Simple Tech Tips: Weekly Computer News 10/23/2021

Hi! Here’s your weekly technology news roundup from Simple Tech Tips For Home Computer Users.

In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday guide, we’re learning how to prevent network problems by updating your router’s firmware. Firmware is the software that runs your router, and it requires special updates to shield it against the latest Internet threats. In this guide I’ll walk you through the process step-by-step and give you pointers to keep your router protected.

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With new versions of both Windows and macOS released this month, it’s prime time for tech support scammers to prey upon consumers. Learn the warning signs of tech support scams in this free guide on the Simple Tech Tips blog.

This week Apple announced the long-awaited new MacBook Pros built around the M1 Pro and Max chips, plus third-generation AirPods and more.

Apple will release macOS Monterey on October 25, but some older Mac models from 2013-2015 are no longer supported. You’ll find the full list of supported Macs in this article.