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Ford Asks EV Owners to Stop Using Its Free Supercharger Adapter
Ford recently sent out free charging adapters to help EV customers transition to Tesla’s NACS “Supercharger” standard. The automaker now says that some of these adapters are faulty and must be replaced. The NACS adapter flaw was disclosed to affected EV owners earlier this week. Drivers who receive a notice should stop using their free NACS adapter immediately. Replacement adapters…
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Ford tells some EV customers to stop using its Tesla Supercharger adapter
Ford started offering free adapters for Tesla’s Supercharger network to owners of its EVs in February, and now it’s telling some of its customers to stop using them, reports InsideEVs. The company found a “potential issue” that could cause “reduced charging speeds over time” or even damage to the charge port itself, according to a service bulletin it’s sending to…
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How to Stop X From Giving Away Your Data to Train AIs
Back when it was known as Twitter, the social media app had plenty of its own problems, but I’d wager the share of users who think X is a flourishing, functioning site in comparison is considerably small. The changes implemented under CEO Elon Musk have resulted in a platform that is less secure, more toxic, and, frankly, disrespectful of its…
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5 ways to stop Windows Update from rebooting your PC – Computerworld
Windows Update’s notifications are the key to rebooting on your own schedule. Chris Hoffman, IDG Windows Update workaround #3: Stop automatic update downloads Windows has a well-disguised way to stop Windows Update from automatically downloading and installing updates. And, if it won’t install them, it won’t automatically reboot your computer, either. To do this, you have to set a connection…
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When It’s Time to Stop Watering Your Lawn, Trees, and Garden in Fall
Yesterday I was on a call with a gardening friend who lives in the southern U.S. and we get into a familiar debate—when is the right time to stop watering? We’re both suffering from the same problem: It feels like the right time of year to turn off the hoses, but we don’t want to do it too soon and…
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Are Ghost Calls a Problem? Yes, if They Don’t Stop
A ghost call is an incoming call with no one on the other end when you answer it. Sometimes it’s an unrecognized number; other times the caller ID shows “Unknown.” Getting an occasional ghost call is common and nothing to worry about. But persistent ghost calls can be a major concern — particularly for businesses. Here’s why. Frequent ghost calls…
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How to stop hackers attacking hybrid clouds
Adopting a hybrid cloud approach is a very attractive proposition for organizations that want to benefit from the best of both public and private options — and for plenty of good reasons. It is far more flexible than committing entirely to either the public or private cloud in totality but also caters to the various kinds of data and workloads…
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Four Flu Shot Myths People Need to Stop Believing
Flu shots work, and are a smart way to reduce the chances that you’ll end up sick this winter (especially if you get the new COVID booster too while you’re at it). But that’s not the impression you might get if you listen to the rumor mill, online or otherwise. Flu shot myths abound, and it’s time to put the…
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How to Reset a Smoke Alarm That Won’t Stop
The first step is to find the device that’s going off and press and hold the reset button. If that doesn’t work, take the smoke alarm down and, if you can, remove the batteries. If the unit has a built-in lithium battery, it’s more of a challenge because you can’t remove the battery. In that case, try to muffle the…
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Microsoft Is Changing Windows to (Hopefully) Stop Another CrowdStrike
Microsoft is taking steps to increase the security and resilience of the Windows operating system. This follows a major incident involving CrowdStrike software in July that disrupted millions of PCs and servers. Microsoft recently hosted the Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit, bringing together security vendors and government officials to discuss ways to improve the overall security landscape. A key takeaway…
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