CrowdStrike says 97% of its Windows sensors are back online after global outage

CrowdStrike says 97% of its Windows sensors are back online after global outage

Business More than 97 per cent of Windows sensors are back online, CrowdStrike’s CEO George Kurtz said on Thursday, nearly a week after a software update by the cybersecurity firm triggered a global outage. Microsoft said about 8.5 million Windows devices were affected by outage Thomson Reuters · Posted: Jul 26, 2024 8:46 AM EDT | … Read more

Be warned: After global tech outage, phishing schemes and scammers may try to exploit you

CrowdStrike says 97% of its Windows sensors are back online after global outage

Efforts to deal with a global tech outage that caused chaos for travellers, hospitals and banks are underway, but it may not be the end of your computer woes: Phishing schemes trying to reel in businesses and individuals are now coming to light. Security specialists are warning to be aware of malicious actors purporting to be tech specialists offering help to recover … Read more

Is that Her? OpenAI halting ChatGPT voice after some say it sounds like Scarlett Johansson

Is that Her? OpenAI halting ChatGPT voice after some say it sounds like Scarlett Johansson

OpenAI says it plans to halt the use of one of its ChatGPT voices after some users said it sounded like Scarlett Johansson, who famously voiced a fictional, and at the time futuristic, AI assistant in the 2013 film Her. In a post on the social media platform X Monday, OpenAI said it is “working … Read more

How to uninstall Windows 11 and rollback to Windows 10

How to uninstall Windows 11 and rollback to Windows 10

Change is a constant in the world of technology, and operating systems are no exception. Windows 11, with its sleek interface and improved features, may have tempted you into upgrading to Windows 11. Yet, as with any change, there can be a multitude of reasons why you might want to revert to your previous OS … Read more

How to update Chromebooks and Chrome OS

How to update Chromebooks and Chrome OS

If you have one of the best Chromebooks and it works properly, chances are it is properly updated. Why? When Chromebooks get internet access they update automatically on a regular basis. However, if you’re facing common Chromebook problems, you’ll know that making a manual check to get your Chromebook updated is useful. Also, just because … Read more

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: is the upgrade worth it?

Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: is the upgrade worth it?

Windows 11 is the newest version of Windows, and it’s one of the best Windows versions released. At launch, the operating system was very similar to Windows 10, but it has morphed a lot over the past several years. Now, Windows 11 has several key differences compared to Windows 10. If you’ve been holding out … Read more

iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro: is it time to upgrade?

iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro: is it time to upgrade?

Digital Trends The iPhone 15 Pro series, released last year, comes with significant design changes, which include a titanium body for the first time. The new models boast improved camera quality, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and a new 3nm A17 Pro chip. While these features are impressive, some may not find them compelling enough … Read more

Wi-Fi not working? How to fix the most common Wi-Fi problems

Wi-Fi not working? How to fix the most common Wi-Fi problems

Casezy/Getty Images Wi-Fi problems can strike anyone at any time, no matter how much networking experience you may have. But if you’ve not come across a particular Wi-Fi issue before, there’s no need to worry if you don’t know how to fix it. All you need are the right tools and a few tips, and … Read more

How to use external storage with an iPhone or iPad

How to use external storage with an iPhone or iPad

While cloud storage has made things a bit less troublesome, most people will eventually max out the available space on their iPad or iPhone. From games and apps to music and more, there are thousands of files vying for your SSD — and even if you pick up a model with a 1TB SSD, there’s … Read more

How to sync your iPhone with your iPad for seamless use

How to sync your iPhone with your iPad for seamless use

Long gone are the days when you had to pull out a USB to Lightning cable to load up your favorite music, photos, or even your calendar from your Mac or PC onto your iPhone or iPad. Now, you can keep everything in the cloud, and it will seamlessly sync between all your devices whenever … Read more