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Fri	2070 10/16/2020	What to Do If You Haven't Filed Your Taxes in Years (don't laugh, I found a person I know in this position, but he caught up earlier this year) https://twocents.lifehacker.com/what-to-do-if-you-havent-filed-your-taxes-in-years-1803756859 OtterBox's MagSafe-compatible iPhone 12 cases will be available soon The company has started selling other cases for Apple's new iPhones. https://www.engadget.com/otterbox-iphone-12-magsafe-cases-120003936.html The Best Niche Streaming Services For Every Kind of Viewer https://lifehacker.com/the-best-niche-streaming-services-for-every-kind-of-vie-1845388329 8 Useful Skype Tricks You Should Know https://www.maketecheasier.com/useful-skype-tricks/ What is an SSL certificate? Encrypting web connections https://www.techradar.com/how-to/what-is-an-ssl-certificate Vivaldi 3.4 lands with editable context menus, auto-reload, and Vivaldia https://www.ghacks.net/2020/10/15/vivaldi-3-4-lands-with-editable-context-menus-auto-reload-and-vivaldia/ 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/ New iPhone 12 resurrects MagSafe wireless charging from the Apple graveyard Apple announced a device capable of charging both an iPhone 12 and an Apple Watch concurrently for multidevice refreshes. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/new-iphone-12-resurrects-magsafe-wireless-charging-from-the-apple-graveyard/ Google Meet gets Digital Whiteboard with Jamboard and Breakout Rooms https://news.thewindowsclub.com/google-meet-gets-digital-whiteboard-with-jamboard-and-breakout-rooms-103608/ iOS 14: 9 hidden iPhone features we discovered after installing We've dug through Apple's latest mobile operating systems and discovered a handful of hidden features. We show you where to find them and how to use them. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/best-hidden-features-we-discovered-apple-ios-14-iphone-mobile-operating-system/ Windows Subsystem for Linux - Add desktop experience to Ubuntu https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/144208-windows-subsystem-linux-add-desktop-experience-ubuntu.html?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=d755e645251c80e2c4b12820fc9eac425a364ae8-1603036074-0-AZL9mhjtf15xq4OhGQ-YyG62-rpE0BAdt-nBow_zyU33fNJgUUpMs76Xh2zHoq59R-aqGePuDmnxXERKaFSE8DuKD5ZhrxfW48zbYLIJNYv7D8HH5EURAhPmgmjjSuuScazXE8UZ-I81TQ86qkTAS0xnXdfRqLnrCfUbjACiJwEYBp_zJCK10BLqf9uFfsbuJ2p1ZJ6BaXy6fp6uRAMGApI21TYnjTxsgMNIZk5tTXRwaOtbeqxJRq56Cem-r2JGR9KoFc0sfYkx9fCipj-RJjgCPCbbfm2C-g2sY4dp8XYwXPOM8FYRaA8pQQhvZNSV9Tduz1fwNFtZwYyzvfW8doFNcw8RFZK4qhbnAarfVHhcYw3iI7vb4vLGIRCGcpzkIg Emotet 101: How the Ransomware Works -- and Why It's So Darn Effective In recent weeks, Emotet has emerged as the most common form of ransomware. Managing the risk involves starts with understanding the way it works. https://www.darkreading.com/edge/theedge/emotet-101-how-the-ransomware-works----and-why-its-so-darn-effective/b/d-id/1339124 Windows 10 Will Warn When New Apps Registers to Run at Startup Microsoft has silently included a new feature in the latest preview build, and it warns the user when a new app registers to run at startup. https://news.softpedia.com/news/windows-10-will-warn-when-new-apps-registers-to-run-at-startup-531342.shtml How to Use the App Library on iPhone (iOS 14) All about the new way to organize your apps https://www.lifewire.com/app-library-on-iphone-5080523 Zoom is finally getting this huge upgrade — what you need to know [updated] Zoom is getting end-to-end encryption, but it's not quite clear yet how to enable it https://www.tomsguide.com/news/zoom-encryption-beta-test 6 crucial ways to protect yourself from identity theft https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/online-security-tools-covid-220814474.html Windows 10 update could lead to driver errors — it's a feature, not a bug It's annoying but the latest Windows 10 update could protect your PC https://www.laptopmag.com/news/windows-10-update-could-lead-to-driver-errors-its-a-feature-not-a-bug 14 Lightweight Linux Distributions to Give Your Old PC New Life Need a lightweight operating system? These special Linux distros can run on older PCs, some with as little as 100MB of RAM. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/6-lightweight-linux-distributions-give-pc-lease-life/ Passwords. Men do this more than women. https://www.komando.com/episode/passwords-men-do-this-more-than-women/759818/ Zoom's End-to-End Encryption Feature Starts Rolling Out Next Week The upcoming E2EE setting on Zoom will work on video meetings with up to 200 participants. But you'll need to turn it on, and there are some limitations. https://www.pcmag.com/news/zooms-end-to-end-encryption-feature-starts-rolling-out-next-week Google debuts an Apple Watch YouTube Music app Just in time for the shutdown of Google Play Music later this month. https://www.engadget.com/apple-watch-youtube-music-202356078.html Get These Free Sega Games on PC Before They're Gone https://lifehacker.com/get-these-free-sega-games-on-pc-before-theyre-gone-1845386022 How to Use Page Styles to Make Better Documents in LibreOffice https://www.maketecheasier.com/use-page-styles-libreoffice/ 5 top tips for creating fab canvas photo prints It's easy to make sure your canvas print is the best it can be https://www.techradar.com/how-to/5-top-tips-for-creating-fab-canvas-photo-prints Inbox Notifier displays a notification on your desktop when a new mail lands in your Gmail inbox https://www.ghacks.net/2020/10/15/inbox-notifier-displays-a-notification-on-your-desktop-when-a-new-mail-lands-in-your-gmail-inbox/ Zoom tries to make good on security, privacy promises https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/zoom-makes-good-on-security-privacy-promises/ 5G smartphones: A cheat sheet This comprehensive guide lists 5G-capable smartphones, as well as a forecast of when manufacturers will release new devices. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/5g-smartphones-a-cheat-sheet/ Google turning YouTube into e-commerce website to compete with Amazon https://news.thewindowsclub.com/google-turning-youtube-into-e-commerce-website-103602/ 4 best phones you can get for $300 or less: iPhone 8, Galaxy A50 and more If you're looking for a phone on a budget, check out CNET's top four picks for 2020 so far. https://www.cnet.com/news/4-best-phones-you-can-get-for-300-or-less-2020-iphone-8-galaxy-a50-moto-g-power-stylus/ How to Create a New Library in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/8867-create-new-library-windows-10-a.html Securing Slack: 5 Tips for Safer Messaging, Collaboration Remote workers and scattered teams are relying on Slack more and more for messaging and collaboration. Here are a few extra tips for keeping data and systems more secure when using Slack. https://www.darkreading.com/edge/theedge/securing-slack-5-tips-for-safer-messaging-collaboration/b/d-id/1339029 Raccine Protect your system against the ransomware attacks that are known to delete the shadow copies existing via vssadmin.exe using this tool https://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Security-Related/Raccine.shtml How to Get Rid of Split Screen on an iPad Getting out of split screen can be confusing at first https://www.lifewire.com/get-rid-of-split-screen-on-ipad-5080480 iPhone 12 MagSafe wireless charging: Everything you need to know iPhone 12's coolest new feature explained https://www.tomsguide.com/news/iphone-12-magsafe-wireless-charging-everything-you-need-to-know Maybe Apple Isn’t as Green as It Claims https://www.yahoo.com/news/maybe-apple-isn-t-green-120052339.html HP Chromebook x360 with 10th gen CPU now $499 in early Black Friday deal Best Buy takes $130 off HP Chromebook x360 https://www.laptopmag.com/news/hp-chromebook-x360-with-10th-gen-cpu-now-dollar499-in-early-black-friday-deal Is Ubuntu Special? 6 Things That Set Canonical's Linux Distro Apart Ubuntu is probably the most famous Linux desktop distribution. But why is this? What makes Ubuntu different from other distros? https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/ubuntu-differences/ Digital Life Hack: 15 insanely useful websites you need to bookmark https://www.komando.com/video/diy-how-to/digital-life-hack-15-insanely-useful-websites-you-need-to-bookmark/694819/ Amazon Is Offering Extended Returns Until the End of January Don't worry about returning those Prime Day purchases quickly, Amazon will accept returns until Jan. 31. https://www.pcmag.com/news/amazon-is-offering-extended-returns-until-the-end-of-january FCC's Ajit Pai wants to 'clarify' the meaning of Section 230 His statement comes after President Trump again called for Section 230 to be revoked. https://www.engadget.com/ajit-pai-fcc-clarify-section-230-194358819.html Update Your Barnes & Noble Password Right Now https://lifehacker.com/update-your-barnes-noble-password-right-now-1845383732 X4 Smartwatch for Kids Has Undocumented Backdoor with Camera https://www.maketecheasier.com/x4-smartwatch-for-kids-backdoor-camera/ The best AMD Radeon Settings tweaks for top performance You’ll find everything you need in AMD’s deceptively deep GPU management tool https://www.techradar.com/how-to/the-best-amd-radeon-settings-tweaks-for-top-performance Farewell Yahoo Groups! Shutting down on December 15, 2020 Yahoo announced this week that it will shut down Yahoo Groups on December 15, 2020. Yahoo Group users are informed by Yahoo via email about the shutdown timeline. https://www.ghacks.net/2020/10/14/farewell-yahoo-groups-shutting-down-on-december-15-2020/ Phishing fears cause workers to reject genuine business communications https://www.scmagazine.com/home/email-security/phishing-fears-cause-workers-to-reject-genuine-business-communications/ Linux kernel 5.9: Most important features and how to install it Linux kernel 5.9 has arrived with plenty of performance boosting to intrigue data center admins. Jack Wallen highlights the improvements and shows how to install the mainline kernel. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/linux-kernel-5-9-most-important-features-and-how-to-install-it/ 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/ 8 best phones under $200: Our picks for 2020 budget phones that work great If you're looking for a phone for $200 or under, check out the ones we've reviewed and new ones we're excited about. https://www.cnet.com/news/8-best-phones-under-200-our-picks-for-2020-budget-phones-that-work-great-galaxy-a01-moto-g7-power-moto-g-fast/ How to Enable or Disable Sleeping Tabs in Microsoft Edge Chromium https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/165231-how-enable-disable-sleeping-tabs-microsoft-edge-chromium.html Prolific Cybercrime Group Now Focused on Ransomware Cybercriminal team previously associated with point-of-sale malware and data theft has now moved almost completely into the more lucrative crimes of ransomware and extortion. https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/prolific-cybercrime-group-now-focused-on-ransomware/d/d-id/1339195 CopyQ Advanced clipboard manager to keep track of all recorded text clips, take notes, edit information, and paste clipboard content whenever needed https://www.softpedia.com/get/Office-tools/Clipboard/Holecek-CopyQ.shtml Chromebook vs. Windows Laptop: What's the Difference? Chromebooks are cheap but are they any good? https://www.lifewire.com/chromebook-vs-windows-laptop-5080525 How does an iPhone VPN work? Everything you need to know about VPNs for iPhones https://www.tomsguide.com/features/how-does-an-iphone-vpn-work How to use Skype's Meet Now feature to start or join video calls from a computer or mobile device https://www.yahoo.com/news/skypes-meet-now-feature-start-212800206.html Better than Prime Day: HP Chromebook 14 drops to just $219 Snag the HP Chromebook 14 on the cheap https://www.laptopmag.com/news/better-than-prime-day-hp-chromebook-14-drops-to-just-dollar239 Want to Install Elementary OS? 8 Reasons Why You Should! Linux Elementary OS has developed into a fine computing experience, but is it time to switch from your current operating system? https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/reasons-install-elementary-os/ FBI: 4 new ways fraudsters are trying to steal your money online https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/fbi-warning-cryptocurrency-scams/759790/ Hands On With the Canon PowerShot Zoom: A Delightfully Weird Camera The old school camera company is making something completely different. https://www.pcmag.com/news/hands-on-with-the-canon-powershot-zoom-a-delightfully-weird-camera Google will push Hangouts users to Chat in 2021 Google's Chat app isn't just for businesses anymore. https://www.engadget.com/google-will-make-chat-app-free-2021-185953374.html The True Cost of Real 5G Service https://lifehacker.com/the-true-cost-of-real-5g-service-1845379958 Getting Started with Vagrant on Linux https://www.maketecheasier.com/vagrant-on-linux/ 10 ways to customize your Android phone to make it feel like new Don't settle for the same old default look https://www.techradar.com/how-to/10-ways-to-customize-your-android-phone-to-make-it-feel-like-new Restore windows to their saved size and position with using Window Resizer https://www.ghacks.net/2020/10/14/restore-windows-to-their-saved-size-and-position-with-using-window-resizer/ For Biden or business CISOs, Fake hack-and-leak operations are tough to battle https://www.scmagazine.com/home/email-security/for-biden-or-business-cisos-fake-hack-and-leak-operations-are-tough-to-battle/ How to view website trackers in mobile Safari from your iPhone or iPad https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-view-website-trackers-in-mobile-safari/ 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/ Twitter says massive outage caused by 'inadvertent' systems change Users complained of feeds not updating and the inability to send tweets. https://www.cnet.com/news/twitter-says-massive-outage-caused-by-inadvertent-systems-change/ How to Change Windows Defender Exploit Protection Settings in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/87845-change-windows-defender-exploit-protection-settings-windows-10-a.html US Indicts Members of Transnational Money-Laundering Organization Members of the QQAAZZ group helped cybercriminals conceal origins of stolen funds, DoJ alleges. https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/us-indicts-members-of-transnational-money-laundering-organization/d/d-id/1339196 Fakespot for Chrome Avoid being scammed when buying online goods from known retailers by using this extension's smart buyer grading and analysis system that detects fake and irrelevant rating reviews https://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Internet-Applications-Addons/Chrome-Extensions/Fakespot.shtml iOS 14 is Draining Batteries, Experts Say They Can Help The latest upgrade giveth and taketh https://www.lifewire.com/ios-14-is-draining-batteries-experts-say-they-can-help-5081950 Five things to do with an Android VPN Think your VPN is only good for providing extra security? Think again https://www.tomsguide.com/features/five-things-to-do-with-an-android-vpn 'These people’s lives might be impacted forever': Student creates nonprofit to bridge the growing digital divide https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/student-creates-nonprofit-bridge-growing-190000715.html Holy crap! You can get this Lenovo Windows 10 laptop for just $119 right now The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 is just $119 right now in this killer deal https://www.laptopmag.com/news/holy-crap-you-can-get-this-lenovo-windows-10-laptop-for-just-dollar119-right-now 7 Awesome Linux Media Center Distros for Your HTPC Linux offers a superior HTPC than Windows. Want to build your own Linux home theater? Use one of these Linux media center distros. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/awesome-linux-media-center-distros-htpc/ Fake customer support scam is wiping out bank accounts – don’t fall for it! https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/payment-app-scams/754099/ PC Manufacturers Slowly Bouncing Back Following Early Pandemic Shortage Worldwide PC shipments have risen 13 percent in the third quarter of 2020 alone. https://www.pcmag.com/news/pc-manufacturers-slowly-blooming-back-into-life-following-early-pandemic Windows 10 is installing Office web apps without asking permission You don't even get a choice about restarting your PC. https://www.engadget.com/windows-10-installing-forced-office-web-apps-154530942.html Free Cheat Sheet: "Skype Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows and Mac" https://makeuseof.tradepub.com/free/w_makc158/prgm.cgi?email=taktech1@yahoo.com As the Coronavirus Surges, a New Culprit Emerges: Pandemic Fatigue Exhaustion and impatience are creating new risks as cases soar in parts of the world. “They have had enough,” one U.S. mayor said of her residents. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/17/us/coronavirus-pandemic-fatigue.html?campaign_id=2&emc=edit_th_20201018&instance_id=23251&nl=todaysheadlines®i_id=49680637&segment_id=41412&user_id=2914952899143e38c59803c3c475b7ef Back to Top
Thur	2069 10/15/2020	Using Zoom on your computer: Essential Tips and Tricks for Power Users https://www.easytweaks.com/how-to-use-zoom-computer-macbook/ Twitter’s massive outage may be over, company says ‘no evidence’ of hack The cause is unclear https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/15/21518367/twitter-down-outage-tweets Microsoft adds refresh rate option to the Windows 10 settings https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-adds-refresh-rate-option-to-the-windows-10-settings/ What's the Difference Between Linux Distributions If They're All Linux? Considering Linux but confused by so many versions? Linux distributions are not all the same! Here are some key differences. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/whats-the-difference-between-linux-distributions-if-theyre-all-linux-makeuseof-explains/ Internet Explorer: end of support for Microsoft Accounts and Apps in November https://www.ghacks.net/2020/10/12/internet-explorer-end-of-support-for-microsoft-accounts-and-apps-in-november/ Surface Laptop Go review: This delightful mini PC gets (almost) everything right The Surface Laptop Go is a smaller Surface Laptop, and it gets nearly everything right, making it an easy sell. https://www.windowscentral.com/surface-laptop-go The pandemic has been an absolute disaster for internet freedom worldwide Covid-19 has given political bodies an excuse to crack down on internet access https://www.techradar.com/news/the-pandemic-has-been-an-absolute-disaster-for-internet-freedom-worldwide Cybercriminals use stolen data and hacking tools as prizes in poker games and rap battles Prizes for bad actors can be access to stolen data and tools to make hacks easier, according to new research from Trend Micro. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cybercriminals-use-stolen-data-and-hacking-tools-as-prizes-in-poker-games-and-rap-battles/ More connectivity means greater cyber risk for plane manufacturers https://www.scmagazine.com/home/government/troubled-by-security-risks-posed-by-avionics-systems-gao-urges-faa-to-boost-oversight/ 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/ How to Turn On or Off Core Isolation Virtualization-based Security for Memory Integrity in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/104025-turn-off-core-isolation-memory-integrity-windows-10-a.html?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=fac04c29ed8798f13645e5a347b0f5fea2ce114a-1602904273-0-AXSWNpKsfjc-iEWOJ0L62jo8eyLp4TUqKknniKx2xIKlDu0kOYBlOWTuuWr60joV9K--uykj3Pye66twyBsA4uoxJCqRVY5tAcPv0NB8Dmwa7sTKURBCUvUiCDgWENSXsHiFZcsrSx8WB3H_fTphud-k6QxdjbN-2s-Adu0FBorw4LAC08OtqifyqE6GSP1bKTRZu0Ks14xwOw0alXM_-Q_89zBGIBy18D3nGs10R4oVom3vFmZyXb9G31QnsdT9jJ_-Y9EmmUiuLxeNXxVN-b3WPbFjsJYkA9Z8q92Zdg93_X8PjOGQr0AEv979X0_jjuIwIEjKi5xhqzV_l3IYWp8xKEvRThN6I0QsVlZoVzjNL_Uoox9Ourz0F8dJdPHtyQ Intel's Ice Lake Beefs Up CPU Security for Cloud Workloads The third-generation Xeon processors build in hardware security features to provide extra protection to data in transit, at rest, and in use. https://www.darkreading.com/cloud/intels-ice-lake-beefs-up-cpu-security-for-cloud-workloads/d/d-id/1339180 ProtonMail Reveals Apple Forced it to Add In-App Purchases https://www.maketecheasier.com/protonmail-apple-forced-in-app-purchases/ Microsoft Edge 88 Is Ready for the Death of Flash Player Adobe has already announced that Flash Player would go dark in December 2020, so all the other browsers out there that come with this component are getting ready for this major software retirement. https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-edge-88-is-ready-for-the-death-of-flash-player-531357.shtml Why you shouldn't get too excited about 5G yet https://www.yahoo.com/news/why-shouldnt-too-excited-5g-163000883.html PS5 can record your voice chats — and gamers aren't happy PS5 can record your voice, but it's not what you think https://www.tomsguide.com/news/ps5-can-record-your-voice-chats-and-gamers-arent-happy GOOGLE PIXEL 5 REVIEW: NEW PHONE, OLD TRICKS Google goes back to its old tricks, mostly for the better https://www.theverge.com/21514312/google-pixel-5-review-camera-speed-processor-fingerprint How To Disable Hyperthreading On Your PC https://www.techjunkie.com/disable-hyperthreading/ Security and privacy tip: 3 mistakes you’re making on social media https://www.komando.com/video/diy-how-to/security-and-privacy-tip-3-mistakes-youre-making-on-social-media/758533/ Verizon Launches 'Nationwide' 5G, Expands mmWave to 55 Cities In tandem with Apple's iPhone 12 launch, Verizon vastly expanded the reach of its 5G network. https://www.pcmag.com/news/verizon-launches-nationwide-5g-expands-mmwave-to-55-cities Zoom rolls out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) next week https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zoom-rolls-out-end-to-end-encryption-e2ee-next-week/ How to Upgrade or Switch Linux Distros Without Losing Data Switching between Linux distributions? Here's how to change your Linux distro without losing any data. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/upgrade-switch-linux-distros-without-losing-files/ What is the best way to bulk delete or archive Gmail emails? https://www.ghacks.net/2020/10/16/what-is-the-best-way-to-bulk-delete-or-archive-gmail-emails/ It's not just you, Twitter is down (updated) Twitter is borked at the moment. https://www.windowscentral.com/as-if-2020-hadnt-ruined-enough-twitter-down-again SSD prices could drop significantly soon – so don’t buy one yet Mind you, pricing is already very competitive https://www.techradar.com/news/ssd-prices-could-drop-significantly-soon-so-dont-buy-one-yet Windows 10 20H2: Here's why you'll need to upgrade Microsoft's second Windows 10 update of 2020 is about to launch. What's in it for business and for IT administrators? https://www.techrepublic.com/article/windows-10-20h2-heres-why-youll-need-to-upgrade/ Cybercrime increasingly converging towards ransomware, cartel models https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/cybercrime/cybercrime-increasingly-converging-towards-ransomware-cartel-models/ Gmail encounters more than 100 million phishing attempts every day https://news.thewindowsclub.com/gmail-encounters-more-than-100-million-phishing-attempts-every-day-103573/ How to Add and Remove Extensions in Microsoft Edge Chromium (if the MS Store doesn't have what you want, there is a way to add extension from Chrome Web Store) https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/166175-how-add-remove-extensions-microsoft-edge-chromium.html Microsoft Fixes Critical Windows TCP/IP Flaw in Patch Rollout The October 2020 Patch Tuesday fixed 87 vulnerabilities, including 21 remote code execution flaws, in Microsoft products and services. https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/microsoft-fixes-critical-windows-tcp-ip-flaw-in-patch-rollout/d/d-id/1339176 How to Use Google Authenticator on a Windows PC https://www.maketecheasier.com/google-authenticator-windows/ Downloading Microsoft Edge with Chrome or Firefox Is Quite a Challenge Now Microsoft Edge has been reinvented for the modern world, so it’s now based on the Chromium engine, the same one that’s powering Google Chrome and a bunch of other browsers out there. https://news.softpedia.com/news/downloading-microsoft-edge-with-chrome-or-firefox-is-quite-a-challenge-now-531355.shtml 10 ways to boost your cellular signal and stay connected to your network https://www.yahoo.com/news/10-ways-boost-cellular-signal-204900598.html Xbox Series X: Here are all 30 games optimized for launch day All the upgraded games coming to Xbox Series X and Series S on day one. https://www.tomsguide.com/news/xbox-series-x-here-are-all-30-games-optimized-for-launch-day Go read about the dire working conditions for Ring’s call center employees in the Philippines Workers slept on the floor to keep up with demand https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/15/21517964/amazon-ring-covid-19-philippines-call-center-work-from-home Can I Use PicsArt On My Computer? https://www.techjunkie.com/can-i-use-picsart-computer/ Windows 10: Handy trick to shortcut setting up your new PC https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/shortcut-setting-up-windows-pc/757880/ Panasonic's Lumix BGH1 Takes Pro 4K Video to Smaller Places The tiny cube design of this Micro Four Thirds video camera lets it go places other can't. https://www.pcmag.com/news/panasonics-lumix-bgh1-takes-pro-4k-video-to-smaller-places Windows 10 now blocks some third-party drivers from installing https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-now-blocks-some-third-party-drivers-from-installing/ The 5 Best Linux Distros to Install on a USB Stick USB are great for running portable versions of Linux. Here are the most useful Linux distributions to run from a live USB drive. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-best-linux-distros-installation-usb-stick/ Time to remove Nano Adblocker and Defender from your browsers (except Firefox) https://www.ghacks.net/2020/10/16/time-to-remove-nano-adblocker-and-defender-from-your-browsers-except-firefox/ Microsoft Teams goes native ARM, gets significant performance bump on select PCs Microsoft Teams now runs much better on ARM devices like the Surface Pro X. https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-teams-gets-performance-bump-surface-pro-x-and-arm-devices Zoom finally catches up with Microsoft Teams with new native app integrations All Zoom users will also get full end-to-end encryption in the near future https://www.techradar.com/news/zoom-finally-catches-up-with-microsoft-teams-with-new-native-app-integrations Photos: Wireless chargers for the iPhone, AirPods and the Apple Watch https://www.techrepublic.com/pictures/photos-wireless-chargers-for-the-iphone-airpods-and-the-apple-watch/ Microsoft Patch Tuesday fixes 87 flaws, 11 critical https://www.scmagazine.com/home/patch-management/microsoft-patch-tuesday-fixes-87-flaws-11-critical/ Here’s the full list of Microsoft software that will expire on October 13, 2020 Starting October 13, 2020, Microsoft will bid goodbye to some of the company’s old software applications. 