How to use your iPhone as a webcam for video
conferencing and virtual meetings
Put your old iPhone to good use.
https://www.macworld.com/article/3535196/how-to-use-your-iphone-as-a-webcam-for-video-conferencing-and-virtual-meetings.html
AT&T Could Take a Massive Hit on DirecTV Sale
https://finance.yahoo.com/m/ff4d631a-6bcf-3b95-9bbc-050d5185127d/at-t-could-take-a-massive-hit.html
WINDOWS 10 GETS ARCHIVE APPS FEATURE TO FREE UP
SPACE
Windows 10 now can free up additional storage space
by archiving those apps you don't use frequently.
https://pureinfotech.com/windows-10-archive-apps-free-up-space/
Common bugs make anti-virus solutions vulnerable to
exploitation
https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/common-bugs-make-anti-virus-solutions-vulnerable-to-exploitation/
Meet the researcher taking the fight to
coronavirus, with the help of a world-beating supercomputer
‘Coronavirus research is moving at rocket speed,
but it feels like wading through molasses,’ says Dan Jacobson
https://www.techradar.com/news/meet-the-researcher-taking-the-fight-to-coronavirus-with-the-help-of-a-world-beating-supercomputer
The PC market is the hottest it’s been in a decade,
says Canalys
- The biggest single beneficiary of the
growth in the quarter was Acer.
- Windows 10 use increased dramatically this
year with people staying home from work and school.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/09/canalys-q3-pc-shipments-hit-fastest-growth-in-a-decade.html
3 ways criminals use artificial intelligence in
cybersecurity attacks
Bad actors use machine learning to break passwords
more quickly and build malware that knows how to hide, experts
warn.
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/3-ways-criminals-use-artificial-intelligence-in-cybersecurity-attacks/
Massachusetts school district shut down by
ransomware attack
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massachusetts-school-district-shut-down-by-ransomware-attack/
Cheap Chromebooks for distance learning: How to
pick the best
Cheap Chromebooks are enticing, but know the
caveats before you buy.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3571929/cheap-chromebooks-for-distance-learning-how-to-pick-the-best.html
How to Create and Restore a System Image Backup
with Macrium Reflect
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/61026-backup-restore-macrium-reflect.html
Edge gets video-calling support, screenshot tool,
shopping tool, PDF improvements and more
https://news.thewindowsclub.com/edge-gets-video-calling-support-screenshot-tool-shopping-tool-pdf-improvements-and-more-103594/
Facebook shut down 10 fake-account networks over
the last month
As usual, every network used different methods to
shape opinions.
https://www.engadget.com/facebook-inauthentic-behavior-takedown-nigeria-myanmar-turning-point-usa-175501052.html
The Beginner’s Guide to Regular Expressions
https://www.maketecheasier.com/the-beginner-guide-to-regular-expressions/
PowerPoint and OneDrive to gain Immersive Reader
support this year
Microsoft will expand Immersive Reader support
before the end of this year.
https://www.windowscentral.com/powerpoint-and-onedrive-gain-immersive-reader-support-year
Raindrop.io for Opera
Thoroughly organize bookmarks and various
associated media by employing the services of this user-friendly,
cross-browser extension
https://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Internet-Applications-Addons/Opera-Extensions/Raindrop-io-for-Opera.shtml
A prison video visitation service exposed private
calls between inmates and their attorneys
Thousands of calls were spilling from an
unprotected server.
https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/10/prison-visitation-homewav-leak/
Amazon Prime Day scams are coming — how to protect
yourself
Crooks are just waiting for you to start shopping
on Prime Day
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/prime-day-scam-warnings
Twitter is fighting election chaos by urging users
to quote tweet instead of retweet
The platform is trying to prevent misinformation
around the November 3rd US election
https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/9/21509439/twitter-election-trump-quote-tweet-labels-rules-election
How To VIew The Windows 10 Clipboard History
https://www.techjunkie.com/view-windows-10-clipboard-history/
Scammers are out on Amazon Prime Day – 10 ways to
protect yourself
https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/prime-day-scams/758408/
Inside the Pandemic's Biggest Cash Cow: Scalper Bot
Networks Hawking Hot Products
Have you tried, but failed, to snag a PS5, an Xbox
Series X, or an RTX 3000 graphics card? Thank a bot.
