Topic: user workarounds
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Microsoft Edge to block older ad blockers, mirroring Chrome
Microsoft Edge is phasing out Manifest V2 extension support, disabling popular ad blockers like uBlock Origin, aligning with Google Chrome's earlier move this year. The impact is limited: only 58 Edge Add-On Store extensions with meaningful usage still rely on MV2, and just three lack an MV3-comp...
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Google Fixes Android 17 Bug Deleting Pixel Homescreen Widgets
A bug in Android 17 causes widgets to disappear from Pixel home screens and the widget picker, particularly for users with a Work Profile enabled. Google has confirmed the issue is linked to the Work Profile and stated a fix will be rolled out in a future software update. Temporary workarounds in...
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Dyson Spot+Scrub AI Robot Vacuum 2026 Review
The Dyson Spot+Scrub AI robot vacuum struggles in tight spaces, failing to retrieve items under low furniture and occasionally getting stuck, due to the lack of an extendable arm and imprecise mapping of fixed obstacles. For multi-floor cleaning, the device requires careful scheduling; it must fi...
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YouTube on Android Auto Has a Key Limitation
YouTube's official Android Auto integration is audio-only, designed for driver safety by eliminating video playback and visual distractions while the vehicle is in motion. The feature functions like a radio station, primarily for listening to podcasts or music videos, but lacks in-car browsing an...
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Google Messages Finally Adds a Top-Requested Feature
Google Messages is testing a new feature in beta that allows users to select and copy only a portion of a message text, addressing a long-requested user need. This update replaces the previous cumbersome method of copying entire text blocks, enabling precise selection of details like codes or add...
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Microsoft's emergency Windows 11 update fixes critical Patch Tuesday bugs
Microsoft released a second emergency update (KB5078127) to fix critical issues with Outlook, OneDrive, and Dropbox that were caused by its January 2026 security patches. The update resolves problems where cloud-based applications crashed or became unresponsive, and it includes all prior security...
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NVIDIA Ends Linux Support for Pascal GPUs, Disrupts Arch Users
NVIDIA has ended official driver support for older GPUs like the Pascal series, causing boot failures and graphical issues on Linux, especially for rolling-release distributions. Affected users must rely on an unofficial, community-maintained legacy driver from the Arch User Repository, which can...
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Google to Fix Android 16 Dark Mode Bug in Next Pixel Update
Google has confirmed a fix is in development for the dark mode scheduling bug affecting Pixel devices on Android 16, which has persisted since March. The bug disrupts automatic dark mode scheduling, forcing users to manually reset schedules or avoid toggling dark mode to maintain functionality. W...
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