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NPM package ‘is’ with 2.8M weekly downloads infected devs with malware
The popular NPM package ‘is’ has been compromised in a supply chain attack that injected backdoor malware, giving attackers full access to compromised devices. This occurred after maintainer accounts were hijacked via phishing, followed by unauthorized owner changes that went unnoticed for several hours, potentially compromising many developers who downloaded the new releases. The ‘is’ package is a lightweight JavaScript…
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Samsung’s great Galaxy Z Fold 7 pre-order perks expire tomorrow
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 launch Friday, July 25th. That’s soon! Even if you’re not the type of person who usually pre-orders things, there’s good reason to consider doing it before then. The biggest perk is that you’ll get upgraded to the 512GB version of either device without paying the usual $119.99 premium, and trade-in…
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How to wall-mount your TV (and why you probably should)
There is no better way to elevate your living room than by elevating that big TV from a stand and onto a wall. Wall-mounting a TV may seem daunting, but if your space allows it you can reclaim precious real estate on your entertainment center and help your living area feel more open and airy. It’ll also have the benefit…
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Apple’s iPhone Fold could feature the largest iPhone screen ever, but still fall behind the Galaxy Z Fold 7
A recent report has appeared to confirm rumors about just how big Apple’s foldable iPhone’s screens will be. And the alleged measurements could be both impressive and a disappointment. In a recent report, the Taiwanese research firm TrendForce (via MacRumors) stated that Apple’s foldable phone will feature a 7.8-inch internal display and a 5.5-inch external screen. If accurate, then it…
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Operator of Jetflix illegal streaming service gets 7 years in prison
The ringleader of the Jetflicks illegal paid streaming operation, a massive service with tens of thousands of subscribers, was sentenced to seven years in prison. Together with four other accomplices, 42-year-old Kristopher Lee Dallmann of Las Vegas, Nevada, was convicted in June 2024 of conspiracy to commit copyright infringement. Dallmann was also found guilty by a federal jury of money…
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The battery-powered Starlink Mini is here
The Starlink Mini satellite dish is now even better thanks to the $119 LinkPower 1 power bank from PeakDo. The battery locks securely to the back of SpaceX’s smallest terminal and provides over 4.5 hours of uninterrupted Internet connectivity. The LinkPower’s battery can also charge simultaneously over USB-C from your car, solar generator, or solar panel for indefinite Internet use.…
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The best ways to digitize your documents
When you’re preparing to move, you can find yourself faced with a lot of paper documents. Holiday cards, leases, letters, tax documents, notes, doodles – whatever – can really stack up over time. If your choices are only “keep” or “trash,” it can be hard to let go, even if you choose one of the more responsible ways to get…
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Don’t worry about lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle — beginners, focus on these 2 things instead
There’s so much emphasis on how much weight people can lift; it often gets forgotten that there are other variables you should focus on if you want to build strength and muscle and keep on weightlifting into your elder years. I’ve been teaching weightlifting for a long time now and in my opinion, beginners shouldn’t be set on how much…
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Windows 11 gets new Black Screen of Death, auto recovery tool
Microsoft is rolling out significant changes to Windows 11 24H2 as part of the Windows Resilience Initiative, designed to reduce downtime and help devices recover from serious failures, as well as an overhaul of the all-too-familiar BSOD crash screens. Microsoft’s Windows Resiliency Initiative is a new effort by Microsoft to make Windows more stable, self-healing, and faster to recover from critical…
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Rove’s R2-4K dash cam is an extra set of eyes on the road and $48 off at Amazon
Getting into a car accident, even a fender bender, is stressful on its own, but then comes the argument about who was at fault. A dash cam can give you reliable proof of what happened, and Rove’s R2-4K is currently on sale for $71.99 ($48 off), an all-time low price at Amazon, and $89.99 ($30 off) from Rove. I tested…
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