Optional Windows 11 update fixes USB printers spitting out nonsense

From PC World: On Tuesday, Microsoft released the KB5053657 update for Windows 11 that fixes the unusual error where certain USB printers connected to a Windows 11 computer were printing out random text. This patch is only for Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2. No equivalent update is currently available for...

Time to Patch: Google Chrome Flaw Used to Spread Spyware

From PC Mag: Google has patched a previously unknown vulnerability in the Chrome browser that was used to deliver spyware to Russian users.

The zero-day vulnerability, dubbed CVE-2025-2783, created an attack that could infect a Windows PC if the user clicked on a malicious link, according to...

Asus confirms changes to Q-Release Slim PCIe motherboard ports

From PC World: Asus has been having some trouble with its high-end gaming motherboards. As the newest graphics cards launched, reviewers noticed some scratches and chips on motherboards with the Q-Release Slim system, which lets you pull a card out of its PCIe slot without using latches or buttons...

iOS 19 Incoming: Apple Confirms June 9 Date for WWDC 2025

From CNET: Apple has confirmed its annual developer conference WWDC will take place June 9 to 13. There's a special event scheduled for the first day at Apple Park, followed by a series of online sessions. During the June 9 keynote, we expect to see the company announce its plans for iOS 19 and...

Trump Still Eyeing Tariffs on Chips, Despite TSMC Investment

From PC Mag: President Trump still plans to tariff foreign-made semiconductors, despite TSMC’s pledge to invest $100 billion in three new US chip fabs.

At a White House event on Monday, Trump said “down the road” he’ll be revealing tariffs on both lumber and chips. “We’re going to get all those...

Samsung Loses Co-CEO Han Jong-hee to Heart Attack

From CNET: Consumer electronics and semiconductor giant Samsung will transition leadership after the death of its co-CEO Han Jong-hee, who died after being treated for a heart attack.

A week before his death, Samsung appointed a new co-CEO, Jun Young-hyun, who will take over as the company's...

Oops: Google Accidentally Deletes Maps Timeline Data of Some Users

From PC Mag: Google has accidentally deleted user data that it may not be able to restore.

At issue is the Timeline feature on Google Maps. When enabled, it keeps a record of the places you have visited. For some, it serves as a cherished reminder of their travels, while for others, it’s just a...

Heads up! Microsoft is killing OneNote for Windows 10 soon

From PC World: Microsoft has been ramping up its efforts to signal the end of Windows 10 support and get users switching over to Windows 11 sooner than later. Yet, while the official deadline isn’t until October 14, it seems users are already dealing with some nuisances leading up to that day.

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