Buying a USB-C cable? Beware these 6 crucial gotchas
It’s been a few years since USB-C first hit the scene. And while we still love how reversible it is and how powerful it’s become, we’re also more aware of the potential pitfalls around this…
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Gamers beware! This new malware hides in your GPU
There’s a new family of malware that’s impersonating Asus’s Armoury Crate software and infecting PCs with malicious code. The malware known as CoffeeLoader may sound like a futuristic kitchen appliance that automatically pours you some…
Beware this new ‘CAPTCHA’ that tricks you into installing malware
Here’s a hot computer tip coming to you straight from 1995: don’t enter random stuff in the Windows Run command bar. This might seem obvious to anyone who knows what “run” means in a PC…
Beware! Fake parking ticket SMS scams are on the rise
Scammers might be criminal scum, but you can’t deny that they’re always trying to innovate. With automation and generative text now much easier, we seem to be experiencing a new flood of phishing attempts. The…
Beware! MSI warns of counterfeit AMD 9800X3D CPUs
AMD’s X3D series of CPUs with game-boosting cache has quickly become the go-to choice for system builders, and none are more popular than the latest Ryzen 7 9800X3D. And, predictably, it looks like there are…
Beware: Intel voids warranty for liquid metal, even for crashing CPUs
“Liquid metal” thermal paste, which replaces the usual chemical compound with a metallic alloy, can increase the thermal conductivity between your CPU and cooler. That’s why it’s popular with overclockers and other dedicated PC modders.…
Beware of counterfeit AMD Ryzen CPUs! Here’s what to look for
Tech YouTuber Roman Hartung (aka “der8auer”) just pointed out in one of his recent videos that elaborate CPU fakes are currently in circulation, and he personally came across a counterfeit AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D that…
Beware of fake Amazon site scams as Prime Day approaches
Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner on Tuesday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 17. But as you start gearing up to hunt for bargains, be aware that fraudsters are looking to take advantage…
Beware of these 7 new hacker tricks — and how to protect yourself
Following the huge wave of ransomware last year, there’s now increasing reports of completely new tricks used by hackers and cybercriminals to gain access to computer systems, devices, and networks. Many of these tricks exploit…