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Your Brother printer might have a critical security flaw - how to check and what to do next

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How to check - and what you can do According to a detailed technical analysis by Rapid7, Brother uses a password generation algorithm during manufacturing that is easily reversible. That means Brother's only remedy is to update its manufacturing line so that new printers ship with non-predictable default passwords.

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How to clear your Android phone cache (and why it makes such a big difference)

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The exact steps may vary slightly by manufacturer, but the general process remains the same. If you're an Apple user, here's  how to clear the cache on an iPhone. How to clear cached data from Android apps What you'll need: Any Android device.

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USB-C gadget refuses to charge? Here's why and 2 clever workarounds

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On a more technical level, the manufacturer decided to save a few cents by omitting some basic components (usually just two resistors costing virtually nothing) to support different power inputs. Since USB-C doesn't supply power without first negotiating what the device needs, no power is delivered.

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This power bank changed my mind about 'useless' kickstands - here's why

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Apple's rollout of MagSafe magnetic wireless charging added something new, but beyond that, manufacturers have struggled to think up useful things to add. View now at Amazon It's hard to stand out in the power bank market. After all, they're little cubes of power.

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These headphones are extremely sweat-resistant, and they're on sale

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There is also a one-year manufacturer's warranty, so if they happen to be defective, you can always trade them in for a new one.    If you need some new headphones and love to work out in the summer heat, consider this deal at QVC: The Powerbeats Pro are 32% off their normal price of $250, plus the welcome coupon of $20 off.

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I recommend this Chromebook over many Windows laptops that cost twice as much

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The recent US tariffs on imports from countries like China, Vietnam, and India aim to boost domestic manufacturing but are likely to drive up prices on consumer electronics. The resolution is the same, but it has an AMOLED panel that provides more vibrant colors. What are the tariffs in the US?

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Another Anker recall alert! Stop using these 5 power banks immediately

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Earlier this year, Anker found a manufacturing issue in lithium-ion battery cells from a certain vendor. PT Anker Just days after  recalling  its A1263 power bank due to fire concerns, Anker is issuing another recall -- this time for five different devices.

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