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Best Bug Sprays for 2023 - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2023-12-19 19:00
Need an insect repellent? Here are our picks for some of the best bug sprays out there.

Best Apple Studio Display Deals: Up to $150 Off, Free Bonuses and More - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2023-12-19 18:30
The Apple Studio Display is of the few 5K displays suitable for Retina output when connected to a Mac -- and some configurations are available at a discount right now.

Microsoft Releases Downloadable Tool To Remove Unwanted HP Printer Software

SlashDot - Tue, 2023-12-19 18:20
Longtime Slashdot reader UnknowingFool writes: Microsoft has released a new software tool to remove printer software from HP that was installed without user permission or system need. A few weeks ago, users noticed that Windows Update installed HP printer software even if they did not have HP printers or printers at all. Affecting Windows 10 and 11, consumers reported that this update sometimes caused problems as it could rename their non-HP printers as HP printers causing some printing features to be inaccessible. Microsoft has not disclosed the root cause of the issue. The fix released by Microsoft requires users to download and run a dedicated troubleshooting tool available from Microsoft's support site. "There are four different versions of the troubleshooter, depending on whether you have the 32- or 64-bit version of an Arm or x86 version of Windows," notes Ars Technica. "Microsoft will also release an additional recommended troubleshooting tool 'in the coming weeks' that will fix the problem in Windows 11 upon a user's request without requiring the download of a separate tool."

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Best Solar Panel Installation Companies on Long Island - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2023-12-19 18:07
Rooftop solar is growing in popularity and affordability on Long Island. Here's how to access local incentives and choose the best solar installer in the area.

Best Workout Shorts for Women - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2023-12-19 17:58
We tested over a dozen workout shorts to find our top picks, helping you stay dry, comfortable and secure during your workouts.

Best Internet Providers in Mobile, Alabama - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2023-12-19 17:45
What’s the best internet in Mobile? That depends on where you live in the city and what you’re looking for. Here are the Mobile ISPs we’d recommend most.

Binance To Pay $2.7 Billion Fine To CFTC For Evading Federal Law

SlashDot - Tue, 2023-12-19 17:40
Binance will pay $2.7 billion to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for evading federal law and operating an illegal derivatives exchange. Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency exchange's founder, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, will pay $150 million. "The court finds Zhao and Binance violated the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and CFTC regulations, imposes a $150 million civil monetary penalty personally against Zhao, and requires Binance to disgorge $1.35 billion of ill-gotten transaction fees and pay a $1.35 billion penalty to the CFTC," wrote the CFTC in a statement. CoinTelegraph reports: The approved settlement marks the conclusion of a long-running case against CZ and Binance by the CFTC. On Nov. 21, CZ agreed to step down from his role at the helm of Binance as part of a wider settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, the Treasury Department and the CFTC. On the same day, Zhao pleaded guilty to several civil charges and one criminal charge relating to Anti-Money Laundering laws. On Dec. 7, CZ was ordered to remain in the U.S. until his Feb. 23, 2024 sentencing date. He faces up to 18 months in prison on money laundering charges and has agreed not to appeal any potential sentence up to that length. As part of the settlement, both CZ and Binance have agreed to take further steps to ensure Know Your Customer measures are maintained on the exchange as well as requiring Binance to implement a formalized corporate governance structure, including a board of directors with independent members, a compliance committee and an audit committee. The court also made a separate order for Binance's former chief compliance officer, Samuel Lim, to pay a $1.5 million civil monetary penalty for "aiding and abetting Binance's violations and engaging in activities outside of the U. S. to willfully evade or attempt to evade U.S. law."

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NRG Clean Power: Small Footprint, Big Warranty - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2023-12-19 17:23
NRG Clean Power has a price match option and one the longest warranties we've seen. But it only operates in two states.

