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Windows 11 users, take note: there’s a hidden feature which was recently introduced by Microsoft that allows you to kill an app that has become unresponsive (or isn’t working in some way) in a far quicker manner than the normal route.The new piece of functionality is an option to directly right-click on the icon of any app in the taskbar and select End Task to kill it, there and then - in the same way you can nuke an app in Task Manager, but with much less hassle.This traditional method of dismissing a crashed or unresponsive app in Windows 11...

Windows 11's hidden new 'end task' option means you can say goodbye to Task Manager drama at last

Windows 11 is a decent operating system, but for many people, it’s a step down from Windows 10. If you’ve ever wished that Windows 11 could be more like its predecessor, we have the answer. RevertSV is a Windows mod that changes Windows 11 features like the Start...

Transform Microsoft Windows 11 into Windows 10

Microsoft wants people to upgrade to Windows 11, but the company certainly doesn't make it easy. The latest version of Windows imposes strict hardware and security requirements, ruling out older PCs that don't make the grade. Plus, Microsoft makes it almost impossible to use a local account with a new Windows 11 installation. So, what can you do if you want to jump to Windows 11 but keep bumping into Microsoft's restrictions?

How to install Windows 11 the way you want (and sneak by Microsoft's restrictions)

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 build for members of the Windows Insider Program in the Dev Channel. The new build number is 26120.1340, under KB5040557. It includes some new features, including a couple designed to help save some energy on your PC. Here is the change log:. Changes...

Windows 11 Insider Dev Channel build 26120.1340 (KB5040557) adds PC energy saving features

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

Intel has shared more about the voltage-related issues that affected some 13th- and 14th-generation Core processors, as the company tries to put the episode behind it. As reported by Tom's Hardware, Intel says that the problem originated with "elevated operating voltage" stemming from "incorrect voltage requests," specifically an increase to the minimum operating voltage of the chips. These "elevated voltage events can accumulate over time," eventually damaging the processor and causing system hangs or crashes.

Intel details fixes for crashing 13th- and 14th-gen CPUs as BIOS updates roll out

I still remember the day I created my Facebook account back in 2008 and spent my days writing on my friends' Walls. It's been over a decade since then, and while Facebook is still around, I don't remember the last time I used it. However, there are a few things Facebook could do to get my generation to start using the platform again.

My Friends and I Are Ditching Facebook, but Here's How It Could Win Us Back

Proton just introduced two new improvements to its password manager service, Proton Pass. The new updates allow users to autofill online forms and log into the Proton Pass desktop app using biometric authentication. The Proton Pass app across all platforms now has “identities.” This new feature lets you save and...

Proton Pass Now Has Even Better Autofill

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

The Govee Triad Flood Light offers fun color combos to illuminate your home using three light heads. Limited by a short power cord, this floodlight requires advance planning for installation. The Govee Home app provides presets and full customization of color, plus smart home connectivity features. Govee Triad Flood Lights...

These New Govee Flood Lights Create Lots of Light (For Lots of Money)

Engineers from the University of Michigan have developed a new camera that replaces people with a stick figure avatar. It could prevent you from going viral after suffering an embarrassing fail on film, among other use cases. They call it the PrivacyLens. Its two-camera setup leverages both a standard video...

This Camera Turns People Into Stick Figures for Privacy

The US Sun

THE latest Android upgrade has started rolling out to Samsung smartphones with some important security repairs. Samsung has already been hard at work with its One UI 6.1.1 update. But the firm routinely puts out new software to address any recently discovered flaws or stability issues too. Sadly, there aren't...

Samsung reveals first Android phone to receive important free upgrade with more to follow soon – download update now

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L.A. TACO

L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

Colorado State

David Heitz

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

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Jersey City, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have issued Findings of Probable Cause against six property management companies and owners in various counties for failing to comply with requests for emotional support animals. These actions stem from alleged violations of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD).

Housing Discrimination Against Emotional Support Animals Targeted

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Clipboard history is a useful productivity feature that can help you save lots of time in a workday by ensuring the various items that you copy/cut — from snippets of text to URLs — are all easily accessible at later points, even if you copy/cut more stuff in the interim. Notably, the clipboard history feature is not enabled by default in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You will need to enable it first by visiting the Clipboard section of Settings. On Android, there is no clipboard history built into the stock operating system; however, you can get it by using a first-party keyboard app (Samsung Keyboard) or installing a third-party keyboard app (Gboard, SwiftKey) that supports the features.

Here's How To Find Your Clipboard History (Windows, Android)

An Amazon Fire TV Stick can be an amazing streaming device—until it stops working. If your streaming experience is interrupted, your device isn’t turning on, or you have other problems with your streaming stick, we have a few troubleshooting tips you can use to possibly fix your issues.

Fire TV Stick Not Working? Try These 7 Solutions

A newly discovered vulnerability can make a fully patched Windows machine susceptible to thousands of past vulnerabilities. A recent discovery has revealed a serious flaw in Microsoft’s Windows Update. Instead of protecting computers, it can be tricked into installing older, vulnerable operating system versions. This allows hackers to bypass...

Back to the future: Windows Update is now a trojan horse for hackers

Microsoft is bringing a few notable enhancements to the Microsoft Store, including changes to the library page, a dedicated section for updates and downloads, game events, etc. Managing your apps on Windows 10 and Windows 11 will receive a much-needed boost with improved filters and search. "We have improved the...

The Microsoft Store in Windows Is Getting Better

Android’s desktop mode might not be limited to external displays. We discovered that Android 15’s hidden desktop mode can actually run on-device on tablets. By tapping the new “desktop” button in the recents screen, you can send apps to the desktop mode launcher. While in this...

Android 15's revamped desktop mode could run directly on tablets: Here's a first look

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7 Windows Settings You Should Always Keep Enabled (and Why)

Don't disable automatic Windows updates, since they deliver essential security and bug patches, and never disable your firewall. Don't turn off UAC, since it prevents unauthorized...

7 Windows Settings You Should Always Keep Enabled (and Why)

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