Topic: technical troubleshooting
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Starfield PS5 Refunds Sought Over Unplayable Bugs
Starfield's PlayStation 5 launch is marred by severe technical issues, including frequent crashes and save file problems, leading many players to deem it unplayable and seek refunds. Widespread reports across PS5 models detail progression-breaking bugs, such as crashes during planet landings, wit...
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NASA Sets April 1 Launch Date for Artemis II Moon Mission
NASA resolved a technical issue with the Artemis II rocket's upper stage, which involved a dislodged seal obstructing a helium line, prompting a rollback to the Vehicle Assembly Building for repairs. The rocket's return to the launch pad is now scheduled for no earlier than mid-April as engineers...
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NASA Fixes Outlook Glitch for Artemis II Mission
During the Artemis II mission, Commander Reid Wiseman encountered a routine software glitch when his Microsoft Outlook email client malfunctioned, requiring Mission Control to remotely reload files on his Surface Pro tablet to fix it. Maintaining communication with the distant Orion capsule is a ...
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Google Search favicon glitch: fix in the works
Google's VP of Engineering for Search, Rajan Patel, confirmed the favicon bug is on Google's end, stating the issue has been identified and is being addressed as quickly as possible. The glitch, which began earlier this week, replaced many sites' unique favicons with a generic globe placeholder i...
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Connect to Raspberry Pi via SSH Over USB
A new, reliable method in Raspberry Pi OS allows headless setup using a standard USB cable, bypassing tricky Wi-Fi and SSH pre-configuration. The **rpi-usb-gadget** package enables "gadget mode," making the Pi appear as a network adapter for direct SSH access and optional internet sharing via the...
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Windows 11 Weather App Uses 20% of 8GB RAM, Breaking Microsoft's Promise
The Windows 11 Weather app consumes roughly 20% (about 1.6GB) of memory on 8GB systems due to continuous background data refreshes, causing sluggish performance and page-file swapping. This behavior contradicts Windows 11's promise of reduced background activity and better memory management, with...
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Man's Body Chip Locked After Password Loss
A Missouri magician accidentally locked himself out of an implanted RFID microchip in his hand after forgetting the password, illustrating real-world risks of integrated technology. The chip was initially used for magic performances but proved impractical due to awkward interactions and technical...
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TF2 Bug: One Line of Code Broke a Key Feature
A bug introduced in a 2018 update for Team Fortress 2 disabled a key gameplay feature, persisting for years as an accepted quirk. An independent code investigation pinpointed the error to a single altered line and proposed a simple fix by restoring or adjusting it. This case illustrates how a min...
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Artemis II Success Shifts Focus to Urine Recycling
The Artemis II mission is progressing well, but a new issue has emerged where urine has frozen inside the spacecraft's collection tank, preventing its disposal. Mission teams attempted to thaw the blockage by reorienting the spacecraft for solar heating, but this only partially resolved the probl...
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I replaced my Fire Stick with a spare Android phone. Here's why.
An old Android phone can replace a Fire TV Stick by connecting it to a TV via USB-C-to-HDMI, offering access to the full Google Play Store and more powerful apps than Fire OS's limited Amazon Appstore. The setup requires minor tinkering, including using a wired connection for lower latency, enabl...
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