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News
Buy an SSD while they’re still cheap: Contamination ruins 6.5 billion gigabytes
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About a month ago it was reported that there was a manufacturing defect at a factory that produces SSD, Solid State Drives. This defect caused the contamination of 6.5 billion gigabytes of storage capacity. Due to this issue, we can expect to start seeing shortages of SSD and some price increases. If you are in the market for a new SSD don't wait too long or you may end up paying more for the SSD or not be able to get what you need.
pcworld.com
Wi-Fi 7 Is Coming, and Here's Why You Should Care
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The latest Wi-Fi standard, Wi-Fi 7, is on the horizon. While not here yet you should familiarize yourself with the new standard to know the basics specs and what to expect. Why should you care? You should care because some devices may get labeled as Wi-Fi 7 compatible even though the standard may not be out yet or it could just be used as a marketing ploy. It will also be useful to know what the specs are and how they compare with the standard you are currently using. There are many factors that affect Wi-Fi and as the Wi-Fi 7 standard isn't finalized yet things can still change. Checked out the linked article for more information.
gizmodo.com
Cyber Security
The 3 Easiest Ways to Remove Stalkerware From Your Phone
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Learn more about stalkerware here. Learn more about Jailbreaking here.
If you are concerned about someone spying/tracking you via your phone or you are noticing some unusual behavior you will need to check your phone for stalkerware or spyware. This is an issue that will be more common on an Android phone than an iPhone unless you've jailbroken your iPhone in which case there is more cause for concern. To learn more about stalkerware and how to remove it, check out the linked article.
makeuseof.com
Sideloading: Why Installing Unofficial Apps May Put You at Risk
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If you've ever wondered why you primarily only get apps from official app stores and not anywhere, one of the reasons why is to protect you from bad or malicious apps. The official apps stores have a review process for all apps submitted to ensure they do what they say and will not cause any harm. Not every app store will catch all of the bad apps but they generally provide a safe way to get apps. When you sideload an app, by installing an app outside of the official app stores, you put your device at a higher risk of installing a compromised or malicious app. To learn more about this check out the linked article.
makeuseof.com
Debunked: 8 Myths About Malware That You Shouldn't Believe
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There is a lot of information about malware floating around and not all of the information is true or credible. Check out the linked article for some clarity about malware.
makeuseof.com
Windows
You Can Now Download Windows 11's First Big Update
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Microsoft is working to make Windows 11 better. Yes, they have released the first big update but it is still only available via the Windows Insiders track. Anyone can sign up to be a Windows Insider which essentially makes them an early tester. If this is not something you want then it is best to wait until the update is released on the public channel.
makeuseof.com
Windows 11 Will Finally Make Handling Bluetooth Devices Easy
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Microsoft has heard its users and will be providing more quick access settings for connecting to Bluetooth devices. This update will be coming but is currently being tested on the Insider track. Check out the linked article for additional details.
makeuseof.com
Google Chrome vs. Microsoft Edge: Which Is the Best Windows 11 Browser?
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Through our own testing and research, we have concluded that Edge is the better choice from a performance and privacy standpoint. Google always wants to know everything about you and for the foreseeable future and its browser will always lose when it comes to your privacy protection. Check out the linked article for a more in-depth comparison.
makeuseof.com
Useful Information
7 Sites All Parents Should Add to Their Block List Right Now
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If you have young kids at home who get online then you will want to check out the lists listed in the linked article and block them on your network and restrict your kids from accessing them on their devices when off your network.
makeuseof.com
FAQ of the Week
What Do "Dual Core" and "Quad Core" Mean?
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Each week we will address a frequently asked question. This week we are looking at the differences between dual-core and quad-core processors.
When you buy a processor or CPU for a computer or buy a pre-built computer, the processor is one physical chip. The chip can contain multiple cores or processing units that can handle its own separate task.
The number of cores you need will depend on the tasks you are performing. The way processors are designed a dual-core option may be a better choice than a quad-core option. Due to the number of factors that have to be considered and the other processor specs, this is not as simple as it may seem.
Check out the linked article for a deeper dive into this topic.
makeuseof.com