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The Best Hidden Features on Your Garmin Watch
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Garmin watches like my beloved Forerunner 265S have so many features buried in their menus that you may not have discovered some of the best ones. Here are some of the best underrated features of Garmin watches (available on Forerunners and other models), as well as convenient shortcuts you’ll find…
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6 Hidden Mac Gaming Features You Might Not Know About
Your Mac is better for gaming than you give it credit for, and it’s only getting better with each new macOS release. Here are some features you might have missed. Game Mode Apple introduced a dedicated Game Mode in macOS 14 Sonoma for Apple silicon models running the M1 chip or later. It’s a feature that is easy to miss…
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Billions of Devices at Risk of Hacking Due to Hidden Commands
Tarlogic team giving their presentation during RootedCON. Image: Tarlogic Billions of devices worldwide rely on a widely used Bluetooth-Wi-Fi chip that contains undocumented “hidden commands.” Researchers warn these commands could be exploited to manipulate memory, impersonate devices, and bypass security controls. ESP32, manufactured by a Chinese company called Espressif, is a microcontroller that enables Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections in numerous…
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You Probably Don’t Know About These Hidden Features in Windows 11 File Explorer
Windows File Explorer is a program that PC users are pretty familiar with. It’s fairly intuitive and unassuming and gets the job done. But it actually has a lot of nifty hidden little features that many users don’t know about. Windows doesn’t tell you about them, but I will. There are a lot of differences between Windows 10 and Windows…
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The Hidden Costs of Owning an Xbox Series X|S
Xbox Series X and S are two of the strangest home consoles ever, given that many players may never own a single game for the system. Instead, the “catch” is that they subscribe to Microsoft’s Game Pass service for the majority of their gaming needs. 1 Game Pass Microsoft Xbox Game Pass is many things. For one, it’s an all-you-can-play…
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Most UK Software Buyers Regret Their Purchases Because of Hidden Costs
More than half of U.K. software buyers regret their technology purchases, with hidden costs emerging as the top complaint, according to new research from Capterra. Over the past 18 months, 57% of buyers have regretted at least one software investment, with 34% blaming unforeseen expenses that drove costs beyond expectations. Software may cost more than anticipated due to hidden fees,…
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Hackers use Windows RID hijacking to create hidden admin account
A North Korean threat group has been using a technique called RID hijacking that tricks Windows into treating a low-privileged account as one with administrator permissions. The hackers used a custom malicious file and an open source tool for the hijacking attack. Both utilities can perform the attack but researchers at South Korean cybersecurity company AhnLab say that there are differences. How RID…
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“Alexa, Surprise Me!” 22 Hidden Commands You Need to Try
Alexa isn’t just about weather updates and alarms, she’s got a few secrets up her sleeve. From cheeky comebacks to hidden games, these unexpected commands will make you see your smart assistant in a whole new light. 22 “Alexa, Heads or Tails?” Studio Romantic / Shutterstock Feeling indecisive? If you want a quick way to settle minor decisions in your…
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10 hidden AirPods 4 features you should be using
The AirPods 4 are a great pickup for those who want the premium Apple true wireless experience without splurging on the flagship AirPods Pro 2. Two versions are sold – one with active noise cancellation – each delivering hallmarks similar to their pricier sibling. Many signature features are available on both models, including 5-minute quick charging, Adaptive EQ, audio sharing,…
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Google Has a Hidden ‘Squid Game’ You Can Play Right Now
Squid Game is coming back for a second season—whether it needs one or not. And as with many of its high-profile series, Netflix is readily promoting the next installment ahead of its Dec. 26 release date. It seems the streamer tapped Google for one of those promotions, to run a “hidden” Squid Game on the search engine. And it’s actually…
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