What is an Always On USB port and how can you tell if one is or is not
A detailed guide to always-on USB ports: what they do, how to identify them on laptops and desktops, and how to configure power behavior correctly.
FreeBSD 14 — postgresql16-server — multiple vulnerabilities (20 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide
🟠 High ⏱ 15–60 min Last verified: 23 May 2026 Affected versions: FreeBSD 14 📖 ~4 min read • Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: PostgreSQL — Multiple vulnerabilities Related CVEs: CVE-2024-10976 CVE-2024-10978 CVE-2024-7348 CVE-2025-4207 CVE-2025-8713 CVE-2025-8714 CVE-2025-8715 CVE-2026-2003 +12 more Upstream summary: The PostgreSQL project reports: Missing authorization in PostgreSQL CREATE TYPE allows an […]
Is it worth upgrading to a high-tech smart grill? Users aren’t so sure
A deep 3000+ word analysis of whether smart grills are worth the upgrade, including costs, reliability trade-offs, user complaints, and who should buy now.
Windows Server 2025 — KB5055523 — multiple vulnerabilities (20 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide
🔴 Critical ⏱ 15–90 min Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: Windows Server 2025 📖 ~4 min read • Source: Microsoft KB5055523 • MSRC update-guide entry Related CVEs: CVE-2025-26663 CVE-2025-26686 CVE-2025-26670 CVE-2025-27480 CVE-2025-27482 CVE-2025-27491 CVE-2025-26664 CVE-2025-26665 +12 more Affected components: Windows Server 2025 Microsoft summary: Use after free in Windows LDAP – Lightweight […]
FreeBSD 15 — nbsmtp — security advisory — patch and remediation guide
🟢 Low ⏱ 5–15 min Last verified: 23 May 2026 Affected versions: FreeBSD 15 📖 ~4 min read • Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: nbsmtp — format string vulnerability Upstream summary: When nbsmtp is executed in debug mode, server messages will be printed to stdout and logged via syslog. Syslog is used insecurely and […]
FreeBSD 15 — sircd — security advisory — patch and remediation guide
🟢 Low ⏱ 5–15 min Last verified: 23 May 2026 Affected versions: FreeBSD 15 📖 ~4 min read • Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: sircd — remote reverse DNS buffer overflow Upstream summary: Secunia reports: A vulnerability in sircd can be exploited by a malicious person to compromise a vulnerable system. The vulnerability is […]
FreeBSD 15 — py314-postorius — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide
🟢 Low ⏱ 5–15 min Last verified: 23 May 2026 Affected versions: FreeBSD 15 📖 ~4 min read • Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: postorius — XSS Related CVEs: CVE-2026-44742 Upstream summary: NIST reports: Postorius through 1.3.13 does not escape HTML in the message subject when rendering it in the Held messages pop-up, as […]
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS – Secure Boot blocks DKMS module loading – Fix & Prevention
🟠 High ⏱ 5–30 min Last verified: 23 May 2026 Affected versions: Ubuntu 26.04 LTS 📖 ~1 min read Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment & Reproduction Root Cause Analysis Quick Triage Step-by-Step Diagnosis Solution – Primary Fix Solution – Alternative Approaches Verification & Acceptance Criteria Rollback Plan Prevention & Hardening Related Errors […]
Windows Server 2025 — KB5063947 — multiple vulnerabilities (20 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide
🔴 Critical ⏱ 15–90 min Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: Windows Server 2025 📖 ~4 min read • Source: Microsoft KB5063947 • MSRC update-guide entry Related CVEs: CVE-2025-50177 CVE-2025-53766 CVE-2025-53778 CVE-2025-49743 CVE-2025-49761 CVE-2025-49762 CVE-2025-50154 CVE-2025-50156 +12 more Affected components: Windows Server 2025 Microsoft summary: Use after free in Windows Message Queuing allows […]
FreeBSD 15 — postgresql16-plperl — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide
🟢 Low ⏱ 5–15 min Last verified: 23 May 2026 Affected versions: FreeBSD 15 📖 ~4 min read • Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: PostgreSQL — PL/Perl environment variable changes execute arbitrary code Related CVEs: CVE-2024-10979 Upstream summary: PostgreSQL project reports: Incorrect control of environment variables in PostgreSQL PL/Perl allows an unprivileged database user […]
