100% Employee Owned
Oracle Virtualbox virtualization software (free for personal use)
Setting up custom DNS servers with eero [Eero Support]
Comcast/Xfinity compatible modems & gateways
AdwCleaner (by Malwarebytes)
Google Notebook LM (AI engine)
Ex-Developer Jailed Four Years for Sabotaging Ohio Employer with Kill-Switch Malware [Hacker News]
The first AI-powered ransomware has been discovered — “PromptLock” uses local AI to foil heuristic detection and evade API tracking [Tom's Hardware]
Word to autosave new docs to the cloud before you can even hit Ctrl+S [The Register]
A hacker used AI to automate an 'unprecedented' cybercrime spree, Anthropic says [NBC News]
TransUnion Data Breach Impacts 4.4 Million [Security Week]
OpenAI, Altman sued over ChatGPT's role in California teen's suicide [Reuters]
How to change themes and customize the look and feel of Proton web apps [Proton Support]
Chrome instantly crashes when trying to open it! (M1 MacBook Pro) [Google Forums] - scroll down to final answer item 1
How Do We Know What Time It Is? [NIST]
Cadence Found Guilty of Illegally Supplying China Military [EE|Times]
Quote Origin: “If Builders Built Buildings the Way Programmers Wrote Programs, Then the First Woodpecker That Came Along Would Destroy Civilization” [Quote Investigator]
Microsoft ‘digital escorts’ reveal crucial US counterintelligence blind spot [CSO Online]
How two-factor authentication works on Facebook [Facebook Support]
Get Windows updates as soon as they're available for your device [Microsoft Support]
How to get another free year of updates for your Windows 10 PC [Ars Technica]
How Many Cryptocurrencies Are There in July 2025? [Tangem]
United Airlines resumes operations after tech disruption, but 'residual delays' expected [ABC News]
Malwarebytes malware cleaning & protection
How To UNINSTALL Ultraviewer on PC and Laptop [Youtube]
Two-step verification for signing in to the Xfinity website and app [Comcast/Xfinity Support]
Important information about Two Factor Authentication [Ticketmaster Support]
JPMorgan Embraces Crypto as Collateral for Client Loans [Cointribute]
Epson EcoTank SOHO printers/scanners
Official Roku tech support site
How to use a custom domain with Proton Mail [Proton Support]
Turn an add-in off for Outlook for Windows [Microsoft Support]
“Smart features” & controls for Google Workspace & other Google products [Google Support]
$380M lawsuit claims intruder got Clorox's passwords from Cognizant simply by asking [The Register]
Google took a month to shut down Catwatchful, a phone spyware operation hosted on its servers [TechCrunch]
Microsoft admits it 'cannot guarantee' data sovereignty [The Register]
Microsoft Used China-Based Support for Multiple U.S. Agencies, Potentially Exposing Sensitive Data [ProPublica]
US nuclear weapons agency reportedly breached in Microsoft SharePoint attacks [The Verge]
SharePoint vulnerability with 9.8 severity rating under exploit across globe [Ars Technica]
Teracopy file-copying utility
7-Zip archiving/compression tool
We did the math on AI’s energy footprint. Here’s the story you haven’t heard. [MIT Technology Review]
Google’s Gemini refuses to play Chess against the mighty Atari 2600 after realizing it can't match ancient console [The Register]
Dictionary.com “devastated” paid users by abruptly deleting saved words lists [Ars Technica]
Andrea Obston on Linkedin
AOMC - Andrea Obston Marketing Communications
Balena Etcher bootable drive tool
Rufus bootable USB drive utility
Almost 27K impacted by year-old Bitcoin Depot breach [SC World]
A simple radio hack can emergency stop any train in North America, researchers warn [Cybernews]
How Android phones became an earthquake warning system [Ars Technica]
Printer Default in Edge [Microsoft Support Forum]
Brother MFC-L2750DW downloads [Brother Support]
Brave private browser
uBlock Origin ad-blocking extension for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, etc
Vivaldi browser
Ingram Micro restarts orders – for some – following ransomware attack [The Register]
How to set Proton Mail as the default email handler [Proton Support]
Does OpenDNS Support IPv6? [OpenDNS Support]
McDonald's AI hiring chatbot exposed data of 64 million applicants with '123456' password [TechSpot]
Reset OneDrive [Microsoft Support]
Connecticut chapter, National Tooling and Machining Association