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(I remember back to the 1990's, Excel has always had a finite file size and wrong tool for this application. Relational Database) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUp8pkoeMss&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=Stand-upMaths&t=0s iPhone 12 mini vs iPhone SE: Which small phone is best? Our iPhone 12 mini vs iPhone SE face-off shows how much more you get for $300 https://www.tomsguide.com/news/iphone-12-mini-vs-iphone-se-which-small-phone-is-best Forget 5G: MagSafe could be the biggest reason to buy an iPhone 12 Accessorize https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2020/10/14/21515490/apple-iphone-12-magsafe-accessories-ecosystem How To Fix Pixelated Photos & Pictures https://www.techjunkie.com/fix-pixelated-pictures/ Windows alert: Fake Office updates trick you into downloading malware https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/windows-alert-emotet-botnet/759669/ Google Says Biggest DDoS Attack on Record Hit the Company in 2017 The 2.5Tbps attack was likely the work of state-sponsored hackers using internet service providers in China, according to Google. https://www.pcmag.com/news/google-says-biggest-ddos-attack-on-record-hit-the-company-in-2017 Microsoft October 2020 Patch Tuesday fixes 87 security bugs https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-october-2020-patch-tuesday-fixes-87-security-bugs/ 23 Operating Systems That Run on Your Raspberry Pi Whatever your Raspberry Pi project, there's an operating system for it. Here are the best Raspberry Pi operating systems! https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/7-operating-systems-you-can-run-with-raspberry-pi/ Macrium Reflect 7.3 backup software update introduces native task scheduler https://www.ghacks.net/2020/10/15/macrium-reflect-7-3-backup-software-update-introduces-native-task-scheduler/ Windows Calculator now does your math on Raspberry Pi, Tesla, and tons of Linux devices The Uno Platform team has done it again, bringing the Windows Calculator to yet another platform. https://www.windowscentral.com/windows-calculator-now-does-your-math-raspberry-pi-tesla-and-tons-linux-devices Microsoft revamps Favorites in Edge to make it even better than Chrome Look forward to easier access and better management options https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-revamps-favorites-in-edge-to-make-it-even-better-than-chrome Why I'm skipping the iPhone 12 and keeping my iPhone 11 When Apple announces the new iPhone 12, I'm not interested. Here's why. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/why-im-skipping-the-iphone-12-and-keeping-my-iphone-11/ Hackers chain Windows, VPN bugs to access government systems https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/hackers-chain-windows-vpn-bugs-to-access-government-systems/ Google Chrome becomes more private thanks to competition from Microsoft Edge Google Chrome has shared its progress on Privacy Sandbox, an initiative that aims to enhance online privacy using the set of open standards. Privacy Sandbox is designed to protect online user data and help Google Chrome prevent intrusive cross-site tracking. https://news.thewindowsclub.com/google-chrome-becomes-more-private-thanks-to-competition-from-microsoft-edge-103547/ How to Turn On or Off Focus Assist in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/18273-turn-off-focus-assist-windows-10-a.html 25% of BEC Cybercriminals Based in the US While the US is known to be a prime target for BEC attacks, just how many perpetrators are based there came as a surprise to researchers. https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/25--of-bec-cybercriminals-based-in-the-us/d/d-id/1339168 5 Disposable and Throwaway Email Providers You Can Try https://www.maketecheasier.com/disposable-throwaway-email-providers/ Microsoft Announces Teams for Android Update with New Features Microsoft has just announced a Microsoft Teams update on Android devices, and this time, the release is pretty significant, as it includes several new features that users are going to love. https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-announces-teams-for-android-update-with-new-features-531336.shtml When Spreadsheets Attack! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yb2zkxHDfUE&t=81s Zoom security issues: Here's everything that's gone wrong (so far) More than a dozen security and privacy problems have been found in Zoom. Here's an updated list. https://www.tomsguide.com/news/zoom-security-privacy-woes GOOGLE PIXEL 4A 5G REVIEW: MORE THAN JUST A BIGGER BUDGET PHONE The 5G is nice, but the improved processor matters more https://www.theverge.com/21514296/google-pixel-4a-5g-review-camera-speed-video How To VIew The Windows 10 Clipboard History https://www.techjunkie.com/view-windows-10-clipboard-history/ This app helps you get where you’re going without tracking you using GPS https://www.komando.com/downloads/smartnavi-navigation-app/757871/ Google: Chinese Hackers Are Posing as McAfee Antivirus to Phish Victims Google’s security team has spotted the suspected Chinese hacking group APT 31 emailing links designed to ultimately download malware to spy on victims' computers. https://www.pcmag.com/news/google-chinese-hackers-are-posing-as-mcafee-antivirus-to-phish-victims Windows 10 now warns when apps are configured to run at startup https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-now-warns-when-apps-are-configured-to-run-at-startup/ winstall.exe Windows process - What is it? https://www.file.net/process/winstall.exe.html Winstall lets you bulk install Windows apps with Microsoft’s package manager New app packs make it easy to set up a new PC https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/2/21498369/winstall-windows-package-manager-scripts-app-packs Winstall.app is a web-based GUI for the Windows Package Manager https://www.neowin.net/news/winstallapp-is-a-web-based-gui-for-the-windows-package-manager Back to Top
Wed	2068 10/14/2020	How to upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 If you're still on Windows 7, you can upgrade to Windows 10, and here are the instructions to complete the task keeping your files and apps without issues. https://pureinfotech.com/upgrade-to-windows-10-from-windows-7/ When should you replace your PC? \| Ask an expert The choice between piecemeal upgrades versus a wholesale replacement boils down to your current and near-future needs. https://www.pcworld.com/article/3572335/when-should-you-replace-your-pc-ask-an-expert.html 8 CMD Commands to Manage Wireless Networks in Windows Use the Command Prompt to control your Wi-Fi network. Here are the most useful commands for troubleshooting your home network. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/commands-manage-wireless-networks-windows/ Install These Unreleased OxygenOS 11 Wallpapers on Almost Any Android Device https://lifehacker.com/install-these-unreleased-oxygenos-11-wallpapers-on-almo-1845349770 Windows 10 update appears to have made crashes even more likely The Blue Screen of Death is back https://www.techradar.com/news/windows-10-update-appears-to-have-made-crashes-even-more-likely Does Xbox Series X get really hot? We ran tests to find out. Hot or not? https://www .windowscentral.com/how-hot-does-xbox-series-x-get Block Phone Scams and Robocalls Using T-Mobile’s New Scam Shield No more reverse phone lookups to see if that number was legitimate https://www.lifewire.com/block-phone-scams-and-robocalls-using-t-mobile-s-new-scam-shield-5071561 [PRIVACY] Do You Need a VPN? https://askbobrankin.com/privacy_do_you_need_a_vpn.html 6 new Android 11 features you can use today Google's latest mobile operating system has caught up to some iPhone features and blown past others. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/6-new-android-11-features-you-can-use-today/ Barnes & Noble hit by cyberattack that exposed customer data https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/barnes-and-noble-hit-by-cyberattack-that-exposed-customer-data/ How to Use Meet Now in the Windows 10 Taskbar to Create or Join a Meeting in Skype https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/165967-how-use-meet-now-windows-10-create-join-meeting-skype.html?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=d1c8d102470380ab16a4109e07a230142c8968f7-1602815915-0-Ac_-YWPMsiEAKmh-oetGGS45bPFOdbAiMZRyBzbVj4fEj5lt1r3rl1eS_6nKpRvxXMu6O9Z365rwd1SBd1iqa623OPW4s2pF6ROouqijBSWhyEKIyQDDSLC32CcAWZLHcK-totJZrhDr-vacdHWCFIX84Sm9BTANtn0nrFUL4-YNAqXgbQTJzWrZSOVkvOYCJPIBf91GjOEOevRb1teKRH8KDMNmB6fMKmLK0g3cZQ3ILSGqqLdGPMewI2Fecxy0Uw8oalh1-QXIzBJu_qI2-UnZJUU_Z6flLNxdYyWcHqLa0944ieWNtN9g4QUMxZSd9nrVU5QHGIc3XIcHn1J9gLY5Ll7ZNrINAlcz15XEE2kgUJajVCdvv_YwyTieqeC6WA Zoom announces end-to-end encryption, customizable SDKs and more at Zoomtopia Zoom's two-day online conference kicked off with a bevy of new product announcements around security and developer enhancements. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/zoom-announces-end-to-end-encryption-customizable-sdks-and-more-at-zoomtopia/ What’s an IP address? Simple Guide to Understanding IP Addresses: - What’s an IP address? - Explained: What are IPv4 and IPv6? - Public vs. Private IP Address — What’s the Difference? - How to Find Your IP Address (Step-by-Step Guides) - What Your IP Address Reveals About You - Tips on How to Keep Your IP Address Private - Common FAQs on IP Addresses https://www.wizcase.com/tools/whats-my-ip/ With ‘absurd’ timing, FCC announces intention to revisit Section 230 https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/15/with-absurd-timing-fcc-announces-intention-to-revisit-section-230/ US seizes Iranian government domains masked as legitimate news outlets The web of domains was utilized to spread propaganda and disinformation. https://www.zdnet.com/article/us-seizes-iranian-government-domains-masked-as-legitimate-news-outlets/?&web_view=true If you can’t smell these 2 things, you probably have COVID-19 https://bgr.com/2020/10/13/coronavirus-symptoms-smell-test-covid-19/ Caller ID verification could be coming to the iPhone soon STIR and SHAKEN finally result in some truly identified Caller ID. https://www.macworld.com/article/3584920/stir-shaken-caller-id-verification-coming-to-the-iphone.html Sony’s digital camera webcam software is now available for Macs Upgrade your Zoom calls https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/15/21517673/sony-imaging-edge-webcam-digital-camera-webcam-software-mac How to take webpage screenshot on Microsoft Edge Microsoft Edge introduces a screenshot feature to capture webpages, and here's how to use it on Windows 10 https://pureinfotech.com/take-webpage-screenshot-microsoft-edge/ Alphabet's Latest Moonshot is a Plant-Inspecting Robot Mineral aims to promote sustainable farming through artificial intelligence and machine learning. https://www.pcmag.com/news/alphabets-latest-moonshot-is-a-plant-inspecting-robot Privacy hack: How to password-protect files on Windows 10 https://www.komando.com/safety-security-reviews/password-protect-files/757861/ Warning: Beware terrible graphics card 'deals' that aren't worth your money Don't be a sucker. https://www.pcworld.com/article/3408907/beware-terrible-amazon-prime-day-graphics-card-deals.html Wi-Fi Direct: Windows Wireless File Transfer That's Faster Than Bluetooth Bluetooth isn't the only solution for wireless file transfers. A faster solution exists in Windows 10 called Wi-Fi Direct. