 3h
Amazon acquires Wickr, the Senate holds up CISA, and more of the week’s top security news.

Windows 11: What does it mean for your business?


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Windows 11 is nearly here, so here’s what it brings to the table for businesses.

PS Plus deals: save up to 43% this weekend


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PS Plus deals are offering big discounts on 12 month memberships this weekend, with savings available in both the US and UK.

Here are the best gadgets of 2021 (so far)


Mashable / 3h
We're now halfway through 2021 and I'd like to think this is the year we can somewhat comfortably use new tech outside of our homes. Rather than round up the best devices to help keep cabin fever at bay, we can finally highlight products meant for both the indoors and outdoors. From a colorful desktop for your home office to a portable Bluetooth speaker that's ideal for backyard reunions with lov

Get Paid $1,000 for Submitting a Photo of Your Most Impressive DIY Creation


Lifehacker / 3h
Now that we’re out and about again, we may be spending less time on home improvement projects—especially compared to the past year-and-a-half. Being stuck at home all the time with very few socialization options gave us the time to devote to our living spaces, and get some of those tasks that had been hanging over our… Read more...

Eating chocolate as soon as you wake up may have weight benefits


SlashGear / 3h
As unlikely as it sounds, a new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the University of Murcia has found that eating chocolate soon after getting up in the morning may help regulate appetite, alter gut bacteria, and aid the body in losing weight. The research involved milk chocolate rather than the dark chocolate that is commonly used for these … Continue reading

How to Unmatch on Tinder


How-To Geek / 3h
If you’ve matched with someone on Tinder but you don’t want to carry on the connection any further, you can unmatch them. This removes that person from your profile. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Alaska Airlines Ending Flights Between JFK & LAX


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Usually an airline cutting a single domestic route wouldn’t be news, but I’d argue that this is an exception. Alaska ends key transcon route as of October 6 As noted by the always knowledgable Cranky Flier , Alaska Airlines will discontinue flights between New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX) as of October 6, 2021. This wasn’t a route that Alaska Airlines served until it took over Virgin America

A $26 Billion Plan to Save the Houston Area From Rising Seas


31Wired / 4h
Lawmakers are poised to decide the fate of a massive project to protect the Texas coast from surging seawater.

United Passenger Tries To Break Into Cockpit, Opens Aircraft Door And Jumps Onto The Slide At LAX


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United Airlines flight UA5365 from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City was delayed 3 hours and 40 minutes Friday night, not arriving until 1:25 a.m. on Saturday, after a passenger tried to enter the cockpit of the SkyWest regional jet prior to departure from LAX. When that didn't work, he opened the door of the aircraft, popping the slide, and slid down onto the tarmac. Continue reading ...

Circling—or cycling—the track at F1’s famous Circuit of the Americas


Ars Technica / 4h
Texas has its perks (at dusk, at least). [credit: Nathan Mattise (on a Pixel 3A) ] AUSTIN, Texas—As we rolled our road bikes toward the entryway, the friend who convinced me to do this shared a conversation he had earlier in the day: "When I said we were biking at Circuit of the Americas tonight, the first thing Mike asked was if that first turn is as steep as it looks on TV. Time to find out." I

Space images show how terrible California drought is


Mashable / 4h
It's a stark view. Both U.S. and European satellites have captured the profound changes in drought-stricken, continually warming California . The last two years have been the driest such period in over four decades , and the paucity of water is easily apparent in the state's dropping reservoir levels. California's critical mountain snowpack — which ultimately feeds much of its reservoir system —

British Lions vs Japan live stream: how to watch rugby free and from anywhere


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Final preparations for Warren Gatland's men at Murrayfield. Read on find out how to watch British and Irish Lions vs Japan online with our live stream guide.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 gets shown off in full in new image leaks


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
More leaked imagery of the upcoming Samsung wearable reveals just about everything we can expect in terms of design.