Coronavirus-related job losses have caused resellers to use bot
networks to snap up hot products and jack up prices.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/inside-the-pandemics-biggest-cash-cow-scalper-bot-networks-hawking-hot
The new trick to know when your phone’s camera or
mic is being used
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trick-know-phone-camera-mic-090038068.html
Windows 10 gets new Disk Management tool in
Settings
Microsoft is working to bring the Disk Management
tool to the Settings app, and this is how the tool looks in the
latest preview of Windows 10.
https://pureinfotech.com/windows-10-new-disk-management-tool-settings/
Credit card security compliance declines for third
consecutive year
https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/credit-card-security-compliance-declines-for-third-consecutive-year/
Best cheap action camera 2020: the 7 best budget
action cams you can buy
Is there such a thing as a great cheap action
camera?
https://www.techradar.com/best/best-cheap-action-camera
Google’s new streaming TV gadget is a great
alternative to Roku or Amazon Fire TV
- The Chromecast with Google TV is a real
rival to the Roku and Amazon Fire TV now.
- It finally runs software, called Google
TV, that lets you browse shows, movies and apps.
- It costs $50, and CNBC has been testing it
for over a week. Here’s what it’s like.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/09/google-chromecast-with-google-tv-review.html
Could Microsoft be en route to dumping Windows in
favor of Linux?
Microsoft Linux is the next evolution of the
Microsoft desktop operating system, argues Jack Wallen. He
explains why this would be a win-win for Microsoft, IT pros,
users, and the Linux community.
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/could-microsoft-be-en-route-to-dumping-windows-in-favor-of-linux/
New Windows 10 update helps prevent battery
swelling in HP laptops
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-10-update-helps-prevent-battery-swelling-in-hp-laptops/
Distance learning: 4 smart tech solutions for
keeping kids on track
Get some badly needed school-from-home help from
Alexa, Google Assistant, your smart lights, and more.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3571928/distance-learning-for-kids-smart-tech-solutions.html
How to Backup and Restore Printers in Windows
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/101051-backup-restore-printers-windows.html
Google Chrome 86 offers HTTP cache partitioning to
prevent cache attacks
https://news.thewindowsclub.com/chrome-86-offers-http-cache-partitioning-for-additional-privacy-protections-103588/
How to Prevent Mac from Sleeping When You Close the
Lid
https://www.maketecheasier.com/prevent-mac-from-sleeping/
Intel Evo laptops: What you need to know about the
latest Ultrabook platform brand
With Intel 11th Gen "Tiger Lake" processors comes a
new platform brand called "Evo." Here's what you can expect from
laptops wearing the badge.
https://www.windowscentral.com/intel-evo
Raindrop.io for Firefox
Neatly organize all your bookmarks into collections
with the help of this Firefox extension that is also able to store
other media, such as photos, videos, and tracks
https://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Internet-Applications-Addons/Mozilla-Extensions/Raindrop-io-for-Firefox.shtml
This Week in Apps: Antitrust investigation dubs App
Store a monopoly, Microsoft adopts ‘app fairness’ rules, pandemic
boosts Q3 app revenues
https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/10/this-week-in-apps-antitrust-investigation-dubs-app-store-a-monopoly-microsoft-adopts-app-fairness-rules-pandemic-boosts-q3-app-revenues/
Google Chrome just got a killer upgrade to make
browsing better
Chrome just introduced a handy new feature for
scrolling through tabs
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/google-chrome-just-got-a-killer-upgrade-and-you-can-try-it-now
A beginner’s guide to using Zoom
You can make a free account right now
https://www.theverge.com/21506307/zoom-guide-how-to-free-account-register-sign-up-log-in-invite
How To Create A PDF From Multiple Images In Windows
10
https://www.techjunkie.com/create-pdf-windows-10/
Amazon Prime Day 2020: Insider shopping tips and
sales you can’t afford to miss
https://www.komando.com/amazon/prime-day-insider-tips/758400/
Google's New Sound Notifications Alert Android
Users to 'Critical' Noises
Look for push notifications about barking dogs,
running water, or crying babies.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/googles-new-sound-notifications-alert-android-users-to-critical-noises
Huawei: MPs claim 'clear evidence of collusion'
with Chinese Communist Party
https://news.yahoo.com/huawei-clear-evidence-collusion-chinese-233831978.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&uh_test=1_02
Windows 10 removes download driver updates option
from Device Manager
Windows 10's Device Manager no longer lets users
download driver updates, and moving forward, you'll need to use
the "Optional updates" page in Settings to update drivers.
