Microsoft patches vulnerability that lets attackers gain elevated access

Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central A security researcher recently shared details regarding a vulnerability in Windows that lets people gain elevated access to PCs (via Bleeping Computer). These types of vulnerabilities are relatively common and are often discovered, fixed, and then disclosed. They allow threat actors with access to a PC to open applications […]

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Microsoft’s emojigate shows why Windows 11 will never have a unified design

Source: Microsoft Microsoft’s emojigate popped up in the news again after lying dormant for a few months. It looks like Microsoft may bring 3D emoji to Windows 11 after all. The perplexing saga of emojigate includes blog posts, marketing materials, and project leaders from Microsoft contradicting each other. It’s drawn a surprising amount of passion […]

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Fix Windows 11 problems with the Troubleshoot feature — here’s how

On Windows 11, “Troubleshoot” is a feature that uses diagnostic data to detect and fix common problems automatically. For example, it can restore critical services settings, make system changes on your behalf to match the hardware configuration, or adjust settings to help keep the computer running smoothly. The Troubleshoot feature can also suggest fixes for […]

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Workplace Disruption Reported at Meta Amid AR and VR Push, Some Staff Defecting to Competitors Like Apple

Some Meta employees are being aggressively pushed to apply for other jobs at the company and embrace the recent drive toward augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), while others are choosing to defect to competitors such as Apple, The New York Times reports. Since Facebook rebranded as Meta and lauded the future of the […]

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Some iPhone Users Experiencing Issues With Apple Card Payments

If you have been experiencing issues with paying off your Apple Card today, you are not alone, as complaints are starting to mount online. As noted by Aaron Zollo, host of the YouTube channel ZolloTech, some users attempting to make a payment towards their Apple Card are receiving an “Account Services Unavailable” error that says […]

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Galaxy S22 Ultra might be your only option if you want a Galaxy S22 on day one

Samsung plans to unveil the Galaxy S22 series next month at Unpacked 2022, and although pre-orders should be going live on February 9, the company might have to push back shipping dates for two-thirds of the series. Last week, word on the street was that the Galaxy S22 Ultra shipping dates could be delayed three […]

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Samsung recorded its highest-ever average selling price in India last year

2021 was an unusual year for Samsung’s smartphone market in India, as the company appears to have focused less on entry-level phones, all the while pushing 5G devices and mid-range phones priced $267-$600. At the same time, the company’s foldable phones gained a lot of popularity in 2021, with shipments increasing by a whopping 388% […]

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