Is your Mac acting strange? Here’s how to reset the PRAM and SMC
Resetting your PRAM and SMC can alleviate all sorts of issues, including those related to charging and sluggishness. Here's how to do so......»»
Youth grapple with interpreting the unspoken for their immigrant families
UC Merced researchers are shedding light on a little-explored aspect of cross-cultural communication that involves no spoken words but sometimes can cause confusion and anguish for children acting as interpreters for older family members......»»
Journey Loc8 MagSafe Finder Wallet review: an all-in-one Find My wallet
Finding the perfect wallet is challenging, but Journey's Loc8 MagSafe Finder Wallet checks nearly all the boxes by acting as an iPhone stand with Find My and MagSafe.Journey Loc8 MagSafe Finder Wallet reviewAccessory makers are usually faced with the.....»»
How to reset your Pixel Watch 2
You ready to get a fresh start on your Pixel Watch 2? We teach you how to reset your Pixel Watch 2 using this handy guide! The post How to reset your Pixel Watch 2 appeared first on Phandroid. The Pixel Watch 2, a smartwatch designed by Go.....»»
Is the universe really a "dark forest" full of hostile aliens in hiding?
We have no good reason to believe that aliens have ever contacted Earth. Sure, there are conspiracy theories and some rather strange reports about harm to cattle, but nothing credible. Physicist Enrico Fermi found this odd. His formulation of the puz.....»»
Users say Google’s VPN app “breaks” the Windows DNS settings
Does Google's app really need to constantly reset all Windows network interfaces? Enlarge (credit: Aurich / Thinkstock) Google offers a VPN via its "Google One" monthly subscription plan, and while it debuted on phones,.....»»
AT&T acknowledges data leak that hit 73 million current and former users
Data leak hit 7.6 million current AT&T users, 65.4 million former subscribers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | VIEW press ) AT&T reset passcodes for millions of customers after acknowledging a massive leak involving the.....»»
Here’s how to protect against iPhone password reset attacks
One of the latest attacks on iPhone sees malicious parties abuse the Apple ID password reset system to inundate users with iOS prompts to take over their accounts. Here’s how you can protect against iPhone password reset attacks (often called “MF.....»»
What do scientists hope to learn from total solar eclipse in US?
When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on April 8, scientists will be able to gather invaluable data on everything from the sun's atmosphere to strange animal behaviors—and even possible effects on humans......»»
Apple users targeted by sophisticated phishing attack to reset their ID password
There are many known phishing attacks that target users of Apple devices to gain access to their Apple ID. However, a new “elaborate” attack uses a bug in the Apple ID password reset feature with “push bombing” or “MFA fatigue” techniques.....»»
Researchers demonstrate that forests trap airborne microplastics, acting as terrestrial sinks
A research group led by Japan Women's University finds that airborne microplastics adsorb to the epicuticular wax on the surface of forest canopy leaves, and that forests may act as terrestrial sinks for airborne microplastics......»»
“MFA Fatigue” attack targets iPhone owners with endless password reset prompts
Rapid-fire prompts sometimes followed with spoofed calls from "Apple support." Enlarge / They look like normal notifications, but opening an iPhone with one or more of these stacked up, you won't be able to do much of anything un.....»»
If you"re getting dozens of password reset notifications, you"re being attacked
Apple users are becoming the target of a new wave of phishing attacks called "MFA Bombing" that relies on user impatience, and a bug in Apple's password reset mechanism.An example of the Apple ID password reset notificationPhishing attacks often rely.....»»
How to reset Philips Hue bulbs and light strips
Philips Hue bulbs are easy to reset. Learn how to return your smart lights to their factory settings with or without the bridge accessory......»»
Cleaning up environmental contaminants with quantum dot technology
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was focused on quantum dots—objects so tiny, they're controlled by the strange and complex rules of quantum physics. Many quantum dots used in electronics are made from toxic substances, but their nontoxic counterp.....»»
How to reboot and factory reset a Roomba vacuum
Is your Roomba giving you technical issues? A reboot may be all your bot needs to get it back in proper working order. Here's a guide on how to reset your vac......»»
The worst Oscar winners from each decade, ranked
From one of the most unwatchable Best Picture winners ever to some head-scratching acting winners, these are the worst Oscar winners from each decade......»»
9 strange facts about the Oscars you didn’t know
Before you dive into this year's Academy Awards, celebrating the best in movies, check out these strange facts about the Oscars you probably didn't know......»»
How to factory reset a Google Nest Cam (indoor or outdoor)
Having trouble with a Google Nest Cam? If it's not performing the way it should, you may need a factory reset. Here's what to do and what to know ahead of time......»»
M3 MacBook Air arrives, Apple Vision Pro stays, and Apple Car goes
We've had one month with Apple Vision Pro, we're seeing strange days with the EU and Epic Games, plus the M3 MacBook Air is here, all on the AppleInsider podcast.A MacBook Air with (inset on screen) a mockup Apple CarWhile one part of Apple has been.....»»
The worst Oscar winners from each decade
From one of the most unwatchable Best Picture winners ever to some head-scratching acting winners, these are the worst Oscar winners from each decade......»»