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/wifi-direct-vs-bluetooth-use-sharing-data-windows-8/ How to Set Up Google Assistant Shortcuts for Your Android Apps https://lifehacker.com/how-to-set-up-google-assistant-shortcuts-for-your-andro-1845327849 This big Microsoft Edge change might render your antivirus ineffective Microsoft has implemented Google's Manifest V3 changes in its Chromium-based Edge browser https://www.techradar.com/news/this-big-microsoft-edge-change-might-render-your-antivirus-ineffective Windows 10 copy and paste could soon cozy up to Android Microsoft's Cloud Clipboard could soon extend to Android phones through Microsoft SwiftKey. https://www.windowscentral.com/windows-10-copy-and-paste-could-soon-cozy-android US Cyber Command: Patch Windows 'Bad Neighbor' TCP/IP bug now https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-cyber-command-patch-windows-bad-neighbor-tcp-ip-bug-now/ How to Add or Remove Meet Now icon on Taskbar in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/165990-how-add-remove-meet-now-icon-taskbar-windows-10-a.html 5G Myths Debunked as Verizon Pays Big for Spectrum Big Red shells out $1.9B in FCC auction https://www.lifewire.com/5g-myths-debunked-verizon-pays-big-for-spectrum-5077188 Will This Free Windows Clone Work For You? https://askbobrankin.com/will_this_free_windows_clone_work_for_you.html Turn an old phone into a security camera in 3 steps. Here's how to do it Give your old Android phone or iPhone new life, for free. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/turn-old-phone-into-security-camera-in-3-steps-heres-how-android-iphone/ IoT security: University creates new labels for devices to increase awareness for consumers What if you could compare security on IoT devices, similar to nutrition labels, before you buy them? One organization is trying to make that happen. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/iot-security-university-creates-new-labels-for-devices-to-increase-awareness-for-consumers/ Cyber Command has sought to disrupt the world’s largest botnet, hoping to reduce its potential impact on the election https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/cyber-command-trickbot-disrupt/2020/10/09/19587aae-0a32-11eb-a166-dc429b380d10_story.html Google launches a slew of Search updates https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/15/google-launches-a-slew-of-search-updates/ Microsoft says Iranian hackers are exploiting the Zerologon vulnerability Microsoft links back the attacks to an Iranian hacker group known as Mercury, or MuddyWater. https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-says-iranian-hackers-are-exploiting-the-zerologon-vulnerability/ Bill Gates says we’ll never find a coronavirus cure https://bgr.com/2020/10/13/bill-gates-coronavirus-drug-antibody-vaccine-not-a-cure/ iPhone 12: MagSafe enables a whole new charging and accessory ecosystem With new magnets and coils, Apple is making all sorts of new things possible. https://www.macworld.com/article/3585789/iphone-12-magsafe-wireless-charging-cases-accessories.html Belkin’s first MagSafe products are a wild-looking 3-in-1 charger and a car mount Meet the first third-party MagSafe accessories https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2020/10/14/21516404/belkin-magsafe-boostcharge-pro-charger-car-mount-iphone-12-accessories WINDOWS 10 IS GETTING NEW OUT-OF-BOX EXPERIENCE (OOBE) Microsoft is bringing the Windows 10X out-of-box experience to the traditional version of Windows 10, and here's a first look. https://pureinfotech.com/windows-10-new-out-of-box-experience-oobe/ New, Faster BBC Micro:Bit Launches The updated device now includes a built-in speaker and microphone as well as upgrading the memory, storage, and performance on offer without raising the price. https://www.pcmag.com/news/bbc-launches-a-new-microbit-board Have an older iPhone or Mac? Don’t miss this security warning https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/apple-t2-chip-vulnerability/758775/ Our favorite SSDs are on sale for ludicrously cheap during Prime Day SK Hynix's Gold P31 and Gold S31 earn our top recommendations, and they're on sale at steep discounts during Amazon Prime Day. https://www.pcworld.com/article/3585748/our-favorite-ssds-are-on-sale-for-ludicrously-cheap-during-prime-day.html 7 Vintage iPhone Film Camera Apps Worth Using Sick of digital photos and don't have a film camera? These vintage film camera apps emulate the experience on iPhone. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/iphone-film-camera-apps/ Create a Makeshift Baby Monitor With Android's New Sound Notifications https://lifehacker.com/create-a-makeshift-baby-monitor-with-androids-new-sound-1845326880 Best turntables 2020: the best record players for any budget The best turntables and record players you can buy today https://www.techradar.com/news/best-turntables Need a new router? You really need to check out this Prime Day deal. https://www.windowscentral.com/prime-day-archer-a7 How to Restore Missing Default Power Plans in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/110372-restore-missing-default-power-plans-windows-10-a.html Browse Privately With Fast New VPN From Mozilla Firefox? More like Private-fox https://www.lifewire.com/browse-privately-with-fast-new-vpn-from-mozilla-5071402 Which Printer is Best: Inkjet, Laser or All-In-One? https://askbobrankin.com/which_printer_is_best_inkjet_laser_or_allinone.html iPhone 12 Mini vs. iPhone 12: Apple's smaller phone is not so different The smallest member of the new iPhone 12 family will appeal to value-minded buyers. https://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-12-vs-iphone-12-mini-apple-smaller-phone-not-so-different/ Microsoft is forcibly installing Office PWAs in Windows 10 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-is-forcibly-installing-office-pwas-in-windows-10/ IoT privacy risks: How security labels can help inform consumers https://www.techrepublic.com/videos/iot-security-not-all-devices-are-data-secure-one-organization-wants-to-inform-consumers/ Interesting Mini-Movie on Disinformation From the FBI https://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz/videos Twitter is investigating widespread outage reports https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/15/twitter-is-investigating-widespread-outage-reports/ New Office 365 Phishing Attack Checks Your Stolen Credentials in Real-Time https://blog.knowbe4.com/new-office-365-phishing-attack-checks-your-stolen-credentials-in-real-time The dreaded second coronavirus wave may be arriving at the worst possible time https://bgr.com/2020/10/12/coronavirus-second-wave-emergency-room-doctors-seeing-more-covid-19/ iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini: Six ways they're more 'Pro' than you think You'll be getting a lot of iPhone for a much nicer price. https://www.macworld.com/article/3585790/iphone-12-and-iphone-12-mini-display-design-features-camera-performance-price-release.html Apple’s revived MagSafe charging standard opens the door for a portless iPhone Wireless charging is only going to become more important https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/14/21515789/apple-portless-iphone-magsafe-wireless-charging Windows 10 20H2 features walkthrough video – October 2020 Update VIDEO: Windows 10 20H2 (October 2020 Update) is releasing soon, and this hands-on video dives deep into everything available in this new version. https://pureinfotech.com/windows-10-20h2-features-video-october-2020-update/ Final Nail in the Coffin for Yahoo Groups Lands Dec. 15 A year ago, Verizon-owned Yahoo decided to dismantle most of the functions on Yahoo Groups. Now the entire platform will soon be no more. https://www.pcmag.com/news/final-nail-in-the-coffin-for-yahoo-groups-lands-dec-15 You can’t replace your photos – get them off your phone now (then copy them to a flash drive or do a full backup to an external hdd/sdd and remove the device so its not accessable) https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/smartphone-photos-backup/757995/ Microsoft is encouraging Office PWAs, which could change how you work with apps Microsoft's Office PWAs are designed to offer all the convenience of Microsoft 365, without the need to install anything. https://www.pcworld.com/article/3586195/microsoft-is-encouraging-office-pwas-which-could-change-how-you-work-with-apps.html 3 Ways to Reset a Forgotten Windows Administrator Password Here are some ways to reset your Windows administrator password and get back into your computer. