How chatbots and automation will update outmoded
customer support in 2021
"Good enough" support no longer cuts it. It's time
to ratchet up tech investments, which tops the list of Intercom's
2021 Customer Support Trends Report.
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-chatbots-and-automation-will-update-outmoded-customer-support-in-2021/
Apple's New MacBooks (and Mac Mini) Are Powered By
iPhone DNA
https://www.yahoo.com/news/apples-macbooks-mac-mini-powered-214938192.html
How to Use the Built-In Geography Feature in
Microsoft Excel
https://www.howtogeek.com/699219/how-to-use-the-built-in-geography-feature-in-microsoft-excel/
Switch to Firefox Before Your Older Android Can No
Longer Access Parts of the Web
https://lifehacker.com/switch-to-firefox-before-your-older-android-can-no-long-1845621018
TorGuard VPN review: Serviceable speeds and the
right privacy promises
TorGuard is a good VPN, but it could stand to be a
bit faster.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3585182/torguard-vpn-review.html
Microsoft November 2020 Patch Tuesday fixes 112
vulnerabilities
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-november-2020-patch-tuesday-fixes-112-vulnerabilities/
How to Boost Focus and Productivity With the
Focuster App
Boost focus and productivity by turning your to-do
list into an organized schedule
https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-boost-focus-and-productivity-with-the-focuster-app/
Windows Terminal 1.5 hits preview with loads of new
features
Windows Terminal 1.4 has moved out of preview, too.
https://www.windowscentral.com/windows-terminal-15-hits-preview-loads-new-features
Windows 10 antivirus will soon deliver
comprehensive protection on iOS and Linux too
https://www.techradar.com/news/windows-10-antivirus-will-soon-deliver-comprehensive-protection-on-ios-and-linux-too
How to Enable Two Page View for PDF in Microsoft
Edge Chromium
https://tinyurl.com/y65vqvd8
WINDOWS 10 21H2 WILL INTRODUCE BIG VISUAL CHANGES
IN 2021
Windows 10 UI is getting a significant refresh in
2021 to remove inconsistencies and make the OS more modern.
https://pureinfotech.com/windows-10-21h2-visual-changes-2021/
Microsoft Announces Pluton, the Security Chip
Making Windows PCs Unhackable (of course this is in the future on
new machines)
Microsoft has invested aggressively in the security
of the Windows ecosystem lately, and today the company announced
another major project that the world’s biggest chipmakers are
contributing to.
https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-announces-pluton-the-security-chip-making-windows-pcs-unhackable-531554.shtml
How Unemployment Debit Card Freezes Signal Rising
Fraud
Track your transactions
https://www.lifewire.com/how-unemployment-debit-card-freezes-signal-rising-fraud-5084657
Latest Windows 10 update causes serious problems —
what you need to know
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/latest-windows-10-update-causes-serious-problems-what-you-need-to-know
Macs with the M1 chip do not support eGPUs
https://techcrunch.com/2020/11/10/macs-with-the-m1-chip-do-not-support-egpus/
Apple might appease antitrust concerns by
suggesting third-party apps to new iPhone owners
9to5Mac spotted the feature in an iOS 14.3 beta
https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/12/21563168/apple-antitrust-third-party-app-setup
Manufacturing Sees Rising Ransomware Threat
Crypto-ransomware groups are increasingly adopting
malware and tools that can probe and attack operational
technology, such as industrial control systems, according to an
assessment of current threats.
https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/manufacturing-sees-rising-ransomware-threat/d/d-id/1339438
A sneaky type of fraud is skyrocketing – here’s
what to do if it happens to you
https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/unemployment-fraud-protection/763608/
What Is the Apple M1 Chip?
