Microsoft confirms strange Windows 11 update bug affecting Outlook POP accounts

Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson / betanews - Some users of Outlook are reporting that they are experiencing problems after installing the KB5074109 update for Windows 11. Released just a few days ago, the update is causing Outlook to hang or freeze. While Microsoft has acknowledged the reports, it i…

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Sorry Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that! PCs refuse to shut down after Microsoft patch

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7 wks / betanews / Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson

Microsoft confirms KB5073455 update is causing Windows 11 shutdown problems

7 wks / betanews / Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson

Microsoft: Windows 11 update causes Outlook freezes for POP users

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Sony, Anker, and other headphones have a serious Google Fast Pair security vulnerability

Andrew Liszewski / theverge - Several Bluetooth audio devices from companies like Sony, Anker, and Nothing are susceptible to a new flaw that can allow attackers to listen in on conversations or track devices that use Google's Find Hub network, as reported by Wired. Researchers from K…

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Sony, Anker, and other headphones have a serious Google Fast Pair security vulnerability

7 wks / theverge / Andrew Liszewski

Your Google Fast Pair headphones need an update to fix a flaw that could expose your location

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