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NSA and FBI warn that new Linux malware threatens national security
Enlarge (credit: Suse) The FBI and NSA have issued a joint report warning that Russian state hackers are using a previously unknown piece of Linux…
Fortnite hit by major outage in North America: Here’s the workaround
If you’ve tried playING Fortnite this evening and you’re located in the North America-East, you’ve likely been met with a bizarre lobby that includes only…
How to Merge Cells, Columns and Rows in Excel
Depending how you want to format a body of text in Microsoft Excel, you will sometimes have to merge cells. Whatever your reason is, there…
How to Save Google Chrome Tabs for Later
When you’re researching online, you might come across multiple pages you want to refer back to later. Instead of leaving them open and wasting precious…
Instagram illegally harvested biometric data of millions of users, lawsuit claims
Facebook faces fine of up to $500 billion if found guilty of breaking privacy law Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/instagram-biometric-data-facebook-lawsuit-a9668406.html Proactive Computing found this story and shared it…
How to Adjust Siri’s Volume on iPhone and iPad
Apple’s virtual assistant, Siri, is an essential tool. Sometimes, though, its voice can be jarringly loud or too quiet to easily hear. Luckily, it’s easy…
The Very Best Retro Game Consoles
Modern video games and consoles offer a narrative experience that rivals Hollywood blockbusters, but also require a hefty commitment of your time to play through….
Where Is the Control Panel on a Mac?
If you’re new to Mac and want to change some system settings, you might be wondering where to find the Mac equivalent of the Control…
How to Color-Code Outlook Calendar Events Using Categories
Reading requires you to expend cognitive energy, and your Microsoft Outlook calendar is no exception. However, if you color-code your calendar events, you can more easily…
How to Install CentOS on Your Computer
While CentOS is mostly used in servers, it can also be used on the desktop. This tutorial will show you how to install CentOS on…
Twitter’s new API for third-party apps is now live
After a security breach caused a delay, Twitter has launched its new API meant to improve third-party apps. Twitter’s API “has long taken a one-size-fits-all…
Waze Rolls Out Railroad Crossing Alerts to More Countries
Waze / Operation Lifesaver Waze, the navigation app that alerts you to crashes, road closures, and traffic conditions, continues to expand its capabilities. Now it’ll…
How to Adjust the Screen Brightness on Your iPhone or iPad
Your iPhone or iPad is pretty good at automatically adjusting its screen brightness according to your surroundings. Sometimes, though, you might want to do this…
What’s New in Windows 10’s 20H2 Update, Arriving Fall 2020
Windows 10’s 20H2 update will debut in the second half of 2020—likely in October or November. This update is focused on bug and performance fixes,…
How to Fix “The Driver Being Installed Is Not Validated” Issue on Windows
If you attempt to install Intel’s drivers on a pre-built computer, there’s a good chance you’ll see an error message that says: “The driver being…
5 Common Microsoft Outlook Issues and Their Solutions
Microsoft Outlook, while popular, is not a perfect email tool. There are many common issues that users face that can spoil the experience. Here is…
Twitter now lets everyone limit replies to their tweets
Twitter may describe itself as the town square, but that doesn’t mean you have to talk to everyone walking past your seat at the cafe….
NJ Supreme Court rules you don’t have a constitutional right not to unlock your phone
Even though the United States Constitution gives citizens the right not to incriminate themselves, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that police can force you…
No iPad Screen Can Compare to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+
The Galaxy Tab S7 may not have immediately stood out among Samsung’s avalanche of new products announced during last week’s Galaxy Unpacked event, but after…
Facebook has removed 7 million posts for coronavirus misinformation
If it seems like there’s a lot of misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic on Facebook, that’s because there is: Between April and June, the social…
‘Red Dead Online’ is so broken it’s hilarious
A recent Red Dead Online update has introduced some bizarre glitches: players not being able fire their guns, horses that run in place, missing characters…
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