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-ways-to-reset-the-forgotten-windows-administrator-password/ Fix Your Apple Watch's Battery Issues With This New Update https://lifehacker.com/how-to-fix-the-bugs-from-your-apple-watch-watchos-7-upd-1845240817 Barnes & Noble hit by debilitating cyberattack, customer data exposed A recent outage was caused by a malware attack https://www.techradar.com/news/barnes-and-noble-hit-by-debilitating-cyberattack-customer-data-exposed Microsoft bringing breakthrough AI image captioning to Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Microsoft's new algorithm can describe images as well as people can. https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-bringing-breakthrough-ai-image-captioning-word-powerpoint-outlook How to Create Elevated App Shortcut without UAC Prompt in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/57690-create-elevated-shortcut-without-uac-prompt-windows-10-a.html Microsoft's Go Laptop Is Lighter, Cheaper, Smaller, Newer But is it worth the tradeoffs? https://www.lifewire.com/microsoft-go-laptop-lighter-cheaper-smaller-newer-5080718 Is There a Delete Button for the Internet? https://askbobrankin.com/is_there_a_delete_button_for_the_internet.html Get a 5-pack of outlet covers with nighttime safety lights for $15 This clever design offers a gentle night light for pennies a year and you never have to replace batteries. https://www.cnet.com/news/get-a-5-pack-of-outlet-covers-with-nighttime-safety-lights-for-15/ Microsoft now lets you disable insecure JScript in Internet Explorer https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-now-lets-you-disable-insecure-jscript-in-internet-explorer/ OnZoom is Zoom's new platform and marketplace for online events Zoom's Zoomtopia conference kicked off with an announcement about OnZoom, which provides a venue for concerts, classes and other ticketed and non-ticketed online events. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/onzoom-is-zooms-new-platform-and-marketplace-for-online-events/ Microsoft 365 vs. Office 365: What’s the difference? https://blog.goptg.com/microsoft-365-vs.-office-365-whats-the-difference Google will let everyone migrate from Hangouts to Chat for free in 2021 https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/15/hangouts-meet-chat/ Anna Kendrick Is McAfee’s Most Dangerous Celebrity 2020 https://www.mcafee.com/blogs/consumer/most-dangerous-celebrity-2020/ Scientists discovered a new way to stop COVID-19 https://bgr.com/2020/10/14/coronavirus-cure-factor-d-inhibitor-johns-hopkins-study/ App Store discontent: So many opinions https://www.macworld.com/article/3585591/app-store-discontent-so-many-opinions.html SURFACE LAPTOP GO REVIEW: A CASE STUDY IN COST CUTTING $900 for these specs? https://www.theverge.com/21512680/microsoft-surface-laptop-go-review-price-specs-features How to enable scrollable tabs in Chrome Google Chrome includes a new feature to scroll tabs with the mouse wheel when you have too many of them open, and here's how to enable it. https://pureinfotech.com/enable-scrollable-tabs-chrome/ Windows 10 Gets AV1 Hardware-Accelerated Video Support This Fall You're going to need one of the latest GPUs to take advantage of it, though. https://www.pcmag.com/news/windows-10-gets-av1-hardware-accelerated-video-support-this-fall Fake customer support scam is wiping out bank accounts – don’t fall for it! https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/payment-app-scams/754099/ How to switch from Windows 10 in S Mode to Windows 10 Home Remember, some of these pricing issues are, well, academic. https://www.pcworld.com/article/3194226/how-upgrading-from-windows-10-s-to-windows-10-pro-could-cost-you.html We finally know why the PS5 is so enormous https://bgr.com/2020/10/14/ps5-size-why-so-big-explanation-cooling-fan/ The anatomy of a $15 million cyber heist on a US company https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-anatomy-of-a-15-million-cyber-heist-on-a-us-company/ Back to Top
Tue	2067 10/13/2020	Can deepfake detectors keep up with advances in AI-generated video? https://thenextweb.com/neural/2020/10/13/can-deepfake-detectors-keep-up-with-advances-in-ai-generated-video-syndication/ Portable Alzex Finance Keep track of your personal finances and manage your budget smarter with the help if this comprehensive and intuitive application https://www.softpedia.com/get/PORTABLE-SOFTWARE/Personal-Finances/Portable-Personal-Finances.shtml 5 Microsoft Whiteboard Tips & Tricks You Should Try Today Microsoft Whiteboard offers you a few fun ways to communicate with your team. Here are some tips you should try out in your next meeting. https://www.makeuseof.com/microsoft-whiteboard-tips-tricks/ Why Do I Get Spam Not Addressed to Me? How Spammers Do It, and What Steps You Can Take Spammers use many techniques to slide their garbage into your inbox. BCCing you on messages is a common way. https://askleo.com/spam-not-addressed-to-me/ Tyler Technologies paid ransomware gang for decryption key https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tyler-technologies-paid-ransomware-gang-for-decryption-key/ What's the best cheap VPN? We found three good options Online privacy while working from home doesn't have to cost a fortune. Protect your online life with a cheap VPN service. https://www.cnet.com/news/the-best-cheap-vpn-for-2020/ What Apple's New Mac Repair Program Means for You Consumer-friendly or litigation-averse? https://www.lifewire.com/what-apples-independent-mac-repair-program-means-for-you-5075302 Fix Google Pixel's Auto-Brightness Bug and More With the Latest Android Update https://lifehacker.com/fix-google-pixels-auto-brightness-bug-and-more-with-the-1845289319 Americans might not be able to take full advantage of the 5G iPhone - On Tuesday, Apple is expected to release its first iPhone models that support 5G networks. - Those iPhones will be able to tap into faster next-generation networks from Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile for faster download speeds and stronger wireless connections. - But in the United States, the carriers are still building their 5G networks, and the mid-band networks available in other countries which balance fast speeds and wide coverage aren’t widely available in the U.S. yet. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/12/americans-might-not-be-able-to-take-full-advantage-of-the-5g-iphone-.html Microsoft Squelches Trickbot Ransomware Network https://www.technewsworld.com/story/Microsoft-Squelches-Trickbot-Ransomware-Network-86880.html How to Enable or Disable Suggested Passwords in Microsoft Edge Chromium https://tinyurl.com/yyxr563u Zoom is getting into ticketed online events The company will also start rolling end-to-end encryption next week. https://www.engadget.com/on-zoom-end-to-end-encryption-rollout-164126517.html Apple Sues Over Bogus Recycling https://www.infopackets.com/news/10823/apple-sues-over-bogus-recycling G7 Raises Concerns About Rising Cyberattacks Amid Pandemic https://www.securityweek.com/g7-raises-concerns-about-rising-cyberattacks-amid-pandemic What is USB-C? The latest and most powerful type of USB cable, explained https://www.yahoo.com/news/usb-c-guide-usb-c-145900155.html The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Is Trying https://gizmodo.com/the-microsoft-surface-laptop-go-is-trying-1845349567 9to5Mac Daily: October 13, 2020 – iPhone 12 and HomePod mini event recap https://9to5mac.com/2020/10/13/9to5mac-daily-october-13-2020/#more-672662 How To Create A PDF From Multiple Images In Windows 10 https://www.techjunkie.com/create-pdf-windows-10/ Find out who’s calling you from an unknown or blocked number https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/whos-calling-from-unknown-numbers/704580/ Intel Launches Budget-Friendly Core i3-10100F The quad-core chip is sure to be a hit with gamers on a tight budget who don't need an integrated GPU. https://www.pcmag.com/news/intel-launches-budget-friendly-core-i3-10100f The Windows 10 Feature That Everybody Loves Is Coming to the Desktop Windows users love customizing their desktops, there’s no doubt about it, and this is the reason Microsoft itself is also tweaking Windows 10 with more options in this regard in every new feature update. https://news.softpedia.com/news/the-windows-10-feature-that-everybody-loves-is-coming-to-the-desktop-531306.shtml Windows 10 Will Soon Tailor Its Setup to Your Needs Gaming? Entertainment? Business? It doesn't matter, as Windows 10 will soon accommodate everyone's needs. https://www.makeuseof.com/windows-10-tailor-setup-to-your-needs/ Phishing: How to Know It When You See It Phishing is a way scammers trick you into providing your personal and financial details. Phishing opens the door to identity theft, and more. https://askleo.com/phishing_how_to_know_it_when_you_see_it/ Largest cruise line operator Carnival confirms ransomware data theft https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/largest-cruise-line-operator-carnival-confirms-ransomware-data-theft/ Peacock: Everything to know about NBCUniversal's free (kinda) streaming app Streaming app Peacock has free movies and TV shows, and it unlocks more if you pay. And it's finally available on Roku -- but still missing from Amazon Fire TV. https://www.cnet.com/news/peacock-tv-free-roku-streaming-app-premium-movies-xfinity-premier-league/ Why You Need a Firewall App for Your iPhone Apps are thirsty for your data—here’s how to stop them https://www.lifewire.com/why-you-need-a-firewall-app-for-your-iphone-5080119 How the Latest COVID-19 Contact-Tracing Apps Actually Work https://lifehacker.com/how-the-latest-covid-19-contact-tracing-apps-actually-w-1845278648 The U.S. PC market just had its best quarter in 10 years, Gartner says - PC makers shipped 71.4 million PCs in the quarter ending in September, a 3.6% increase from the same period last year, according to an estimate from technology research company Gartner. - 16.5 million PCs were shipped to the U.S., an 11.4% increase over the same period last year. That’s the fastest U.S. PC growth rate in a decade, according to Gartner. - Consumers are buying new PCs as the coronavirus pandemic and concurrent lockdowns have forced them to work and attend school from home. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/12/gartner-us-pc-market-just-had-its-best-quarter-in-10-years.html Microsoft Hones Edge in Time for Holiday Shopping https://www.technewsworld.com/story/Microsoft-Hones-Edge-in-Time-for-Holiday-Shopping-86876.html How to Enable or Disable Allow Extensions from Other Stores in Microsoft Edge Chromium https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/165399-enable-disable-allow-extensions-other-stores-microsoft-edge.html Microsoft says its AI can describe images 'as well as people do' It’s a new milestone for AI that could genuinely help the visually impaired. https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-azure-ai-image-captions-humans-150040200.html How to Disable Bing Results in Windows Search https://www.infopackets.com/news/10822/how-disable-bing-results-windows-search Adobe Patches Critical Code Execution Vulnerability in Flash Player https://www.securityweek.com/adobe-patches-critical-code-execution-vulnerability-flash-player Apple introduces 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini for $729 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-iphone-12-mini-174925120.html Microsoft Takes Down Massive Botnet Before 2020 Elections https://gizmodo.com/microsoft-takes-down-massive-botnet-before-2020-electio-1845348931 iPhone 12 supports 2x faster wireless charging, but only with MagSafe accessories https://9to5mac.com/2020/10/13/iphone-12-supports-2x-faster-wireless-charging-but-only-with-magsafe-accessories/#more-672692 How To Access The Windows 10 Startup Folder https://www.techjunkie.com/windows-10-startup-folder/ 7 essential laptop maintenance tasks: Tips to clean your computer inside and out https://www.komando.com/video/komando-picks/7-essential-laptop-maintenance-tasks-tips-to-clean-your-computer-inside-and-out-digital-life-hack/682535/ PC Manufacturers Slowly Bouncing Back Following Early Pandemic Shortage Worldwide PC shipments have risen 13 percent in the third quarter of 2020 alone. https://www.pcmag.com/news/pc-manufacturers-slowly-blooming-back-into-life-following-early-pandemic Microsoft Edge 86 Is Now Available for Download Microsoft has released a new version of the Edge browser to the stable channel, and just as expected, the changelog is huge on all supported platforms. https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-edge-86-is-now-available-for-download-531304.shtml How to Use AltspaceVR: Virtual Reality Without a Headset The 2D version of AltspaceVR lets you experience virtual reality without a headset. https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-use-altspacevr-virtual-reality/ What Is It About Attachments? Email attachments are useful, ubiquitous, and convenient. They're also abused, dangerous, and responsible for infections and data breaches. https://askleo.com/what-is-it-about-attachments/ Microsoft Edge's new feature promotes Skype video conferencing https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edges-new-feature-promotes-skype-video-conferencing/ Block political texts and ads on your phone. Here's how With Election Day in three weeks, your phone could see a surge of political texts. We tell you how to make them stop. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/block-political-texts-and-ads-on-your-phone-heres-how/ How Campaigns Use Digital Tactics for Good and Bad There’s a dark side to internet politics https://www.lifewire.com/how-campaigns-use-digital-tactics-for-good-and-bad-5081489 Which Budget Android Should You Buy: the Galaxy S20 FE, Pixel 5, or Pixel 4a 5G? https://lifehacker.com/which-budget-android-should-you-buy-the-galaxy-s20-fe-1845252257 Amazon fined by OSHA for coronavirus safety violations at two California warehouses - California’s OSHA division fined Amazon $1,780 for failing to provide adequate coronavirus health and safety training at two facilities, one in Eastvale and another in Hawthorne. - Amazon told CNBC it plans to appeal the citations. - The company recently disclosed that 19,816 employees have had Covid-19. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/09/california-osha-fines-amazon-for-coronavirus-safety-violations.html Newest RoboLinux 11 Update Goes Far Beyond Typical Linux https://www.technewsworld.com/story/Newest-RoboLinux-11-Update-Goes-Far-Beyond-Typical-Linux-86877.html How to Optimize the Performance of Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/26120-optimize-performance-windows-10-a.html The Morning After: The iPhone 12 has 5G, new sizes and MagSafe charging We're ready to recap Apple's big iPhone 12 event and dive into day two of Amazon Prime Day. https://www.engadget.com/iphone-12-mini-pro-tma-112840577.html Google Launches App Security Team https://www.infopackets.com/news/10821/google-launches-app-security-team Acronis Patches Privilege Escalation Flaws in Backup, Security Solutions https://www.securityweek.com/acronis-patches-privilege-escalation-flaws-backup-security-solutions Apple's new 'iPhone 12' has a 5G problem https://www.yahoo.com/news/apples-iphone-12-5g-problem-174059217.html What Is UWB and Why Are Apple and Samsung Suddenly So Interested In It? https://gizmodo.com/what-is-uwb-and-why-are-apple-and-samsung-suddenly-so-i-1845346693 Here’s how iPhone 12 battery life compares to iPhone 11 https://9to5mac.com/2020/10/13/iphone-12-battery-life/#more-672661 How To Extend Your Desktop With Chromecast https://www.techjunkie.com/extend-desktop-chromecast/ Forget your computer – These viruses are coming after your smartphone https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/ransomware-locks-android-devices/758956/ You Can Buy These Cheap Webcams on Amazon Right Now, But Are They Any Good? In this new work-from-home world, most name-brand webcams are either sold out or on back-order, but there's no shortage of lesser-known models available on Amazon. We bought six of them ranging in price from $17 to $65. Here's how they fare against cameras from Logitech and Razer, and how to get the best cheap webcam now. https://www.pcmag.com/news/is-a-17-no-name-webcam-on-amazon-any-good Setting Up Windows 10 Will Soon Be Much Easier Microsoft has started testing a new OOBE experience for Windows 10, essentially making the whole process of setting up the operating system a more straightforward process. https://news.softpedia.com/news/setting-up-windows-10-will-soon-be-much-easier-531289.shtml 7 Ways to Turn Off a Windows 10 Laptop Screen Not only is it possible to turn off your laptop screen, but there is more than one way to do this in Windows 10! https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/ways-turn-off-windows-10-laptop-screen/ I Think I’ve Been “Phished”, What Should I Do? Phishing is epidemic. Legitimate-looking emails asking for sensitive information are often bogus. Phishing is on the rise, and you need to be aware. https://askleo.com/i_think_ive_been_phished_what_should_i_do/ Sam's Club customer accounts hacked in credential stuffing attacks https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sams-club-customer-accounts-hacked-in-credential-stuffing-attacks/ 8 best phones under $200: Our picks for 2020 budget phones that work great If you're looking for a phone for $200 or under, check out the ones we've reviewed and new ones we're excited about. https://www.cnet.com/news/8-best-phones-under-200-our-picks-for-2020-budget-phones-that-work-great-galaxy-a01-moto-g7-power/ Can Windows Play Nicely With Android Apps? Your desktop looks more mobile every day https://www.lifewire.com/can-windows-play-nicely-with-android-apps-5079818 Adjust These Settings on the New Windows 10 20H2 Update https://lifehacker.com/adjust-these-settings-on-the-new-windows-10-20h2-update-1845244543 Apple has the potential to make big waves in health care https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/13/apple-could-win-big-in-health-care.html Zoom's Got Game for Poker Players https://www.technewsworld.com/story/Zooms-Got-Game-for-Poker-Players-86870.html How to Enable or Disable Install Google Chrome Themes in Microsoft Edge Chromium https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/165413-enable-install-google-chrome-themes-microsoft-edge-chromium.html Google's 'Search On' event will reveal new AI-powered features on Thursday With Google I/O 2020 canceled, we'll find out more about its latest AI upgrades on October 15th. https://www.engadget.com/google-search-on-stream-020155879.html Yelp to Label 'Racist' Businesses Online https://www.infopackets.com/news/10824/yelp-label-racist-businesses-online Study Finds 400,000 Vulnerabilities Across 2,200 Virtual Appliances https://www.securityweek.com/study-finds-400000-vulnerabilities-across-2200-virtual-appliances The latest Chrome OS update improves accessibility on Chromebooks https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chrome-os-86-chromebook-194619472.html The Galaxy S20 FE Is the More Affordable Samsung Phone You Really Want https://gizmodo.com/the-galaxy-s20-fe-is-the-more-affordable-samsung-phone-1845329837 iOS 14.1 GM build is now available to developers ahead of iPhone 12 launch