Award-winning author Dan Simmons has passed away at the age of 77. A renowned science fiction writer, Simmons is best known for his novel “Hyperion”, which won the prestigious Hugo award in 1989. He also wrote several sequels to the book and had two World Fantasy awards, a dozen Locus awards, and several Bram Stoker … Read more
1. Remove Google’s Restrictions: Enable Developer Mode To improve your Android Auto experience, start by removing Google’s restrictions. Open the app settings, scroll down to version and permission info, and tap it ten times in a row. This will give you access to the Developer Settings app. 2. Use Taskbar Widgets Taskbar widgets have been … Read more
When trying to access a cloud service, a “403 – Forbidden” error message appears. This indicates that access to the specific page or resource has been blocked due to security restrictions. The error message typically reads: “Access to this page is forbidden.” To resolve the issue, check if there are any account restrictions or login … Read more
A devastating air war between the US and Israel has ravaged Iran’s capital city of Tehran, spreading fear and anxiety among its 1,000-year-old residents. Since February 28, missiles have relentlessly pounded the city, targeting over 700 locations across Iran – with nearly a third of those located in Tehran. Human Rights Activists report that more … Read more
A devastating series of airstrikes hit Iran’s oil infrastructure, killing at least four people and causing widespread destruction. The US-Israel joint operation targeted several key facilities in Tehran, including oil storage depots and a refinery. Witnesses reported seeing oil flowing into the streets after an explosion damaged one of the depots. At least 1,300 people … Read more
Greek shipping giant Diana Shipping has teamed up with Star Bulk to increase its bid for US-based rival Genco Shipping & Trading. The revised offer of $23.50 per share values the company at around $1 billion, marking a significant escalation in the acquisition battle between the two bulker companies. Source: https://www.tradewindsnews.com/bulkers/diana-and-star-bulk-team-up-with-offer-to-carve-up-genco-fleet/2-1-1956167
If you’re building a homelab, managing thousands of Docker containers can be overwhelming. But, with these top 10 essential containers, you’ll streamline your setup and enjoy an effortless experience. 1. **Homepage**: A simple dashboard for self-hosted services, Homepage simplifies management by adding icons, names, and descriptions to your services. 2. **Home Assistant**: Unify your smart … Read more
A 25-year-old British fitness professional, Antonia Bettridge, is being held in Dubai over an alleged possession of narcotics. Despite having a clean background and no history of involvement with illicit substances, she faces up to life imprisonment and a fine of AED 200,000 if convicted. Betridge had moved to Dubai in November 2023 to build … Read more
Your phone may be listening in on your conversations without your knowledge. This is known as ultrasonic cross-device tracking, which uses inaudible audio beacons to link devices and track your behavior for advertisers. Here’s how to limit or disable it. To stop this from happening, check your phone’s privacy settings. In the “Privacy” section, you … Read more
Formatting your PC might seem like an easy fix when something goes wrong with your storage device, such as your SSD or filesystem. However, this approach may not solve the problem entirely. When you format a drive in Windows, you’re essentially rebuilding the file system structures and creating a fresh set of files that tell … Read more