A brand-new processor that Apple developed in-house
will power the newest Macs. Here's what it can do, based on what
we know so far.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/what-is-the-apple-m1-chip
The Apple Watch Series 6 falls to new low of $350
at Amazon
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-watch-series-6-new-amazon-sale-new-all-time-low-early-black-friday-213620639.html
How to Install Microsoft Edge on a Chromebook
https://www.howtogeek.com/699866/how-to-install-microsoft-edge-on-a-chromebook/
All the Changes Apple Didn't Share at Today's 'M1'
Event
https://lifehacker.com/all-the-changes-apple-didnt-share-at-todays-m1-event-1845634030
Government warns of remote attack against Windows
PCs editing iPhone video
If you're an iPhone owner and use a Windows PC, go
to the Windows Store and make sure you have the latest patch.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3586576/government-warns-of-remote-attack-against-windows-pcs-editing-iphone-video.html
Adobe releases security update for Adobe Reader for
Android
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-releases-security-update-for-adobe-reader-for-android/
6 Ways to Improve Your Reaction Times When Gaming
Looking to get the one-up over your gaming
adversaries? Here are some of the best ways to improve your gaming
reaction times.
https://www.makeuseof.com/ways-to-improve-reaction-times-gaming/
Here's every lie about the Xbox Series X, debunked
Debunking the biggest lies about the Xbox Series X
at launch.
https://www.windowscentral.com/xbox-series-x-lies-debunked
This Windows 10 update could be a winner with
tinkerers and perfectionists
Windows 10 update will introduce more granular font
rendering settings
https://www.techradar.com/news/windows-10-update-will-take-os-customization-to-the-next-level
How to Change Default Search Engine in Microsoft
Edge Chromium
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/152349-how-change-default-search-engine-microsoft-edge-chromium.html
Windows 10 gets update KB4577586 to remove Adobe
Flash Player
Microsoft makes available the update KB4577586 to
completely remove Adobe Flash Player from Windows 10.
https://pureinfotech.com/kb4577586-windows-10-remove-adobe-flash-player/
Windows 10 Cumulative Update KB4586781 Problems
Already Being Reported
Microsoft published new Windows 10 cumulative
updates only a few days ago as part of the November 2020 Patch
Tuesday cycle, and naturally, the May 2020 Update, or version
2004, received its very own set of improvements too.
https://news.softpedia.com/news/windows-10-cumulative-update-kb4586781-problems-already-being-reported-531541.shtml
Enormous, All-in-One Charger Has Plenty of Tricks
One charger to rule them all
https://www.lifewire.com/enormous-all-in-one-charger-has-plenty-of-tricks-5087085
MacBook Air M1 benchmark results — Intel is
officially in trouble
The new MacBook Air and Pro benchmarks are
impressive
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/macbook-air-m1-benchmark-results-intel-is-officially-in-trouble
Come June 1, 2021, all of your new photos will
count against your free Google storage
https://techcrunch.com/2020/11/11/google-cuts-back-on-its-free-storage-get-ready-to-pay-up/
Chinese gadget makers have to overcome stigma to
launch in the US
The challenges they face
https://www.theverge.com/21560970/chinese-gadgets-made-in-china-usa-marketing-stigma
'Pay2Key' Could Become Next Big Ransomware Threat
Researchers from Check Point say an Iranian-based
threat actor has successfully attacked multiple Israeli companies
could soon go global.
https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/pay2key-could-become-next-big-ransomware-threat/d/d-id/1339436
Looking for cleaning products? Beware of fake
Clorox and Lysol websites
https://www.komando.com/coronavirus/fake-clorox-and-lysol-websites/763525/
Apple: Our New ARM-Based Macs Offer Epic CPU
Performance and Battery Life
The company boldly claimed its new ARM-based Macs
can handily beat Windows PCs when it comes to performance. The new
Macs go on sale next week.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/apple-our-new-arm-based-macs-offer-epic-cpu-performance-and-battery-life
The latest iPad drops to $280 in Best Buy's Black
Friday early access sale
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/best-buy-black-friday-early-access-sale-my-best-buy-program-apple-ipad-lenovo-smart-clock-150128510.html
How Backward Compatible Are the Xbox Series X and
S?
