EvilTokens device-code phishing: what Microsoft account holders should do
Microsoft disrupted EvilTokens, an AI-assisted phishing kit that tricked people into entering device codes on the real Microsoft sign-in page. How it looks for Outlook.com users, what not to do, and how to check recent activity.
Michael Narehood6 min read
Windows 11 KB5124010 preview: install now or wait for October?
Microsoft's September 22, 2026 optional preview (KB5124010) brings File Explorer, Bluetooth, Emoji 17, Copilot key remap, and Tips widget improvements to 24H2/25H2. Home guidance, 24H2 end-of-updates warning, and USB audio skip note.
Michael Narehood6 min read
Googlebook launch is real: prices, five models, shelves October 4
Google officially launched Googlebook: five OEM laptops from $899, pre-orders open, US shelves October 4. Googlebook OS, Gemini Magic Pointer, 16GB RAM minimum, and how it differs from Chromebooks for home buyers.
Michael Narehood6 min read
Meta Muse Mac zero-day: why you should pause the AI assistant
Ars Technica reports a Muse macOS zero-day that lets local apps or a ClickFix-style terminal paste hijack the assistant account. Plain advice for home Mac users: uninstall or wait for a Meta patch.
Michael Narehood5 min read
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One UI 9 is rolling out: what Galaxy owners should install
Samsung began the official One UI 9 rollout on September 16, 2026 for Galaxy S26 phones after Fold8 and Flip8. Features worth caring about, uneven regional timing, and install steps for home users.
Michael Narehood5 min read
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Apple Intelligence / Siri settlement claims are open: how to check and file
US home iPhone buyers: claims window is Sept 21 to Dec 21, 2026 for the ~$250M Siri / Apple Intelligence settlement. Eligibility, claim site, serial tips, and phishing cautions.
Michael Narehood5 min read
RAMageddon: why new phones and PCs suddenly cost more
Home buyer guide to the memory-chip crunch: AI datacenters soak up RAM, sticker prices jump (Apple about £100 in UK reporting), and what to do without panic-buying into 2027.
Michael Narehood6 min read
Valve open-sources Lepton, the Steam Frame Android layer
Curious home Linux / Steam Frame readers: Valve published Lepton, the Android compatibility container for Android VR titles on SteamOS. MIT tool, GPL-3.0 rootfs, not a general Android-on-Linux kit.
Michael Narehood4 min read
Brevo ClickFix supply-chain attack: what to check if you embed Brevo
On September 14, 2026 attackers used a stolen Cloudflare API key to inject ClickFix scripts into Brevo CDN responses for about 5.5 hours. Checklist for personal and small WordPress sites that embed Brevo forms or widgets.
Michael Narehood6 min read
Chrome 153 critical security update: install 153.0.8010.52/.53 now
Google's September 17, 2026 Stable desktop update ships Chrome 153.0.8010.52/.53 with 16 security fixes, including two Critical Dawn/WebGPU and WebGL bugs. Update, relaunch, confirm chrome://version.
Michael Narehood4 min read
Pixel CVE-2026-58704: patch the actively exploited modem bug
Google's September 2026 Pixel Update Bulletin flags CVE-2026-58704, a High modem elevation-of-privilege issue with limited targeted exploitation. Install the update and confirm security patch level 2026-09-05.
Michael Narehood5 min read
Google Home MCP: third-party AI agents and your Nest
Google opened early-access Home MCP so agents like Claude can see Nest camera history and control permitted devices. Who should bother, who should wait, and a plain-language security checklist.
Michael Narehood6 min read
iOS 27 CarPlay: which features actually work in your car
After iOS 27's CarPlay marketing push, here is the home-driver triage: what works in any CarPlay car, what needs carmaker support, and what needs Apple Intelligence plus the Siri AI waitlist.
Michael Narehood6 min read
watchOS 27 kills Digital Crown double-click app switching
watchOS 27 removes the Digital Crown double-click jump between apps. Series 12 and Ultra 4 reserve it for Live Rewind later; older watches lose the gesture and get nothing back. What changed and what to do.
Michael Narehood5 min read
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WordPress 7.1.1: update now for the security fixes
WordPress 7.1.1 is a maintenance and security release with 11 security fixes. How personal and small-site owners should update today, what the fixes mean in plain language, and what to confirm after.
Michael Narehood5 min read
iCloud+ now includes Apple TV and Arcade in 100+ countries (not the US)
As of Sept 15, 2026, paid iCloud+ in 100+ countries includes Apple TV and Apple Arcade even on the 50GB tier. The US, Canada, UK, Australia, and most of Europe are excluded.
Michael Narehood5 min read
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September Pixel Drop and Android 17 QPR1: what to install on your Pixel
Google's September 15, 2026 Pixel Drop and Android 17 QPR1 bring VIP widgets, scam warnings, Pause Point on older Pixels, and a big security patch. Install, reboot, confirm.
Michael Narehood5 min read
Rosetta sunset on macOS Golden Gate: which Mac apps are about to die
macOS 27 Golden Gate is the last full Rosetta release for Intel Mac apps. Here is what that means for home users, how to find at-risk software, and what to do before macOS 28.
Michael Narehood7 min read
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Windows emergency update after September patch: USB audio and more
Microsoft's Sept 14, 2026 out-of-band updates fix multichannel USB audio, Remote Desktop instability, and Hyper-V Plan9 sharing after the September security patch. Check Windows Update.
Michael Narehood5 min read
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Firefox 156 is out: update your desktop browser and verify the version
Mozilla released Firefox 156.0 on September 15, 2026 with a faster PDF viewer, better large JPEG handling, a macOS launch-at-startup setting, Suggest in FR/DE/IT, and security fixes. How to update and check about:support.
Michael Narehood4 min read
