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Breaking Tech News You Need to Know February 9, 2021 |
| Microsoft is always rolling out new updates for Windows. Unfortunately, those updates don't always go as planned. There are currently reports from users about serious issues occurring after a recent update was rolled out. Here's what's happening and how you can fix the problems. Tap or click here to fix these critical Windows issues. → |
| Congress is still in the process of negotiating the third round of financial relief, and it could take several weeks before it reaches you. Many people are struggling to make ends meet and could look to a cash advance app for immediate help. It can help, but there are some dangers involved. Tap or click here to see the risks involved with cash advance loan apps. → |
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| Malicious apps are always popping up and causing problems for those who download them. But this one is rather odd. A QR code app that's been trusted for years was caught installing adware onto millions of devices through a recent update. We've got details on the malicious app and how to handle it if you've downloaded it. Tap or click here to find out why it's critical to delete this app ASAP. → |
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| Valentine's Day celebrations probably won't be as elaborate as other years, but your gifts don't have to be toned down. You can give tons of cool and fun items to loved ones to knock their socks off. From a password-keeping logbook to the perfect gifts for "Star Wars" fans, here are 25 fun gift ideas for your Valentine. Tap or click here for 25 fun Valentine's Day gift ideas. → | Eventually, a time will come when your computer can’t keep up with what’s required. After unboxing a brand-new system, you don’t want to throw away the old one. But what do you do with it — especially if it still has some life in it? From a streaming machine to a file server, we'll give you some options. Tap or click here for ideas on what to do with an old PC. → |
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