Kaspersky stopped U.S. operations in June 2024 due to a government ban by the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). The ban cited national security concerns, claiming that Kaspersky could be controlled by the Russian government, potentially allowing access to sensitive U.S. data or enabling harmful activities​. _{(Learn more in the official press release)}

Kaspersky notified customers about the switch in mid-July, but many users were still caught off guard due to poor communication. UltraAV replaced Kaspersky in mid-September without clear notice that Kaspersky would be uninstalled and replaced by UltraAV. Kaspersky’s forum is full of reports from users stating that they didn’t receive any prior notifications, emails, or any communication at all. _(Source)

For those who received the email, this is how it looked:

Users were promised that they would be “getting communications from UltraAV with instructions on how to activate your new account”, but none were received. Check out this forum complaint by Larry (a forum member):

Users’ subscriptions switched to UltraAV, with billing starting again in October 2024 at the same price. Kaspersky had stopped billing U.S. customers in June 2024, and UltraAV kept the same pricing to avoid billing issues.

Why the Sudden Change?

Instead of suddenly leaving the market, Kaspersky sold its U.S. accounts to Pango Group, which took over protecting users. To ensure users remained protected, Pango Group automatically replaced Kaspersky with its UltraAV software.

Although this switch was intended to keep users safe, it made many uneasy. UltraAV was installed with little warning, raising concerns about transparency, consent, and trust.

Some users also had trouble uninstalling UltraAV. In some cases, the software reinstalled itself after restarting the computer, leading to concerns that it might behave like malware.

Is UltraAV Safe?

UltraAV is a legitimate product from Pango Group, but it doesn’t have the well-known reputation of Kaspersky. More importantly, UltraAV has not been reviewed by independent cybersecurity testing groups like AV-Test or AV-Comparatives, which raises doubts about its reliability.

In cybersecurity, certifications and independent tests are essential for building trust. The lack of these evaluations for UltraAV has made users cautious about the new software on their systems.

What Can Users Do?

There are now two main options:

• Unsubscribe from Kaspersky, delete UltraAV, and install another antivirus program.
• Keep your subscription and continue using UltraAV.

Personally, I chose to uninstall UltraAV, cancel my subscription, and switch to a different antivirus. If you’re considering doing the same, I’ve created a quick guide to help you through the process.

Step 1. Unsubscribe from UltraAV’s Auto-Renewal

1. Head to UltraAV’s login page.
2. Either log in (if you have credentials) or click “Get a one-time login link”.
   
3. Once logged in, go to the “Subscriptions” tab and click the “Disable” button under the auto-renewal section.
4. That’s it! Now we just have to uninstall the antivirus from the computer.

Refer to UltraAV’s detailed guide on how to cancel your subscription if you need more details.

Step 2. Uninstall UltraAV

Note: Make sure to follow the steps mentioned here properly, as it seems like it’s not possible to uninstall the antivirus through the usual Windows Installed Apps section, as highlighted by the user (pearliecreamcheese):

We will use a third-party uninstaller to simplify the process. Many users have reported that Revo Uninstaller and Bulk Crap Uninstaller worked best for them. We’ll show you how to uninstall an application using Bulk Crap Uninstaller, as it’s our personal favorite for being open-source and user-friendly.

1. Go to the official download page of the BCU program.
2. Download the application using either FossHub or SourceForge. I personally prefer the portable version, so that’s what I’m going to download.
   
3. Once downloaded, you will need to extract the archived file using 7zip or WinRAR.
4. After extracting, open BCUninstaller.exe to launch the program.
5. Once it launches, keep pressing continue to finish the setup. This is how it should look after setup is complete:
   
6. Now find UltraAV, right-click on it, and press uninstall.
   
7. Do the same for Kaspersky, UltraVPN, and any other related programs.
8. Once all these programs are added to the uninstallation list, keep pressing Continue, then press Begin Uninstallation.

That’s it! This should uninstall any Kaspersky and UltraAV-related programs from your computer.

Step 3. Find an Alternative Anti-Virus Program

Now that UltraAV and Kaspersky are gone, you will need to install another reputable antivirus program to safeguard your computer. For the average user, Windows Defender is sufficient, but if you’re looking for third-party alternatives, we have a complete roundup of some of the best antivirus programs you can install on your computer.

