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Check your DVDs for disc rot — Warner Bros. says it’s replacing them
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is aware of potential issues affecting select DVD titles manufactured between 2006 – 2008, and the company has been actively working with consumers to replace defective discs. Where possible, the defective discs have been replaced with the same title. However, as some of the affected titles are no longer in print or the rights have expired,…
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Building Cyberdecks Is the Geek Hobby You Need to Check Out
Summary Fictional cyberdecks are now being made a reality by a subculture of geeks who value aesthetics and personalization for specific tasks. Cyberdecks are built using a computer core, 3D-printed cases, power sources, creative designs, and personalized features like RGB lighting. Examples of cool cyberdeck projects include builds with Raspberry Pi cores for surveillance, radio tracking, data storage, and communication.…
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Check Point expands customer advocacy program to drive ‘hands-on’ support
Cybersecurity provider Check Point has expanded its partner and customer advocacy management services to provide customers with direct access to advocacy experts. Partners and customers will now have a single point of contact that will act as a trusted advisor to help improve security operations, accelerate executive management, and optimize cybersecurity strategies, the firm revealed at its CPX 2025 event…
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Check Your PC for This Steam Game Infected With Malware
Scammers are getting increasingly clever about injecting apps with malware. Certainly it’s nothing new that malicious apps are littered across the internet, but lately they’ve been popping up with alarming frequency even in theoretically safe spots like the Google Play Store and even Apple’s App Store. Malware is even showing up on Steam, serving as a reminder that we all…
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How to check your iPhone’s battery health, peak performance & optimized charging
Did you know that your iPhone automatically manages its performance to prevent unexpected shutdowns? This system is known as Peak Performance Capability, and it first made headlines back in late 2017, when it sparked controversy among users and tech experts. Apple responded to the backlash by adding detailed battery health information and controls in iOS 11.3. Today, you can view…
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What Does the Check Engine Light Look Like, and Really Mean?
If the check engine light illuminates, it will either blink or remain constantly illuminated, depending on the problem. A blinking light, or in some cars, a red light instead of a yellow or orange light, indicates a problem that needs immediate attention. Either way, you should have the vehicle checked by a mechanic. In late-model cars, a blinking light usually…
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Paying by Check? Think Again.
Scam artists are intercepting paper checks in the mail and stealing your money. But there are precautions to take. By Derek Kravitz While technology can help scammers find and persuade their potential victims, it can also help you protect yourself from common frauds—like checks that are stolen and "washed." Consider this story: When Mary H.,* who lives near San Diego,…
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How to check app version on Windows 10
UPDATED 1/30/2025: On Windows 10, apps acquired from the Microsoft Store receive regular updates to enhance performance and introduce new features. Although updates install automatically, you might sometimes need to check an app’s version number to confirm whether you have the latest release, perhaps to verify a bug fix or access a newly added feature. Regardless of the reason, Windows…
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3 Ways to check how many cores in CPU on Windows 11, 10
To determine a processor core count on Windows, open Task Manager’s Performance tab, click on “CPU,” and check the core number in the details. You can also use Command Prompt and PowerShell to find out this information. UPDATED 1/28/2025: Windows 11 and 10 offer several ways to check how many cores your computer’s processor has. In this guide, I’ll outline…
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How to Check for Dangerous Heavy Metals in Baby Food
Heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and arsenic are present at generally low levels in many of the foods we eat. The Food and Drug Administration has proposed limits on heavy metals for certain baby foods. But while all humans are exposed to some heavy metals, the level of exposure—and the age at which the exposure occurs—can have a significant…
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