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Microsoft fixes bug causing Windows Server 2025 boot errors
Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing “boot device inaccessible” errors during startup on some Windows Server 2025 systems using iSCSI. “This is observed on servers operating under NDIS Poll Mode booting from an iSCSI LUN,” the company explained when it acknowledged the bug in late October. “Under such configuration, the server will experience the error during startup, after the installation…
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Zyxel warns of bad signature update causing firewall boot loops
Zyxel is warning that a bad security signature update is causing critical errors for USG FLEX or ATP Series firewalls, including putting the device into a boot loop. “We’ve found an issue affecting a few devices that may cause reboot loops, ZySH daemon failures, or login access problems,” warns a new Zyxel advisory. “The system LED may also flash. Please note this…
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Microsoft fixes OneDrive bug causing macOS app freezes
Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing macOS applications to freeze when opening or saving files in OneDrive. As Redmond explained when it first acknowledged the bug in November, it affects only systems running the company’s latest operating system release, macOS 15 Sequoia. “Opening or saving files within Desktop or Documents folders can cause the file’s app to freeze. This…
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How to Use Ice Melt Without Causing Damage
Most ice melts are blends of the same ingredients: sodium chloride, calcium chloride, or magnesium chloride. “They’re all salts,” says David P. Orr, director and senior engineer of the Cornell Local Roads Program. And any salt will seep into porous pavement, potentially causing problems. We spoke with Orr, veterinarians, and our own in-house experts to derive the best technique for…
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Considering an RTO mandate? Think again if you want to keep your best talent – ‘brain drain’ is causing havoc for companies pushing staff back into the office, with women and senior staff most likely to quit
Return to office (RTO) mandates can spark a brain drain at companies, according to a new study — and the turnover is highest among women and more senior, skilled employees. The last year has seen high-profile companies such as Amazon end hybrid working in favour of a full return to the office, sparking a backlash from employees. But research led…
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AI is causing a data storage crisis for enterprises
Data storage capacity requirements are set to surge by 150% in the next couple of years, new research from Hitachi Vantara has revealed. While the average large organization currently holds 150 petabytes (PB) of data, organizations are expected to be storing over 300PB of data by the end of 2026. This is matched by an uptick in investment, with organizations’…
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Ubisoft fixes Windows 11 24H2 conflicts causing game crashes
Microsoft has now partially lifted a compatibility hold blocking the Windows 24H2 update on systems with some Ubisoft games after the French video game publisher has fixed bugs causing crashes, freezes, and audio issues. The company blocked Windows 24H2 upgrades on PCs with Assassin’s Creed, Star Wars Outlaws, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora games more than two weeks ago, following a stream of user…
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5 signs your mattress is causing your allergies — and how to fix it
If you’re constantly cleaning every nook and cranny of your house but still find your allergies triggered, the culprit might just be your mattress. We spend almost every night in our bedroom, so it’s crucial to keep a check on your mattress hygiene and whether it is contributing to your condition. While some of the best mattresses of 2024 for all…
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Workers are faking productivity levels, and it’s hitting businesses hard – ‘productivity theater’ is placing the burden on a smaller pool of workers and causing stress levels to soar
Two-thirds of UK workers are pretending to be more productive than they are and carrying out tasks to appear busy without actually doing meaningful work. Research from Asana found 67% of workers admit to ‘productivity theater’ in their daily workflows. This, the study noted, is a term used to describe workers performing tasks to appear productive without actually progressing in…
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QNAP pulls buggy QTS firmware causing widespread NAS issues
QNAP has pulled a recently released firmware update after widespread customer reports that it’s breaking connectivity and, in some cases, locking users out of their devices. QTS 5.2.2.2950 build 20241114, the buggy firmware causing these issues, was released this Tuesday for a long list of QTS network-attached storage (NAS) models to patch multiple security vulnerabilities and fix various known issues.…
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