Audio devices that use Google's Fast Pair Bluetooth tech are vulnerable to hacks that could track location or listen to the mic, according to researchers

The tech in question is Google's Fast Pair system, which allows compatible devices to connect super quickly (i.e. one tap and ...

Your Windows 11 PC has a free battery health feature that's seriously underutilized - how to find it

Windows 11 has a built-in report that provides insight into your laptop's battery health, including whether a replacement is actually needed.

Avert thine eyes no more, as the file explorer 'flash bang' bug has finally been addressed

Good news, everyone! Or at least, here's a welcome update for the Windows Insiders: a fresh Windows 11 build addresses file ...

When to choose 2.0 over 2.1 speakers — sometimes less is more

Therefore, you should choose a 2.0 system if you mostly listen to music without a deep emphasis on the bass. You should also ...

Microphone not working in VMware Workstation

If microphone is not working in VMware Workstation VM, reinstall/Update VMware Tools in the Guest OS, change the Virtual ...
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Battlefield 6 Devs Lay Out Game Plan After Winter Offensive Update Introduces Widespread Issues Across PC and Consoles

EA and Battlefield Studios have issued a lengthy statement after the Battlefield 6 Winter Offensive 1.1.3.0 update saw players reporting widespread issues related to the main menu UI, gameplay ...
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Y2K-era Japan electronics repair shop simulator ReStory announced for PC

Publisher tinyBuild and I Am Future developer Mandragora have announced ReStory, a simulation game that lets you run your own electronics repair shop in Y2K-era Japan. It will launch for PC via Steam ...
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Some Battlefield 6 players still can't hear enemies creeping up on them, so devs are doing "a full pass" to fix niggling sound issues for good: "Hoping we can share more ...

If you've been encountering problems with Battlefield 6's audio, as many players have, then there's a top-down revamp coming to EA's blockbuster FPS. A complete review of the sound and effects is ...
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Effective Slow Internet Fix: Why Your Fast Computer Still Experiences Poor Wi-Fi Performance and How to Troubleshoot Your Network

Troubleshooting slow internet on a fast computer by optimizing Wi-Fi performance, checking network equipment, and identifying common connectivity issues. Pixabay, Bru-nO Internet speed problems can be ...
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'Update and Shut Down' Actually Restarts Your PC (but a Fix Is Coming)

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Senior Technology Editor. He has a BFA in Film & TV from NYU, where he specialized in writing. Jake has been helping people with their technology professionally since ...