Someone at Microsoft is in trouble

February 9, 2024

Someone at Microsoft is in trouble: Thought your files were Fort Knox-safe with Windows Bitlocker? Stacksmashing, a security researcher (aka hacker), blew the file encrypter open in 43 seconds with a $4 Raspberry Pi Pico. Yikes.

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4 dangerous mistakes you’re making with home security

A home security system is only as good as what your cameras can catch. Careful placement can mean the difference between capturing footage of a thief’s face or your dog relieving himself. Tap or click here for the best place to put your home security cameras.

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What does a sphygmomanometer measure? Is it … A.) Ocean waves, B.) Humidity, C.) Blood pressure or D.) Bird vocal range? Make your best guess.

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$295 million asking price

That’s for a nine-acre compound home in Naples, Florida. It includes three homes and a private yacht basin — and would set a new real estate record if it sells for even close to the asking price.

Rescue blurry pictures

🤳🏼 Ever had one of those “oops” moments taking pictures? You know, when your hand wobbles and your photo becomes as elusive as a Bigfoot sighting (or, in my case, my dog, Abby, doing something super cute)?

Before you rush to delete it, hang tight! Most phones have a built-in “sharpness” feature. If you’re looking for the quickest fix, this is probably it.

For iPhone:

Open the Photos app and select the blurry photo.
Tap Edit in the top right corner. Scroll through the Adjust menu until you find Sharpness.
Slide your finger left or right on the bar to make the photo sharper. Hit Done to finish up.

For Android:

Open the Gallery app and choose the blurry photo.
Tap the Edit icon in the bottom row.
Tap the Brightness icon and scroll until you find Sharpness.
Slide your finger left or right on the bar to make the photo sharper. Hit Save.

Note: Steps may vary. Newer Android phones may also have an Unblur feature under Gallery Tools. Adjust the slider to improve your image.

50% more profit for Ford if it ditched EVs

Yeah, turns out SUVs and pickup trucks are too heavy to turn into efficient electric vehicles.

$5 billion - How far Bezos is from overtaking Musk

One more Amazon stock surge and a Tesla dip could make him the world’s wealthiest person. Btw, Bezos has added $18 billion to his wealth this year; Elon is down 29%.

Your phone’s built-in photographer

Android and iPhone cams have built-in photo timers. That means you don’t have to ask a stranger to take your pic — or worse. My friend handed her phone to someone to take a photo of her and her daughter, but the guy ran away and stole it.

For iPhone:

Prop your phone against something stable, like a rock. Or maybe you’re a smarty-pants and brought a tripod. This one is affordable and small enough to tuck anywhere.
Once your phone is steadied, open your Camera app and tap the up-facing arrow at the top of your screen to display the app’s secondary menu. Scroll right in this menu to the option that looks like a clock, then tap it.
Choose between a three- or 10-second delay. For more time to get everyone positioned, pick 10 seconds.

On Android:

Head to your phone’s camera app, select Timer and turn it on.
Select from a delay of two, five or 10 seconds. Time to shine!

👉 Why were photographers so depressed before digital cameras were invented? They spent too long processing the negatives. (Too bad only anyone over 35 will get that one!)

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67.8 million Americans

Are expected to bet $23.1 billion on Sunday’s Super Bowl. A new record! Add the $20 bet I just made with Andrew on Kim Komando Today to that total. I’m going with the 49ers.

3.1 billion daily users

Across Meta apps — Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads. Fun fact: WhatsApp for iPhone hit about 250,000 downloads per day in January. Meanwhile, on Jan. 4 alone, 1.3 million downloads on Android.

$5 worth of copper

That’s how much is in the average EV charger. All the jokers stealing them must not realize how little they’re worth.