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An electrician's plea: Don't plug these 7 appliances (including AC units) into extension cords

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  Why you shouldn't plug everything into an extension cord Extension cords are manufactured with a maximum capacity to handle electrical current, which is determined by the size or gauge of the wire used in the cord.

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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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Nastiest Malware 2024

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This year has seen ransomware groups adapt and innovate, pushing the boundaries of their malicious capabilities and evasiveness from law enforcement. The ransomware sector, in particular, has witnessed the emergence of “business models,” with ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) dominating the scene.

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The 40+ best Walmart deals to compete with Prime Day: TVs, headphones, laptops, and more

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We also keep an eye on deals from brands and manufacturers of our favorite products, as sometimes they offer free gifts and bundle sales during Amazon's sale event. We scour the sale offerings from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and more to let you decide where you'd rather purchase from.

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Prime Day portable power station deals 2025: Best 11 generator sales up to 60% off

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  There are still a few hours left for  Amazon Prime Day , and you can find some incredible deals from a range of power station manufacturers, including EcoFlow, Jackery, Bluetti, and more. But they can be expensive, so it makes sense to look for the best deal possible. 

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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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