Telafriend.NYC

04/02/2026

Finish this sentence:
Hm, I noticed my phone hasn’t ______ in a while.

04/01/2026

Instead of waiting for you to download a bad app or a malicious file, hackers have spent the last two years tricking unsuspecting users into infecting their own computers with malware. Known as ClickFix, this tactic is now widely used by both hackers and scammers but with its new macOS Tahoe 26.4 update, Apple has implemented a way to warn potential victims before it’s too late.

Although it was first used to target Windows devices, this social engineering technique was later tweaked to go after Macs too. Just like with other attacks, it starts with lure and in this case, that’s a fix to a common computer problem. Whether it be a microphone that isn’t working before a video call or a connection error that’s slowing down your internet, everyone wants a quick fix to their problems and that’s exactly what the hackers leveraging this technique gave them, albeit with a twist.

On the fake websites used in ClickFix attacks, a pop-up tells you there is a problem with your computer. A 'Fix It' button magically appears, promising an instant solution. Clicking on it copies a command to your clipboard and from there, you just have to paste it into Terminal (or a Command Prompt on Windows), hit Enter and then everything should be fixed. Right? Well that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Link in the comments for the full story ⬇️

04/01/2026

The tradition continues!

We’re proud to announce the return of the People’s Choice Award for the Bronx Walk of Fame.

This year’s theme is Culinary Arts, and we want to celebrate a dedicated restaurateur or food service professional who has served the Bronx for 25+ years and has had  a lasting impact on our Borough.

Know someone who fits the bill? Nominate them today and help us recognize a true Bronx legacy.

🗓️ Submissions are due Monday, April 6.

10/01/2025

It’s a fact that tech is in a mirror loop one company copying the next ; So just choose repair over rebuy. Upgrade Your way w/ Telafriend.nyc

01/25/2024

Idk if these simplify anything 😅
One comment said:
It works until the card reader says "Please insert card"

01/25/2024

Idk who else needs to see this but good afternoon to all my fellow Creators & DIYers, who love taking things from their minds and make it a reality regardless of what people think

01/22/2024

Now this is a great New Year’s Challenge!

This is something I could get into. Let me know if you would be up for the challenge?

If you’re willing to ditch your device for a bit, you could win a sweet prize.

01/18/2024

Anyone up for a night time stroll?

It took $2.4. million and five months to install.

01/14/2024

Did you hear about that Alaska Airlines flight?🚫🚪💺 ✈️

😂 Apparently they found the phones that flew out of the plane (with no damage to them btw 🤯) but still no sign of the door 🤦🏿‍♀️

When smartphones can shatter from falling a few feet, how did two survive the 16,000-foot drop from Alaska Airlines flight 1282?

Here's what experts told us: https://tcrn.ch/3RQTnQF

01/14/2024

See!!! Just another example of companies having all the info to do great things and missing the mark completely