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Hard drives from Western Digital’s My Book Live line are being deleted by an unknown attacker. According to a report from Gizmodo, users first noticed their hard drives being remotely deleted on Wednesday. Since Western Digital is still investigating the incident, the only solution right now is to unplug your hard drive from the internet for the time being. “We have determined that some My Book Live devices have been compromised by a threat actor,” Western Digital’s Jolin Tan told Gizmodo....

Halo Infinite on the cusp of being delayed for another year. After the somewhat disastrous showcase during Xbox Games Showcase, it now looks like that 343 Industries might not be able to deliver Halo Infinite by the time Xbox Series X launches. An anonymous person posted on 4chan stating that a huge fight broke out in 2019 which led to a lot of lead people leaving the 343 Studios and Microsoft had to bring in people from Bungie who were the creators of the Halo franchise....

The digital divide wends its way through Native American reservations around the country, but a new federal initiative could help bridge the gap. Key Takeaways Native American tribal areas are some of the least connected in the country. A $1 billion federal allocation could help build broadband for tribes. Some companies say that 5G technology could be vital to improving internet access on reservations. The Biden administration has allocated $1 billion in funding, which could help rural providers offer fiber broadband....

This article explains how long computers generally last and if there are differences in life expectancy between different kinds of computers, and when is a good time to upgrade or replace one. How Often Should You Replace Your Computer? There is no absolute rule of thumb when it comes to replacing a computer. It’s due to the fact computers are built very differently and sometimes for certain, specific tasks. Also, how well you take care of your computer can play a role in how long it lasts....

Netflix has ended its long-time, 30-day free trial promotion, setting the groundwork for a potential new normal. It could signal a new barrier for other companies seeking to break out of the crowded field of streaming services. Key Takeaways Netflix removes its free trial period and redirects new subscribers to a free to-watch vertical with severely limited content.Other streaming services are unlikely to adopt Netflix’s plan, but its success could lead to a shift in conventional market wisdom....

Chances are that some of your data has been stolen. Ever use Yahoo? 3 billion Yahoo accounts were nabbed in 2013. Visit a Marriott hotel? 500 million Marriott accounts were stolen over four years, 2014 – 2018. Did you manage to somehow hang on to your old Hotmail address and edgy teenage spirit? 360 million MySpace accounts, hacked. Use MyFitnessPal? 150 million accounts. So what exactly did the hackers get? Every hack is different, but they almost definitely got your email address, user information, records of your activity on the site, and possibly much more damaging things....

Anyone who is on a few social networking sites knows that it can sometimes be a little overwhelming. It can take up a lot of your time, and so you are thinking of ways to continue being on top of your social media life without forsaking all the other things that are important to you. What if you are heading to a place that doesn’t have any internet connection, but you don’t want your followers forgetting that you exist?...

You may not know it, but blocking a certain phone number is as easy as it ever was. You do not need any apps 3rd party apps to block the number of annoying telemarketers or your ex. Smartphone manufacturers nowadays started integrating the feature to block number straight out of the box. Blocking numbers on different devices can be a bit different as each manufacturer tries to create their own unique them and interface....

MoneyPaks can be bought with cash at a participating merchant and used to reload other prepaid cards, recharge a PayPal account without a bank account, or send payments to big businesses on the same day. Prepaid cards from Green Dot are an excellent option for customers who wish to have more control over their spending without having to deal with a conventional bank. If you are a user of the Green Dot card and wondered how to cancel Green Dot Visa card or close Green Dot prepaid card?...

Contents Is Sling TV Hard to Cancel? No, it is not hard to cancel your Sling TV subscription. Users can change their Sling TV subscription package anytime they want via the official Sling TV website. Visit the official Sling TV website. Enter your Email Address and Password and click on Sign In. Go to MY ACCOUNT and click on Edit Subscription. Next, click on SELECT below the Base Service you wish to avail....

Stardew Valley, like the outside world, has a lot of tasks to play with. The character you make inherits his grandfather’s farm at Stardew Valley. Players can Customize their dream farm, explore the valley surroundings, and do a lot more, making the game really engaging. With So many resources available to grab, like the Lingcod, players might not be able to get their hands on all of them. This is where we step in to help you guide towards it, so stick around till the end to know how to catch the Lingcod in Stardew Valley....

Races are the means by which players differ in the game. There are a total of 6 races in the game, but only one of the other four is generated upon a player when they first join. Cyborg and Ghoul can only be acquired by performing missions or other chores. Different races have different features in the game for example Mink race players have slightly higher speeds than players of any other races....

HOTAS (hands on throttle and stick) are much needed accessories for playing flight sims. While you can play the game with keyboard and mouse, it’s challenging to learn and inefficient to play long term. If you’re just getting into playing flight simulators, when should you get a HOTAS? And which ones are worth purchasing today? Features to Look for in a HOTAS or Flight Stick Once you’re sure you like playing a flight sim, you’ll want to invest in a HOTAS controller....

This article provides tips on cleaning up your Facebook profile to make your profile look as good as ever and reduce unnecessary or outdated information. What to Know Update profile and cover photo; unfriend and unfollow friends to declutter feed; update About information.Update Intro section with a bio, photos, and other details. Delete or hide unneeded posts from timeline.Change visibility settings for photos; remove tags from media; hide or delete posts you no longer want....

There are two basic situations you may encounter when you want to combine scanned documents in macOS. Either you already have scanned files to combine, or you haven’t yet scanned the files and want to combine them during the scanning process. The good news is that you don’t need any additional software for this. There are native macOS tools to handle this process for you. In this post, we show you how to combine scanned documents into one PDF file on macOS....

This article outlines how to manage parental controls on Chrome. You can only restrict websites or permissions in Google Chrome on an Android device or a Chromebook. What to Know Open the Family Link app. Select View on a child’s profile. Tap Manage > Filters on Google Chrome, select web browsing settings.Tap Filters on Google Chrome > Manage sites, choose Approved or Blocked. Tap Add a Website, enter it, and select Save....

There are several popular methods for connecting a smartphone to your TV wirelessly. Some techniques work using just the TV and phone while others require the purchase of additional hardware. How Do I Connect My Phone to My TV Wirelessly? The techniques covered in this article apply to both Android smartphones and Apple’s iPhones, though compatibility may vary depending on the TV model being used and the type of media being sent to it....

Most common problems connecting to the internet can be fixed in a few easy steps, and sometimes it is as simple as moving from one room to the next. Before we delve into deeper troubleshooting issues, be sure you’ve already tried these tips first. Move closer to your router. The first solution is to move closer to your router. If you are too far away, the Wi-Fi signal strength may not be strong enough for your iPad to connect to Wi-Fi....

Fongo — the former Dell Voice — is a VoIP app for Canadians that provides a second phone number you can use to make free internet calls and text any phone. When you sign up, you get an actual local Canadian phone number that works much like a regular phone. The Fongo service is interesting because, unlike most Wi-Fi calling apps, you can use this one only if you’re based in Canada....

Nowadays the digital photos have become very easy to capture and save. With the advent of larger hard drives with cheaper prices, the space constraint is almost gone forever. Now comes the challenge of organizing these photos because with the passage of time, the collection of digital photos becomes so huge that it becomes very difficult to find a particular photo. I have recently written about 5 free feature rich photo editing software that can make the task of editing photos to your desired effect very easily and conveniently....