Software

Default 'admin' Password Let Hackers Unlock Cars

Researchers took over two car makers' login servers via a ForgeRock console left on admin:admin, then unlocked and started cars. What owners can check.

Outlook.com Is Bouncing Email Without DMARC Records

Since Nov 5, Outlook.com and Hotmail reject some mail with a 550 5.7.1 SPF/DKIM/DMARC error. Why it happens and the DNS fix senders need.

Some Sites Won't Load on Wi-Fi? Check Intel ICPS (IPv6)

Sites resetting on your Intel laptop but fine on your phone? Test for the Intel ICPS IPv6 bug, then turn it off or swap in Intel's build on Windows 11.

Apple Store Staff Accused of Unwanted Subscription Trials

Reports say some Apple Store staff switched on paid-later trials without consent. Apple dropped a sales target. How to check and cancel yours.

Laptop Overheating and Fan Always Loud? Fixes That Work

Laptop hot and the fan always loud? Find the busy app, pick a quieter power or fan mode, clean the vents and test the fan on Windows, Mac or Linux.

LNbits Tells Operators to Shut Down After Attacks

LNbits told every operator to stop their Lightning servers after attackers drained funds. What's known, what isn't, and what to do now.

Iris Ohyama Store Breach May Expose 7.7M Customers

Iris Ohyama's Iris Plaza store says data on up to 7.7M people may have leaked from a cloud service. What was exposed and what to do now.

GitHub Timeouts Hit Users Who Aren't Signed In

GitHub reported timeouts for some people who aren't signed in. API requests were later mitigated. Check githubstatus.com and try signing in.

Keplr Google and Apple Login Wallets Hit by Key Breach

A Web3Auth flaw exposed private keys for some Keplr wallets made with Google or Apple login. How to check yours and move funds safely.

AO3 Still Down After Cyberattack: What to Do Now

AO3 has been offline since Oct 29 after a security incident. What the OTW says, when it may return, and the password and scam steps to take now.

How to Stop Chrome Using So Much RAM

Chrome eating RAM? Use Task Manager, Memory Saver (Balanced), site exclusions and extension cleanup — steps from Google's help for Windows, Mac and ChromeOS.

Linux Mint vs Ubuntu vs Zorin OS for Old Windows 10 PCs

Reviving an old Windows 10 PC? Linux Mint 22.3, Zorin OS 18.1 and Ubuntu 26.04 compared on RAM needs, support dates, Windows feel and price.