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Phone Repair Guru on YouTube recently compared the process of replacing the battery on Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Apple’s AirPods Pro. While both use a very similar design and internals, Apple’s approach was, to say the least, extremely unfriendly for repairing.

Apple’s AirPods Pro offer an IPX4 rating whereas the Buds 3 Pro offer IP57. Here, IP57 is a bit more protective as it provides protection against dust and water immersion up to 1m for 30 minutes. Despite this, Samsung’s Buds 3 Pro is much more repairable than Apple’s AirPods Pro, completely negating Apple’s claims:

Designing for repairability

This may not appear as a friendly contest since Apple has released its 2nd Generation AirPods Pro. However, even they suffer from more of the same problems and land another 0/10 in iFixit’s book. Adding insult to injury, their IP54 rating does not protect against water immersion.

Here’s how both devices compare in their disassembly process:

The AirPods Pro: A Gluey Mess

First things first, in order to access the battery, users need to open the AirPods through heating. Using a clamp specifically designed for AirPods, which mind you, also fits the Buds 3 Pro (we wonder why), the glue loosened and the stems came apart, to some extent. But here’s where things start to get worse.

Apple’s connectors are so tiny and hard to remove that this repair would be impossible without a special micro soldering station. Here’s our first problem, removing the Bluetooth module’s ribbon cable. The not-so-fun part is that Apple has used glue to keep the ribbon cable in place, to prevent water damage, we presume. One wrong step, and you may end up with a broken pin or cable.

After a lot of alcohol and heat, the ribbon cable finally came off. Oh don’t worry, it gets even more difficult. Apparently, the entire earpiece is engulfed in some white adhesive, again for water resistance we guess. After that is painstakingly taken off, your next job is to remove the speaker from the battery — by desoldering it.

Once the speaker and battery have been desoldered, the battery is popped out with a tweezer. It almost feels like this product wasn’t made with repairability in mind. Don’t take our word for it, iFixit gives the AirPods 2 Pro, which is supposed to be an improvement over the originals, a 0/10 in the repairability score.

“Personalized spatial audio can give you a great audio experience but can it mute the guilt of wearing unrepairable future e-waste?“

iFixit

You can imagine how hard it would be to connect the new battery. The repair afterward involved soldering millimeter-wide connections, with zero margin of error, doing everything in reverse, and hoping that these AirPods just work, provided if you didn’t break any connections.

Over to You Samsung

While we don’t usually compare aesthetics, Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 Pro looks awfully inspired by Apple’s AirPods. Not to say that’s a bad thing, especially when they could make Apple rethink their stance on repairability.

The case was rather easy to disassemble. You’re practically a few Phillips screws away from removing the case battery and inserting a new one. The one thing that isn’t easily repairable is the Type-C port which is soldered, one point to Apple for that, but you can make do if you know how to solder.

Moving over to the Buds themselves, we hope you remember the steps involved with the AirPods Pro. Let’s compare them against the Buds 3 Pro. Using the same clamp and some heated air, the stems came off partially. The one downside is that the stems are glued together, so when reassembling, you’ll have to glue them back.

The ribbon cable clips out easily, as there is no adhesive involved. Since we’re doing a battery replacement, yes, there will be some desoldering but that’s it. You won’t need a micro soldering station and hands with 100% precision and accuracy to repair these, unlike the AirPods Pro.

On loosening up just 2 solder joints, you can pry the battery open and voilà. If you’re careful and don’t damage the protective layer on the flex cable, this repair could potentially retain Samsung’s advertised IP57 rating.

Conclusion

Samsung is not exactly renowned for its support of the Right to Repair (1) (2), but it is good to see that its actions may push Apple to do better. If the giants in our industry make devices easier to repair, this paves the way for smaller brands and promotes a repair-friendly ecosystem.

Do you believe Apple’s next-generation AirPods will improve repairability? Moreover, how long will it take until we see mobile phones with swappable batteries like in the good old days? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.

Source: Phone Repair Guru – AirPods Pro, Galaxy Buds 3 Pro

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But the Internet didn’t just stop there. In a recent video published by DogPack404, a former MrBeast employee, he accuses him of rigging videos, running fake lotteries, doing false advertisements, and more. DogPack also shows evidence for this behavior and says all this is intentional and not a mistake. You can check out the full video below:

Just as MrBeast is Already Under the Pile

With everything MrBeast has been facing, this video seems to drop just as when this drama is at its peak, coincidence? At the beginning of the video, the creator adds a post clip where he says “I recorded this before the Kris stuff came out” and he was going to make a video on that as well.

