How To Turn Off Google Assistant On Android

Google Assistant has made work easier for everyone, as it just does whatever we say, like calling someone, play music, schedule a task, answer any weird questions, etc. It is compatible with Android, iOS, Google smart speakers, Chromebooks, smartwatches, and wireless earbuds. Google Assistant is a virtual assistant powered by AI. One can use it via commands or can type in the search box whatever they want to ask google to do on their device....

January 1, 2026 · 3 min · 597 words · Beth Travis

How To Turn Off Iphone Screen Rotation

Want to know a few easy ways to turn off iPhone screen rotation? Then stay tuned with me till the end of this guide. Screen rotation helps us view content on some apps in landscape mode. For example, on YouTube, we can watch videos on the full screen using screen rotation. However, keeping the screen rotation enabled all the time can be problematic. When not required, the screen will rotate and disturb your work....

January 1, 2026 · 3 min · 588 words · Mark Duenes

How To Turn Off Read Receipts In Signal Messenger?

Signal , the one instant messenger that’s trending in the tech community recently, is really a thing to talk about. While Signal promises that their platform is secure for messaging like any other’s, it dares to prove this by making its source code open . Since it’s transparent in working and highly secure in conversations, it’s recommended by many known personalities including Edward Snowden, Anonymous hacking group , and lately, by Elon Musk !...

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 326 words · Daniel Adkins

How To View Recently Opened Files In Windows 11/10

Windows system has many features that allow a user to maintain the consistency of the workflow. Viewing recently opened files is one of the useful features. And much like other features, it is also very important to watch what we are doing at a glance. Luckily, going through all recent use files can be done in several ways. If you don’t know how to view recently opened files in Windows 11 / 10 , follow this super easy tutorial till the end to get to know everything....

January 1, 2026 · 4 min · 764 words · William Bush

Ibm Warns Of Brute

IBM has today released patches for several security vulnerabilities found in its IVG (IBM Verify Gateway) authentication. The company said if these reported vulnerabilities are exploited, can give a remote hacker to perform a brute-force attack to gain access within the target account. IBM Issues Patches For Its Verification Gateway The tech giant has been at the forefront of many enterprise technologies like handling servers, providing cloud technologies and security services....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 322 words · Mia Schlagel

India’S 5G Smartphone Sales To Exceed Their 4G Counterparts In 2023

Counterpoint Research said that India’s 5G smartphone shipments would exceed that of 4G handsets next year – mostly because of the mass adoption of 5G’s high-speed network across the country. Further, OEMs focusing on budget 5G handsets will further trigger the growth of sales, while overall smartphone shipments are expected to fall. 5G is expected to drive a number of sectors in India, including AI and self-driving cars. 5G Adoption in India India is one of the key markets for almost every tech OEM – due to its vast population and budget focus consumers....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 283 words · Sheila Bell

Jack Dorsey Uses Duckduckgo: Says Experience Is Much Better Than Google

Jack Dorsey, CEO and co-founder of famous micro-blogging platform Twitter, has announced a critical statement of using DuckDuckGo browser over famous Google. He even claimed the experience to be even better than Google’s! From his personal Twitter handle, he tweeted as, “I love @DuckDuckGo. My default search engine for a while now. The app is even better!” This created enough hype for everyone to discuss shifting to privacy concerned browser from Google....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 321 words · Grace Stone

Maze, Egregor And Sekhmet Ransomware Decryption Keys Leaked

Last night, a forum account claiming to be the malware developer of Maze, Egregor, Sekhmet ransomware groups has dumped the decryption keys of all these gangs’ malware. Also, there’s the source code for M0yv malware too is dumped. Saying that it’s a planned leak, the developer confirms that the team members of these three ransomware gangs will never return to this business again. The decryption keys they shared are verified to be working....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 319 words · Douglas Freeman

Microsoft Defender Is Now Capable Of Blocking Cryptojacking Operations In Windows 10

Microsoft has today announced to use Intel’s CPU-based Threat Detection Technology (TDT) to detect and stop cryptojacking operations. This support is available for all Intel’s Core and vPro CPUs running 6th gen or later and will aid in blocking malware operations in the future. Intel assured that running this detection program won’t affect the system performance. Blocking Cryptojacking By Default in Windows 10 Cryptojacking is remote exploitation of target systems’ resources for mining cryptocurrencies and is beneficial for the threat actor performing it....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 309 words · Gail Guinn

Microsoft New Windows 10 Version 2004 Has Some Amazing Features As These

Amidst Microsoft receiving strong criticism for a flawed update in its February patch, it’s now gearing up to launch a new Windows 10 version 2004. The firm has already launched an ISO version of this version 2004, and it’s preparing to roll out this officially in Spring this year. Even before that, here’s a list of few important improvements it did. Windows 10 Version 2004 Cortana Integration of Cortana into Office 365 made it more like a productivity assistant, rather than just a general digital assistant....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 344 words · Joann Ito

Microsoft Teams To Get End-To

After Zoom, Microsoft now brings end-to-end encryption for one-on-one calls on its Teams platform. The support will be determined by the group’s administrator, who can allow some or all of them to have encryption used in their calls. Users can enable this in settings and share sensitive information securely without any fear when available and allowed. Microsoft Teams New Security Feature With the rise of the work-from-home routine, the demand for video conferencing solutions has shot up significantly....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 312 words · Donald Mcintire

