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Tag: plugs

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Intel updates ATX 3.0 power spec over melting 12VHPWR plugs

An Intel update to the ATX power supply spec doesn’t mean your current 12VHPWR adapter or PSU is obsolete or dangerous. The ATX 3.01 update, published last month by Intel, recommends that […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 14, 2025
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Firefox plugs libvpx exploit that’s already being attacked

For the second time this month, Mozilla has to patch a 0-day vulnerability in Firefox that initially seemed to affect only Chrome and its derivatives. The vulnerability CVE-2023-5217 in the libvpx program […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMarch 28, 2025
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Microsoft plugs a record-breaking 147 security holes on Patch Tuesday

On Patch Tuesday on April 9, 2024, Microsoft provided several security updates to fix 147 vulnerabilities. Microsoft classifies three vulnerabilities in Microsoft Defender for IoT as critical and classifies all but two […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMarch 17, 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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Jasco unwraps Matter smart plugs and switches at CES 2025

Jasco, the maker of some of our favorite smart lights, is at CES this week to show off its latest smart plugs and wall switches, all of which come with a key […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPFebruary 16, 2025
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Nvidia says its new RTX 50 cards won’t melt power plugs this time

If you recall a couple of years and several centuries ago when the RTX 4090 launched, a bunch of them melted. Okay, that’s hyperbolic, but a small but notable number of 40-series […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPFebruary 12, 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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