To add to that, the hour-long video features several edits which would mean that the video was in the pipeline for 2-3 weeks. After everything started to unfold, the creator must have rushed the process to publish the video as soon as possible so it doesn’t look like a way to grab views. To support this, the video is not monetized and is for educational purposes only.

Faking Videos

DogPack moves on to show how MrBeast apparently “fakes” his videos and then proceeds to show clips of him using CGI. However, explosions, throwing cars, train crashes, digitally elevated heights, and more help add a sense of cinematic flair to his content and can’t be titled as faking videos.

On the contrary, the video shows a clip from one of MrBeast’s videos where they appear to be stranded at sea, which does seem scripted. In the clip, the beds where MrBeast and his friends are supposed to be sleeping, but for a moment, the tent cover blows open, revealing the beds are empty. After a cut, five people magically appear in the tent and are seen coming out.

Rigging Challenges and Planting Contestants

In one of the challenges “100 Boys vs 100 Girls For $500,000,” MrBeast repeatedly calls the contestants random. But some of the contestants on the girls’ side featured Jimmy’s hiring manager, recruiting coordinator, and even his girlfriend.

However, according to a short-term MrBeast employee, MrBeast didn’t have enough girls and that’s why a few members of the crew stepped in to balance the teams. The employee also says that the results of these videos were scripted and that it would be a “PR problem” if the boys won by a lot.

On the subject of fake contestants, DogPack also says that almost none of the contestants are random and most are either employees or friends and family of the people with MrBeast. He adds that most of the contestants are usually “in the industry, media-trained, and built a following“. Rosanna Pansino talks about rigged results in MrBeast’s videos in the H3 Podcast Highlights.

In the Creator Games hide-and-seek video, they had an approximate location of everyone and the winner broke the rules but was not eliminated.

Rosanna Pansino

Exposing Mac Hopkin’s Real Identity

Mac Hopkins is one of the newest editions in the MrBeast crew whom people have been calling the “Old Chris“. However, Mac isn’t just a random guy. Mac Hopkins was formerly affiliated with Airrack — an American YouTuber known for his pranks and challenges. This means that was also media trained, knew how to act on camera, and was already known in the industry.

Before his appearance in the “World’s Most Dangerous Trap” video, DogPack shows that Mac moved from California to Greenville North Carolina where Jimmy lives. Mac did his relocation back in August 2023, two months before the video went live in October 2023. On top of that, Mac allegedly moved to a “Million Dollar Mansion” which included a movie theater and 7 bathrooms.

And that’s not it. Mac Hopkins has previously also appeared in MrBeast’s “Last To Leave Circle Wins $500,000” video. In fact, he turned out to be the first person to leave the circle and proceeded to win a brand-new car. In a video with, Tyler Blanchard, Mac was asked on several occasions what he does for work and his source of income to which he doesn’t give a proper response and dodges the question.

Illegal Lotteries and Fake Signatures

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a lottery consists of three main elements; a valuable prize, random chance, and payment. To run a legal lottery, you must eliminate one of these three factors. According to DogPacks, MrBeast’s lotteries don’t follow these laws and target children to make purchases to get a chance to win a prize.

These “lottery live streams” also had shady practices where they didn’t give the prize in the original time frame and kept changing the rules. One thing to note here is that these live streams date back to when MrBeast hit 40 million subscribers, during a time when “fake giveaways” by subscribing to channels were everywhere on YouTube.

After that DogPack talks about how other members of the crew were using MrBeast’s signature. In one clip, Tyler, a member of MrBeast’s crew, is seen signing “MB,” MrBeast’s signature, on a T-shirt. He then adds his signature and quickly moves the T-shirt out of the frame. This puts into question the authenticity of MrBeast’s signed merch and whether the person behind these signs is him or not.

Are Feastables Really Healthy?

