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New Windows 11 recovery tool to let admins remotely fix unbootable devices
Microsoft is working on a new Windows “Quick Machine Recovery” feature that will allow IT administrators to use Windows Update “targeted fixes” to remotely fix systems rendered unbootable. This new feature is part of a new Windows Resiliency Initiative launched in response to a widespread July 2024 outage caused by a buggy CrowdStrike Falcon update that rendered hundreds of thousands…
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Here’s How Much It Costs to Fix a Pixel 9 Pro Fold Display
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is expensive. That’s not news for anyone who follows smartphones closely, particular the foldable variety. As David Nield explains in a review for Lifehacker, Google made some great choices for its latest Fold device, but at $1,799, these things are still way too much money. As it turns out, that expense might extend beyond just…
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D-Link won’t fix critical bug in 60,000 exposed EoL modems
Tens of thousands of exposed D-Link routers that have reached their end-of-life are vulnerable to a critical security issue that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to change any user’s password and take complete control of the device. The vulnerability was discovered in the D-Link DSL6740C modem by security researcher Chaio-Lin Yu (Steven Meow), who reported it to Taiwan’s computer and response center (TWCERTCC).…
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Distracted by Your Phone’s Vibrations? Android 15 Offers a Fix
Have you ever wished your phone would stop buzzing so aggressively with every notification? Android 15’s Adaptive Vibration might be the feature you’ve been waiting for. What Is Adaptive Vibration? Adaptive Vibration is a feature in Android 15 that automatically adjusts your phone’s vibration intensity based on your surroundings. It uses the phone’s microphone and sensors to detect noise levels…
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Volkswagen Recalls More Cars to Fix Faulty Takata Airbags
The recalled models: 2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat sedans, 2007 Volkswagen Passat wagons, 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat sedans, and 2017-2019 Volkswagen Beetle coupes and convertibles The automaker says it’s not aware of any warranty or field claims relating to this problem. The faulty airbags are made by Takata, the now-defunct company responsible for an ongoing recall campaign that the National Highway Traffic Safety…
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D-Link won’t fix critical flaw affecting 60,000 older NAS devices
More than 60,000 D-Link network-attached storage devices that have reached end-of-life are vulnerable to a command injection vulnerability with a publicly available exploit. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-10914, has a critical 9.2 severity score and is present in the ‘cgi_user_add’ command where the name parameter is insufficiently sanitized. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit it to inject arbitrary shell commands by sending…
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Fix Dropped Calls in Two Minutes or Less With These Tweaks
I can’t stand dropped calls. I bet you feel the same way. Here’s the good news is — it’s usually pretty easy to fix dropped calls. This post walks you through every potential fix I know. I’ve used most of these fixes myself — and they work. Sometimes you have to try a few different methods to find the one…
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Here’s How to Fix the Bug Causing iPhone Notes to Disappear
Halloween might be over, but the scares just keep coming for some iPhone users, who’ve stumbled across a pretty concerning bug after accepting the updated iCloud Terms and Conditions. Those affected have reported on social media that they’ve lost all files saved in their Notes app, and for very good reason, they’ve been looking for answers. If you’re like me,…
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Fix Windows with an in-place upgrade install – Computerworld
By default, Windows keeps the Windows.old folder around for 10 days after such an install. If you’re sure things are working, you can remove it sooner. On the test Windows 11 PC whose Windows.old folder weighed in at just under 35GB in Figure 1, running Disk Cleanup (cleanmgr.exe) returned nearly 25GB worth of disk space, as you can see in…
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These 6 Tips Could Help Fix Slow Wi-Fi on Your Windows PC
Are you experiencing slower-than-expected Wi-Fi speeds on your Windows PC compared to what your plan should deliver? If so, these tips might help you fix slow Wi-Fi on your Windows PC. Adjust the Router Location When a technician installs a router, they often place it along a wall near the power supply, typically in one of the far corners of…
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