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Thur	2131 12/24/2020	This supercomputing center has chosen Nvidia for its AI 192 Nvidia A100 GPUs will be installed at the Stuttgart supercomputing center in Germany https://www.techradar.com/news/this-supercomputing-center-has-chosen-nvidia-for-its-ai Google's Android Things platform will shut down in a little over a year It's shutting down Android Things on January 5th, 2022. https://www.engadget.com/google-reveals-timeline-android-things-shutdown-120504721.html How to find out if WebRender is enabled in Firefox, and how to enable it if it is not https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/14/how-to-find-out-if-webrender-is-enabled-in-firefox-and-how-to-enable-it-if-it-is-not/ Migrating to standalone networks won’t secure 5G https://www.scmagazine.com/endpoint-security/migrating-to-stand-alone-networks-alone-wont-secure-5g/ Geekly Update - 17 December 2020 https://askbobrankin.com/geekly_update_17_december_2020.html How to Install Microsoft Teams on Linux https://www.maketecheasier.com/install-microsoft-teams-on-linux/ Report of 2024 Apple Car Sparks Mixed Reactions https://www.technewsworld.com/story/Report-of-2024-Apple-Car-Sparks-Mixed-Reactions-86960.html Android security: The last piece of advice you'll need for 2020 Jack Wallen takes one more opportunity to remind Android device owners to use those phones with a great deal of caution; otherwise, they could become victims of malware. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/android-security-the-last-piece-of-advice-youll-need-for-2020/ SolarWinds victims revealed after cracking the Sunburst malware DGA https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/solarwinds-victims-revealed-after-cracking-the-sunburst-malware-dga/ How to Clean Up Component Store (WinSxS folder) in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/82643-clean-up-component-store-winsxs-folder-windows-10-a.html FBI Warns of DoppelPaymer Attacks on Critical Infrastructure The operators behind DoppelPaymer have begun calling victims to pressure them into paying ransom, officials say. https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/fbi-warns-of-doppelpaymer-attacks-on-critical-infrastructure/d/d-id/1339770 Internet Providers Can't Charge for Unwanted Router https://www.infopackets.com/news/10867/internet-providers-cant-charge-unwanted-router How to Use the Built-In Stocks Feature in Microsoft Excel https://www.howtogeek.com/703580/how-to-use-the-built-in-stocks-feature-in-microsoft-excel/ Scientists Invent New Glue That’s Activated by Magnetic Field – Saves on Energy, Time and Space https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-invent-new-glue-thats-activated-by-magnetic-field-saves-on-energy-time-and-space/ Exclusive: Apple targets car production by 2024 and eyes 'next level' battery technology - sources https://finance.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-apple-targets-car-production-203932884.html Why Police Are Training in Virtual Reality Empathy is an increasingly important skill https://www.lifewire.com/why-police-are-training-in-virtual-reality-5093229 PSA: If you’re on Verizon, you might want to turn off 5G to get faster speeds https://9to5mac.com/2020/12/23/turn-off-5g-on-verizon/#more-687251 Find Your Friends via GPS With These 7 Free Android Apps Looking for an app to track friends or family? Check out these location finder apps to keep tabs on your loved ones. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/finding-your-friends-via-gps-9-free-mobile-apps/ Hidden map on your phone shows everywhere you’ve been and the photos you took https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/google-photos-location-data/770224/ Presidential Twitter Accounts Will Reset to Zero Followers on Jan. 20 Donald Trump's followers won't automatically transition to the Biden administration. https://www.pcmag.com/news/presidential-twitter-accounts-will-reset-to-zero-followers-on-jan-20 10 tips for choosing the right password manager for your team The importance of password managers and how to choose the right one for your organisation https://www.techradar.com/news/10-tips-for-choosing-the-right-password-manager-for-your-team Microsoft confirms it found compromised SolarWinds code in its systems Microsoft says it has not found evidence hackers breached customer data or used its systems to attack others. https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-solarwinds-075020280.html Windows 10 Debloat Tool GUI improves the Windows 10 tweaker's usability https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/14/windows-10-debloat-tool-gui-improves-the-windows-10-tweakers-usability/ Breach alerts dismissed as junk? New guide for sending vital emails may help https://www.scmagazine.com/home/email-security/breach-alerts-dismissed-as-junk-new-guide-for-sending-vital-emails-may-help/ Is Your DNA For Sale? https://askbobrankin.com/is_your_dna_for_sale.html How to Stop Android Apps Running in the Background https://www.maketecheasier.com/stop-android-apps-running-background/ Standout Tech Products of 2020 https://www.technewsworld.com/story/Standout-Tech-Products-of-2020-86957.html The gaming PC market is set to grow 25% by 2024 Despite the looming threat of cloud gaming, gaming PC purchases surged during COVID-19 and are forecasted to continue. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-gaming-pc-market-is-set-to-grow-25-by-2024/ US govt, FireEye breached after SolarWinds supply-chain attack https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-fireeye-breached-after-solarwinds-supply-chain-attack/ How to Enable or Disable Preload New Tab Page in Microsoft Edge Chromium https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/160149-enable-disable-preload-new-tab-page-microsoft-edge-chromium.html Microsoft Confirms Its Network Was Breached With Tainted SolarWinds Updates Attack on thousands of other companies as "moment of reckoning" for governments and industry, company president says. https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/microsoft-confirms-its-network-was-breached-with-tainted-solarwinds-updates/d/d-id/1339769 Digiarty Software Bonanza: Up to 62% Off! https://www.infopackets.com/news/10868/digiarty-software-bonanza-62 How to Uninstall or Disable Safari Extensions on Mac https://www.howtogeek.com/702758/how-to-uninstall-or-disable-safari-extensions-on-mac/ Masks Aren’t Enough to Stop COVID-19 