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Hackers are going after Cisco RV320/RV325 routers using a new exploit
ZDNet - Catalin Cimpanu
Attacks on Cisco routers started hours after the publication of proof-of-concept code on GitHub. Security researchers have observed ongoing internet …
Windows 10
Microsoft Says Windows 10 Will Commandeer Storage For Upgrade
Forbes - Gordon Kelly
The problems associated with Windows 10’s most controversial feature are well known, but now Microsoft has warned users it will soon be consuming more of your computer’s resources to enforce it… In a blog
Gaming (UK)
There's a (Fan-Made) Persona 5 Board Game, and it's Great
kotaku.co.uk - Luke Plunkett
Last year I wrote about Brother Ming, an amateur designer who came up with his own Fire Emblem board game. He’s now made one for Persona 5, and it’s …
Reinstall Windows 10 Without Deleting Your Software, Files or Settings
TechSpot - Mark Turner
We recently experienced an installation of Windows 10 with system files that were corrupt to the point that certain sections of the Settings app …
AirPods
Review: The SliQ case adds Qi charging to your AirPods for $25, but not without compromise
9to5Mac - Chance Miller
Apple has yet to release its wireless charging AirPods case or AirPower itself, but that isn’t stopping third-party accessory makers from releasing their own take on the idea. The latest attempt to bring
UK adults may soon have to buy "porn passes" from corner shops to prove their age online
TNW - Matthew Hughes
Later this year, new UK legislation will require visitors to adult websites to prove that they’re over the legal age of 18. The logistics of how this will work, however, are proving trickier than thought.
Australian regulator investigates Google data harvesting from Android phones
The Guardian - Anne Davies
Australians are reportedly paying their telco providers for the data harvested by tech giant The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will investigate reports Google harvests huge amounts of
Humanity goes too far with an automatic wind-effect selfie stick
TNW - Napier Lopez
Let’s get this disclaimer out of the way: The ‘Selfie Stick Unreal‘ is promotional product for TV show, and isn’t being sold to the public (yet). But that doesn’t stop it from joining the MacBook selfie
You Can Get One Of 'Fallout 4's' Best Guns In Its First Area
Forbes - Dave Thier
Why do we explore Fallout 4′s Wasteland? Why do we choose to leave whatever relative safety we find and pit ourselves against raiders, super mutants, shadowy conspiracies and all of the other dangers a
The Batman: Arkham Knight easter eggs you probably missed
eurogamer.net - Aoife Wilson
My favourite part of any of the Batman Arkham games has always been keeping an eye out for the spectacularly subtle comic book references. Over the …
How to stop Windows 10's prying eyes
Polygon - Samit Sarkar
Windows 10 is here, and Microsoft's latest operating system is designed for a mobile-first, cloud-first future, as CEO Satya Nadella puts it. But that future relies on big data — your data — and by default,
Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi AirPlay Server Offers Easy Wireless iOS Playback
geeky-gadgets.com - Julian Horsey
Using a Raspberry Pi a set of speakers, power supply and a wireless adapter, Instructables user Slapshot135 has created an awesome wireless Raspberry …
These floppy disks play ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ better than Cobain
Cult of Mac - Buster Hein
Arganalth, a 23-year old engineer from Lille, France gives old computer hardware a second life by creating electrical orchestras in a suitcase. His latest masterpiece plays Nirvana’s “Smell’s Like Teen
How to tell if you've been hacked
The Guardian - Danny Bradbury
Worried that you might get compromised by hackers? The bad news is that the rest of the internet might know before you do According to the UK Government’s 2014 cybersecurity survey, 81% of large businesses
How to fix common bugs and problems with Galaxy S4
International Business Times (GB) - Vinod Yalburgi
Galaxy S4 users have reportedly been hit by numerous inherent bugs and problems in the Android KitKat update, while Samsung is yet to roll out the …
Minecraft creator Notch bought the most expensive house ever in Beverly Hills
eurogamer.net - Wesley Yin-Poole
Minecraft creator Markus "Notch" Persson just spent $70m on the most expensive house ever in Beverly Hills. The 35-year-old Swedish video game …
Energized
This Tiny Gadget Will Help Stop Your Office Job From Killing You
Business Insider - Lisa Eadicicco
Sitting for more than eight hours per day, for example, can put you at a higher risk for muscular skeletal disease. Slouching all day can also lead to long term illness, including breathing problems. startup,
This Grand Theft Auto 5 next-gen Easter egg sure is a trip
eurogamer.net - Jeffrey Matulef
Grand Theft Auto 5's next-gen port came out today in North America and already people have started uncovering some of its hidden new additions. …
Review: Hyper’s iStick, the first USB drive w/ integrated Lightning connector
9to5Mac - Jordan Kahn
While most of my content goes straight to the cloud these days and is usually easily accessible to move around, download or stream from any of my devices, I still found myself getting a lot of use out
Apple
Where to Buy the MacBook decals from Apple’s new ‘Stickers’ ad
9to5Mac - Jordan Kahn
Update: Most stickers available here and here. In case you were wondering where to buy those Macbook decals that you saw in Apple’s new “Stickers” TV ad for the MacBook Air, below we’ve put together a
Hotspot Shield Elite: Protect Yourself From Cyber Hackers | Cult of Mac Deals
Cult of Mac
Description 2 Year Subscription to Hotspot Shield Elite • Ability to choose different virtual locations to access different content: US, UK, Japan, Germany and Canada • One subscription can be used with
This facial recognition software will turn you into Octodad
eurogamer.net - Jeffrey Matulef
Facial recognition software FaceRig will allow you to transfer your facial expressions onto Octodad using your webcam. FaceRig launched an Indiegogo …
Text Messaging
The iPhone as Personal Time Capsule
HuffPost - Pauline Millard
Last week I got a new iPhone. This is not by any means an extraordinary event. I had some downtime at work so I hopped across the street and 30 minutes later had a slick, gold 5s. I had been using a 4G
How to Opt Out of Facebook's Interest-Based Ads
TNW - Paul Sawers
Earlier today, Facebook revealed that ads served on mobile devices will include links to a Facebook Page, social context and sharing options from August 6. This move essentially brings its mobile apps
5 Free Apps To Overcome Your Forgetfulness
Fast Company - By Samantha Cole
Whether you need to remember when your bills are due or to drink more water, this edition of Free App Friday is for you. Carbodroid (Android) We’re made of the stuff–and need about two to three liters
How To Turn Your Old Windows, Mac, Or Linux Laptop Into A PC Gaming Powerhouse
Forbes - Jason Evangelho
I’m willing to bet you have a dilapidated HP, Gateway, or Dell laptop gathering dust in a closet somewhere. Or perhaps like me you have a MacBook Air that you tote around to conventions or use at home
Quick and easy: How to use Google Analytics with Tumblr
Cult of Mac - Rob LeFebvre
So you got yourself a Tumblr blog, right? Whether you’re a newbie website runner or a veteran Tumblr owner, you’ll need to keep track of your website stats. The best (and free) system out there to find
OS Experience jailbreak tweak brings OS X-like features to iOS
9to5Mac - Dom Esposito
OS Experience is a new jailbreak tweak for iPad that adds an extensive OS X experience to iOS. This tweak has been in development for quite some time and was actually announced before the iOS 7 jailbreak
Watch The Simpsons' Minecraft-themed intro
eurogamer.net - Tom Phillips
Last night's North American episode of The Simpsons featured a new opening credits sequence inspired by Minecraft. The Simpsons family appear as …
April Fool's Day: Pranks
flip.it - Kristina-Nadler Sorrelli