HPE has released patches for CVE-2026-73749, a critical buffer overflow in ArubaOS-CX that lets unauthenticated attackers send malformed packets to a daemon to gain elevated code execution. The bulletin also lists 23 other vulnerabilities, several rated high severity, affecting management and web modules across multiple AOS-CX release branches. One vulnerable version has already reached end of maintenance but still received a fix due to the severity of the flaw.
bleepingcomputer.com
· 2026-09-03
A troubleshooting guide outlines how to diagnose and fix a non-responsive Apple TV remote, starting with checking battery levels and restarting the Apple TV system. If those steps fail, users on tvOS 18 or later can check Bluetooth signal strength through settings, and as a last resort perform a full factory reset or use an iPhone/iPad as a substitute remote via Control Center.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-02
YouTube has rolled out a companion feature that syncs its mobile app with whatever video is playing on a TV, as long as both devices are signed into the same account. Users can comment, subscribe, search, or browse Shorts on their phone without interrupting the video on screen, and can send videos to the TV directly. The two devices don't even need to share the same Wi-Fi network.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-02
Huntress researchers found phishing campaigns that trick victims into running a disguised but legitimate Faronics Deploy installer, often labeled as an Adobe file, which secretly enrolls their machine into an attacker-controlled management console. From there, attackers run PowerShell scripts to fetch additional tools and install ConnectWise ScreenConnect, giving them persistent remote access. Over 457 endpoints were targeted between July 21 and August 20 using fake invoice and tax-document lures.
bleepingcomputer.com
· 2026-09-01
Hacker News has posted its monthly community thread where individual job seekers can list their location, remote preferences, skills, and contact details for potential employers to review. The post restricts participation to individuals looking for work themselves, explicitly barring recruiters, agencies, and job boards from posting. It also points readers to third-party tools, nthesis.ai and wantstobehired.com, that aggregate these listings.
news.ycombinator.com
· 2026-09-01
Hacker News has posted its recurring monthly hiring thread for September 2026, where companies can list open positions directly. The post lays out submission rules, requiring location details and remote-work status, and restricting entries to employees of the hiring company rather than recruiters or job boards. It also links to several third-party search tools for browsing past listings and points to a companion thread for job seekers.
news.ycombinator.com
· 2026-09-01
Amazon is offering the Reolink 2K Plus 4G LTE Cellular Security Camera for $152.98, down from its $189.99 list price, marking a 19% discount and the first Amazon price cut the model has seen. The camera operates over cellular data rather than Wi-Fi, making it suited for off-grid locations like farms, cabins, RVs, and job sites.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-31
A how-to guide details a method for turning an iPhone into a substitute gaming controller for PCs using the Remote Gamepad app, which works with Mac, Windows and Linux systems. Rather than pairing via Bluetooth, the setup connects the iPhone to a computer over a shared Wi-Fi network to relay controller inputs into PC games.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-31
Companies are introducing extra verification steps during job interviews to confirm candidates are genuine humans, not AI-assisted impersonators or fraudulent remote workers. The shift follows a rise in AI-generated deepfakes and schemes involving North Korean operatives posing as legitimate remote employees to infiltrate companies.
wsj.com
· 2026-08-30
Roku TVs can freeze, stop responding to remotes, drop Wi-Fi connections or fail after software updates, prompting the need for either a simple restart or a full factory reset. A restart is quick and preserves settings, while a factory reset wipes all personal data, accounts and apps, returning the TV to its original state. Users are advised to have their Roku account credentials, Wi-Fi details and any PINs ready before attempting either fix.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-29
A Harvard Business School survey found that about half of U.S. workers favor working from home, with 40% willing to accept a pay cut of at least 5% for the option to telecommute. The trend is fueling interest in launching home-based startups, with several viable small-business ideas requiring no traditional office space.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-08-29
New business formations reached record levels in 2025, with over 548,000 launched in June alone and nearly 3.5 million in the first half of the year. Rather than concentrating in traditional hubs like Silicon Valley or New York, much of this growth is occurring in states such as Wyoming, Oregon, Mississippi and North Dakota.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-08-28
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