“What we did here gives me goosebumps. We have shown that error correction is repeatable, it is working, and it is reliable”: Microsoft and Quantinuum scale new heights in quantum computing and error correction

What you need to know Microsoft and Quantinuum recently hit a breakthrough in quantum computing.  Researchers ran over 14,000 experiments without encountering a single error, courtesy of Quantinuum’s ion-trap hardware and Microsoft’s new qubit-virtualization system. Quantinuum also attributes part of the success to its hardware, claiming it is best suited for new experiments because it […]

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Checking for One UI 6.1 update? Expect a network error notification

One UI 6.1 is finally hitting the air for Galaxy devices launched before 2024. Starting today, One UI 6.1 is coming to the Galaxy S23 series, the Galaxy S23 FE, the Galaxy Z Flip 5, the Galaxy Z Fold 5, and the Galaxy Tab S9 series, with the update already live in some markets. One […]

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Mail: Fix “Your Network Settings Prevent Content From Loading Privately” Error

The “Your network settings prevent content from loading privately” error within your Mail app can be disruptive. It indicates that your device’s privacy settings might be interfering with the proper loading of images and other remote content embedded in emails. This can happen due to reasons like VPN usage, firewall restrictions, or Apple’s own “Mail […]

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You’re sitting in your computer chair wrong and it could be causing aches and pains — Thank you Razer and 1HP for showing me the error of my ways

During CES this year, Windows Central’s Editor-in-Chief, Daniel Rubino, and I had the opportunity to meet with Razer to discuss the company’s new Iskur V2 gaming chair — a fantastic seat with adjustable, internal lumbar support that pivots from side to side in order to provide customizable back support even when users shift around in […]

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Steam Year in Review 2023: How to view your stats and get around ‘this account’s Year in Review is not shared’ error

It’s that magical time of the year when you get to see how much time you’ve spent playing Steam over the past 12 months. That’s right, Steam Year in Review 2023 is now available for all Steam users to view. However, when attempting to see this information, many people are encountering a strange error that […]

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Steam Year in Review 2023: How to view your PC gaming stats and get around ‘this account’s Year in Review is not shared’ error

It’s that magical time of the year when you get to see how much time you’ve spent playing Steam over the past 12 months. That’s right, Steam Year in Review 2023 is now available for all Steam users to view. However, when attempting to see this information, many people are encountering a strange error that […]

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How to Fix Red Exclamation Point Error on AirPods Pro

Seeing the AirPods Pro indicator on your iPhone or iPad glitch out? You wouldn’t be the only one — this appears to be an actual issue with the new headphones. Many users have reported red exclamation point errors on the AirPods Pro. Related: While the bug won’t end up breaking your new AirPods Pro, it […]

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Xbox’s new policy — say goodbye to unofficial accessories thanks to error ‘0x82d60002’

What you need to know From November 12, 2023, Microsoft will no longer allow unauthorized third-party accessories to be used with its Xbox consoles. Players are reporting a warning message displaying on Xbox when plugging in unauthorized accessories, notifying them of the date their accessories will be blocked with “error 0x82d60002.”  Xbox advises returning the […]

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Xbox’s new policy — say goodbye to unofficial accessories from November thanks to error ‘0x82d60002’

What you need to know From November 12, 2023, Microsoft will no longer allow unauthorized third-party accessories to be used with its Xbox consoles. Players are reporting a warning message displaying on Xbox when plugging in unauthorized accessories, notifying them of the date their accessories will be blocked with “error 0x82d60002.”  Xbox advises returning the […]

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Samsung explains how to fix the recent Messages ‘harmful app’ error

Some Galaxy device users closed the week with a Samsung Messages error preventing them from using the app. The error generated a device security pop-up claiming that Samsung Messages is harmful. As it turns out, a temporary failure of Google’s servers was causing the error. It has since been addressed, but the issue may linger […]

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Software Update Problem: “Unable to Check for Update. An Error Occurred” (How to Fix)

Several users have reported that they receive error messages when they try to update their iDevice’s (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) software wirelessly using Settings > General > About > Software Update (called an Over-The-Air update). In particular, many readers see the message unable to check for update. An error occurred while checking for a software update. […]

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Error Occurred Downloading iOS 17 or iPadOS 17: How to Fix

Trying to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod and keep getting the message that your device is unable to install the update? Or seeing error similar messages like this update can’t be installed, unable to verify the update, stuck on verifying the update, or failed verification because you are no longer connected to the internet? […]

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MSI fixes BSOD bug causing PCs to show ‘UNSUPPORTED_PROCESSOR’ error

What you need to know MSI has fixed a bug that caused some PCs to crash and see the “Blue Screen of Death.” The issue appeared on systems with a 13th Gen Intel Core i9 processor paired with an MSI’s Intel 700 or 600 Series motherboard. Only PCs running three specific versions of Windows are […]

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Microsoft blames human error, not AI, for recommending tourists visit a food bank on an empty stomach

What you need to know Microsoft shared an article that recommended a food bank as a tourist attraction in Ottawa, Canada. The piece suggested that people “consider going into [the food bank] on an empty stomach.” Microsoft has since removed the article and blamed human error for the publication of the piece. Microsoft published an […]

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Is this a pricing error? Lenovo slashes over $1,000 off this superb convertible ThinkPad laptop

If you’re looking for a top notch ultraportable 2-in-1 laptop, one of the best ones you’ll find on the market today is Lenovo’s remarkable ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga. Featuring quality specs, a tall 3:2 display, and one of the thinnest and lightest designs we’ve ever seen, it excels as both a laptop and a tablet. […]

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Bored? Party like it’s 2001 with this Windows XP ghosting error web simulator.

I’m not sure why this popped into my head this morning, but while troubleshooting an external monitor issue, I found myself wondering “Huh, when did they fix that old Windows glitch?”  Users of a certain age may remember the above and below examples. Since the advent of the graphical user interface, several Windows versions from […]

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Do you also weirdly miss the Windows ‘error worm’ ghost program glitch? Today’s your lucky day.

I’m not sure why this popped into my head this morning, but while troubleshooting an external monitor issue, I found myself wondering “Huh, when did they fix that old Windows glitch?”  Users of a certain age may remember the above and below examples. Since the advent of the graphical user interface, several Windows versions from […]

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Diablo 4 error code 315306 causes ‘valid license’ issues on PlayStation and Xbox: Here’s the fix

What you need to know Some Diablo 4 players are experiencing a pop-up upon launch displaying a warning and error code, preventing them from playing the game. Error code 315306 refers to the game having issues verifying a valid license, which renders it unplayable. PlayStation players can potentially remedy the error with a simple fix, […]

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How to Fix Messages in iCloud Is Currently Disabled Error

Are you facing the “Messages in iCloud is currently disabled” error when trying to back up or restore your iMessage chats and media? Follow these troubleshooting ideas to get rid of the iMessage backup error on iMessage. iMessage is the native messaging app for iPhones and iPads. Many Apple device users use this texting app […]

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Is this a pricing error? My favorite Xbox headset, the LucidSound LS50X is only $88

The LucidSound LS50X is a truly exceptional headset, which we ourselves scored highly in our review. However when we reviewed it back in 2021 the exceptional performance came at a cost, that being $250, making it hard to recommend over cheaper options such as the LS35X and the Xbox wireless headset. For a true luxury […]

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