Here’s the regularly scheduled reminder that no amount of stock imagery featuring shadowy figures in black hoodies and Guy Fawkes masks can make cybercriminals seem cool: A ransomware-as-a-service group is reportedly looking to sell information stolen from Welthungerhilfe, or “World Hunger Help,” in exchange for 20 bitcoin. The Recordtodayreportsthat the ransomware group “recently listed the charity on its darknet leak site” and that “although it is not clear whether WHH’s computer networks have also been encrypted,” the German nonprofit has said “it would not be making an extortion payment to the criminals behind the attack....

Microsoftscientist and University of York researcher Adrian de Wynter recently decided to put GPT-4 to the test, running Doom without prior training, reportsThe Register. The results conclude that GPT-4 can play Doom with some degree of efficacy without prior training, though the setup requires a GPT-4V interface for AI vision and the addition of Matplotlib and Python to make AI inputs possible.According tothe original paper, the GPT-4 AI playing Doom can open doors, fight enemies, and fire weapons....

If you’ve been holding out for the right time to upgrade your home or office Wi-Fi network, the TP-Link Archer GXE75 Wi-Fi 6E gaming router is now available at a steep discount on Amazon. You can grab one for just$140, a 44% drop from its original price of $250. This is the lowest price we’ve seen for this model, making it one of the top Wi-Fi router deals of this year’s Amazon Prime Day sale....

Here’s an early Memorial Day deal that’s popped up on Newegg’s eBay store. It includes this fantastic Corsair bundle offer for the 4000D Airflow mid-tower ATX PC case and Corsair RM850 power supply. This is already a great saving compared to buying the case and PSU separately, but adding the Memorial Day coupon code will save you a further 20% and make it an even better deal. Newegg’s eBay store has the Corsair 4000D Airflow and RM850 power supply bundle for just $139....

This is a deal that I can personally stand behind, because I bought the Hollyland Lark M2 Wireless Lavalier Microphone back in December 2024, and it wasn’t this cheap! The kit comes in a charging case, with two microphones and a receiver. You can get versions with Apple’s lightning connector, as well as a shoe connector for DSLRs. For me, I chose the USB Type-C version for use with my Android phone, and via a USB Type-C to USB Type-A adapter I use it for team meetings and for presenting our show, The Pi Cast....

One of the reasons why Netflix is so popular is its availability on multiple devices. you’re able to sign in to Netflix using any smart electronic device, including TVs. But signing in to your Netflix account on a TV can be problematic sometimes because anyone can access it easily. Even though there’s a feature that allows you to lock your profile, sometimes you might want to log out for reasons other than privacy and security....

Since the introduction of AirPrint in 2010, Apple devices no longer require a printer driver to use the printer. So, technically you don’t need to add a printer to the iPad to print your stuff. When giving a print command, you can simply choose the printer of your choice, and it will start to print your document. The only condition is that your printer should have wireless capabilities and support AirPrint....

The C drive is the default installation location for the Windows operating system. So it’s crucial to ensure that there is adequatefree space in the C drivefor Windows to operate smoothly. If you’ve got unallocated space in your disk, you have the option to extend the storage space on your C drive by incorporating this space. you’re able to either use the built-in Disk Management or Diskpart utility to extend your C drive space....

Cloning a hard drive is the best way to transfer the full contents of one hard drive to an SSD, especially if the drive contains the operating system. It is particularly useful whenupgrading your computer with SSD. It is possible to use ahard disk duplicatoror even asimple command–ddon Linux. However, if you don’t have access to such a device or operating system, your only option is to rely onthird-party cloning software....

A proxy server can serve various purposes, from disguising traffic origin and caching to acting as a firewall. While they’re generally not the best for security, they’re handy for other purposes like bypassing geo-restrictions and speeding up your connection. Assuming you have the necessary credentials (Proxy Server Address and IP Address), or the address to a Proxy Configuration Script, the steps we’ve listed in this article will guide you to connect to a proxy server easily on various platforms....

Enlarging the copy can be helpful if the document you are trying to copy is not large enough for the paper size inserted in the paper tray. With your HP printer, you can reduce or enlarge the copy size up to 400%. However, the process to enlarge the copies varies depending upon the model of your printer. Enlarge Copy on Printers With Touch Panel If your HP printer comes with a touchscreen control panel, follow these steps to enlarge the copies....

Does your phone charge only at a certain position and constantly disconnect from charging? Generally, you get a little chime sound when you connect the lightning port to your iPhone. But, if the sound plays/resumes erratically and charging also stops multiple times, a loose charging port is likely the reason behind it. Or it’s just the dirt causing the charging port to appear loose. However, if you are still able to charge the phone and can’t figure out why the port is loose, you can continue reading the article....

A blinking red light typically indicates connectivity issues. This problem could be specific to you (no signal to the router, authentication/pairing failure with ISP, etc.) or it could be due to a service outage in the area. Similarly, a fast-blinking red light typically indicates overheating, while static red indicates critical issues like hardware or system failure. These are just commonly used patterns, though. The red light can indicate different things depending on the manufacturer....