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The Doogee V Max Plus is available for $629 on Amazon. It's an exceptionally rugged phone with a strong case that protects the device from outdoor extremes, with a battery that lasts longer than you might think possible. The V Max Plus forgoes the usual Android App Drawer, the cameras...

The most rugged Android phone I've tested also has a week-long battery life

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Hackers used malware droppers to spread the Mandrake Android spyware via the Google Play Store for years.

This dangerous Android spyware has returned via malicious Play Store apps — delete them right now

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)

On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will stop delivering security updates to your Windows 10 PC unless you're willing to pay an exorbitant price to join the Extended Security Updates program. If you try to upgrade to Windows 11 on a PC over a few years old, you'll be told, in...

You can upgrade your old PC to Windows 11 - even if Microsoft says it's 'incompatible'. Here's how

Samsung recently rolled out One UI 6.1.1, the latest version of its in-house user interface, for the new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 foldable phones. As it turns out, there's a new feature that was recently discovered, but not officially mentioned, by Samsung, and it should make it easier for owners of those phones to stream apps to Windows PCs.

Samsung's latest One UI update should make streaming phone apps to Windows PCs easier

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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Malware has been the bane of everyone's online existence, because it serves as the easiest back-door entry for perpetrators of cybercrime and thievery. Google is usually on its toes, keeping the Play Store free of nefarious apps and ensuring prompt delivery of Android security patches, but some attackers manage to stay ahead of the curve and still steal money or personal information from victims. One such malware was recently caught in the wild targeting Android devices, stealing all financial data on them, and then wiping them clean.

A new Android malware is emptying bank accounts and wiping devices

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A USB drive not showing up is a common Windows problem that can frustrate a user to the core. Imagine working hours on a project, then saving it in your external USB drive, and when you finally plug your drive into a device for presentation, it just doesn't show up. The drive doesn't appear even after multiple tries. This issue is often followed by an error message or no response at all. It can lead to loss of work, productivity, and much more.

USB Drive Not Showing Up On Windows: How To Fix It

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Prince William isn’t coming across in the best light in Robert Jobson’s bombshell new book Catherine, The Princess of Wales: A Biography of the Future Queen. 
Not only has it been revealed that the Prince of Wales spoke to the late Queen ...

Meghan Markle Reportedly Told Prince William To 'Take Your Finger Out Of My Face' During Heated Conversation About Kate Middleton, New Book Claims

[Update: This article was updated to include a comment from a Google Spokesperson about the Android SMS phishing scam.]. There’s a new malware targeting Android devices via SMS phishing. The malware, known as BingoMod, is still in development. However, its potential capabilities range from stealing money to factory resetting the devices of those who allow its installation.

New malware can steal your money and factory reset your Android

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Ahead of the fall season, Costco has several new clothing items for sale including pants and jackets in name brands for less than what they'd retail for elsewhere. But just how much money can members...

6 Best New Costco Clothing Items That Are Worth Every Penny

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Tesla hiked the price of its all-wheel drive Cybertruck and removed the option to preorder a cheaper version from its website.

Elon Musk initially said the Cybertruck would cost from $39,900. Now, you can't buy it for much less than $100,000.

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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

Android is a remarkably powerful, innovative mobile operating system that frequently leapfrogs Apple’s iOS in new technology support. That state-of-the-art functionality makes for a complex, sprawling operating system. At the surface level, the interface is simple enough for casual users who just want to text, make calls, and use Android apps, but hidden a layer or two deep in the interface are power-user-friendly settings and tools. You just need to know where to look.

24 Android Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most From Your Phone

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Tamar opened up about her frustrating family and romantic life, referring to Robinson as her "husband" while also claiming she's single.
The post Tamar Braxton Confirms She’s Married To Jeremy Robinson While Also Claiming She’s Single, Deletes Social Media Following Family-Fueled Rant appeared first on Bossip.

Tamar Braxton Confirms She’s Married To Jeremy Robinson While Also Claiming She’s Single, Deletes Social Media Following Family-Fueled Rant

Starting next month, Google will require apps on the Play Store to provide a “stable, engaging, responsive user experience.” If they don’t, the company plans to eventually remove those apps from the store. This policy is part of Google’s latest spam policy update and is designed to...

Google is getting ready to remove lots of Android apps from the Play Store

Former President Donald Trump is prepared to sue the U.S. Justice Department for $100 million over the Biden-Harris administration’s 2022 raid at Mar-a-Lago during the classified document case the department brought against Trump. According to Fox News, Trump’s lawyers are arguing that the federal government’s raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago...

Trump suing Biden-Harris admin. for $100 million

While VPNs, or virtual private networks, are great at protecting your privacy, there's an unavoidable trade-off: They slow down your internet speeds, often by 50% or more. It's the nature of how VPNs work, and there's really no way around it. A VPN encrypts your internet traffic and routes your connection through a remote server. Though this keeps your online activity private, it is this process that's primarily responsible for the speed loss. It takes time to encrypt and decrypt your traffic and for your data to make the round trip to the VPN server and back to your device. However, there are several things you can try if you want to achieve the fastest possible speeds from your VPN connection.

Is Your VPN Crushing Your Internet Speeds? Here's How to Fix It

Method 1: In Command Prompt, enter wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey. Method 2: Open the Registry Editor to view your key next to BackupProductKeyDefault. Method 3: Check your product package, email confirmation, or purchase history for the product key. This article explains a few different ways for how to find...

How to Find a Windows 10 Product Key

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Fraudsters have found clever ways to alter the names and amounts on checks you've written. Use these simple steps to prevent them from taking your money.

How to Write a Fraud-Proof Check

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Disposing of an old Windows laptop? Here's the safest way to erase your personal data (for free!)

When you replace your old but still functional Windows PC with a shiny new model, you have several options for that gently used device. You can...

Disposing of an old Windows laptop? Here's the safest way to erase your personal data (for free!)

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