https://www.howtogeek.com/699890/how-backward-compatible-are-the-xbox-series-x-and-s/
Switch to Firefox Before Your Older Android Can No
Longer Access Parts of the Web
https://lifehacker.com/switch-to-firefox-before-your-older-android-can-no-long-1845621018
Amazon is blowing out our favorite speedy Samsung
SSDs
Choose between the 860 Evo, 970 Evo, 970 Evo Plus,
and the 870 QVO.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3597410/amazon-is-blowing-out-our-favorite-speedy-samsung-ssds.html
Ubuntu's Gnome desktop could be tricked into giving
root access
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ubuntus-gnome-desktop-could-be-tricked-into-giving-root-access/
5 Linux Operating Systems That Offer Bleeding Edge
Updates
Ready for an operating system that boasts the
latest features? It's time to try one of these bleeding edge Linux
distros.
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/linux-operating-systems-bleeding-edge-updates/
Apple brings the heat with its M1 ARM processor,
but takes different direction than Microsoft
Apple is joining Microsoft and Google in embracing
ARM for computers and not just phones. Here are five takeaways
from today's announcement.
https://www.windowscentral.com/apple-arm-vs-windows-thoughts
This crafty ransomware campaign has Microsoft Teams
users in its crosshairs
https://www.techradar.com/news/this-crafty-ransomware-campaign-has-microsoft-teams-users-in-its-cross-hairs
How to Repair System Files with SFC Command in
Windows 10
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2895-run-sfc-command-windows-10-a.html
WINDOWS 10 20H2 KNOWN ISSUES BLOCKING INSTALLATION
Microsoft lists several known issues with the
Windows 10 20H2 update, and it's placing a temporary block to
affected devices.
https://pureinfotech.com/windows-10-20h2-known-issues/
Microsoft Announces New Microsoft Edge Notification
Features on Windows 10
Microsoft has already completed the transition to
the Chromium engine for its very own browser, and now the company
can focus its efforts on improving the experience on all platforms
where the app is now available.
https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-announces-new-microsoft-edge-notification-features-on-windows-10-531542.shtml
How Apps Could Detect COVID Through Speech
Just say 'ahh'?
https://www.lifewire.com/how-apps-could-detect-covid-through-speech-5086576
The best Black Friday PS4 deals
See what the best Black Friday PS4 deals are right
now.
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/the-best-black-friday-ps4-deals
RIP Google Music, one of the company’s last
examples of generosity
https://techcrunch.com/2020/11/11/rip-google-music-one-of-the-companys-last-examples-of-generosity/
YouTube went down around the world, but it’s now
fixed
There were issues loading videos during the outage
https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/11/21561764/youtube-down-outage-loading-videos
New 'CostaRicto' Hack-for-Hire Group Targets Global
Businesses
The group of APT mercenaries uses bespoke malware
and strong operation security to target a range of organizations,
located primarily in Southeast Asia.
https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/new-costaricto-hack-for-hire-group-targets-global-businesses/d/d-id/1339434
Apple’s massive privacy upgrade exposes what your
favorite apps know about you
https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/apple-upgrades-app-privacy/763297/
Wyze Expands Smart Home Lineup With $199 Robot
Vacuum
The Wyze Robot Vacuum uses LiDAR to map rooms and
set up cleaning zones.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/wyze-expands-smart-home-lineup-with-199-robot-vacuum
Why this free photo-editing app is the best option
for beginner or professional photographers
https://www.yahoo.com/news/why-free-photo-editing-app-110147567.html
How to Use Control Center on Mac
https://www.howtogeek.com/699684/how-to-use-control-center-on-mac/
Know the Difference Between 'Misinformation' and
'Disinformation'
https://lifehacker.com/misinformation-and-disinformation-are-not-the-same-thin-1839290006
Sorry, but the new MacBook Air is not faster than
98% of PC laptops
Let's just say this out loud, OK? Apple is full of
it.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3596814/new-macbook-air-is-not-faster-than-98-percent-of-pc-laptops.html
Scammers impersonating the IRS threaten victims
with legal action
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scammers-impersonating-the-irs-threaten-victims-with-legal-action/
How to Buy Online Safely, Securely, and Confidently
Whatever you're planning to buy online, buying with
confidence is vital. Learn how to spot scams and fake reviews in
this week's podcast.