https://pureinfotech.com/windows-10-removes-download-driver-updates-device-manager/
Phishing scam lures employees by teasing secrets of
Trump COVID diagnosis
https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/malware/phishing-scam-lures-employees-by-teasing-secrets-of-trump-covid-diagnosis/
iPhone 12: 10 big changes Apple is set to make to
the iPhone
From 5G to a fancy scanner
https://www.techradar.com/news/iphone-12-10-big-changes-apple-is-set-to-make-to-the-iphone
Google’s Android voice assistant just got a lot
more powerful, now lets you open and search apps
- Google on Thursday announced that its
voice assistant can now open and search through some of the most
popular apps available for Android phones.
- Google partnered with 30 apps for the
launch like Walmart, Spotify, Snapchat, Twitter, Nike Run Club,
Nike Adapt, Mint and Discord, and says more apps are coming soon.
- It means you can now do all sorts of
things with Google Assistant that you couldn’t do before, like ask
it to open Walmart and search for fishing poles to buy, to send a
message on Snapchat or to order food from Postmates.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/08/google-assistant-for-android-can-now-open-and-search-in-apps.html
Ring Always Home Cam: A security disaster in the
making
Jack Wallen offers his take on the upcoming release
of the Ring Always Home Cam.
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-new-ring-always-home-camera-is-a-security-disaster-in-the-making/
Microsoft to tailor Windows 10 setups based on how
you use your PC
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-tailor-windows-10-setups-based-on-how-you-use-your-pc/
How to speed up your home Internet and Wi-Fi on the
cheap
I doubled our home Wi-Fi performance for $17 and
saved hundreds.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3570211/how-to-speed-up-home-internet-and-wi-fi.html
How to Turn On or Off Online Speech Recognition in
Windows 10
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/101902-turn-off-online-speech-recognition-windows-10-a.html
Google Chrome deploying QUIC, HTTP/3 protocols to
reduce YouTube buffer time and more
https://news.thewindowsclub.com/google-chrome-deploying-quic-http-3-protocols-103585/
UK report accuses Huawei of collusion with China
Despite having no "specific evidence," it says the
geopolitical risk is too great.
https://www.engadget.com/uk-defence-committee-report-huawei-5g-104503499.html
Europol Warns of Cybercrime Increase During
Coronavirus Pandemic
https://www.maketecheasier.com/europol-warns-cybercrime-increase-coronavirus-pandemic/
House Democrats say tech companies have monopoly
that needs broken up
House Democrats want major changes that could
impact the big four tech companies.
https://www.windowscentral.com/house-democrats-say-tech-companies-have-monopoly-needs-broken
PCMedik
Fix and boost your computer speed the easy way, to
ensure you no longer get any system crashes, all by using an
intuitive application
https://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/System-Tweak/PcMedik.shtml
Google Assistant can now control Android apps
https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/08/google-assistant-can-now-control-android-apps/
The iPhone 12 won’t fix the worst thing about
iPhones
The return of Lightning is bad on multiple levels
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/the-iphone-12-wont-fix-the-worst-thing-about-apples-phones
Android’s new sound notifications can let you know
when your dog is barking
The feature could be useful for people who are deaf
or hard of hearing
https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/8/21508136/google-android-sound-notifications-wear-os
How To Access The Windows 10 Startup Folder
https://www.techjunkie.com/windows-10-startup-folder/
If you see someone making this hand gesture on
Zoom, they need your help
https://www.komando.com/lifestyle/signal-for-help/758335/
How to Spot a Fake Review on Amazon
Amazon and other e-commerce websites are flooded
with bogus reviews. These online tools will help you identify a
fake review and save you from choosing a product that's not worth
your money.
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-spot-a-fake-review-on-amazon
Unsubscribe scams can work in many different ways.
Here's how to protect your systems
https://www.yahoo.com/news/unsubscribe-scams-many-different-ways-100018435.html
Windows 10 can now run Android apps via Your Phone
You can now run Android and Windows 10 apps side by
side on your PC with a new Your Phone integration.
https://pureinfotech.com/windows-10-run-android-apps-yourphone/
As tech reaches end of life, hackers are watching
https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/as-tech-reaches-end-of-life-hackers-are-watching/
NordVPN Teams quietly relocated to the US
The move is intended to better meet the needs of
the company's enterprise users
https://www.techradar.com/news/nordvpn-teams-quietly-relocated-to-the-us
How Big Tech became such a big target on Capitol
Hill
- The five U.S. tech giants are now valued
at about $7 trillion, up from $2 trillion five years ago.
