Month: April 2024
12 Best Wi-Fi Routers (2024): Budget, Gaming, Mesh
Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested systems will deliver reliable internet across your home whatever your needs or budget. Source
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Antivirus updates hijacked to drop dangerous malware
Imagine if your antivirus program infected your computer with malware – that’s exactly what happened to some eScan antivirus users recently. A new report from Avast has explained how a threat actor, possibly of North Korean affiliation, used a vulnerability in the antivirus program to sideload a backdoor called GuptiMiner. …
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Qualcomm is expanding its next-gen laptop chip line with the Snapdragon X Plus
Last fall, Qualcomm revealed a major upgrade for its laptop chips with the Snapdragon X Elite. And while we’re still waiting for those processors to make their way into retail devices, today Qualcomm is expanding the line with the Snapdragon X Plus, which I had a chance to test out…
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Qualcomm strong-arms its way into Windows laptops this summer
On Wednesday, Qualcomm announced the impending arrival of its Snapdragon X Plus laptop processor alongside more information for its previously announced Snapdragon X Elite chips. While this is not the first time we’ve seen Qualcomm processors in a laptop, it’s the first time the company could have a chip that…
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Bad news, Windows 11 users: ads are coming to the Start menu, but there’s something you can do about it
Microsoft seems intent on pushing its luck with its users, as it’s just released an optional Windows 11 update (KB5036980) which adds yet more adverts to the Start Menu – a move that hasn’t gone down at all well with many people. The update is available for users running Windows…
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Nissan’s Furry, Robotic Iruyo Puppet Comforts Your Crying Baby While You Drive
Iruyo, a new creation from Nissan, uses two-way cameras, microphones, and a whole lot of cuteness to connect you with your baby in the back seat. Source
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