Internet of Things (IoT) devices typically have default passwords that allow purchasers to initially log into administrator interfaces when setting up their products. The trouble is that many people never change those passwords to something unique. Here’s why that’s a problem. What’s the Risk of Not Changing Default Passwords? Today’s hacking methods are increasingly automated. Cybercriminals perform brute-force attacks using tools that can quickly run through username and password combinations until they find pairs that work....

Contains SPOILERS for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 3, and for Fire & Blood, the show’s source material. Summary House of the Dragonseason 2 has planted seeds for many upcoming events in the Dance of the Dragons, including a Rhaenyra arc I personally can’t wait for Following theBlacks and Greens split, events have spiraled out of control, with war raging in Westeros once again. Criston Cole has amassed forces for the Greens, advancing his army out of King’s Landing, whileDaemon has seized Harrenhal with little resistance....

Our brains all work differently. Mine? I find I can focus better when I don’t see a taskbar, so I’ve started hiding it. So far, I don’t regret it. A Taskbar Is a Distraction A taskbar, by default, is always present. It stretches across the entire bottom (usually) of the screen, inviting you to switch between apps or check your notifications. Telling the time is perhaps the least distracting thing the taskbar does, and even that can be suspect....

Summary TheSawfilm franchise has brought many murders to the big screen. Over the years, Jigsaw, the violent persona created by John Kramer, has giventhe Saw series an extensive timeline. Known for taking a puzzle-piece-shaped chunk of flesh from those who fail to survive his brutal tests, Jigsaw has killed a variety of victims with sinister technology. From a Venus Flytrap collar to a reverse bear trap, Saw shows some of the most painful deaths....

How to Add a Nest Thermostat to Apple HomeKit With Matter The Matter smart home standard is here, and with it, you could finally add your Nest Thermostat to Apple HomeKit. With Matter, your thermostat works with automation, scenes, and groups alongside all your HomeKit accessories, and you can take advantage of Siri voice control. All it takes is the proper hardware and a few taps—we’ll show you how. What You’ll Need As you might expect, you’ll need to meet a few requirements to connect your Nest Thermostat to the Apple Home app....

It’s important to make sure that your Instagram Reels reach the right people. This can be achieved in several ways—and Instagram’s Topics feature is one of them. Not entirely familiar with Instagram Topics? Here’s how the differ from hashtags and how to add them to your Reels. What Are Instagram Topics? When you add topics to your Reels, Instagram classifies them accordingly to show them to people who may be interested in them....

MMI or Man Machine Interface codes are useful when you want to access information about your Android phone or enable or disable certain features. But why is your phone showing the “Connection Problem or Invalid MMI Code” error? This could happen due to a network glitch, SIM card malfunction, or a misbehaving app, among other reasons. No matter the cause, the solutions below will help you fix the issue. 1....

Quick Links Have you ever looked through your cupboards and found many random cables you forgot existed? Here’s where I put my hand up. After finding Ethernet cables, old headphone chargers, bike light chargers, and more, here’s what I decided to keep. 1My Apple Watch and iPhone Chargers The main reason why I have spare Apple Watch and iPhone/iPad chargers is because I bought a wireless 3-in-1 charger in early 2024....

When the product upgrades from this week’sGalaxy Unpackedare as small and iterative as theSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5andGalaxy Watch 6, it’s easy to overlook their accessories, too. The S Pen case for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 took the lion’s share of the case attention during this launch, but it was the case next door that caught my eye. Samsung’s leather cases have dwindled a bit in quality in the last few years, but this year Samsung has given up the goat and abandoned actual leather for “eco-conscious materials” and “plant-based sources....

Our LA Times Crossword June 28, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The LA Times Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle published in the Los Angeles Times, one of the largest newspapers in the United States. It is highly regarded by crossword enthusiasts for its challenging clues and clever themes. It is a traditional-style crossword, with a grid of black and white squares, and clues in both the across and down directions....

Our LA Times Mini Crossword August 24, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The LA Times Mini Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle published in the Los Angeles Times, one of the largest newspapers in the United States. It is highly regarded by crossword enthusiasts for its challenging clues and clever themes. It is a traditional-style crossword, with a grid of black and white squares, and clues in both the across and down directions....

Warning! SPOILERS about Mayor of Kingstown season 3, episode 8 ahead. Summary Tracy may be embodying Mariam’s best qualities inMayor of Kingstownseason 3, but her choices in season 3, episode 8 also showed how different her approach is from that of the late McLusky matriarch.Mayor of Kingstownseason 3 cleared up its season 2 cliffhanger ending by revealing early into its premiere how Mariam had died from the wounds suffered in the shootout at her place between Milo’s goons and her sons, making the ordeal sadder as it was Kyle’s bullets that hit her....

Read update Summary MaXXXinehas beat a franchise box office record during its opening weekend. The new Ti West slasher movie starring Mia Goth is a 1980s-set sequel toX, in which Goth played both the youthful final girl Maxine and the elderly killer Pearl, who squared off on the grounds of a Texas farmhouse in the 1970s. Goth reprised her role as Pearl in the same year’sPearl, which was a prequel that took place in 1918....