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If you're a Samsung phone user, the company is making a change you'll need to pay attention to. For the past two years, Samsung has been phasing out its Samsung Messages app in favor of Google Messages. Samsung's messaging app has continued to be available -- since the Galaxy S22 -- but Google's app was the default option.

Samsung Messages is getting bumped for Google's app. Here's how to prepare

Did you use the GPT Builder in Microsoft's AI-based Copilot Pro? If so, you may have noticed the feature is gone now, at least for consumers. Microsoft permanently squashed the tool on July 10 and removed all GPTs -- those created by the company and its customers -- from July 10 through July 14. In a nod toward privacy, any data associated with or collected by the GPTs should also have been removed.

Microsoft scraps Copilot Pro GPT Builder and removes all user data

If you have installed the June 2024 security updates for Windows and managed to boot into the desktop after the required restart, congratulations. Microsoft has just confirmed a new known issue that is affecting some customers. Here are the details:. The issue affects the security updates KB5040442 and KB5040427, which...

Windows: latest security update is causing huge issues for some users

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Microsoft has resurrected its instructions for Windows 11 (or 10) users who want to switch from a Microsoft Account login to a local account, after recently ditching this guide.If you’ve not been following this somewhat odd chain of events – which would hardly be surprising – to get you up to speed, Microsoft has a couple of guides relating to Windows 11 and Windows 10 logins. One of them details how to switch from a local account to a Microsoft Account, and the other shows you how to transition the other way, from a Microsoft Account login to a local...

Microsoft seemingly backtracks on a controversial move to keep Windows 11 users stuck with their Microsoft Account

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Everyone was minding their business on Friday when they discovered their flight was delayed, their bank wasn’t working, or the hospital couldn’t offer certain services. A Windows issue was affecting millions of PCs worldwide, only this time around, it wasn’t Microsoft responsible for the error that crippled plenty of businesses reliant on Windows computers.
CrowdStrike had issued a security update that many Windows computers downloaded automatically. That CrowdStrike update contained a bug that caused those computers to show a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) as they entered a boot loop that rendered them useless.
CrowdStrike issued a fix on Friday that helped...

Microsoft releases CrowdStrike fix for the massive worldwide Windows PC outage

CrowdStrike‘s situation doesn’t seem to be getting any better. Although most of the affected systems are back online, in a post today, the cybersecurity company mentions that a hacktivist entity has apparently posted some of its private information on the hackers it tracks online on BreachForums (the leading English-language hacker forum). The threat doesn’t end there, with the hacker responsible also threatening to release even more sensitive details.

CrowdStrike gets hit with some more bad news

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Update: This deal has expired and is no longer available on Amazon. Instead, you can find the same offer directly on Boost Mobile's website. With every major shopping event, like Amazon Prime Day, comes a "free phone" deal. As you'd expect, they're almost always too good to be true, whether offered by AT&T, T-Mobile, or Amazon. The latest variation comes via Boost Mobile, who's selling any iPhone 15 model, including the Pro Max, for just one penny. What's the deal with this deal? I break down the fine print below.

You can still buy an iPhone 15 for one cent after Prime Day - everything to know

Move over, Google Maps. Apple Maps now has its own website. On Wednesday, Apple announced that its Maps service is now accessible on the web. Yes, that means you no longer need to fire up the app on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac to find places to visit and figure out how to reach them.

Apple Maps is now on the web - here's how you can use it, and not just for directions

In the digital age, securing your personal data is more important than ever, especially on devices that travel with us everywhere, like our smartphones. If you’re an Android user, you’re in luck because there are several built-in features to help you lock down your device. Let’s dive into some of these options and ensure your information stays safe and secure. (iPhone and iPad users, follow these tips)

Looking for more ways to lock down your Android? Here’s how to do it

One week ago, OpenAI released GPT-4o mini. In that short time, it has already been updated and climbed the leaderboards of the Large Model Systems Organization (LMSYS) Chatbot Arena, ahead of giants such as Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Gemini Advanced. The LMSYS Chatbot Arena is a crowdsourced platform where users...

OpenAI's newly released GPT-4o mini dominates the Chatbot Arena. Here's why.

Ever since Google released the first iteration of Gemini, then known as Bard, the AI chatbot has gone through several iterations in attempts to compete with giants like ChatGPT. Now, Google is at it again, giving Gemini a facelift with an LLM upgrade and other highly anticipated features. On Thursday,...

Google's Gemini chatbot gets highly anticipated updates. Here's what it means for you

Virginia State

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

North Carolina State

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Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

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Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

Project 2025’s Plan to Gut Medicare and Medicaid

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CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

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Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. Facepalm: Windows users who have encrypted their PCs with BitLocker might have trouble rebooting after installing a July OS update. Microsoft instructs those impacted to refer to the standard BitLocker recovery procedure. The issue is one of many that have hit the operating system in recent weeks, including the CrowdStrike disaster that caused BSODs across the globe.

How to fix the July 2024 Windows update's reboot loop

The Roborock Flexi Lite is available for $400, but an on-page Amazon coupon drops its price to $320. This vacuum and mop can tackle wet and dry messes, juice spills, pet hair, and more. It's also self-cleaning, so you must empty the dirty water and add clean water. The Roborock...

Forget Dyson: I tested Roborock's wet-dry hand vacuum and it left my floors spotless

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

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...

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

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