Fortnite Crew bundle for July 2021 brings Marvel’s god of mischief


SlashGear / 5h
Epic has revealed the content that’ll be included with the July 2021 Fortnite Crew bundle. The pack will revolve around Loki, specifically the god of mischief found in Marvel’s superhero universe. Players who still haven’t purchased the Season 7 Battle Pass will also get it with next month’s Crew pack, as well as other rewards. The company revealed its plan … Continue reading

What Gaming Does to Your Brain—and How You Might Benefit


22Wired / 5h
Here are some ways to think about addiction, improved neurological function, and your overall relationship with video games on a better, more intuitive level.

The most essential fitness tech of 2021 (so far)


Mashable / 5h
If 2020 was the year everyone had to start working out at home , 2021 is shaping up to test whether the runners, weight lifters, and wellness enthusiasts actually prefer it that way. Most of the cutting edge fitness tech available in 2021 came out in 2020. It makes sense: While stuck at home, people had never before been so dependent on tech for their exercise and wellness needs. Companies had to

This Desk Toy Uses The Power Of Magnets To Achieve Awesome Effects


Futurism / 5h
The cutting edge of physics can seem more like fiction than reality, as scientists argue over whether information is a form of matter and if you can find dark matter at the bottom of a lake . Yet, even the established laws of physics can pull out some surprises, which is where the Skill Flux stands out. Typically $99, the Skill Flux Scientific Desk Toy + Magnet Shield Bundle is on sale for only $

Why Don’t My Photos Look Like “Professional” Photos?


How-To Geek / 5h
If you’ve ever tried to take similar photos, however, you might have been disappointed to find that you came up short. Even applying filters, using paid Photoshop presets, or buying a dedicated camera can only get you so far. So, let’s explore some of what goes into professional-level photography. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

This SIM only deal is now the cheapest unlimited data option in the UK


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If you're looking for a new unlimited data SIM only deal, this will be a great choice costing just £16 a month.

[POINTS POSTED] Easy 100,000 Miles From Brex And Paypal


View from the Wing / 5h
Many of you signed up for Brex when they were offering 110,000 points to new accountholders. I know I did. Well I've mentioned getting 100,000 Brex points (which transfer to miles) for signing up for Paypal merchant processing. And it was probably the quickest and easiest 100,000 points I've ever earned. Continue reading ...

Halo Infinite's multiplayer will have a ‘player-first’ battle pass, say developers


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The Halo Infinite development team has offered up more details about Halo Infinite’s multiplayer mode in a recent blog post.

4 biggest Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 leaks we've seen so far


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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 could have a new operating system, a powerful chipset, and more.

Should I buy a projector screen?


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A projector screen will get the most out of your beamer’s large-scale images – but is there a catch?

Critical Role campaign 3 predictions: when will it start streaming?


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The actual-play D&D series Critical Role has closed its second campaign – but when will Critical Role campaign 3 actually kick off?

DJI Mini SE release date, price, specs and what we want to see


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The DJI Mini SE is seemingly close to take-off, but what do we know about what's shaping up to be DJI's cheapest drone?


Android Apps coming to Windows 11: Why it matters


SlashGear / 6h
After much speculation and rumors all this year, Windows 11 operating system is now officially announced by Microsoft. The next refreshing OS is coming to machines this holiday season and the excitement is already on a high. A major part of the Windows 11 ecosystem is going to have presence of all supported Android apps, which comes as interesting news … Continue reading

8 founders, leaders highlight fintech and deep tech as Bristol’s top sectors


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The U.K. is gaining in popularity as a great place to start a tech firm. The country is quickly catching up to China on the tech investment front, with VC investments reaching a record of $15 billion in 2020, according to TechNation . A global health crisis notwithstanding, London remained a favorite for investors. U.K. cities made up a fifth of the top 20 European cities, with names such as Oxfo

Tour de France live stream: how to watch every 2021 stage free and from anywhere


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It's time to get back in the saddle for the Grand Tour. And we'll help you catch every stage with a 2021 Tour de France live stream no matter where you are - including free channels!