Spread Without Distancing, Physics Proves It took physicists to test how well mask materials block droplets. The common ones block almost all – but in close proximity to a sick person, you can still catch it https://www.haaretz.com/science-and-health/.premium-masks-aren-t-enough-to-stop-covid-19-spread-without-distancing-physics-proves-1.9392400 Microsoft's Reported Plans to Design Its Own CPUs: 5 Thoughts https://finance.yahoo.com/m/469be698-5eaf-3203-911e-843e3911c9dd/microsoft-s-reported-plans-to.html Microsoft Wants You to Go Passwordless, but Should You? Fingerprints are the key https://www.lifewire.com/microsoft-wants-you-to-go-passwordless-but-should-you-5093408 Even Facebook employees call criticism of Apple’s privacy rules ‘hypocrisy’ https://9to5mac.com/2020/12/22/even-facebook-employees-call-criticism-of-apples-privacy-rules-as-hypocrisy/#more-687203 How to Move Apps to an SD Card on Your Android Device Here's how to offload Android apps to an SD card to free up storage space on your phone! https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/move-android-apps-sd-card/ How to lock down your Wi-Fi and protect your home https://www.komando.com/kims-column/lock-down-your-wi-fi/770028/ Internet, Cell Phone Services More Important Than Ever, but Americans Worry About Paying for Them A Pew study shows that although many find these services essential during the pandemic, affordability is an issue, particularly for Hispanics. https://www.pcmag.com/news/internet-cell-phone-services-more-important-than-ever-but-americans-worry Firefox 84 dramatically boosts performance on Apple Silicon Macs Final Firefox release of the year brings a number of fixes and improvements https://www.techradar.com/news/firefox-84-dramatically-boosts-performance-on-apple-silicon-macs State-sponsored hackers have breached the US' nuclear weapons agency At least three states may have been hit in the same attack. https://www.engadget.com/nnsa-doe-cyberattack-232628623.html Categorize your documents and access them quickly with Documan https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/20/categorize-your-documents-and-access-them-quickly-with-documan/ Security experts warn of long-term risk tied to Energy Department breach https://www.scmagazine.com/home/government/security-experts-warn-of-long-term-risk-tied-to-energy-department-breach/ Ring With Ting - Save on Your Mobile Phone Bill https://askbobrankin.com/ring_with_ting_save_on_your_mobile_phone_bill.html How to Use a Custom Background with Zoom https://www.maketecheasier.com/use-custom-background-with-zoom/ Robot Lawyer Faces Legal Troubles of Its Own https://www.technewsworld.com/story/Robot-Lawyer-Faces-Legal-Troubles-of-Its-Own-86956.html How to set up a VirtualBox remote GUI for easy VM management Jack Wallen shows you how easy it is to set up VirtualBox on a headless machine for remote management. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-set-up-a-virtualbox-remote-gui-for-easy-vm-management/ Twitter fined by EU data protection watchdog for GDPR breach https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/twitter-fined-by-eu-data-protection-watchdog-for-gdpr-breach/ How to Setup and Use Hyper-V in Windows 10 for OS Virtualization https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2087-hyper-v-virtualization-setup-use-windows-10-a.html 5 Key Takeaways From the SolarWinds Breach New details continue to emerge each day, and there may be many more lessons to learn from what could be among the largest cyberattacks ever. https://www.darkreading.com/5-key-takeaways-from-the-solarwinds-breach/d/d-id/1339764 How to Fix: Chrome Dialogue in Virtual Machine Unreadable https://www.infopackets.com/news/10866/how-fix-chrome-dialogue-virtual-machine-unreadable How to Buy a TV: What You Need to Know https://www.howtogeek.com/687171/how-to-buy-a-tv-what-you-need-to-know/ The Apple iPhone 14 should be the first smartphone packed with powerful 3nm chips https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-orders-3nm-chips-from-tsmc-for-2022_id129214 Families in Need of Internet Access & COVID-19 https://news.yahoo.com/families-internet-access-covid-19-210634955.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&uh_test=2_04 Apple’s Here to Teach You How to Protect Your Privacy Apple really does care about your privacy—and it’s driving Facebook crazy https://www.lifewire.com/apples-here-to-teach-you-how-to-protect-your-privacy-5093279 How to run Windows for ARM on M1 Macs using Parallels 16 Technical Preview [Video] https://9to5mac.com/2020/12/22/run-windows-10-arm-m1-mac-apple-silicon-x64-x86-no-boot-camp-video/#more-686126 How to Set Up and Use the Best Android Firewall: AFWall+ Take control of which apps can access the internet on your rooted Android phone with the powerful AFWall+ firewall. https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-set-up-and-use-the-best-android-firewall-afwall/ How to build a smart home at any budget https://www.komando.com/amazon/smart-home-at-any-budget/769900/ Here's Why Verizon iPhone Users Must Turn Off 5G Right Now Verizon's DSS 5G can be slower than 4G. We explain why, and how to turn off or disable 5G on your iPhone. https://www.pcmag.com/news/heres-why-verizon-iphone-users-must-turn-off-5g-right-now Microsoft Edge borrows one of Netflix's best features to make your life easier Access your open tabs across Windows and Android https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-edge-borrows-one-of-netflixs-best-features-to-make-your-life-easier A successful experiment gets us one step closer to a quantum internet The tech could revolutionize computing fields like cryptography and search. https://www.engadget.com/fermilab-quantum-teleportation-report-221002594.html Print non-contiguous page ranges support added to Firefox 85 https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/19/print-non-contiguous-page-ranges-support-added-to-firefox-85/ Does SolarWinds change the rules? The timing may matter https://www.scmagazine.com/home/solarwinds-hack/does-solarwinds-change-the-rules-the-timing-may-matter/ Access Denied? Here's the Fix.. https://askbobrankin.com/access_denied_heres_the_fix.html How to Stop Apps from Using Mobile Data on Android https://www.maketecheasier.com/stop-apps-using-mobile-data-android/ FTC Demands Social Media Firms' User Data, Harvesting Tactics https://www.technewsworld.com/story/FTC-Demands-Social-Media-Firms-User-Data-Harvesting-Tactics-86954.html 3 tips for preserving the life of your keyboard Jack Wallen offers up a few simple tips to saving your favorite keyboard from an untimely death. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/3-tips-for-preserving-the-life-of-your-keyboard/ Gmail hit by a second outage within a single day https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/gmail-hit-by-a-second-outage-within-a-single-day/ How to Turn On or Off Two-step Verification for your Microsoft Account https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5299-turn-off-microsoft-account-two-step-verification.html 2021 Cybersecurity Predictions: The Intergalactic Battle Begins There's much in store for the future of cybersecurity, and the most interesting things aren't happening on Earth. https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities---threats/2021-cybersecurity-predictions-the-intergalactic-battle-begins-/a/d-id/1339656 Turning Old Laptops Into Chromebook May Get Easier https://www.infopackets.com/news/10865/turning-old-laptops-chromebook-may-get-easier How to Create a New Folder in Gmail https://www.howtogeek.com/699904/how-to-create-a-new-folder-in-gmail/ Let’s Encrypt comes up with workaround for abandonware Android devices When you haven't been updated since 2016, expiring certificates are a problem. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/12/lets-encrypt-comes-up-with-workaround-for-abandonware-android-devices/ Cable TV and Internet Price Hikes and Data Caps https://www.yahoo.com/news/cable-tv-internet-price-hikes-203117933.html Virtual Reality Could Present Court Evidence in a New Light A better way to litigate? https://www.lifewire.com/virtual-reality-could-present-court-evidence-in-a-new-light-5093281 9to5Mac Gift Guide: Last-minute gifts for tech fans under $100 https://9to5mac.com/2020/12/18/last-minute-tech-gifts-under-100/ How to Do More With Windows 10 Using PowerToys PowerToys are a bunch of free utilities for Windows that can turn you into a power user. Let's see how to use the tools it offers. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/windows-10-powertoys/ One mistake you make when you deposit checks using your phone https://www.komando.com/money-tips/safely-deposit-checks-using-your-phone/769841/ 8 Tips for Better Video Conference Calls If you're stuck at home because of COVID-19, you can still get work done by collaborating over video. Here's how to maximize your video chat time. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/8-tips-for-better-video-conference-calls Microsoft Excel is making it way easier to annotate your spreadsheets online Two new Microsoft Excel updates are coming to this month https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-excel-is-making-it-way-easier-to-annotate-your-spreadsheets-online Judge orders Apple’s iOS and macOS chief to testify in Epic case CEO Tim Cook will also be deposed as the case heads to trial. https://www.engadget.com/tim-cook-craig-federighi-testify-apple-epic-games-case-195128510.html Malicious Browser Extensions for Social Media Infect Millions of Systems At least 28 third-party add-ons for top social media sites, including Facebook and Vimeo, redirect users to phishing sites and steal data. https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/malicious-browser-extensions-for-social-media-infect-millions-of-systems/d/d-id/1339763 Back to Top
Wed	2130 12/23/2020	Microsoft releases native Office apps for M1 Macs Collectively tagged as "Microsoft 365 for Mac Apps," the company's core Office productivity applications have been updated for Apple's new ARM-based laptops. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3601533/microsoft-releases-native-office-apps-for-m1-macs.html Can I Move My Old Computer’s Hard Drive to My New Computer to Transfer Data? My Recommended Approach You can take the internal hard disk of an old computer and install it as an additional drive in a new one; or, consider a more flexible alternative. https://askleo.com/can_i_move_my_old_computers_hard_drive_to_my_new_computer/ Google details what happened during Monday's cloud outage Work the company had done to its authentication systems is partly to blame. https://www.engadget.com/google-details-workspace-outage-235412819.html Google is releasing a video meeting analytics tools for all the data fiends out there Administrators can now assess Google Meet data quality in more detail https://www.techradar.com/news/google-is-releasing-a-video-meeting-analytics-tools-for-all-the-data-fiends-out-there fre:ac is an open source audio converter for Windows, Linux and Mac https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/13/freac-is-an-open-source-audio-converter-for-windows-linux-and-mac/ ‘Very, very large’ telecom organization and Fortune 500 company breached in SolarWinds hack https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/very-very-large-telecom-organization-and-fortune-500-company-breached-in-solarwinds-hack/ How understanding cognitive science can strengthen cybersecurity's weak links Learn how applying cognitive science is one way to thwart cybercriminals' abilities to get unsuspecting users to do their bidding. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-understanding-cognitive-science-can-strengthen-cybersecuritys-weak-links/ Facebook reportedly offered to help start a new rival social network to prevent the government’s antitrust lawsuits - Facebook’s lawyers told state and federal investigators it could help a new social network get off the ground by licensing its own code to another firm, The Washington Post reported. - Investigators ultimately declined to take Facebook up on the suggestion, the Post reported. - The offer illustrates what Facebook was willing to give up to get out of the lawsuits and what it was not. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/22/facebook-offered-to-license-code-before-antitrust-charges.html How to Disable the SmartScreen Filter in Windows 10 https://www.maketecheasier.com/disable-smartscreen-filter-windows10/ Microsoft to quarantine compromised SolarWinds binaries tomorrow https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-to-quarantine-compromised-solarwinds-binaries-tomorrow/ How to Turn On or Off Automatically Installing Suggested Apps in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/68217-turn-off-automatic-installation-suggested-apps-windows-10-a.html Facebook Employees Criticize Campaign Against Apple in Leaked Comments https://www.macrumors.com/2020/12/23/facebook-employees-criticize-apple-campaign/ How To Use Gmail Without A Phone Number https://www.techjunkie.com/use-gmail-without-phone-number/ Is your favorite mobile app being used to spread propaganda? https://blog.avast.com/mobile-disinformation-campaigns-avast Up to 18,000 SolarWinds customers installed poisoned update that could allow state-sponsored attack US Government departments amongst the victims, as finger of suspicion points at Kremlin-backed hackers. https://grahamcluley.com/up-to-18000-solarwinds-customers-installed-poisoned-update-that-could-allow-state-sponsored-attack/ Waze announces RFID updates for better navigation https://news.yahoo.com/waze-announces-rfid-updates-better-000000696.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&uh_test=2_04 Apple’s Here to Teach You How to Protect Your Privacy Apple really does care about your privacy—and it’s driving Facebook crazy https://www.lifewire.com/apples-here-to-teach-you-how-to-protect-your-privacy-5093279 Get No-Fuss File-Level Crypto With Fscrypt https://linuxinsider.com/story/get-no-fuss-file-level-crypto-with-fscrypt-86953.html How to Use Shelter to Sandbox Apps on Android Shelter is a handy Android security app that lets you puts apps into a sandbox. Here's how it works and some of its uses. https://www.makeuseof.com/shelter-sandbox-android-apps/ Slow PC? The best way to fix a lagging computer and annoying Windows issues https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/fix-a-slow-windows-pc/770092/ Ransomware Task Force Created by 19 Companies Including Microsoft, McAfee Expect a standardized framework for responding to ransomware attacks next year. https://www.pcmag.com/news/ransomware-task-force-created-by-19-companies-including-microsoft-mcafee Why a Chromebook? (And Why I Purchased Two for the Important People in My Life) Chromebooks can be a viable alternative for those who do most of their computing online and are looking for a simpler, perhaps more stable, yet powerful device. https://askleo.com/why-a-chromebook-and-why-i-purchased-two-for-the-important-people-in-my-life/ Microsoft is reportedly developing its own ARM-based chips for Surface PCs They may also make their way into the company's cloud infrastructure. https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-arm-chips-report-205834114.html Sony cameras face ‘severe shortage of key parts’, the manufacturer admits There could be temporary shortages of certain models https://www.techradar.com/news/sony-acknowledges-severe-shortage-of-key-parts-for-its-compacts-and-video-cameras Brave 1.18 Stable launches with Brave Today, Global Privacy Control support, and more https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/13/brave-1-18-stable-launches-with-brave-today-global-privacy-control-support-and-more/ Does SolarWinds change the rules? The timing may matter https://www.scmagazine.com/home/solarwinds-hack/does-solarwinds-change-the-rules-the-timing-may-matter/ Despite working on the front line, deskless workers lack the tech they need during the pandemic There are developer opportunities to create software for the "forgotten workforce," deskless workers in industries such as healthcare, agriculture, construction, and more. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/despite-working-on-the-front-line-deskless-workers-lack-the-tech-they-need-during-the-pandemic/ Google and Facebook reportedly agreed to help each other against potential antitrust action - The Wall Street Journal reported that Google and Facebook pledged to help one another if they ever faced an investigation into their pact to work together in online advertising. - The tech giants reportedly cut a deal in 2018 in which Facebook agreed not to compete with Google’s online advertising tools. - They were reportedly aware the deal could result in an antitrust probe and agreed to team up if they ever faced an antitrust investigation. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/22/google-facebook-agreed-to-team-up-in-antitrust-investigation.html How to Unlock “Back Tap” Actions on Your iPhone https://www.maketecheasier.com/unlock-back-tap-actions-iphone/ New Windows malware may soon target Linux, macOS devices https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-windows-malware-may-soon-target-linux-macos-devices/ How to Custom Install Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/120352-custom-install-windows-10-a.html HOW TO FIX BROKEN OR MALFUNCTIONING GOOGLE PLAY APPS ON YOUR CHROMEBOOK https://chromeunboxed.com/how-to-fix-broken-chromebook-apps How To Call Directly To Someone’s Voicemail https://www.techjunkie.com/call-directly-voicemail/ FTC orders Big Tech to explain their data collection Plus, a 6-year-old spends over $16,000 on in-app purchases and the GDPR fines Twitter €450,000 https://blog.avast.com/ftc-questions-big-tech-about-user-data-avast House purchases in Hackney fall through following cyber attack against council https://grahamcluley.com/house-purchases-in-hackney-fall-through-following-cyber-attack-against-council/ Apple explains how AirPods Max low-power modes work https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-airpods-max-low-power-mode-explained-161023380.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&uh_test=2_04 How Social Media Sees Audio as the Next Big Thing Are you listening? https://www.lifewire.com/social-media-s-eyeing-audio-as-the-next-big-thing-5093299 A Mini Browser War in Linux https://linuxinsider.com/story/a-mini-browser-war-in-linux-86950.html 5 Essential Security Checks to Keep Your Android Phone Safe Do these quick checks on your Android phone to make sure your privacy and security are never compromised. https://www.makeuseof.com/5-essential-security-checks-to-keep-your-android-phone-safe/ 5 new Windows 10 features to try right now https://www.komando.com/technology/5-new-windows-10-features/769218/ Study Finds Bad Web Design is Killing Us All With Stress A design company created test sites full of super-annoying issues, such as slow load times, auto-play music, and pop-ups, then measured how much each increased people's blood pressure. https://www.pcmag.com/news/study-finds-bad-web-design-is-killing-us-all-with-stress How Do I Remove a BIOS or UEFI Password? A BIOS password provides a surprising amount of security on a computer -- so much that if the password is lost, chances for recovery are slim. https://askleo.com/how_do_i_remove_a_bios_password/ Skype's latest update uses AI to make group calls less awkward Together Mode from Microsoft Teams comes to the video calling app. https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-together-mode-skype-192645916.html Chrome's hidden PDF reader just got a big update – here's how to try it Perfect for work presentations https://www.techradar.com/news/chromes-latest-update-finally-turns-it-into-a-decent-pdf-reader Google tests Chrome Labs feature in Chrome to promote experimental browser features https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/12/google-tests-chrome-labs-feature-in-chrome-to-promote-experimental-browser-features/ Security experts warn of long-term risk tied to Energy Department breach https://www.scmagazine.com/home/government/security-experts-warn-of-long-term-risk-tied-to-energy-department-breach/ The future of work: By 2025, 36 million Americans will be remote workers The number of people in the US working remotely will nearly double in the next five years according to a new Upwork report. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-future-of-work-by-2025-36-million-americans-will-be-remote-workers/ Lidar stocks soar after report that Apple is working on a car for 2024 - Reuters reported on Monday that Apple is aiming to start production of an Apple-branded car for consumers as soon as 2024. - That boosted the stocks of two companies that make lidar sensors, a core component for self-driving cars that allows their computers to take a 3D image of the world around them. - Velodyne stock rose nearly 23% on Monday. Luminar rose over 27%. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/21/lidar-stocks-soar-after-report-that-apple-is-working-on-a-car-for-2024.html How to See a Password in Your Browser Instead of Dots https://www.maketecheasier.com/see-password-in-browser/ Google outage caused by critical system running out of storage https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-outage-caused-by-critical-system-running-out-of-storage/ How to Read Event Viewer Log for Chkdsk (Check Disk) in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/40822-read-chkdsk-log-event-viewer-windows-10-a.html Google Assistant Support Coming To Chrome App https://www.androidheadlines.com/2020/12/google-assistant-chrome-android-coming.html How To Auto-Reply To Texts On The IPhone https://www.techjunkie.com/auto-reply-text-iphone/ The dangers of Adrozek adware https://blog.avast.com/adrozek-adware-dangers-avast After police raid on COVID-19 whistleblower, it’s revealed password was publicly posted on Florida Department of Health’s website Same username and password was shared with all employees… and the entire internet. https://grahamcluley.com/covid-19-florida-password/ Cable TV and Internet Price Hikes and Data Caps https://news.yahoo.com/cable-tv-internet-price-hikes-203117933.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&uh_test=2_04 How to Transfer Photos from Android to Computer Getting photos from your phone to your PC is quick and easy https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-transfer-photos-from-android-to-computer-5089038 AdGuard Home: Another Brick in the Ad-Blocking Wall https://linuxinsider.com/story/adguard-home-another-brick-in-the-ad-blocking-wall-86902.html 10 Useful Tips to Reduce Mobile Data Usage and Save Money Want to get the most out of your mobile data plan? These apps and tricks can help you squeeze out every last megabyte. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/save-money-mobile-internet-data-bill-apps-tricks/ Time to delete Adobe Flash Player from your computer! Here’s how https://www.komando.com/technology/uninstall-adobe-flash-player/769401/ Microsoft Flight Simulator Can Now Be Played in Virtual Reality Windows Mixed Reality, Oculus, Valve, and HTC virtual reality headsets are all supported. https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-flight-simulator-can-now-be-played-in-virtual-reality Why Don’t I Get Sound from My Computer? (A Checklist) "No sound" can happen for a variety of reasons. Here's how to troubleshoot if your computer is inexplicably silent. https://askleo.com/why-dont-i-get-sound-from-my-computer/ DOJ antitrust case against Google may not go to trial until 2023 A judge set a tentative start date of September 12th of that year. https://www.engadget.com/doj-google-antitrust-trial-date-set-2023-184633530.html Millions of medical images leaked online to be viewed by anyone Images were stored on unprotected servers https://www.techradar.com/news/millions-of-medical-images-were-leaked-online-to-be-viewed-by-anyone Subscribe to YouTube Video Channels in Vivaldi without extensions https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/12/subscribe-to-youtube-video-channels-in-vivaldi-without-extensions/ Institute for Security and Technology launches multisector ransomware task force https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/institute-for-security-and-technology-launches-multisector-ransomware-task-force/ Smartphone owners often underestimate the cost of repairs and choose upgrading instead of fixing Survey also finds that 63% of people avoid repairs because of the cost and 30% have cut their fingers on broken screens. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/smartphone-owners-often-underestimate-the-cost-of-repairs-and-choose-upgrading-instead-of-fixing/ Apple targets car production by 2024 and eyes ‘next level’ battery technology Apple is moving forward with self-driving car technology and is targeting 2024 to produce a passenger vehicle that could include its own breakthrough battery technology, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The iPhone maker’s automotive efforts, known as Project Titan, have proceeded unevenly since 2014 when it first started to design its own vehicle from scratch. At one point, Apple drew back the effort to focus on software and reassessed its goals. Since then, Apple has progressed enough that it now aims to build a vehicle for consumers, two people familiar with the effort said https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/21/apple-targets-car-production-by-2024.html Stop Your PC from Making Random USB Noises https://www.maketecheasier.com/stop-random-usb-connect-noises-windows/ Ransomware attack causing billing delays for Missouri city https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-attack-causing-billing-delays-for-missouri-city/ How to Change Windows Defender Antivirus Maximum CPU Usage for a Scan in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/142728-set-windows-defender-antivirus-max-cpu-usage-scan-windows-10-a.html 3 tried and true Alexa hacks to use on Amazon Echo this week Plus, five questions to ask Alexa this holiday season. