Morning Overview on MSN

This DIY trick can make old laptops feel new again

For a lot of people, the difference between a “dead” laptop and a perfectly usable one comes down to a single decision: whether to wipe it clean and start again. A careful reset, paired with a few ...
CNN

I streamed on the $40 Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select for a week, but should you?

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is the cheapest 4K stick Amazon makes, but is it actually worth $40 (or however much it will drop to during its maker’s frequent sales)? That’s the question I ...
Pocket-lint

3 good reasons I'll never use a USB stick again (and you shouldn't either)

Craig is a reporter for Pocket-lint based in Toronto. He earned a diploma in journalism from Seneca Polytechnic and holds a Media Foundations certificate from Humber College. Craig previously interned ...
KFVS12

Grace Recovery to renovate historic home to create halfway house

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Grace Recovery directors announced plans to renovate a historic Cape Girardeau home into a halfway house for women. Grace Recovery recently acquired a house on Hanover ...
BGR

This Unique USB Stick Will Never Leave Your Computer's USB Port

At CES 2018, Sandisk unveiled a super small USB drive prototype, using the same form factor as its Ultra Fit line, which was also dubbed the world's smallest flash drive. Flash drives have grown ...
TechSpot

Microsoft breaks, then quickly fixes Windows Recovery Environment bug that bricked USB input devices

Facepalm: Microsoft wants Windows 11 users to always install the latest patches for the operating system, especially now that it only supports a single edition. However, allowing Windows Update to run ...
The Verge

Microsoft’s emergency Windows 11 update fixes a nasty system recovery bug

This update fixes a problem with the Windows Recovery Environment not working with a USB mouse or keyboard. This update fixes a problem with the Windows Recovery Environment not working with a USB ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows 11 KB5070773 emergency update fixes Windows Recovery issues

Microsoft has released an emergency update to fix the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), which became unusable on systems with USB mice and keyboards after installing the October 2025 security ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: October updates break USB input in Windows Recovery

Update October 21, 05:08 EDT: Microsoft has released the KB5070773 emergency update to fix this issue. Microsoft has confirmed that this month's security updates disable USB mice and keyboards in the ...
BGR

What Actually Happens If You Remove A USB Stick Without Ejecting It?

We use the USB ports on our computers for accessing a variety of useful (and sometimes strange) USB gadgets. Often, these ports serve a temporary purpose, allowing users to plug in a USB stick and ...
KCCI Des Moines

'Meeting on a Stick' offers support for alcohol recovery at the Iowa State Fair

PEOPLE IN ALCOHOL RECOVERY. THE FAIR IS FILLED WITH THINGS TO EAT AND DRINK FOR EVERYONE, BUT FOR SOME, ALL THOSE OPTIONS CAN BE CHALLENGING. SO THAT’S WHY HERE ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF JALAPENO PETE’S ...