Columbus, OH

Brutal heat and violent storms can wreak havoc on strained power grids, and this summer may be one of the worst on record. If extreme weather or any other power-disrupting event knocks your power out, it could take your internet connection with it. Unlike other causes for internet outages, loss...

How to Keep Your Internet on When the Power Is Out

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Google has a post up on its security blog that is half advertisement and half PSA-style announcement for Android users: go into your settings and turn off the "Allow 2G" toggle. This option, added in Android 12 back in 2021, does exactly what it sounds like: it turns off support for 2G cellular networking. Why would you want to do that? Because attackers are using the insecure 2G protocol to spoof phone numbers and send SMS spam.

Google Sounds Urgent Warning To Kill This Setting On Your Android Phone

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We're never too far away from our mobile devices – so we should make sure we're keeping them safe, right? Here are my top privacy-boosting tips.

7 tips to keep your phone safe

Hurricanes, tropical storms and even severe thunderstorms can lead to power outages. You know the drill. (But if you don't, here's our guide to preparing for power outages.) Hopefully, you'll have planned ahead and made sure your electronics and portable chargers were charged. You'll then unplug any unnecessary appliances or...

How to get internet access even when a storm knocks out power (and Wi-Fi) at home

Wireless internet connections are convenient, but they're also notoriously unreliable. Nothing proves that point more emphatically than a glitchy video conference call, especially if it's tied to a crucial business meeting. The solution, of course, is to run a wired network connection to your home office. Wi-Fi is great for...

Wi-Fi problems? Add a wired network to your home without Ethernet cable - here's how

It's simple enough to get a Wi-Fi signal throughout your home, but taking it outside is another story. It's especially annoying if you're trying to connect a laptop, projector or big-screen TV for a movie night or big game. You can move your router as close to your yard or front porch as your Ethernet cable will take you, but that won't always solve the problem.

4 Simple Ways to Extend Your Wi-Fi Outside

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Las Vegas, NV

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

With iOS 18, Messages will get five great new features that will make texting all the more fun. New message effects let you bold and animate text. If you’re the forgetful type, you can schedule your messages to send later — automatically. You can reply to a message using any emoji you like. Finally, texting will get easier with your friends on Android — and in the middle of the Gobi desert.

The 5 best new features coming to Messages in iOS 18

LAS VEGAS—You rely on your smartphone to pinpoint your location and help you get to where you're going. Android and iOS devices rely on the Wi-Fi Positioning System (WPS) to fine-tune that information, and every smartphone that comes in range of your home router also confirms the location of that router in the WPS database. That's not always a good thing, University of Maryland researcher Erik Rye explained here at Black Hat.

Wi-Fi Positioning Can Expose Your Location and Movement, Here's How to Stop It

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The internet acts like a kingdom that houses all the knowledge of the world, and routers are like the keys used to enter it. Depending on your budget and needs, there are several major wireless routers brands that you can choose from, such as TP-Link, ASUS, Netgear, or Linksys. But, regardless of what router brand you own, there's always a possibility that it will have some problems.

How Often Should You Replace Your Wi-Fi Router?

Both Google Drive and Dropbox offer cross-platform availability and customizable user interfaces with dark mode options. Google Drive integrates seamlessly with Google apps & offers AI features, while Dropbox excels in PDF editing, screen recording, and productivity add-ons. Dropbox surpasses Google Drive in privacy features for sharing & collaboration, but...

Google Drive vs. Dropbox: Which cloud storage is right for you?

Lake Mary, FL

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If you're a fan of hearty breakfasts and brunches in Florida, you might have had Keke’s Cafe on your radar. Known for its generous portions and friendly service, Keke’s has been a go-to spot for many. However, the Lake Mary location recently hit a bump in the road, resulting in a temporary shutdown following a state inspection that uncovered 15 violations.

Breakfast Eatery Closed in Florida for Roaches, Dirty Hands, and Cold Foods Over 41 Degrees

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Discover the best prepaid home internet services on the market to choose the best prepaid internet plan for your needs.

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The biggest benefit when you declutter your home is you will be more organized, efficient, and productive and this will free up time for you to spend doing the things you love!

Big Benefits When You Declutter Your Home & Life

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A T-MOBILE customer has vented about alleged overcharges that they say keep coming. They said the company has been charging them an extra $26 every billing cycle. The user shared their plight on Reddit, and got some advice. They said it was around the fourth time they had to call...

T-Mobile is overcharging me by $26 for services I don’t have – it keeps happening and customer services takes forever

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Unraveling the Basics of Ooma: A Handy VoIP System for Small Businesses

The digital world keeps introducing new ways to communicate. The Ooma phone system is one such advanced method of talking. Ooma is a Voice over Internet...

Unraveling the Basics of Ooma: A Handy VoIP System for Small Businesses

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