Sometimes the best thing to do is shut down and rest. Computers are the same way. When a computer is in use, applications are starting and shutting down all the time. After a while, it can really overload your computer’s memory. That’s why giving your computer a rest by rebooting it can help fix system problems you’re experiencing. Let’s talk about why this simple solution really works. Why restarting your computer works … most of the time If you ever call tech support and tell them you’re having issues with your device, you’ll probably hear the question, “Did you try restarting it?...

But the last place you’d expect to see targeted ads is through your television. If you have a Roku TV, don’t be shocked when ads start popping up while you’re streaming your favorite show. Yes, it’s actually happening. Thankfully there is a way to block it. Keep reading to find out how. Here’s the backstory The key to targeted advertising is knowing what content your customers like. For a smart TV company to dig deep into your preferences, it needs to monitor what you are watching....

If you have older hardware that can’t be upgraded, you might benefit from reducing the impact of apps and services that run in the background. But you don’t need one of these all-purpose scripts to accomplish that. Then, of course, there’s the risk that one of these scripts will add malicious software, as one popular script was discovered to be doing earlier this year. Using a “debloated” installer created by some random guy with a YouTube channel is just not a good idea....

Microsoft is very much on a roll with Teams, is rapidly improving it and adding features, and has generally seized on the global shift to remote work during the pandemic to gain momentum in the categories that Teams plays in. While it’s not a new decision, as Microsoft delivered on the early Team developer platform in 2018, it’s now reached a maturity level that is now to starting to sustain a large 3rd party developer audience....

The video claims to cover the most asked questions, which include: Is it easy to transfer photos, contacts, and messages?Can I trade in my old Android smartphone?Is the iPhone durable?Will it get updates? Predictably, all the answers paint Apple and the iPhone in a positive light. However, the video dodges the more difficult questions, such as “Can I transfer my paid content over to the iPhone?” and “What are my choices for a cheap iPhone?...

The important thing to note here is not that we may have a national network – President Trump and his team are already downplaying that idea. The important thing is that we may soon have a new cellphone standard that will blow your socks off. 5G is simply the next generation of cellphones. That’s noteworthy in a number of ways that will significantly transform the way you interact with the internet and internet-connected devices....

However, USB Specifications and their power ratings are nothing sort of a mystery. We know that USB 3.0 or USB 3.1 is far better than USB 2.0. This is the most probable reason why many Android users believe that their phone will charge faster if it’s plugged into a USB 3.0 port. But, is it true? Does USB 3.0 really help to charge your smartphone faster? Let’s know the answer....

The healthcare industry is arguably one of the most information-intensive. Personal health data is part of a critical pathway that impacts our everyday lives and health. The integrity and confidentiality of these data is paramount, not only for individual well-being but for continued innovation within the industry. Being part of the big data revolution, at a time when the landscape of cybercrime has never been so threatening, has meant that the healthcare industry is a prime target for cyber attack....

First off, there’s a lot to like about the iPhone 11 Pro Max. Specifically, those cameras and that screen. But in reality, the difference between the iPhone 11 Pro Max and the new iPhone SE is small. The display is probably the biggest difference, but having used an iPhone SE, that’s a perfectly usable and acceptable display. And when it comes to the cameras, yes, the array on the Pro Max outperforms the single camera on the SE, but the price difference between the two handsets would allow me to buy a lot of camera for the few times I shoot 4K or need the lenses....

Guest post by Daniel Divyakumar H, of The Indian Geek. A few months ago, Technically Personal received an anonymous “Guest post” titled The Google Deception. Since Raju mentioned that he had received an “anonymous” post on twitter, and that it didn’t look like spam – my curiosity was piqued. Who in their right minds would write an entire article for a decent blog such as TechPP, and then not want to affix their name to it?...

Because of this, scammers and hackers of the world are targeting Netflix users as part of their widespread phishing campaigns. The goal: Steal login information and potentially sell it on the Dark Web. Tap or click here to find out more about phishing attacks on Netflix and Zoom. Not everyone who hacks or steals a Netflix account will sell it, however. Some are perfectly content just kicking back and using the ill-gotten account to binge-watch for free....

There were a handful of hits too, though and one of those is Xiaomi’s MIUI. The custom skin easily has the most adept and refined set of navigation gestures among all Android offshoots. Swipe up to return home, swipe and hold for multitasking which is, yes, similar to nearly every other implementation. But what sets MIUI apart is the swipe inwards from the left or right edges to go back....

The Whoop 4.0 is focused on sleep tracking and heart rate tracking with measures for sleep, strain, and recovery that inform you of your readiness for the next day. It does not have a display, but lasts about a week between charges and can be worn seamlessly in several areas on your body. There are significant differences between the two devices, but with a recent update to enable Apple Health integration the two can work together for an optimal experience for iPhone owners....

From stimulus check fraud to bogus cures and treatments, this cybercrime spike proves that scammers aren’t just working hard to steal your money, they’re paying attention to the news. Tap or click to see how to spot the fakes. And just when you think these cybercriminals won’t go any lower, a new type of ransom scam has been found that threatens to infect victims with COVID-19 unless they pay up....

The challenge is hosted on Kaggle, an online community that invites data scientists and machine-learning experts to solve real-world challenges using data sets. The NFL’s Contact Detection Challenge will be open until March 1, 2023, and the first-place prize will be $50,000. Also: Inside the high-tech vault using robots to keep rare trading cards safe The competition’s goal is to detect physical contact the players experience in a game. Participants will watch game films to analyze moments of player contact and help improve player safety....

The new filtration, which is part of a series of secret materials called Vault 7, indicates that the system is installed aboard an airplane from Pratt & Whitney, equipped with air-to-air and/or air missile launch systems – Earth. According to WikiLeaks, Protego is not the usual malware development project like all other projects they revealed in previous WikiLeaks publications, although it is not specified how it differs. However, the new publication details micro controller units that exchange data and signals through encrypted and authenticated channels, which are used aboard Pratt & Whitney Aircraft....

Why Does USB Only Fit One Way? Why Wasn’t It Designed To Be Reversible? Your trusty USB flash drives are much more versatile than you might realize, packing capabilities that go well beyond just storing and transferring file. Actually, we can do many things with our USB flash drives like running portable apps, use it for troubleshooting purpose and more. We are into a digital world where we have to deal with lots of electronic devices and wires....

And as tech marches on, so does compatibility with older devices. Just a few short months ago, Netflix announced it would no longer support older smart TVs that come bundled with the app. The issue stems from compatibility problems with Netflix’s autoplay feature, but it’s more likely a natural part of the product’s life cycle. Tap or click to see why that might be. But Netflix isn’t the only company cutting support for older devices....

How to save money with Alexa To check the available Alexa Deals, you can simply ask Alexa “What are your deals?” Alexa will then tell you about the best deals that are currently available along with the price and the discount you’ll get if you order through Alexa. (Note: To prevent unauthorized purchases through Alexa, please set up the four-digit purchasing PIN code via your Alexa app.) 1. Free Two-Day Shipping This is the granddaddy of all features, the one that made Prime so famous to begin with....

The disclosure of these plans has revealed the form used to obtain this information, showing that faults were used in the equipment and software used. The latest information released showed that Wi-Fi routers were also victims and exploited to steal information. It has been reported that Wikileaks has revealed that cases involving US government agencies have been known. There were several revelations that showed the ways that this agency has used to be able to spy completely anonymously on the American citizens and even of other countries as well....