Plus the 'ultimate' Android phone. |
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Today's big news is all about updates. Most importantly, windows users need to update their systems immediately to patch a critical security flaw. On top of that, Nintendo's Switch update still has us scratching our heads. Keep reading to find out why! |
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Qualcomm has collaborated with Asus to make its definition of the ultimate Android smartphone. It's called the Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders, and as the clunky name suggests, it's designed primarily as a perk for Qualcomm's army of dedicated fans. To put it into better context, think of it like a Nexus smartphone commissioned by a chipmaker, rather than a software maker.
Much like Google when it launched the Nexus range of hardware in 2011, Qualcomm is not a device manufacturer, hence it has worked with Asus to make the Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders.
To be clear, this isn't a Qualcomm phone, it's an Asus phone, and it will sell the phone through its own online store. Although it's made to appeal to the 1.6 million-strong team of Snapdragon Insiders, anyone with $1,499 to spare can buy one. |
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You might have heard the news about "PrintNightmare," a vulnerability in the Windows Print Spool service that could leave hackers in control of your PC under certain conditions. After raising concerns about the issue last week, Microsoft has now officially issued a patch that resolves the issue and urges all Windows users to install it as soon as possible.
We'll spare you the technical aspects of the patch, but it is quite an easy patch to install. However, not everyone might know how to get the patch today to ensure that your PC stays safe when sending documents from your PC to your printer through the Windows Print Spool service. We've got you covered with a quick guide on how to fix the PrintNightmare issue on Windows 10 right now.
As it turns out, some researchers have already pointed out some additional problems with Microsoft's quick fix, meaning you'll likely want to install any upcoming patches Microsoft pushes through using a similar method as detailed in this article. |
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This week, Nintendo announced a new model of its Switch console. The updated console features an OLED screen, a new dock with a hardwired Ethernet port, and a sleek white finish.
However, the Joy-cons and CPU haven't been improved, contrary to early reporting about the supposed Switch "Pro," leaving fans wondering who and what this new system is for. One questionable addition to the console is the hardwired Ethernet port on the new dock. The Nintendo Switch and its widely available Ethernet adapter add-on were released four years ago on March 3, 2017. The games that pushed players to purchase this peripheral such as Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate have also been available for quite some time now. It's likely that serious competitive players have already spring for that adapter at this point in the Switch's life cycle.
A hardwired LAN option is a nice extra for new players, but it doesn't address technology hurdles like poor netcode that have hindered the Switch online experience since 2017. The fact of the matter is that no hardwired Ethernet will fix the console's online issue. |
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TIPS, TRICKS, & TECHNIQUES |
by Simon Chandler & Jackie Dove |
Virtual private networks — also known as VPNs — provide a secure and easy way of connecting to another network in order to surf the web. Instead of connecting via your own home network and IP address, they let you connect via a different network and address. Doing this can help you avoid geographic restrictions on media content, avoid institutional content restrictions, and use it to connect to your office's VPN for access to company networks, databases, and resources.
In this article, we'll explain how to set up a VPN on an iPhone, and run through the steps needed to download and use a commercial VPN on your iPhone. We'll also explain how to configure your iPhone's VPN settings to connect with a work-based or private VPN. |
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