Lexus UX 300e review: a good start, but this EV has room for improvement


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The first fully-electric Lexus has a striking design, good ride and decent power - but falls down in a few areas.

Rediscover your love for drawing with this $30 training bundle


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TL;DR: Practice your drawing skills with the 2021 Complete Character Art Academy Drawing Bundle , on sale for 97% off. As of June 26, get all seven character drawing courses for only $29.99. If you're looking for a way to jump back into drawing as a hobby, this 2021 Complete Character Art Academy Drawing Bundle is a great place to start. This training will help you get back into your flow state o

This solar generator is on sale for over 25% off


Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Charge and use your devices when you're off-grid with the Lion Energy LT Solar Powered Generator . As of June 26, get one for just $429.99 — a 26% discount. If you're going on any sort of outdoor adventure this summer, this simple device will keep you connected to the world if you find yourself needing a bit of juice. The Lion Energy LT Solar Powered Generator provides safe, silent, and re

Turn your old-school outlet into a smart one for just $11


Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: You can use voice control for pretty much anything when it's plugged into a Switchmate smart power outlet. As of June 26, get a Dual Smart Power Outlet with 2 USB Ports for $10.99 — a 72% savings. The Switchmate Power outlets plug directly into your boring outlets and make them smarter . Once you plug your Switchmate Power into any wall outlet and download the SimplySmart Home app, you can

Learn more about your pup with a food and environmental intolerance test


Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Demystify your pet's symptoms with the 5Strands Pet Food and Environmental Intolerance Test , on sale for 8% off. As of June 26, grab one for $134.99. Since dogs can’t talk (except for a few very good boys ), we’re often left playing guessing games. Is Buddy eating grass because he is sick or because his stomach couldn’t tolerate the new treats you got him? Is Daisy scratching her face bec

Write distraction-free on the go with this portable word processor


Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Practice your creative writing anytime, anywhere with the Freewrite Traveler Portable Writing Tool , on sale as of June 26. Use code FREEWRITE20 at checkout to get one for $429 — a $70 discount. As any writer knows, it’s very easy to get distracted. Say you have a genius idea for a song or story, but as you pick up your phone to jot it down in your notes, you receive an email. The email st

Waiting for Elden Ring? Here are 10 games to tide you over


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We may not be getting our hands on Elden Ring for a while yet, but these games should fill the void until then.

Don't Worry: Windows 11 Android Apps Work With AMD and ARM CPUs


How-To Geek / 7h
Thanks to a joint effort with Amazon and Intel, the upcoming Windows 11 OS will support Android apps natively. But shortly after Microsoft announced the new feature, many were left wondering if Android apps would work on PCs with AMD or ARM chips. Now, Intel and Microsoft confirm that the technology works with non-Intel CPUs. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Microsoft's Windows 11 Compatibility Tool Will Now Say Why Your PC Can't Upgrade


57How-To Geek / 7h
If you’re excited for Windows 11, you may have already downloaded Microsoft’s compatibility checker app dubbed “PC Health Check” only to get a hard “no” with no clear reason why. Good news, now the update checker tool will give you a clearer reason, and you may an easy fix. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Microsoft Wants Steam and Epic Games on Windows 11's App Store


64How-To Geek / 7h
Of all the big changes in Windows 11, Microsoft’s revamped app store may have the largest impact on software development and the user experience. Not only does it provide secure downloads for Windows software, but it integrates with Amazon’s store for Android apps. And if Microsoft gets its way, the Windows 11 app store could integrate with Steam and Epic Games, too. Read This Article on Review G

Scientists Turned LEGO Bricks and Old iPhones Into a Microscope


47How-To Geek / 7h
A group of scientists at the University of Göttingen and Münster University figured out a way to build functioning microscopes out of old iPhone 5 camera lenses and LEGO bricks. Why? To make common pieces of lab equipment more affordable to more people. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Which Game Subscription Service Is Right for You?


