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Jun 29, 2026 | Join Online Meeting > The Gadget Gurus:  I will review the current tech news. We will do our best to answer questions about computers, smartphones, apps, cameras, tablets, and the internet. Bring your tech issues and enjoy the meeting.
Phone makers suddenly care about your battery because a law gave them no choice – MakeUseOf
The European Union’s mandate requiring smartphones and tablets to feature easily user-replaceable batteries officially goes into effect on February 18, 2027.
The Bottom Line: Post-2027, consumers worldwide will benefit from smartphones that are significantly easier to repair and maintain, vastly extending the lifespan of their electronics.

This Week’s Tip or Trick

  • Reopen closed windows: If you closed the whole browser window instead of a single tab, use
    Ctrl + Shift + T   It will restore your entire previous browsing session.

Bitwarden Tip

Custom fields allow you to add unique, additional data to a vault item (like a login) beyond the standard fields. They are especially useful for autofilling non-standard web form fields.

Types of Custom Fields

Bitwarden supports several types of custom fields:

  • Text – Stores a plain text value
  • Hidden – Stores a value that is hidden/masked (useful for sensitive data)
  • Boolean – Stores a true/false checkbox value
  • Linked – Links the field to an existing vault item property (e.g., username or password) for smarter autofill

Creating Custom Fields

Custom fields can be added to any vault item from any Bitwarden client:

  1. Open the Edit Item panel for the vault item you want to modify.
  2. Scroll to the Custom Fields section.
  3. Select the field type (Text, Hidden, Boolean, or Linked).
  4. Enter a name and value for the field.
  5. Save the item.
  • You can also quickly create custom fields using the browser extension’s right-click context menu directly on a field on a web page!

Custom Field Names & Autofill

The name you give a custom field is critical for autofill to work correctly. Bitwarden matches the custom field name to the name, id, or aria-label attribute of the HTML input element on the webpage.

To find the correct field name:

  1. Go to the webpage containing the field you want to autofill.
  2. Right-click the input field and select Inspect (or use browser developer tools).
  3. Look for the name or id attribute of that HTML element.
  4. Use that value as your custom field name in Bitwarden.

Linked Custom Fields

Linked custom fields are a special type that connect to existing vault item data (like your username or password). This is helpful for websites that use non-standard form structures where Bitwarden’s default autofill might not detect the fields correctly.

For full details, visit the official help documentation:

Q.  Oxymoron: Last Pass Security Team – Jay B
A.  LastPass confirmed a data breach involving its Salesforce customer support environment, stemming from the Klue supply chain attack. Attackers stole customer support data, including names and phone numbers. However, LastPass stated its core infrastructure was untouched, and user password vaults remain fully secure.

This event follows a massive, highly publicized security incident in 2022 where attackers accessed backups containing both encrypted and unencrypted vault data. 
Context on Previous Incidents
While the actual password hashes were encrypted during the 2022 breach, metadata such as stored URLs and website account names remained unencrypted. Hackers have been actively attempting to crack the master passwords for these vaults, specifically targeting cryptocurrency-related accounts. 
Recommended Actions
If you are a LastPass user, it is highly recommended to take these protective measures:
  • Change Master Password: If you suspect your master password might be weak or you haven’t updated it since the 2022 breach, generate a new, highly complex master password.
  • Update Site Credentials: Manually update passwords for high-priority sites—such as crypto wallets, banking accounts, and primary email accounts—just to be safe.
  • Enable 2FA: Ensure robust Two-Factor Authentication is applied to both your LastPass account and all websites stored in your vault.
  • Monitor for Phishing: Be highly vigilant against suspicious emails, as previously stolen personal data and customer support info may be used to target you with tailored phishing attempts.

Q:  2g network disable feature was silently turned off after Android 17 install. Neil B
A: > As a regular Pixel 10 user, should I use Advanced protection? 
.   > To turn off 2G
.   > Theft Detection Lock

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