How USB Drives Can Be a Danger to Your Computer

June 3, 2022

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When Galoob released the “Game Genie” product in the 1990s to allow players on the Nintendo Entertainment System and Sega Genesis to use game cheat codes to modify their console games, the two companies had very different reactions. Nintendo sued them while Sega offered them an official licensing deal.

Happy Friday! If you use Windows, you might be excited to hear that the Microsoft Store is working on several helpful improvements, like faster navigation and native ARM support. Meanwhile, Linux fans can look forward to the new HP Dev One, a Linux laptop created by System76 and HP. Sadly, nothing exciting yet for Mac owners, but that will probably change on Monday.

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Did you find a random USB stick, perhaps at your school or in a parking lot? You may be tempted to plug it into your PC, but you could leave yourself open to attack or, worse still, permanently damage your machine. Here’s why. Read More »

The original iPhone featured a physical Ring/Silent switch on the left side and it has carried over to every iPhone since. This is the only way to switch between ring mode and silent mode—or is it? Read More »

Who doesn’t enjoy a pop of color in their home? An LED table lamp is an easy way to add a bit of fun lighting to a room, and Govee’s table lamp is one of the easier and more cost-effective to do it.

Like all Govee products, you don’t need a smart home bridge to use it–simply download the Govee app and you can control the lamp with your smartphone. From there, you can set the table lamp up with a variety of colors, and use schedules to suit your needs. Govee’s lamp is really versatile and at $65 it’s cheaper than many of its competitors.

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How many times have you created a formula and copied it to the adjacent cells in your sheet? In Google Sheets, you can skip this step by using the ARRAYFORMULA function. Read More »

System76 has been selling some of the best Linux laptops for years, but now the company is teaming up with HP to sell the ‘HP Dev One’ — a laptop built for developers with System76’s custom flavor of Linux. Read More »

There is no one-size-fits-all gaming monitor. Some people look for the highest refresh rates for an edge in competitive gaming, others want to bask in high-fidelity visuals. Let’s break down the best monitors for every gamer. Read More »

Netflix is packed with so many movies, from studio releases to the service’s original productions, that it can be daunting to figure out what to watch. Get started with 10 of the best movies you can stream on Netflix. Read More »

Windows makes the world go round, so why not master everything it has to offer? Windows 10 All-in-One For Dummies, 4th Edition will teach you everything you need to know, from installing a fresh version of Windows 10 on your computer, to customizing your desktop, to using universal apps, to protecting your PC from security threats, and so much more.
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You may be able to house two GPUs in your computer, but is it an option worth exploring? Can a single graphics card do enough, or is a dual setup necessary for high-end gaming and design work? Read More »

As of October 2021, the taskbar size in Windows 11 can’t be adjusted with the Settings app. Luckily, we’ve discovered a registry hack that can make the taskbar larger or smaller. Here’s how to do it. Read More »

While digital signatures have become a popular way to sign documents, you may have a document of your own where you just want to handwrite your signature. Using Google’s drawing tool, you can create and insert your signature easily. Read More »

Lenovo makes some of the best laptops, so my expectations were pretty high with the latest Yoga 9i model. I’m ecstatic to say that this laptop exceeded those expectations so much that I’m tempted to replace my current laptop with this model. Read More »

There’s nothing better than turning on cruise control and relaxing to some music during a road trip. And while cruise control is useful, the latest premium feature you’ll want in your next vehicle is adaptive cruise control (ACC), and here’s why. Read More »

The Microsoft Store is the main app store on Windows 10 and 11, and it received an overhaul last year in time for the first version of Windows 11. Now even more improvements are on the way. Read More »

Using just the built-in features in iPhone’s Photos and YouTube app, you can make your videos play in a loop for as long as you want. This eliminates the need to manually re-play your videos, and we’ll show you how to do that. Read More »

Windows can be pretty aggressive with security warnings, to the point that it warns you about your own files on your own home network. Here’s how to calm Windows down so you can use network shares and your NAS in peace. Read More »

There are now more options than ever for all-electric and hybrid vechicles, and now two more are on the way: an electric version of BMW’s X1 SUV, and a commercial vehicle from Ford. Read More »

Want to take your gaming up a notch? A gaming headset will help give you the competitive advantage you need to come out on top. Here are all the main factors to consider when shopping for a gaming headset. Read More »