This sneaky phishing attack is a new take on a dirty old trick
At this time of year, an email about your annual benefits or bonus may not seem unusual. So you open the attached Word document, only for the app report that the file is corrupted but…
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This weirdly unknown trick is perfect for finding a missplaced iPhone
After almost a decade of using the Apple Watch, you might think you’d know all the tips and tricks by heart. But this one may surprise you—and I have to admit I had never heard…
Microsoft blocks trick that lets you install Windows 11 on older PCs
For most people, installing Windows 11 is really quite easy. As long as you meet the hardware requirements and you have a legitimate product key, the Windows 11 installation process is straightforward. What do you…
This Windows 11 trick brings back Windows 10’s file explorer
Windows 10 continues to enjoy overwhelming popularity as an operating system, not least because many users prefer its features and designs to Windows 11. In addition to the changed taskbar, Start menu, and many other…
This dead-simple trick reveals if a battery is full or empty
When your remote control gives up the ghost or your kid’s favorite toy stops working, you’re often faced with the question: Did the batteries die or is the device defective? A dead-simple, wonderfully nifty test…
This cool, dead-simple trick reveals if a battery is full or empty
When your remote control no longer responds or your kid’s favorite toy stops working, you’re often faced with the question: Did the batteries die or is the device defective? A dead-simple, wonderfully nifty test offers…
LastPass users targeted in phishing attacks good enough to trick even the savvy
Getty Images Password-manager LastPass users were recently targeted by a convincing phishing campaign that used a combination of email, SMS, and voice calls to trick targets into divulging their master passwords, company officials said. The…
Ransomware gang’s new extortion trick? Calling the front desk
When a hacker called the company that his gang claimed to breach, he felt the same way that most of us feel when calling the front desk: frustrated. The phone call between the hacker, who…