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/3-tried-and-true-alexa-hacks-to-use-on-amazon-echo-this-week/ How Cell Phones Are Cloned And How To Stop It From Happening To You https://www.techjunkie.com/how-to-clone-cell-phone/ 7 steps for identifying an e-card scam https://blog.avast.com/identifying-e-card-scams-avast 'Scalper' Bots Hoarding Hottest Products from Consumers https://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/86945.html How to blur your background in Google Meet calls to hide your surroundings and keep the focus on you https://www.yahoo.com/news/blur-background-google-meet-calls-163841364.html How to Boot in Safe Mode on Windows 10 Start in Windows 10 Safe Mode when things are acting up https://www.lifewire.com/boot-in-safe-mode-on-windows-10-5088196 Newest RoboLinux 11 Update Goes Far Beyond Typical Linux https://linuxinsider.com/story/newest-robolinux-11-update-goes-far-beyond-typical-linux-86877.html Why You No Longer Need a Custom ROM for Android Devices Android phone have gotten a lot better in recent years -- so do you even need a custom ROM anymore? https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/no-longer-need-custom-rom/ How to create a complex password you’ll actually remember https://www.komando.com/video/diy-how-to/how-to-create-a-complex-password-youll-actually-remember/769224/ New York Times Crossword Gets AR Treatment Find the answers in this Shattered Crossword puzzle. https://www.pcmag.com/news/new-york-times-crossword-gets-ar-treatment Why Doesn’t My Internet Speed Match What I’m Paying For? In general, faster is better, but make sure you're testing properly so that you get an accurate report. https://askleo.com/why-doesnt-my-internet-speed-match-what-im-paying-for/ 8GB vs 16GB RAM for M1 MacBook, How Much do You Need? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUQA_72w6ZA&t=0s Back to Top
Tue	2129 12/22/2020	Cloning vs. Backing Up a Computer https://www.askwoody.com/forums/topic/cloning-vs-backing-up-a-computer/ 5 Ways to Save Money on Streaming Services Like Netflix and Spotify Spending too much money on streaming services every month? Here are some tips to help you save some dough. https://whatnerd.com/ways-save-money-streaming-services/ Dozens of journalists' iPhones hacked with NSO 'zero-click' spyware, says Citizen Lab https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dozens-journalists-iphones-hacked-nso-200043239.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&uh_test=2_04 Google hit with third antitrust lawsuit from 38 states and territories It's the second antitrust action against the search giant this week. https://www.engadget.com/google-third-antitrust-lawsuit-175948359.html Firefox 84 dramatically boosts performance on Apple Silicon Macs https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-84-dramatically-boosts-performance-on-apple-silicon-macs/ Does SolarWinds change the rules? The timing may matter https://www.scmagazine.com/home/solarwinds-hack/does-solarwinds-change-the-rules-the-timing-may-matter/ Brave Today is a news reader integrated on Brave's New Tab Page https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/11/brave-today-is-a-news-reader-integrated-on-braves-new-tab-page/ Microsoft vs Google: Forms apps for surveys, polls, and quizzes Collecting and organising data has never been easier. But which forms-creation tool should you use? https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-vs-google-forms-apps-for-surveys-polls-and-quizzes/ Big Tech’s stealth push to influence the Biden administration - Silicon Valley is working behind the scenes to secure senior roles for tech allies in lesser-known but still vital parts of president-elect Joe Biden’s administration. - Biden’s transition team has already stacked its agency review teams with more tech executives than tech critics. It has also added to its staff several officials from Big Tech companies, which emerged as top donors to the campaign. - Now, executives and employees at tech companies such as Google, Amazon, Facebook and Microsoft are pushing to place candidates in senior roles at government agencies, according to four sources with knowledge of the matter. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/21/big-techs-stealth-push-to-influence-the-biden-administration.html How to Easily Create Cron jobs in Linux with Zeit https://www.maketecheasier.com/create-cron-jobs-linux-with-zeit/ Customer service is suffering, and chatbots aren't really helping Pandemic has dented the customer experience https://www.techradar.com/news/customer-service-is-suffering-and-chatbots-arent-really-helping How to Enable or Disable DNS over HTTPS (DoH) in Microsoft Edge Chromium https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/151318-how-enable-disable-dns-over-https-doh-microsoft-edge.html 'SocGholish' Attack Framework Powers Surge in Drive-By Attacks Menlo Labs research team says framework's social engineering toolkit helps criminals impersonate software updates. https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/socgholish-attack-framework-powers-surge-in-drive-by-attacks/d/d-id/1339762 Windows 10's new optional updates explained Recent versions of Windows 10 have introduced optional updates to Windows Update. What are they and how should you handle them? https://www.computerworld.com/article/3601870/windows-10-new-optional-updates-explained.html VMware Flaw a Vector in SolarWinds Breach? https://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/12/vmware-flaw-a-vector-in-solarwinds-breach/ Ransomware attackers are making threatening phone calls to their victims, warns FBI https://hotforsecurity.bitdefender.com/blog/ransomware-attackers-are-making-threatening-phone-calls-to-their-victims-warns-fbi-24927.html The Adrozek Virus: What It Is and How to Protect Yourself From It Stay safe from this browser hijacker https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-the-adrozek-virus-5092096 VPN Service Used by Cybercriminals Disrupted in Global Law Enforcement Operation https://www.securityweek.com/vpn-service-used-cybercriminals-disrupted-global-law-enforcement-operation How to Turn Any Website Into an Android App in Seconds With this app, it's super easy and quick to make Lite versions of apps, saving you battery life and improving your phone's performance. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-turn-any-website-android-app-seconds/ Essential video doorbell settings https://www.komando.com/video/diy-how-to/essential-video-doorbell-settings/709014/ How to Use iCloud Online Do you want to access your iPhone’s photos or other files on your PC? Have you lost your phone? You can check out iCloud.com for files that have been backed up from your Apple devices. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-use-icloud-online Law bars ISPs from charging rental fees for a modem you own https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tvpa-bans-isp-rental-fees-for-owned-modems-213955005.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&uh_test=2_04 SEC fines Robinhood $65 million for misleading users Robinhood users fared worse than people who used the service's rivals. https://www.engadget.com/robinhood-fraud-investigation-65-million-dollar-fine-172019441.html Twitter fined by EU data protection watchdog for GDPR breach https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/twitter-fined-by-eu-data-protection-watchdog-for-gdpr-breach/ ‘Very, very large’ telecom organization and Fortune 500 company breached in SolarWinds hack https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/very-very-large-telecom-organization-and-fortune-500-company-breached-in-solarwinds-hack/ Vivaldi adds two-level tab stack to the web browser https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/10/vivaldi-adds-two-level-tab-stack-to-the-web-browser/ Kaspersky: Gamers face high and ongoing risk of identity theft and bullying A survey of gamers worldwide found that gamers deal with bullying and theft of in-game valuables in addition to identity theft. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/kaspersky-gamers-face-high-and-ongoing-risk-of-identity-theft-and-bullying/ Zoom confident it can meet Covid-fueled Christmas Day demand - Zoom is preparing for what could end up being its busiest day ever. - Around the world, lockdowns will make traveling to see friends and family on Christmas Day complicated, and for millions, illegal. - Over 18 million people in the U.K. found out on Saturday that they can no longer see their loved ones on Christmas Day as Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced strict new rules. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/21/christmas-day-could-be-zooms-busiest-ever-thanks-to-covid.html How to Set Alarms and Timers in Windows 10 https://www.maketecheasier.com/set-alarms-timers-windows10/ Microsoft Authenticator is getting its own password manager Password manager feature currently in beta testing https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-authenticator-is-getting-its-own-password-manager How to Change New Tab Page Layout and Background in Microsoft Edge Chromium https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/144435-change-new-tab-page-layout-background-microsoft-edge-chromium.html CISA: SolarWinds Not the Only Initial Attack Vector in Massive Breach Agency says it has "evidence of additional initial access vectors" besides SolarWinds' Orion software. https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/cisa-solarwinds-not-the-only-initial-attack-vector-in-massive-breach/d/d-id/1339755 Microsoft cheat sheets: Dive into Windows and Office apps These guides will help you find your way around several generations of Microsoft’s Office apps for Windows — and Windows itself. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3199247/microsoft-cheat-sheets-dive-into-windows-and-office-apps.html Malicious Domain in SolarWinds Hack Turned into ‘Killswitch’ https://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/12/malicious-domain-in-solarwinds-hack-turned-into-killswitch/ Hacker publishes stolen email and mailing addresses of 270,000 Ledger cryptocurrency wallet users https://hotforsecurity.bitdefender.com/blog/hacker-publishes-stolen-email-and-mailing-addresses-of-270000-ledger-cryptocurrency-wallet-users-24940.html How to Boot in Safe Mode on Windows 10 Start in Windows 10 Safe Mode when things are acting up https://www.lifewire.com/boot-in-safe-mode-on-windows-10-5088196 Cyberattack Hit Key US Treasury Systems: Senator https://www.securityweek.com/cyberattack-hit-key-us-treasury-systems-senator How to Use ADB and Fastboot on Android (And Why You Should) Learning to master ADB and Fastboot can make your Android experience a whole lot better. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/use-adb-fastboot-android/ 3D printers 101: Guide to getting started, best printers, tips https://www.komando.com/amazon/3d-printer-guide/768573/ How MacOS Big Sur Improves Your Favorite Built-In Apple Apps The latest update to macOS beefs up several popular applications. Here is everything Big Sur adds to improve Safari, Messages, Maps, Reminders, and Voice Memos. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-macos-big-sur-improves-your-favorite-built-in-apple-apps Google hit with 2 new antitrust lawsuits from 4 private publishers https://finance.yahoo.com/news/google-hit-2-antitrust-lawsuits-182012572.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&uh_test=2_04 Walmart will turn TikTok into its own home shopping network for one night If you can't invest in TikTok, use it for a fashion show. https://www.engadget.com/walmart-tiktok-live-shopping-event-153921246.html Mozilla shares fix for Netflix, Hulu errors on Apple Silicon Macs https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/mozilla-shares-fix-for-netflix-hulu-errors-on-apple-silicon-macs/ Senators push for an investigation into education ransomware conundrum https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/senators-push-for-an-investigation-into-education-ransomware-conundrum/ Oblivious DNS standard promises improved privacy https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/09/oblivious-dns-standard-promises-improved-privacy/ US government agencies compromised by foreign nation-state Stretching back for months, the breaches were pulled off by exploiting a vulnerability in network monitoring software from SolarWinds, according to security firm FireEye. