Month: January 2023
Windows 11 bug is randomly freezing PCs with AMD CPUs
Audio player loading… Windows 11 users with AMD Ryzen processors are reportedly being hit by a bug that in some cases is causing various problems including freezing up the PC and affecting the performance of games. The issue was introduced with the December cumulative update for Windows 11 22H2 (patch…
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CircleCI tells users to move their secrets following security alert
Audio player loading… Continuous integration and delivery service providers CircleCi is suspecting foul play in its systems and is urging its users to take action and protect their accounts while it investigates the matter further. In a post (opens in new tab) on its company blog, CircleCi asked its customers…
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ASUS’ new Xbox controller has a tiny, customizable OLED screen
ASUS' fondness for sticking small screens on devices now extends to gamepads. As part of its many gaming hardware introductions at CES, the company has unveiled a ROG Raikiri Pro controller with a built-in, customizable OLED screen. The 1.3-inch display on the Xbox- and Windows-ready peripheral can show useful information…
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My new favorite game is finding out where stuff is made
You can’t spend any time on Instagram or TikTok without hitting a drop shipping scam or a flashy direct-to-consumer startup. You’ll see a nice set of pans in your feed, only to find out later that the company itself doesn’t hold any inventory and is outsourcing to somewhere in China.…
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Google’s Nest Wifi Pro router is $40 off for one, $60 off for two
The biggest discount yet is happening for Google’s Nest Wifi Pro, its Wi-Fi 6 and 6E router that’s significantly faster (and shinier) than the original Nest Wifi. You can get a single unit for $159.99 ($40 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store. Previous deals only took some…
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The US’s largest education department just blocked ChatGPT
Audio player loading… Students and teachers at New York City schools no longer have access to OpenAI’s text generation language model ChatGPT, following fears that it may “spell the end of high school English”. As reported by Chalkbeat (opens in new tab), Jenna Lyle, a spokesperson for NYC’s Department of…
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