Dropbox Just Had a Data Breach

Dropbox is one of the most popular cloud storage and collaboration tools. After the attack was discovered, Dropbox reset all affected passwords and logged out all users. The company has also started updating all API keys and OAuth tokens that were stolen in the attack. Comcast also had asignificant data breachlast year that affected up to 36 million customers. Source:SEC,Dropbox BlogviaThe Register

May 2, 2024 · 1 min · 62 words · Kelli Bauer

Here's How to Make Mac Keyboards, Mice, and Trackpads Work Like on Windows

Enable Tap to Click On macOS, you better press the trackpad to perform a click. But worry not: you might make your Mac interpret taps as regular clicks instead. you might, however, initiate the right-click in macOS. Apple This confuses the hell out of Windows users, but there’s a remedy. It’s yet another Apple peculiarity that often annoys Windows users. Built-in vibratory motors simulate a clicking sensationthis is why the trackpad doesn’t click when it’s turned off....

May 2, 2024 · 2 min · 374 words · Scott Brown

How to Stop Any Smart TV From Spying on You: LG, Samsung, Sony, Vizio

To stop this, you have two imperfect options: opt outor disconnect altogether. But there are more insidious tracking habits you should be aware of. Voice capture is another concern since most smart TVs come with assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant. FTiare/Shutterstock.com Its just one of theways advertisers track you across the web. In addition to marketing, data itself has value. Insights can be gleaned about the habits of certain cohorts and sold for research purposes....

May 2, 2024 · 2 min · 326 words · Joshua Davis

I Played These Single-Player Games with Friends (And You Should Too)

you might even pass and play to keep everyone engaged. Puzzle Games LikeMystandBotany Manor Two (or more) heads are usually better than one. Thats especially true when youre trying to solve the sort of abstract puzzles youll find in a game likeMyst. Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock.com Botany Manoris a 2024 puzzler that tasks you with growing plants from seed to discover their mysterious properties. Youll need to create the ideal conditions for each plant while completing your characters unfinished research....

May 2, 2024 · 3 min · 457 words · Shari Johnson

Microsoft Just Accidentally Broke VPN Connectivity in Windows 11 and 10

Affected users may uninstall the security updates or simply wait for a fix from Microsoft. We aren’t sure how this problem found its way into a Windows security update. Naturally, Microsoft promises to sort this out in an upcoming update. Detailed instructions are listed at the bottom of Microsoft’sKB5036893 support page. Note that the LCU package contains severalsecurity fixes, including some that address critical-severity CVEs. Individuals who need help should use theGet Helpapp, while business customers should use theSupport for Businessportal....

May 2, 2024 · 1 min · 81 words · Julia Jones

Spotify Wants You to Pay for Song Lyrics

Theres now another feature being removed: the ability to view song lyrics. The text is also usually available on third-party websites like Genius or apps like Shazam. In other words, less than half of Spotifys userbase has Spotify Premium. @SleepyyGoose (Twitter/X)

May 2, 2024 · 1 min · 41 words · Mark Gregory

Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for May 2 (#326)

It sounds easy, but it isn’tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4. Each group of words will be connected by some common idea or theme. That common element could be anything....

May 2, 2024 · 2 min · 266 words · Ryan Maldonado

AiDot’s WELOV P200 Pro: The World’s First Matter-Certified Smart Air Purifier

AiDot accomplishes this by merging decades of expertise in hardware and manufacturing development with user-friendly yet sophisticated software. Works with AiDot (WWA) is a symbol of interconnectivity encompassing a range of brands and devices. With the Matter protocol, consumers no longer need to worry about the compatibility of their devices and appliances. They also no longer need to stick with a proprietary hub. The Matter protocol allows smart home products to communicate effectively and work seamlessly together....

May 1, 2024 · 3 min · 462 words · Patricia Smith

Fedora 40: Everything New in the Linux Distro’s Latest Release

Quick Links Summary Fedora Linux has hit the big four-oh! Fedora at 40 They say life begins at 40. Whether thats true or not, Fedora Linux certainly seems to have found renewed vigor with this milestone release. Dave McKay/How-To Geek Fedora was always a fast distribution, and this time round its even more noticeable. Coupled with the speed gains in the new GNOME 46 desktop, you get a blazing user experience....

May 1, 2024 · 3 min · 528 words · Robert Smith

Fubo TV Just Lost 19 Discovery Channels

Fubo no longer carries Food web link, HGTV, TCL, and 16 other Discovery channels. The streamer blames this loss on Warner Bros. Discovery, which allegedly refused to “engage in good faith negotiations” during a licensing renewal. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek All variations of the Discovery Channel (Life, Family, etc) have been removed from Fubo. The streamer went on to accuse Warner Bros. Discovery of “limiting consumer choice” through its “abuse of massive market power....

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 170 words · Felicia Huynh

Here's Everything I Wish I Knew About Smart Rings Before Getting One

I was initially skeptical about the smart ring category until I started wearing anOura ring. After wearing one daily for the last six months, however, Im more sold than ever. There’s even arumorthat Apple may get into the space too. Tyler Hayes / How To Geek When I stopped wearing the ring at night, I started missing out on a lot of that data. The same isnt really true for third-party wearables, like a ring from Oura....

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 157 words · Johnathan Garcia

Here's How I Create Crossword Puzzles in Excel (And You Can Too)

Step 2: Add Your Words You’re now ready to add your words. you might either choose to follow a theme or use random words. Every Word Must Cross Let me start by emphasizing one golden rulenever have any hanging words. Lucas Gouveia / Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek In other words, every word you add must cross another one. This is the whole premise of a crossword, so it must be respected at all times....

May 1, 2024 · 2 min · 246 words · Kim Malone

Intel Core Ultra PCs Get More Optimized AI Models, Including Stable Diffusion

The generative AI revolution has mostly been focused on running large and complex AI models in server datacenters. Without a model, the feature cannot be designed. Without runtime optimization, the feature cannot reach its best performance. Stability AI For now, though, cloud-based AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot arent going anywhere.

May 1, 2024 · 1 min · 51 words · Tammy Murray