Here's what's making news today in tech — picked from the 10 sources I trust, translated for normal humans.
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There's an easy way to tell if your OLED has burn-in — here's how I test for it in the TV lab
If your TV screen shows ghost images of things that were on it for a long time, that is called burn-in, and it is a real problem with OLED televisions. A simple test is to display a solid gray screen and look for faint outlines of old images. For Portage County: If you own an OLED TV and notice faint shadows on the screen, search "OLED burn-in test image" online and run the check before your warranty expires.
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Our Research Shows How Just One Security Camera Cuts the Risk of Break-Ins
Research confirms that placing even one visible security camera outside your home significantly lowers the chance of a break-in, because most burglars avoid homes where they might be recorded. Cameras from brands like Ring or Nest are popular choices that also send alerts to your phone. For Portage County: If you have been thinking about adding a camera near your front door, this is a good reason to act, and Bill can help you pick and install one that fits your home.
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TerminalFix Uses Fake Cloudflare CAPTCHAs to Deploy Reverse-Tunnel Backdoor
A new scam called TerminalFix, flagged by Microsoft, tricks people into copying a command into their Windows computer and running it, which then lets criminals into the machine from the outside. It often starts with a fake security check page that looks like a normal website verification. For Portage County: If any website ever asks you to copy text and paste it into a black command window on your computer, stop and call Bill before doing anything else.
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How to save money on your phone bill with an MVNO
Smaller wireless carriers, called MVNOs, use the same towers as AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon but charge much less each month, sometimes half the price or less. The tradeoff is that big-carrier customers get priority when networks are busy, but for most everyday use the difference is hard to notice. For Portage County: If your phone bill feels too high, ask Bill about whether switching to a smaller carrier could save you money without giving up coverage in Portage County.
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Fake SD cards are everywhere—here's how to spot them before they destroy your files
Fake SD cards, the small storage chips used in cameras and some tablets, are sold widely online and often look identical to real ones but fail quickly and can wipe out your photos or files. They frequently show up in search results on Amazon and other sites, even near the top. For Portage County: Before buying an SD card online, stick to well-known brands like SanDisk or Samsung, buy directly from a major retailer, and check reviews carefully for complaints about lost files.
This digest is auto-generated daily at 6 AM ET from leading tech news sources.
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