DogPack’s video also shows how MrBeast’s chocolate brand “Feastables” promotes false advertising by calling it “infinitely healthier” than other chocolate brands out there. Back when Festables was introduced the whole “only 5 ingredients” and “no processed ingredients” was true but that’s not the case anymore. When compared to a Hershey’s chocolate bar, Feastables contains more sugar and has 100 more calories.

DogPack also questions some of the advertising tactics for Feastables, including the use of gambling games. However, there is limited evidence to determine whether these games required any payment from customers or if they were simply a marketing strategy to attract more customers by offering free rewards. All of this is no more on the official Feastable’s website anymore.

The Drama Continues

In the last few seconds, DogPack added an old video of MrBeast of what seems like a scripted giveaway. However, MrBeast has already addressed this clip, stating, “The clip was real, and the man did receive the money. However, his original reaction wasn’t good enough to attract viewership“. Since gaining attention for views is crucial for someone starting on YouTube, he asked him to redo his reaction to make it more dramatic and that’s pretty much there is to it.

It appears that DogPack plans to release another part of this video. While many of the claims are based on older content, the video highlights how information on the Internet can be manipulated and fabricated. MrBeast hasn’t officially addressed this video yet but rest assured we will update you as new things pop up.

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Although native support for Android apps may’ve been axed, there are third-party workarounds, which is what this guide will delve into. It’ll explain the idea and working behind bringing Android to Windows and subsequently detail the methodology for installing Windows Subsystem for Android via alternate modified packages.

What is Windows Subsystem for Android?

The Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA), more commonly referred to as the “Amazon Appstore on Windows,” sought to bring native Android functionality to Windows. It allowed Android apps to run on Windows without an external emulator.

While the ARM vs. x86 debacle made it hard for Android to find the same performance gaps on x86 as it did on mobile devices, WSA ran apps on an ARM emulator provided by Intel Bridge Technology. For Windows on ARM devices, these apps ran natively.

WSA didn’t just run an emulator; it allowed a limited selection of Android apps on the Amazon Appstore to behave like actual Windows apps. These apps had their own icons, ran in separate Windows, and were miles ahead of traditional emulators when it came to raw performance.

With such a cohesive environment, WSA not only provoked the thought of Windows challenging Apple’s ecosystem but also the idea that the benefits of knitting together two of the most popular operating systems would be endless. However, it didn’t last long.

READ MORE: How to Sideload Android Apps on Windows 11? Android Subsystem for Windows 11 ➜

End of Support

If you head on over to Microsoft’s official webpage for WSA, you’ll find a disclaimer citing Microsoft decision to pull the plug on WSA. The support for native Android functionality on Windows is being deprecated, and new users will no longer be eligible to use the service.

Why Isn’t WSA Officially Available?

In March 2024, Microsoft announced that WSA, and subsequently all games and apps that used the service, would be shelved. Older users will continue to receive support till March 5, 2025, but the rest, unfortunately, won’t be able to use the service.

For this reason, many independent developers have taken it upon themselves to release modified packages for WSA. Keep in mind, though, that Appuals strictly condones piracy. This article is published solely to educate and inform the public, and not to encourage or facilitate any unauthorized use of deprecated WSA builds.

READ MORE: How to Run Android Apps in Windows 11 Insider Preview? ➜

Install WSA via Modified Packages

The original release of WSA did not come with the Google Play Store. Instead, it solely relied on the limited selection of apps on Amazon’s Appstore. However, the community has developed workarounds that allow users to sideload and install the Play Store using Google Apps (GAPPS) via Magisk.

The section below will procedurally outline steps to install WSA on any Windows machine, with the Play Store included.

1) Get WSABuilds from GitHub

WSABuilds is essentially a GitHub repository by MustardChef, which allows you to install pre-built and pre-modded versions of WSA complete with root access. The repository contains download links to Windows 10 and Windows 11 versions, each for ARM and x86 processors, too.

Simply, head on to the website and download the appropriate version of WSA. The same page also contains instructions to uninstall or update the installed version on your PC. The project is in active development and has a dedicated Discord server for frequent updates and sharing bug reports.

2) Select the Appropriate WSA Version

For each release of WSA, the repository contains multiple versions, each with a different set of pre-loaded functionality. For instance, you could download the base version with or without the Amazon Appstore. Likewise, you have the option to choose to remove or keep the modded Play Store along with root access.