Microsoft To Automatically Replace Mail And Calender Apps With Outlook

As expected, Microsoft is retiring the old Windows Mail and Calendar apps on Windows 10 and Windows 11 by the end of this year and replacing them with the new Outlook app. Microsoft Outlook has all the powers of Mail and Calendar apps, besides being modern and advanced features. Though the OEM initially gave time until September next year, it updated the timeline to late 2023, with automatic migration starting in August....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 320 words · Tammy Hooks

Netflix New Ai Search Engine Aims To Nail Your Next Binge

Ever spent way too long scrolling through Netflix , unsure what to watch? The streaming giant is testing a game-changing AI-powered search tool that might just solve that problem. Instead of sifting through endless genres or typing in actor names, you can now tell Netflix exactly what you’re in the mood for—think “heartwarming rom-coms for a cozy night” or “gritty thrillers with a strong lead.” Powered by OpenAI’s tech, this new feature is designed to feel like chatting with a friend who gets your taste in shows and movies....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 319 words · Christine Gage

Nsa Warns About Potential Exploits On Exim Servers By Russian Hackers

NSA warned that a Russian cyber-espionage group named Sandworm is said to be exploiting Exim mail servers since mid-2019. These attacks can give the root access and plant backdoors for future exploits say NSA. Though the patch for this vulnerability was rolled last year, there are still millions of servers exposed to this attack. Millions of Internet Facing Mail Servers NSA Warns About Potential Exploits on Exim Servers by Russian Hackers...

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 272 words · Irene Stone

Nvidia’S Enterprise Software Vulnerable To Log4Shell Attacks

Nvidia has listed a bunch of its products that are infested with Log4Shell and warned users to update their clients to avoid falling prey to cyberattacks. The graphics maker said it detected attacks against its enterprise software in wild, while the customer clients are safe. Yet, some software of Nvidia are seen using Log4j packages within them and are subjected to hacks. So updating them to available patches is recommended....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 310 words · John Cameron

Oneplus 9 Live Wallpapers Now Available For All Android Phones

Commonly, developers or enthusiasts always tweak their hardware or software to find new possibilities. Pulling out wallpapers exclusive to some devices is one way people try, just like an XDA member who managed to extract OnePlus 9 live wallpapers and made them available for all Android Phones. OnePlus 9 Live Wallpapers OnePlus has launched the grand OnePlus 9 flagship series earlier this week. It consisted of three handsets: the standard OnePlus 9 , a Pro version, and a Lite version called OnePlus 9R ....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 259 words · Suzanne Hall

Oneplus 9 To Have Telephoto Lens Instead Of Periscope Lens

While OnePlus takes three more months to launch its next flagship – OnePlus 9 , we have a steady flow of leaks explaining more specifications. The latest leak comes from a Weibo user, who says that the OnePlus 9 will carry a telephoto lens in its rear setup, instead of the new periscope lens that all other current flagships are carrying. OnePlus 9 Will Not Have a Periscope Lens While users are still enjoying the taste of the OnePlus 8 series, its maker is in the pursuit of launching its next high-end smartphone, the OnePlus 9 soon....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 307 words · Louis Williams

Play Ransomware Started Leaking The Stolen Data Of Oakland City

Weeks after hitting the City of Oakland, California, the Play Ransomware is now leaking the stolen data to the public! The first batch of dumps included 10GB worth of files containing sensitive documents, employee information, passports, and IDs. The City of Oakland has responded to this leak, saying that it’s still investigating the issue and will inform the affected people soon. Leaking the Stolen Data of Government Ransomware actors hitting government agencies attract a lot more attention than the regular corporate victims, as the former are guarded with certain regulatory standards, which are often missing in commercial entities....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 298 words · Roger Mccleary

Playstation Now Bug Led To Rce Attacks, Disclosed And Patched

A bug hunter was rewarded $15,000 for reporting a critical RCE bug in Sony’s PS Now . He described that this bug, when exploited, can let attackers inject malicious code and run in the target users’ systems. While he reported this bug early this year, PlayStation a month after marked it as resolved on patching it. PlayStation Now Bug Leading to RCE Attacks Also, Read- Sony Announces Bug Bounty Program For PlayStation 4 Worth $50,000...

January 1, 2026 · 1 min · 172 words · Debra Shinnick

Powerpoint Based Information Stealing Email Campaign In Wild

Researchers from Netskope’s Threat Labs have documented a PowerPoint-based information-stealing campaign, that’s been in wild since late last year. Threat actors here are seen dropping AgentTesla and Warzone RATs, the two powerful data-stealing trojans. Alongside, there’s a cryptocurrency stealer too that researchers have spotted. Thus, they now warn people to be vigilant in clicking and processing suspicious PowerPoint files. PowerPoint Files Dropping RATs A publication shared by Netskope’s Threat Labs has detailed a malicious campaign, that picked up pace in December 2021....

January 1, 2026 · 2 min · 302 words · Michael Emch