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Spotify’s Offline Playlists Just Got Better on Android
Summary Spotify’s new feature allows users to download playlists to devices remotely, making it more convenient. Users can initiate downloads on tablets, laptops & smartwatches directly from the main Spotify app. Spotify now includes a “Manage Downloads” section for easier management of downloaded content. The ability to download playlists for offline listening is one of the best things about Spotify…
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How to Use Offline Features on a Chromebook Effectively
Summary Use Google Drive offline by saving select files for offline access to prevent storage issues. Google Docs lets you create and edit documents offline, syncing changes once you reconnect to the internet. Chromebooks now support offline gaming with the Steam app and can run games locally without Wi-Fi. Are you getting ready to head out on vacation and need…
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US healthcare firm postponed procedures after cyber attack knocked systems offline
US-based healthcare provider Kettering Health was forced to cancel patient appointments following a cyber attack which caused a company-wide outage. Kettering Health operates 14 medical centers and over 100 outpatient locations across the state of Ohio. In a statement confirming the outage on Tuesday 20th, the non-profit said the attack severely impacted call center operations and a number of patient…
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Hitachi Vantara takes servers offline after Akira ransomware attack
Hitachi Vantara, a subsidiary of Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, was forced to take servers offline over the weekend to contain an Akira ransomware attack. The company provides data storage, infrastructure systems, cloud management, and ransomware recovery services to government entities and some of the world’s biggest brands, including BMW, Telefónica, T-Mobile, and China Telecom. In a statement shared with BleepingComputer,…
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Harper Is an Offline Alternative to Grammarly for Obsidian
Obsidian is my favorite productivity tool. I use it for all of my writing, as a journaling app, and to replace multiple productivity tools. There’s a big downside, though: no grammar checking tool. Grammarly is the best known grammar checking tool, but there’s no way to add it to Obsidian. I also wouldn’t enable it even if I could. Grammarly…
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Why was Zoom knocked offline this week? There’s some finger-pointing – Computerworld
Asked for comment, Markmonitor’s parent company, Newfold Digital, which owns diverse providers offering web hosting, web design, and online marketing, sent this statement: “Markmonitor did include the client on our communications with GoDaddy Registry. That said, we believe there are opportunities to improve co-ordination and communication between GoDaddy Registry and Markmonitor, and we are committed to making that happen.” Computerworld…
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Everest ransomware’s dark web leak site defaced, now offline
The dark web leak site of the Everest ransomware gang has apparently been hacked over the weekend by an unknown attacker and is now offline. The unknown attacker replaced the website’s contents with the following sarcastic message: “Don’t do crime CRIME IS BAD xoxo from Prague.” The Everest operation has since taken down its leak site, which no longer loads…
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How to Appear Offline on Steam
If Steam has been your go-to gaming platform for years, you may have accommodated a lot of friends. In that case, if you’re trying to sneak in a game or two of your favorite online multiplayer, you may get bombarded with messages that may ruin your flow. However, there is a way to avoid this, by changing your Steam account’s…
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Shopify pulls Kanye’s website offline over swastika merch
On Tuesday, Shopify shut down the Yeezy store run by Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) after it listed shirts with swastikas for sale as reported earlier by Bloomberg and NBC News. Ye advertised the site in a commercial shown during the Super Bowl on Sunday. It previously sold things like sneakers and t-shirts, but on Monday, the only item…
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Two of the world’s largest cyber crime forums knocked offline
Two of the world’s largest cyber crime forums have been taken down following an international law enforcement sting. Cracked and Nulled boasted more than 10 million users between them, hosting discussions on cyber crime as well as operating as marketplaces for illegal goods and cyber crime as a service offers, such as stolen data, malware, or hacking tools. “Cybercrime-as-a-service is…
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