3) Install the Windows Subsystem for Android

The downloaded file will be compressed in a .zip format, which will need to be extracted via a file archiver tool such as 7-Zip or WinRAR. It’ll extract the main WSA folder where you’ll find all necessary files for installation.

Within the folder, locate the “Run.bat” batch file, which itself will initiate the installation process. you may see a Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell window pop-up with the “MagiskonWindows” tile. This will install the app, and once done, launch WSA.

4) Set-up Google Play Store

Once the installation process is complete, both WSA and the Google Play Store will automatically open on your screen. To set up the Play Store, simply enter your Google account credentials. This will log you into the Play Store and allow you to download and install any Android apps you want on your device via WSA.

READ MORE: How to Install Google Play Store on Windows 11 WSA? ➜

Conclusion

Microsoft has pulled the plug on supporting Android apps natively on Windows, in that Windows Subsystem for Android will be deprecated by the next year. This puts developers and users who’ve developed a connection to the service in a spot where they have to leverage community-driven services, and third-party packages to go on running WSA on their machines.

At this point in time, there is no mention of whether or not the WSABuilds will continue to function even after the deprecation timeline, but with active development on the project, and more demand soaring in for third-party WSA packages, it’ll not be long before the maintainers push out a statement addressing these concerns.

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Xiaomi has not yet confirmed the global launch of the Redmi 12C, and the device is currently exclusive to China. The phone was recently seen listed on multiple certification websites in various countries, including BIS, IMDA, TKDN, and NBTC, confirming its upcoming global launch.

Today, through our sources, we have managed to obtain official renders, detailed specifications, and pricing information for the Redmi 12C, which will be launched soon in the Global markets. We can expect Redmi 12C to launch alongside Xiaomi 13 Series on February 26 at MWC 2023.

Redmi 12C European Prices:

Xiaomi will launch the Redmi 12C in two storage configurations: 3GB RAM with 64GB ROM and 4GB RAM with 128GB ROM. The base variant with 3GB+64GB configuration will cost EUR 170. The higher variant with 4GB+128GB configuration will cost EUR 200. These prices may vary based on VAT and other taxes in each country, but we expect the device to fall in the given price range.

Redmi 12C Renders and Specifications:

We can confirm that the Redmi 12C Global variant will share the same specifications and design as its Chinese counterpart.

At the front, Redmi 12C features a 6.71-inch IPS display with a V-shaped water drop notch. It is an HD+ display featuring 720 x 1650 pixels resolution with 20.6:9 Aspect ratio and 1500:1 Contrast Ratio. The display reaches up to maximum brightness of 500 nits.

Redmi 12C is powered by MediaTek Helio G85 processor. It is paired with LPDDR4X RAM and eMMC 5.1 ROM. The European variant will support Xioami’s Memory extension feature, allowing the phone to use extra RAM using its ROM. The European variant of the handset will still operate on Android 12 OS with MIUI 13 on top. Our source mentions that the Redmi 12C Global version will receive 2 major Android updates (i.e. up to Android 14) and 3 years of security patches.

At the back, the phone features a dual camera setup with a 50MP (F/1.8) Primary sensor. The notch houses a 5MP (F/2.2) sensor for selfies. The rear and front cameras are capable of recording 1080p videos at 30fps. The phone is backed by a 5000mAh battery and supports 10W wired charging over a micro USB port. A fingerprint sensor is placed at the back of the phone.

In terms of connectivity, the phone supports Dual SIM, Micro SD Card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, FM Radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC. The phone measures 168.76 x 76.41 x 8.77 mm in dimensions and 192g in weight. Lastly, the retail package of Redmi 12 Global version will include the Phone, 10W charger, micro USB cable, SIM tool, User Manual and Warranty Card.

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“We believe this may have affected up to 6.8 million users and up to 1,500 apps built by 876 developers,” explains the company. “The only apps affected by this bug were ones that Facebook approved to access the photos API and that individuals had authorized to access their photos.”

Bug

As long as the user permits it, Facebook allows third-party apps to access their timeline photos. As a result of the bug, third-party apps were able to access non-public photos without permission. Facebook says that developers were able to access other photos, such as those shared on Marketplace or Facebook Stories. Photos uploaded to Facebook that weren’t posted are stored on the site, and as such, they were also impacted.

Facebook is apologizing and is taking steps to alleviate the damages by urging users to delete affected photos.

