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Tag: emergency

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Worried about scam calls? Here’s how to spot them and what to do in an emergency

Telephone fraud is widespread, and even prudent users can fall for the tricks of experienced scammers. Whether it’s shock calls, the well-known but still successful grandchildren scam, or supposed calls from banks […]

SmartphoneBy mypctip BEST PC TIPJune 12, 2025
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In case of emergency: 5 great apps for preparedness

The novel coronavirus has given us all a crash course in emergency preparedness—or, more specifically, in how unprepared most of us are. Many of us are just now scrambling to learn how […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPJune 11, 2025
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The PrintNightmare exploit is so scary, even Windows 7 got an emergency fix (but it’s imperfect)

Microsoft typically releases updates for Windows as part of its monthly “Patch Tuesday” blitz, but the company took the unusual step of releasing an emergency out-of-band security update late Monday night to […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMay 19, 2025
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Chrome gets its second emergency patch in a week

Hey Chrome, are you feeling okay? Because this is the second time in just five days that you’ve been patched for a zero-day vulnerability. Last Friday Google released a patch that fixed […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 11, 2025
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Windows update causes video problems: Microsoft issues emergency fix

After the recent automatic Windows Updates KB5028244 and KB5027303 caused problems for many users, Microsoft has temporarily stopped distributing them. The Windows team is now in the process of correcting the error […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 3, 2025
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Chrome plugs its fifth emergency zero-day exploit of 2024

Man, there seem to be a lot of high-profile issues with the Chrome browser lately. Google issued an update yesterday with a security patch for an “in the wild” bug that exploits […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMarch 14, 2025
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How to disable emergency alerts on Android

It’s true that emergency warnings from the government are things that we should take very seriously. But, there are occasions when we don’t want messages suddenly appearing on our Android phones. This […]

SmartphoneBy mypctip BEST PC TIPFebruary 18, 2025
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Microsoft Windows has a secret emergency restart button

Is nothing working on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer? Is an application hanging, or is your PC unresponsive? Most people will reach for the hallowed Ctrl + Alt + Del […]

WindowsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPFebruary 13, 2025

Window tips

  • Windows 11’s Voice typing tool saved my aching hand
  • This free all-in-one tool fixes common Windows problems
  • Upgrading Windows 10 to 11: Here’s everything you need to know
  • Make your Windows 11 taskbar transparent for a cool, minimalist vibe
  • How to free up storage space with Windows 11’s memory optimization

Smartphone tips

  • Worried about scam calls? Here’s how to spot them and what to do in an emergency
  • This ingenious £15 USB-C cable solved my worst travel headache
  • How to download the Android 16 beta on your phone
  • This is how easy it is to get scammed into buying a stolen phone
  • These genius £11 USB-C cables saved me from tangle hell

Security tips

  • How to install a VPN on a Fire TV Stick
  • I use this $18 box to safely plug in all my outdoor smart devices
  • Why using a VPN and Tor together can backfire on your privacy
  • This dual-power LED flashlight makes my Maglite feel like a relic
  • Use this tucked-away Chrome feature to surf the web more safely
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