How-To Geek / 7h
Gaming subscription services can be a great way to play a lot of games for not a lot of money. But with as many options as there now, choices need to be made. So let’s take a deep dive into the world of gaming subscriptions and see how these services stack up against each other, and which one is right for you. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

New Crackonosh Cryptomining Malware Targets Video Game Pirates


64How-To Geek / 7h
Researchers at Avast discovered a strain of malware that quietly turns video game pirates’ PCs into cryptomining machines. Called Crackonosh, the malware often goes unnoticed by its victims, as it forces PCs into Windows Safe Mode and deletes antivirus software. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Windows 11 Requires TPM 2.0 Modules, So Scalpers Are Driving Up Prices


200+How-To Geek / 7h
With Windows 11 formally announced and Microsoft making specific hardware requirements for any future computers wanting to run the OS, it’s no surprise that scalpers are creeping out of the woodwork to make a quick buck. And this time, they’re hoarding TPM 2.0 modules. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Classic Mini Goes Electric for the Price of a New Electric Mini


58How-To Geek / 7h
The original Mini classic car is getting new life, as Electric startup company London Electric Cars will convert yours to an electric vehicle. That way, Mini fans can silently stroll down Abbey Road in one of these British icons. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Confirmed: Windows 11 Home Requires a Microsoft Account and Internet For Setup


55How-To Geek / 7h
When a Windows 11 leaked build appeared on the internet, we discovered something surprising. It appeared Windows 11 Home REQUIRED a Microsoft Account and Internet access to set up. If you were hoping that would change when Microsoft announced Windows 11, we have bad news: It didn’t. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Microsoft Requires All Windows 11 Laptops to Have a Webcam, Starting in 2023


100+How-To Geek / 7h
Microsoft’s list of hardware requirements for the Windows 11 operating system is pretty predictable, though there is one oddity—all Windows 11 laptops and 2-in-1s must have a user-facing webcam. This requirement will not affect existing devices, though manufacturers will be forced to follow it starting in 2023. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Deal Alert: Save $50 on the Colorful New iMacs at Amazon


99How-To Geek / 7h
Looking to get one of Apple’s colorful new iMacs? Now’s the perfect time, as Amazon has knocked $50 off the overall price for the 8-core 24-inch iMac, in either silver or blue. The computer is a great choice for your family computer, though it could also brighten up your home office setup. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How do smart light bulbs work, and should I buy one?


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Love the idea of smart light bulbs but not sure what they do and how they work? We shed some light on the subject for you.

Will the iPhone 13 have a 120Hz display? All the screen rumors so far


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The iPhone 13 range could have at least two big screen upgrades if leaks prove accurate.

How can businesses manage GDPR’s ‘Terrible Threes’?


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GDPR is a ‘threenager’ this year, and despite battling through the terrible twos many organizations are still struggling to protect their data.
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Tour de France 2021: Here's the technology making this year's race the most interactive yet


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108th Tour de France welcomes back fans, but also looks to offer richer experiences than ever before.

Get 3 months of CyberGhost VPN for free with an annual year plan


Mashable / 11h
SAVE 84%: A one-year subscription to CyberGhost VPN is on sale for £1.75 per month as of June 26, and includes an extra three months for free. Summer is all about getting outside, seeing friends and family, and enjoying yourself (if the weather plays along). It's also about impressive deals on leading VPNs. We know that isn't as exciting as socialising, but an 84% discount is still worth your tim

Boost your skills with this heavily discounted Excel training bundle


Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: The Essential 2021 Advanced Excel Expert Bundle is on sale for £14.31 as of June 26, saving you 95% on list price. For a limited time, the Essential 2021 Advanced Excel Expert Bundle is available for £14.31. It’s led by instructors Thomas Fragale , a Microsoft-certified Trainer, and Lenny Wu , a financial analyst with specialized skills in Power BI, Microsoft VBA, and more. This online pro

This comprehensive cybersecurity training is on sale for under £15


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Microsoft customer support agent compromised in attacks by SolarWinds' hackers


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The group behind the SolarWinds hacks launched another cyberattack campaign, and one of the victims was a Microsoft customer support agent.



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