- As lawmakers made clear in a report
released this week, they view Big Tech as having dangerous
monopolistic power that needs to be checked.
- A number of things have taken place in the
past decade that turned the Silicon Valley-Seattle corridor into a
target for Washington politicians.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/10/how-big-tech-became-such-a-big-target-on-capitol-hill.html
Photos: Trick or treat: The 13 best Zoom
backgrounds for Halloween
https://www.techrepublic.com/pictures/photos-trick-or-treat-the-13-best-zoom-backgrounds-for-halloween/
Phishing emails lure victims with inside info on
Trump's health
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-emails-lure-victims-with-inside-info-on-trumps-health/
Don't tell your kids that they can play Xbox games
on their Chromebooks
Until Microsoft publishes a Windows 10 app, a
Chromebook is the best way allow your kids (and you) to play
graphically-intensive Xbox games in the cloud.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3575853/how-to-use-chromebooks-for-xbox-cloud-gaming.html
How to Uninstall Desktop Apps and Windows Apps in
Windows 10
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4689-uninstall-apps-windows-10-a.html
Here’s the full list of Microsoft software that
will expire on October 13, 2020
https://news.thewindowsclub.com/list-of-microsoft-software-that-will-expire-on-october-13-103534/
The first DDR5 RAM modules promise faster, more
efficient PCs
You won't see SK Hynix's 64GB RAM in gaming
machines just yet, though.
https://www.engadget.com/the-first-ddr-5-ram-modules-are-80-percent-faster-than-ddr-4-122542315.html
Amazon Sidewalk to Extend Reach of Your Network
https://www.maketecheasier.com/amazon-sidewalk-extend-reach-of-network/
How to use multiple desktops in Windows 10
The multiple desktops feature in Windows 10 is a
handy way to manage multiple screens without actually having a
multi-display setup.
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-use-multiple-desktops-windows-10
HandBrake
A comprehensive video converter suite, which
supports a wide range of formats and offers impressive performance
through flexible and intuitive features
https://www.softpedia.com/get/CD-DVD-Tools/CD-DVD-Rip-Other-Tools/HandBrake.shtml
Density’s Open Area radar tracks people in a space,
precisely but anonymously
https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/08/densitys-open-area-radar-tracks-people-in-a-space-precisely-but-anonymously/
Apple Silicon MacBook launch event just leaked —
and it’s after iPhone 12
We just learned when we'll learn more about Apple
Silicon Macs
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/apple-silicon-macbook-launch-event-just-leaked-and-its-after-iphone-12
Microsoft hits out at Apple with its new Windows
app store policies
Microsoft piles on the pressure for Apple to change
its policies
https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/8/21507682/microsoft-apple-app-store-policies-principles-list
How To Scan & Fix Hard Drives With CHKDSK In
Windows 10
https://www.techjunkie.com/fix-hard-drives-chkdsk-windows-10/
Clever new ransomware locks down your phone so you
can’t get in
https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/clever-android-ransomware/758547/
North American Governments Hit Hardest by Rise in
Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware is out of control in 2020, and those
most likely hit by an attack are governments and small businesses
that are ill-equipped to protect themselves.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/north-american-governments-hit-hardest-by-rise-in-ransomware-attacks
What to Do If You've Been Hacked
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/youve-hacked-114900117.html
Skype is still around — it’s just been upstaged by
Microsoft Teams
- LinkedIn skipped Skype when it built a new
voice-calling capability for its direct-message feature, instead
opting to use Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Blue Jeans.
- Despite being younger than Skype and only
public since 2019, Zoom became the video-calling hero of the
pandemic — although Microsoft’s more business-focused Teams has
grown, too.
- Microsoft has taken to making it easy for
people to start Skype meetings from Windows 10 and its Edge
browser.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/10/skype-upstaged-by-microsoft-teams.html
Password managers: A cheat sheet for professionals
The sheer number of passwords the average person
has can lead to confusion and tons of password retrieval emails.
Simplify and secure your digital life by learning about password
managers.
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/password-managers-a-cheat-sheet-for-professionals/
This robot fry chef on rails can be yours for
$30,000
Miso Robotics’ machines can flip burgers and dunk
fries
https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/6/21503892/miso-robotics-flippy-roar-robotic-fry-chef-on-sale-price
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