Elon Musk’s xAI launches Grok 4 alongside a $300 monthly subscription [TechCrunch]
Virginia Enacts Social Media Time Limit Law for Minors [WBOC-TV]
America's largest power grid is struggling to meet demand from AI [Reuters]
Belkin shows tech firms getting too comfortable with bricking customers’ stuff [Ars Technica]
Microsoft Copilot joins ChatGPT at the feet of the mighty Atari 2600 Video Chess [The Register]
About Lockdown Mode for iOS [Apple Support]
Use Advanced Protection with Android devices [Google Support]
Senator Chides FBI for Weak Advice on Mobile Security [Krebs on Security]
How to use the PC Health Check app to upgrade to Windows 11 [Microsoft Support]
Windows 11’s BSOD isn’t going anywhere. It’s now black, faster, and confusing [Windows Latest]
No ink, no scan: Canon USA printers hit with class-action suit [ZD Net]
Canon Pixma MX492 downloads (including firmware) [Epson Support]
If you forgot your iPad passcode, use your Mac or PC to reset it [Apple Support]
ESET Home Protection plans 30-day free trial (includes Mac OS antivirus)
HP ENVY Inspire 7900e series - cartridges [HP Support]
How to get Windows 10 extended security updates for free: 2 options [ZD Net]
ChatGPT May Be Eroding Critical Thinking Skills, According to a New MIT Study [Time Magazine}
Babylonian text missing for 1,000 years deciphered with AI [Popular Science]
CrystalDiskInfo disk-checking software [Microsoft Store]
This Office app (Publisher) survived 35 years. Now Microsoft is killing it [PC World]
See your SSD’s health and other hidden stats with this free tool, CrystalDiskInfo [PC World]
How to Download and Use Start Menu Troubleshooter in Windows [Ten Forums]
Anker Recalls 1.1 Million Power Banks for Fires and Explosions: What to Do if You're Affected [C|Net]
Wes Bryan on Linkedin
All Microsoft Windows Sounds, versions 1.0 through 10 [Youtube]
Microsoft Accidentally Replaces Windows 11 Startup Sound With Vista Chime [C|Net]
Turn off, disable, or uninstall OneDrive [Microsoft Support]
Microsoft brings 365 suite on-prem as part of sovereign cloud push [The Register]
Microsoft’s Family Safety app is blocking Chrome on Windows PCs [PC World]
The 16-billion-record data breach that no one’s ever heard of [Cybernews]
LapLink software - PC Mover - port data & apps to replacement PC
Why Denmark is dumping Microsoft Office and Windows for LibreOffice and Linux [ZD Net]
German state ditches Microsoft for Linux and LibreOffice [ZD Net]
Use Emergency SOS via satellite on your iPhone [Apple Support]
Pornhub Is Blocked in These 17 States (and France): How to Watch Anyway [PC Magazine]
“Yuck”: Wikipedia pauses AI summaries after editor revolt [Ars Technica]
AI flunks logic test: Multiple studies reveal illusion of reasoning [TechSpot]
Scammer Payback on Youtube - taking on the hackers & scammers
Lawyers could face ‘severe’ penalties for fake AI-generated citations, UK court warns [TechCrunch]
US Navy backs right to repair after $13B carrier crew left half-fed by contractor-locked ovens [The Register]
A massive Google Cloud outage messed up Google Home, Spotify, and other services [The Verge]
YSK that Windows can seriously limit your internet speed [Reddit]
RoboForm Extension for Chrome / Edge / Firefox Version News [Roboform Support]
USB Monitor Pro / USB analyzer for Windows
USB Trace / USB analyzer for Windows
Capture USB in Wireshark
Mopria print & scan apps
Canon PIXMA G7020 USB Connection issues [Canon Forum]
Google Maps can’t explain why it falsely labeled German autobahns as closed [Ars Technica]
184M passwords for Google, Apple and more exposed in major data breach [KMSP-TV]
Google Exposes Vishing Group UNC6040 Targeting Salesforce with Fake Data Loader App [Hacker News]
How To Report Spam Text Messages [FTC]
Youtube not loading on Firefox? works fine on chrome [Reddit]
Block, filter, and report messages on iPhone [Apple Support]
Microsoft wants a version of USB-C that “just works” consistently across all PCs [Ars Technica]
Ship abandoned off Alaska after electric cars on board catch fire [The Register]
That weird call or text from a senator is probably an AI scam [Popular Science]
Riffusion AI music generator
Windows 11 supported Intel processors [Microsoft Support]
HP PCs - Secure Boot (Windows) [HP Support]
Apple is reportedly going to rename all of its operating systems [The Verge]
How to Fix Memory Integrity Incompatible Drivers in Win11 [Minitool]