https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-buy-online-safely-securely-and-confidently/
PSA: Dell printer drivers flagged as malware by
antivirus engines
It's unclear what's going on with Dell's printer
drivers.
https://www.windowscentral.com/psa-dell-printer-drivers-flagged-malware-antivirus-engines
YouTube was down because 2020 isn't over for seven
weeks – it's back now
Just when you thought things were getting better in
2020...
https://www.techradar.com/news/youtube-is-down-because-2020-isnt-over-for-seven-weeks
How to Enable running Microsoft Edge (Edge HTML)
and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) side-by-side in Windows 10
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/144061-enable-microsoft-edge-side-side-browser-experience-windows-10-a.html
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/
Microsoft Surface Duo Android November Update Now
Available for Download
Surface Duo is Microsoft’s first Android device in
history, and the company has promised monthly updates, as per
Google’s release strategy for its mobile operating system.
https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-surface-duo-android-november-update-now-available-for-download-531533.shtml
Social Media Changes Haven't Fixed Enough, Experts
Say
As much as things change, they also remain the same
https://www.lifewire.com/social-media-changes-havent-fixed-enough-experts-say-5085218
Samsung Galaxy S21 release date, price specs and
leaks
The Samsung Galaxy S21 is coming. Here's everything
we know so far.
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s21
Dear Sophie: What does Biden’s win mean for tech
immigration?
https://techcrunch.com/2020/11/11/dear-sophie-what-does-a-biden-win-for-tech-immigration/
Waves of attacks on US hospitals show a change in
tactics for cybercriminals
They’re knowingly targeting hospitals
https://www.theverge.com/21551050/cyberattacks-hospitals-coronavirus-deadly-tactics
We Secured the Election. Now How Do We Secure Trust
in Results?
Disinformation campaigns are now designed not only
to influence how voters fill out their ballots, but also how
confident they are in the entire process. How do legislators,
media organizations, security professionals, and voters respond?
https://www.darkreading.com/edge/theedge/we-secured-the-election-now-how-do-we-secure-trust-in-results/b/d-id/1339433
Easy way to keep Chrome from slowing down your
computer
https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/speed-up-chrome/764437/
Concerned About Privacy? Store Your Sensitive Info
in a Data Pod, Says Tim Berners-Lee
The brainchild of World Wide Web creator Sir Tim
Berners-Lee, the Enterprise Solid Server lets users store their
data in pods, which can be accessed by apps and third parties only
when the user allows it.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/concerned-about-privacy-store-your-sensitive-info-in-a-data-pod-says-tim
Walmart releases Black Friday ad with PlayStation
5, Xbox Series X listed as online-only amid COVID-19
https://www.yahoo.com/news/walmart-releases-black-friday-ad-055945172.html
Android "fleeceware" apps trick users by charging
them exorbitant subscription fees
Seven fraudulent apps found in the Google Play
store by Avast offer skins and wallpaper for games but charge as
much as $120 a month.
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/android-fleeceware-apps-trick-users-by-charging-them-exorbitant-subscription-fees/
AirPlay on Roku: This changes everything
Apple's iPhone control system makes Roku a much
more versatile streaming platform.
https://www.techhive.com/article/3597048/airplay-on-roku-this-changes-everything.html
Keep Your PC Running Like New, Avram Grossman,
APCUG VTC 8 15 20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0nvYtWKj_s&t=32s
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