https://9to5mac.com/2020/10/13/ios-14-1-gm-build-is-now-available-to-developers-ahead-of-iphone-12-launch/#more-672664 How To Scan & Fix Hard Drives With CHKDSK In Windows 10 https://www.techjunkie.com/fix-hard-drives-chkdsk-windows-10/ Car tech: Gadgets to figure out the check engine light https://www.komando.com/technology/check-engine-light-diagnostic/758496/ 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 Microsoft Announces New Microsoft Edge Browser Features Microsoft has announced a new series of features coming to the Microsoft Edge browser, including a price comparison that lands just in time for the shopping season. https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-announces-new-microsoft-edge-browser-features-531301.shtml Anatomy of Ryuk Attack: 29 Hours From Initial Email to Full Compromise https://www.securityweek.com/anatomy-ryuk-attack-29-hours-initial-email-full-compromise Newest RoboLinux 11 Update Goes Far Beyond Typical Linux https://linuxinsider.com/story/newest-robolinux-11-update-goes-far-beyond-typical-linux-86877.html AMD Ryzen 9 5950X \| 5900X, Ryzen 7 5800X & Ryzen 5 5600X - 15 Things You Need To Know Before You Buy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdeX-Uait7E&t=0s Surface Laptop Go review: A solid starter PC, with limits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5nnBVh6csk&t=0s iPhone 12 Mini first impressions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHFZBhAc33c&t=0s Back to Top
Mon	2066 10/12/2020	The Best Home Printer for Most People https://gizmodo.com/the-best-home-printer-for-most-people-1845290524 How to Unlock an iPad Without a Passcode Forgot the password? Don't worry, you won't be locked out for good https://www.lifewire.com/unlock-an-ipad-without-a-passcode-5081534 How to Make a Title Line on an Excel Spreadsheet https://www.howtogeek.com/691547/how-to-make-a-title-line-on-an-excel-spreadsheet/ Google Chrome becomes more private thanks to competition from Microsoft Edge https://news.thewindowsclub.com/google-chrome-becomes-more-private-thanks-to-competition-from-microsoft-edge-103547/ Foxconn denied tax subsidies for Wisconsin plant Local officials reportedly said the electronics maker's vision for the project has substantially changed. https://www.cnet.com/news/foxconn-denied-tax-subsidies-for-wisconsin-plant/ When Should You Use Gmail Go Instead of the Gmail App? https://lifehacker.com/when-should-you-use-gmail-go-instead-of-the-gmail-app-1845325511 How to Fix High Memory Usage in Windows 10 https://www.maketecheasier.com/fix-high-memory-usage-windows/ The Razer Seiren Mini brings pro-grade audio in a compact size for $50 The Razer Seiren Mini "punches above its weight" with pro-grade sound in a compact form. https://www.windowscentral.com/razer-seiren-mini-launch Keep the contents of two directories in sync with SyncFolders https://www.ghacks.net/2020/09/30/keep-the-contents-of-two-directories-in-sync-with-syncfolders/ Amazon Prime Day, ecco l'occasione per passare a Chromebook I tempi sono maturi https://global.techradar.com/it-it/news/amazon-prime-day-ecco-loccasione-per-passare-a-chromebook How to Check a Drive for Errors in Windows 10 https://tinyurl.com/y3r7tv52 WINDOWS 10 IS GETTING NEW OUT-OF-BOX EXPERIENCE (OOBE) Microsoft is bringing the Windows 10X out-of-box experience to the traditional version of Windows 10, and here's a first look. https://pureinfotech.com/windows-10-new-out-of-box-experience-oobe/ Microsoft Revamping the Windows 10 Setup Process with Windows 10X Improvements Microsoft is working to improve Windows 10 from one end to another, and this means that the company doesn’t just want you to feel the operating system fresh and modern after logging in to the desktop, but also when actually installing it. https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-revamping-the-windows-10-setup-process-with-windows-10x-improvements-531300.shtml An introduction to Windows 10’s new PowerToys Like their ‘90s namesakes, the tools in Microsoft’s new PowerToys app are quite useful for power users. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3584919/an-introduction-to-windows-10-s-new-powertoys.html RainbowMix apps generate $150,000 in daily ad fraud profit https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rainbowmix-apps-generate-150-000-in-daily-ad-fraud-profit/ How to stop robocalls and other spam calls from reaching your iPhone https://www.yahoo.com/news/stop-robocalls-other-spam-calls-193300045.html Hackney hacked. 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Have you ever done that? https://www.ghacks.net/2020/10/01/save-tabs-for-later-with-the-reading-list-extension-for-firefox/ Nvidia admits defeat with RTX 3080 and 3090 Founders Edition stock, passes baton to Best Buy Nvidia is no longer selling these graphics cards on its store https://www.techradar.com/news/nvidia-admits-defeat-with-rtx-3080-and-3090-founders-edition-stock-passes-baton-to-best-buy How to Check Drive Health and SMART Status in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/163843-how-check-drive-health-smart-status-windows-10-a.html Surface Pro X, Laptop 3, and others picked up September firmware update Almost every supported Surface device received a firmware update in September, and here are all the details. https://pureinfotech.com/surface-pro-x-laptop-3-september-firmware-update/ QuickMon A practical, useful and effective software utility worth having when you need to easily monitor various resources or services from a single location https://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Info/QuickMon.shtml Home security cams hacked in Singapore, and stolen footage sold on adult websites https://www.bitdefender.com/box/blog/iot-news/home-security-cams-hacked-singapore-stolen-footage-sold-adult-websites/ Google boosts malware protection for high-risk accounts https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-boosts-malware-protection-for-high-risk-accounts/ Feds may target Google’s Chrome browser for breakup https://www.yahoo.com/news/feds-may-target-google-chrome-110050515.html Microsoft Uses Trademark Law to Disrupt Trickbot Botnet https://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/10/microsoft-uses-copyright-law-to-disrupt-trickbot-botnet/ Easily edit and organize PDFs with this app PDFBEAR makes it easy to convert, organize, edit, and safeguard all of your PDF files across multiple devices. https://www.engadget.com/edit-organize-pdfs-app-175504577.html You Can Buy These Cheap Webcams on Amazon Right Now, But Are They Any Good? 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Encrypting web connections https://www.techradar.com/how-to/what-is-an-ssl-certificate How to Enable or Disable chrome.exe Volume Control and Hardware Media Key Handling in Google Chrome https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/134484-enable-disable-chrome-exe-volume-control-media-key-handling.html How to enable random MAC address for Wi-Fi on Windows 10 You can enable an option to send random physical addresses when using Wi-Fi, and here's how and why you should do it on Windows 10. https://pureinfotech.com/enable-random-mac-address-wifi-windows-10/ grocy-desktop Use this fantastic organizer application to keep track of your food stocks as well as any other related errand you might have to complete https://www.softpedia.com/get/Office-tools/Diary-Organizers-Calendar/grocy-desktop.shtml Hackers disguise malware attack as new details on Donald Trump’s COVID-19 illness https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/featured/hackers-disguise-malware-attack-details-donald-trumps-covid-19-illness/ Enhance your Windows 10 experience with these Microsoft Store apps https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/enhance-your-windows-10-experience-with-these-microsoft-store-apps/ Apple was just slapped with a lawsuit that accuses the company of monopolizing the mobile-gaming market by blocking apps like Xbox Game Pass and Google Stadia https://www.yahoo.com/news/apple-just-slapped-lawsuit-accuses-160950661.html Report: U.S. Cyber Command Behind Trickbot Tricks https://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/10/report-u-s-cyber-command-behind-trickbot-tricks/ Spies, lies and data thieves: It's time to get a VPN https://www.engadget.com/2019-08-27-the-best-vpns-compared.html Nacon Launches Xbox Controllers for xCloud Gaming on Android The two controllers offer the same functionality as official Xbox console gamepads, but are specifically for xCloud games on your Android device. https://www.pcmag.com/news/nacon-launches-xbox-controllers-for-xcloud-gaming-on-android How to research your family tree without paying a dime https://www.komando.com/family/free-family-tree-tracing/757425/ How Crossposting From Instagram to Facebook Could Impact Your Privacy Facebook feature or Insta-oops? https://www.lifewire.com/how-crossposting-from-instagram-to-facebook-could-impact-your-privacy-5077416 How do QLC SSDs work, and should you avoid them? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUVoTJSBslI&t=4s Back to Top
Sun	2065 10/11/2020	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. 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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. 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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. 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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 Back to Top

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