“We’re sorry this happened. Early next week we will be rolling out tools for app developers that will allow them to determine which people using their app might be impacted by this bug. We will be working with those developers to delete the photos from impacted users.”

If you see an alert on your Facebook profile, it means that you might be one of the impacted users, and should follow Facebook’s instructions to delete the affected photos. The developers have also recommended all users to double check which apps have access to their photos.

Over the past few months, there has been a significant rise in data breaches, and Facebook has been in the spotlight more than once.

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This led to widespread system crashes and significant disruptions across important sectors, including airlines, hospitals, banking, and police operators. Since then, Crowdstrike has deployed a fix to address the issue. However, resolving the BSOD requires manual intervention, which involves booting into Safe Mode to delete the problematic “sys driver files” that crash the primary CrowdStrike driver.

Now, how can you resolve this mess? Here are some effective solutions for affected users.

1. Perform a System Restore

System Restore, a utility integrated into Windows, allows you to revert your Windows state to a previous restore point. We can use this to revert the changes CrowdStrike caused to our windows restoring your system settings and files to their previously stable condition.

How to use System Restore? Here are the steps:

1. Power on your computer and immediately long-press the power button to turn it off. Repeat this three times.
2. After the third restart, you should see ‘Preparing automatic repair‘ along with the Windows loading screen. 
   

   

3. From here, Windows will ask you to “Choose an option“. Here, select the second “Troubleshoot” option.
   

   

4. Next, Windows will prompt with a message saying “your PC did not start correctly“. Here, instead of restarting it again, press the “Advanced options” button.
   

   

5. Once it restarts, you’ll have the Advanced options screen, here select “System Restore“.
   

   

6. Select a restore point before the update caused the issue and follow the prompts to complete the restoration.

If this doesn’t resolve your issue or you don’t have a restore point created, don’t fret just yet; we still have other methods that can resolve this issue.

READ MORE: How to Create a System Restore Point on a Windows ➜

2. Delete the Problematic File

Safe Mode is a recovery state in which Windows starts with only the essential drivers and services, bypassing problematic software that is causing the Blue Screen of Death or other errors. Here, you can safely delete the CrowdStrike driver file called “C-00000291.sys“ which can prevent your system from starting normally.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to this process:

1. Boot into Advanced options by following the steps explained in the first method. But, this time select the Startup Settings option.
   

   

2. After your PC restarts, you’ll see a list of options. Press the F4 key (or the key corresponding to “Enable Safe Mode”) to start your computer in Safe Mode.
   

   

Once successfully in Safe Mode, follow these instructions to delete the problematic file:

1. Press the search icon in the taskbar, then type ‘Command Prompt‘ or ‘cmd‘ and select ‘Run as administrator.‘
   

   

2. In the Command Prompt type ‘del C:\Windows\System32\drivers\CrowdStrike\C-00000291*.sys’ and press enter.
   

   

3. Reboot your computer and check if the issue is resolved.

Normally, this process should go smoothly. However, if your Windows doesn’t let you delete this file, here are some guides that may help you:

• How to delete files and folders that won’t delete in Windows?
• 4 Verified Solutions to Fix ‘Could not find this item’ Error
• How to Take Ownership of Files and Folders?

3. Disable the CSAgent Service

Still stuck? This last method will resolve your issue as it disables the “CSAgent” service, a core component of CrowdStrike’s Falcon endpoint protection platform. While it provides security features such as malware detection, threat prevention, and response capabilities, this core component was also afflicted by the faulty update causing the BSOD.

Disabling this service prevents the faulty CrowdStrike component from loading during system startup, allowing the system to boot and operate normally. To disable this service follow these steps:

1. Boot into Safe Mode using the instructions presented in the second method.
2. Press Win+R, type “regedit” and hit Enter.
   

   

3. This will open Registry Editor. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\CSAgent.
   

   

4. In the right pane, find the key named “Start“, double-click it, and change its value of 1 with 4.
   

   

5. Get out of Safe Mode by restarting your computer

READ MORE: Troubleshoot Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Caused by Windows Update ➜

Wrapping Up

The widespread BSOD issue caused waves on the Internet with people sharing TikToks of hundreds of people waiting for the flights to be rescheduled and baking systems facing severe disruptions. All of this due to a single faulty update. However, as quickly as the issue came, the solutions were also starting to show up just as our article should hopefully help you fix the BSOD issue in no time.

