Here's what's making news today in tech — picked from the 10 sources I trust, translated for normal humans.
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Apple @ Work: The printer is the least secure piece of equipment you have
Printers connected to your home or office network can be an easy way for hackers to get in, because most people never update their printer's software or change its default password. A printer that's always on and always connected is a door that's easy to overlook. For Portage County: Check your printer's settings menu or manual to see if there's a firmware update available, and make sure you've changed the default password if it has one.
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Adobe Patches Magento Zero-Day Exploited to Deploy Rust Backdoor and PHP Web Shell
Adobe found a serious security flaw in its Magento and Adobe Commerce software, used by many online stores, and hackers were already exploiting it before a fix was available. Adobe has now released a patch, but any online store that hasn't applied it could still be at risk. For Portage County: If you shop on smaller websites, this is a good reminder to watch your bank or credit card statements closely for any charges you don't recognize.
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BengalSEO Poisons Bing Search Results to Deliver MayaBot and Tech Support Scams
Hackers have been quietly pushing fake websites to the top of Bing search results to trick people into clicking links that install harmful software or connect them with fake tech support scammers. The campaign has been running for years and targets everyday searches. For Portage County: If a search result takes you to a page that says your computer is infected and gives you a phone number to call, close the browser immediately and call Bill instead.
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Grindr to Pay £26 Million to Settle U.K. Claims Over HIV Status Data Sharing
The dating app Grindr agreed to pay £26 million to settle a lawsuit in the United Kingdom after it was found to have shared users' private health information, including HIV status, with outside companies for advertising purposes. The case is a reminder that apps often share more personal data than users realize. For Portage County: Before downloading any app, check its privacy settings and look for an option to limit data sharing with third parties.
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How To Reset The Camera Settings On Your iPhone
Apple quietly added a setting that lets your iPhone alarm ring at full volume even if your ringer volume is turned all the way down. This fixes a long-standing problem where people would silence their phone at night and then sleep through their morning alarm. For Portage County: On your iPhone, go to Settings, then Sounds and Haptics, and look for the option to set alarm volume separately from your ringer volume.
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Pros and cons of using a Chromebook as your everyday PC
Chromebooks are simple, affordable laptops that work well for email, web browsing, and video calls, but they can't run standard Windows or Mac programs like Microsoft Office desktop apps or many printers' setup software. They're a good fit for some people but not everyone. For Portage County: If you're thinking about a Chromebook, ask Bill first whether it will work with your printer and the programs you use most.
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How to make your iPhone's alarm ring at full volume even when your calls are muted
Apple updated iPhones so your alarm will now ring at full volume even when your ringer is muted or turned low. This fixes a common frustration where people silenced their phone at night and then slept through their alarm. For Portage County: Make sure your iPhone has the latest iOS update installed so this fix takes effect automatically.
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What’s new in Android’s September 2026 Google System Updates [U]
Google released its regular monthly system updates for Android phones in September 2026, bringing small improvements to Google services, the Play Store, and security in the background. Most of these changes happen automatically without you needing to do anything. For Portage County: If your Android phone prompts you to update Google Play services or the Play Store, go ahead and tap accept, as these updates help keep your phone secure.
This digest is auto-generated daily at 6 AM ET from leading tech news sources.
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