How to disable Copilot in Windows 11 [Tom's Guide]
CISA says SaaS providers in firing line after Commvault zero-day Azure attack [The Register]
WinGet: The best way to keep Windows apps updated [Computer World]
Windows Update will soon add app updates to its functionality [Tom's Hardware]
How to perform battery gauge reset using Energy Management [Lenovo Support]
Flooding the zone – Google's response to the threat of obsolescence [Steven Boykey Sidley]
Don't Google 'Is it 2025?' unless you want to laugh at the state of AI [Android Authority]
Why ‘wrench attacks’ on wealthy crypto holders are on the rise [Associated Press]
Your Asus router may be compromised - here's how to tell and what to do [ZD Net]
How a DoorDash driver scammed the company out of $2.5 million [The Verge]
AT&T has $6 billion deal to buy CenturyLink fiber broadband business [Ars Technica]
Still booting after all these years: The people stuck using ancient Windows computers [BBC News]
[Notebook] Speakers no sound, sound is intermittent or no audio, or only human voices but no background music [Asus Support]
ASUS Vivobook and Zenbook no sound Windows 11 - Solution [Zoom Support Forums]
Beware: This Social Security Scam Installs Remote Access Malware on Your PC [PC Magazine]
Coinbase warns of up to $400 million hit from cyber attack [Reuters]
US cable giants Charter and Cox, under assault by streaming services, pursue $34.5 billion merger [Associated Press]
Huge Breach Exposes 184M Logins for Apple, Google, and Many Others. Here's What You Need to Do [PC Magazine]
Kodak DCS: Why the Revolutionary Digital Camera System Failed to Catch On [PetaPixel]
Google Deploys On-Device AI to Thwart Scams on Chrome and Android [Infosecurity Magazine]
Guess what happens when ransomware fiends find 'insurance' 'policy' in your files [The Register]
Checking and Enabling TPM 2.0 [Lenovo Support] (for a specific laptop model but may apply to other models)
What caused the Spain and Portugal blackouts? Experts say incident is a warning [The Independent]
Winaero Tweaker (Windows settings tweaking tool)
Taskbar Hover-Over Popups: Hide/Remove or Adjust Visibility Duration [Microsoft Support Forum]
Incoming Mail going straight to Archive Folder [Microsoft Support Forum] (scroll down to answer by Diane Poremsky)
Kuwait cracks down on crypto miners to cut down on electricity usage [Engadget]
Here’s why BART shut down for hours — and what it means for the agency’s future [San Francisco Chronicle]
The TikTok Trend That Has Kids Setting Their School Laptops On Fire During Class [Yahoo Life]
TikTok Chromebook challenge continues in CT as middle school student sent to hospital [Connecticut Post]
Peter Kelly-Detwiler Web site (energy consultant)
Get Windows 11 [Microsoft Support]
Enable TPM 2.0 on your PC [Microsoft Support]
Peter Kelly-Detwiler (energy consultant) on Linkedin
OpenDNS Test page (green check mark if it's set up)
HP Envy laptops
Reolink cameras
Gonetspeed Availability Check
Federal Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
Start your PC in safe mode in Windows (several methods) [Microsoft Support]
Community Phone (landline replacement)
Bark parental Internet control services
How to Back Up and Restore Your Files, Apps, and Settings in Windows [PC Magazine]
Sign in with a passkey instead of a password for Google/Gmail [Google Support]
Turn on 2-Step Verification for Gmail/Google Account [Google Support]
Add or disable 2-step verification for extra security [AOL Support]
PC on the Fritz? How to Factory Reset a Windows Computer [PC Magazine]
NUC Mini PCs - All Models - Asus
Bitwarden password manager
2FA Directory - sites/services using 2FA/MFA
Multi-Factor Authentication: Who Has It and How to Set It Up [PC Magazine]
AT&T Home Internet service
Verizon Home Internet service
T-Mobile Home Internet service
Mobile Phone Recovery by Ontrack (formerly Kroll Ontrack)
Easeus Todo Backup (free, or paid for added features)
How to use a two-factor security key [The Verge]
Which YubiKeys are right for me? [Yubico]
OpenDNS Setup Guide
Acronis True Image (backup utility)
Computer Talk with TAB Listener Network [Facebook group]
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) [FBI]
FBI New Haven Office
Proton VPN service
Proton Mail secure email service
Ooma VoIP home phone service
Reinstall Microsoft Solitaire Collection In Windows 10 [Into Windows]