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The phone will commence its sales on April 9 in India and is currently exclusively available in the country. However, we can also confirm that the phone will soon receive a global release. The Moto Edge 50 Pro will soon be launched in Europe, and we have obtained the pricing details for the device in Europe.

Moto Edge 50 Pro Europe Price:

According to our sources, the Moto Edge 50 Pro is set to go on sale in Europe in mid-April. The phone will be available in Lavender, Black, and Pearl color options, which were introduced during its launch in India. In Europe, the device will be offered in a single configuration with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of ROM storage, priced at EUR 699. Additionally, the retail box will include a bundled 125W adapter.

Moto Edge 50 Pro Specifications:

The Moto Edge 50 Pro features a 6.7-inch pOLED curved display with a resolution of 2712 x 1220 pixels, a 144Hz refresh rate, and up to 2000 nits brightness. Notably, it is the world’s first smartphone with a Pantone Validated display. Beneath the display, there is a fingerprint scanner for added security.

The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. On the software side, it runs on Hello UI based on Android 14, with the brand promising 3 years of OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates.

The rear of the phone is equipped with a 50MP main camera featuring Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), a 13MP ultra-wide camera, and a 10MP telephoto camera. Additionally, there is a 50MP autofocus camera dedicated for selfies. Notably, it holds the title of being the world’s first smartphone with a Pantone Validated camera.

In terms of power, the handset boasts a 4500mAh battery with support for up to 125W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. Its construction includes a metal frame and comes with a vegan leather back. Furthermore, the phone is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.

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Apart from these details, no other major specifications were revealed about the phone. However, today at Appuals, we are sharing complete renders, specifications, and European pricing of the upcoming HONOR 90 Smart.

HONOR 90 Smart 5G Renders, Specifications and Price:

At the front, the HONOR 90 Smart will utilize a 6.8-inch TFT LCD flat panel with a centrally placed punch hole. The display will support resolutions of 1080×2412 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, provide a peak brightness of 850 nits, and offer support for 16.7 million colors.

Under the hood, the HONOR 90 Smart will be equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 processor. The device will operate on the older Android 13 OS with the MagicOS 7.2 skin. A side-mounted fingerprint scanner will secure the phone. The handset will feature an unusually large 5330mAh capacity battery, supporting 35W wired charging.

At the back, the phone will feature a triple camera setup comprising a 108MP main camera with an f/1.75 aperture, a 2MP ultra-wide-angle lens with an f/2.4 aperture, and a 2MP depth lens with an f/2.4 aperture. For selfies, it will utilize an 8MP lens with an f/2.0 aperture.

The device will lack microSD card slot. Other connectivity features include Dual Nano-SIM, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 5GHz, GPS, and GLONASS. The phone will have flat sides and measure 166.7mm x 76.5mm x 8.24mm, weighing 199g. Lastly, regarding price, the HONOR 90 Smart will start at EUR 249 for the base 4GB+128GB storage option.

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POCO C61 Renders, Specifications and Price:

POCO C61 will share specifications and design elements with the Redmi A3, which was launched a month ago. It can be said that the POCO C61 is essentially a rebranded Redmi A3, a strategy that is not surprising, given POCO’s history of rebranding Redmi phones.

POCO C61 will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G36 processor. The phone will feature a 6.71-inch LCD panel on the front, boasting a resolution of 1650 x 720 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, and a peak brightness of 500nits. The display will be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

In the camera department, it will be equipped with an 8MP primary camera and a 0.08MP auxiliary lens, accompanied by an LED flash. The front will host a 5MP camera that supports screen flash.

The device will come with a 5000mAh battery supporting 10W charging via a USB-C port and will feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It will offer dual SIM slots and a dedicated SD card slot. The dimensions of the POCO C61 will be 168.3mm x 76.3mm x 8.32mm. Additional features include a 3.5mm headphone jack, a single speaker, Bluetooth 5.3, and Wi-Fi 5.

Regarding pricing, the POCO C61 with a 4GB+64GB configuration will be priced at INR 7,499, and the 6GB+128GB option will be available for INR 8,499 in India. There may also be additional bank discounts and offers available.

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