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Microsoft has found no link between the August 2025 KB5063878 security update and customer reports of failure and data corruption issues affecting solid-state drives (SSDs) and hard disk drives (HDDs) ...

The Internal Revenue Service on Thursday began asking Oregonians and taxpayers across the country to weigh in on a fight that has been brewing in Washington, D.C.: Whether the federal government ...

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This traffic diverter on NW Johnson at 15th is among three the PPB says have got to go. (Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland) A City agency with the backing of the Portland Police Bureau has directed ...

While your mobile device has a lot of built-in features to keep your data secure and protect your privacy, it may still be vulnerable to snooping if someone you know has access to your accounts or ...

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The internet is a necessary tool, but it's a double-edged sword that takes more than it gives and can leave your data exposed to bad actors. Here's how to eliminate threats with data removal. If ...

Major changes were launched for Metrobus riders on Sunday, June 29. All Metrobus routes and schedules have changed — and every single route is renamed, Metro said. Many routes will follow similar ...

It is a restriction placed to protect users and networks from malicious files. While the restriction is useful, sometimes it can be overly strict. And here’s how you can fix the issue. Sometimes, ...

Editor’s Note: Previously, this series on scholarly publishing has offered advice on approaching an editor, getting a book contract, and responding to negative peer reviews. Promotion is a crucial ...

Google Messages is testing a larger Floating Action Button for Gemini. Further, voice messages and audio files may soon display their file size before downloading, helping you decide whether to ...