Meta's News Ban In Canada Remains As Online News Act Goes Into Effect

SlashDot - Tue, 2023-12-19 17:02
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the BBC: A bill that mandates tech giants pay news outlets for their content has come into effect in Canada amid an ongoing dispute with Facebook and Instagram owner Meta over the law. Some have hailed it as a game-changer that sets out a permanent framework that will see a steady drip of funds from wealthy tech companies to Canada's struggling journalism industry. But it has also been met with resistance by Google and Meta -- the only two companies big enough to be encompassed by the law. In response, over the summer, Meta blocked access to news on Facebook and Instagram for Canadians. Google looked set to follow, but after months of talks, the federal government was able to negotiate a deal with the search giant as the company has agreed to pay Canadian news outlets $75 million annually. No such agreement appears to be on the horizon with Meta, which has called the law "fundamentally flawed." If Meta is refusing to budge, so is the government. "We will continue to push Meta, that makes billions of dollars in profits, even though it is refusing to invest in the journalistic rigor and stability of the media," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters on Friday. According to a study by the Media Ecosystem Observatory, the views of Canadian news on Facebook dropped 90% after the company blocked access to news on the platform. Local news outlets have been hit particularly hard. "The loss of journalism on Meta platforms represents a significant decline in the resiliency of the Canadian media ecosystem," said Taylor Owen, a researcher at McGill and the co-author of the study. He believes it also hurts Meta's brand in the long run, pointing to the fact that the Canada's federal government, as well as that of British Columbia, other municipalities and a handful of large Canadian corporations, have all pulled their advertising off Facebook and Instagram in retaliation.

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Mason Jar Sealer Kit - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2023-12-19 17:01
Portable electric vacuum sealer.

Bamboo Cutting Boards - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2023-12-19 16:57
Set of 3 w/juice grooves.

Ultrean Food Scale - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2023-12-19 16:51
Digital multi-unit scale.

Hydroponic Indoor Garden - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2023-12-19 16:44
12-pod germination kit w/LED light.

Mueller Coffee Maker - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2023-12-19 16:40
12-cup drip w/borosilicate carafe.

CD and Savings Rates Are High, but This Expert Warns Against Timing the Savings Market - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2023-12-19 16:30
She recommends taking advantage of today's high rates and not worrying if rates rise slightly.

Ninja SFP701 - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2023-12-19 16:27
All-in-one oven/pressure cooker.

Comcast Discloses Data Breach of Close To 36 Million Xfinity Customers [UPDATE]

SlashDot - Tue, 2023-12-19 16:22
In a notice on Monday, Xfinity notified customers of a "data security incident" that resulted in the theft of customer information, including usernames, passwords, contact information, and more. The Verge reports: Xfinity traces the breach to a security vulnerability disclosed by cloud computing company Citrix, which began alerting customers of a flaw in software Xfinity and other companies use on October 10th. While Xfinity says it patched the security hole, it later uncovered suspicious activity on its internal systems "that was concluded to be a result of this vulnerability." The hack resulted in the theft of customer usernames and hashed passwords, according to Xfinity's notice. Meanwhile, "some customers" may have had their names, contact information, last four digits of their social security numbers, dates of birth, and / or secret questions and answers exposed. Xfinity has notified federal law enforcement about the incident and says "data analysis is continuing." We still don't know how many users were affected by the breach. Xfinity will automatically ask customers to change their passwords the next time they log in to their accounts, and it's also encouraging users to turn on two-factor authentication. You can find the full notice, including contact information for the company's incident response team, on Xfinity's website (PDF). UPDATE 12/19/23: According to TechCrunch, almost 36 million Xfinity customers had their sensitive information accessed by hackers via a vulnerability known as "CitrixBleed." The vulnerability is "found in Citrix networking devices often used by big corporations and has been under mass-exploitation by hackers since late August," the report says. "Citrix made patches available in early October, but many organizations did not patch in time. Hackers have used the CitrixBleed vulnerability to hack into big-name victims, including aerospace giant Boeing, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and international law firm Allen & Overy." "In a filing with Maine's attorney general, Comcast confirmed that almost 35.8 million customers are affected by the breach. Comcast's latest earnings report shows the company has more than 32 million broadband customers, suggesting this breach has impacted most, if not all Xfinity customers."

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Instant Pot Duo Plus - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2023-12-19 15:56
8-qt 9-in-1 pressure cooker.

Sharp Smart Dishwasher - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2023-12-19 15:54
Built-in smart dishwasher w/Alexa

Best Internet Providers in Orange, California - CNET

CNET News - Tue, 2023-12-19 15:53
For a densely populated area, Orange has surprisingly few internet providers to choose from.

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