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/us-government-agencies-compromised-by-foreign-nation-state/ Fake delivery notices imitating Amazon, UPS, FedEx surge during biggest online shopping season ever https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/19/holiday-shopping-delivery-scams-on-the-rise.html How to Root Your Android Phone with SuperSU https://www.maketecheasier.com/root-android-phone-supersu/ Here’s another CentOS clone - and this one is backed by a million dollars a year Second high-profile fork in less than a week https://www.techradar.com/news/heres-another-centos-clone-and-this-one-is-backed-by-a-million-dollars-a-year How to Enable Automatic Backup of System Registry to RegBack folder when Computer Restarts in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/137565-enable-automatic-backup-system-registry-when-restart-windows-10-a.html FireEye Identifies Killswitch for SolarWinds Malware as Victims Scramble to Respond White House National Security Council establishes unified group to coordinate response across federal agencies to the threat. https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/fireeye-identifies-killswitch-for-solarwinds-malware-as-victims-scramble-to-respond/d/d-id/1339746 2020: A look back at patching and the pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic changed so many things in the tech world, not the least of which was Microsoft's patching processes. Here's a look at a few highlights to keep in mind as we head toward 2021. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3600906/2020-a-look-back-at-patching-and-the-pandemic.html SolarWinds Hack Could Affect 18K Customers https://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/12/solarwinds-hack-could-affect-18k-customers/ Foxconn hit with record-breaking $34 million ransom demand after cyber attack - Electronics manufacturer Foxconn was infected with the DoppelPaymer ransomware last month - Hacking group has begun to publish files stolen from company’s servers during the attack https://hotforsecurity.bitdefender.com/blog/foxconn-hit-with-record-breaking-34-million-ransom-demand-after-cyber-attack-24797.html Native Americans Want Their Place Names on Digital Maps Adding to the record https://www.lifewire.com/native-americans-want-their-place-names-on-digital-maps-5093270 Servers of Carding Site "Joker's Stash" Seized by Law Enforcement https://www.securityweek.com/servers-carding-site-jokers-stash-seized-law-enforcement What is LokiBot Malware and How Can You Protect Yourself? This malware targets Windows and Android to steal private data and even hold you to ransom. Here's what you need to know. https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-protect-against-lokibot/ US government cyberattack: It’s bad and it’s getting worse https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/us-government-cyberattack/770206/ How to Stop Mac Apps From Launching at Startup Does your Mac slow to a crawl thanks to apps that spring to life upon startup? Here's how to disable and manage startup items so you can stop them in their tracks. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-stop-mac-apps-from-launching-at-startup Annoyingly slow computer? Try this expert hack https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/slow-computer-system-mechanic-191100329.html Facebook runs more newspaper ads attacking iOS 14 privacy changes It says the changes will make the internet more expensive. https://www.engadget.com/facebook-ios-14-privacy-changes-new-add-090000011.html Microsoft removes update block for Windows 10 NVMe SSD devices https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-removes-update-block-for-windows-10-nvme-ssd-devices/ Senators push for an investigation into education ransomware conundrum https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/senators-push-for-an-investigation-into-education-ransomware-conundrum/ Sidekick is a Chromium-based browser for work with interesting features https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/06/sidekick-is-a-chromium-based-browser-for-work-with-interesting-features/ How to find lost AirPods and fix pairing issues Do you know what to do when your AirPods are lost or just won't connect to your device and you need to jump online for a meeting? Learn how to find lost AirPods and re-pair misbehaving AirPods. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-troubleshoot-misbehaving-airpods-and-find-lost-ones/ Suspected Russian hack is much worse than first feared: Here’s what you need to know - The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said the threat “poses a grave risk to the federal government.” - CISA has not said who it thinks is the “advanced persistent threat actor” behind the “significant and ongoing” campaign, but many experts are pointing to Russia. - It’s not clear exactly what the hackers have done beyond accessing top-secret U.S. government networks and monitoring data. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/18/suspected-russian-hack-on-us-is-much-worse-than-first-feared.html Many Malicious Chrome and Edge Extensions Downloaded https://www.maketecheasier.com/malicious-chrome-and-edge-extensions-downloaded/ iOS 14.3 release date, features, widgets and compatible iPhones Apple's iOS 14.3 update is out to download now https://www.techradar.com/news/ios-143 How to Set Up Windows Backup in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/75517-setup-windows-backup-windows-10-a.html Attackers Leverage IMAP to Infiltrate Email Accounts Researchers believe cybercriminals are using a tool dubbed Email Appender to directly connect with compromised email accounts via IMAP. https://www.darkreading.com/attackers-leverage-imap-to-infiltrate-email-accounts/d/d-id/1339747 Windows hackers target COVID-19 vaccine efforts Hackers appear to be targeting vaccine researchers, manufacturers and the COVID-19 “cold chain” that will be used to keep the vaccine cold enough for distribution. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3600156/windows-hackers-target-covid-19-vaccine-efforts.html U.S. Treasury, Commerce Depts. Hacked Through SolarWinds Compromise https://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/12/u-s-treasury-commerce-depts-hacked-through-solarwinds-compromise/ Goodbye to Flash – if you’re still running it, uninstall Flash Player now https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/featured/goodbye-uninstall-flash-player-now/ How Apple's ProRAW Gives You More Control A new take on an old format https://www.lifewire.com/how-apples-proraw-gives-you-more-control-5092605 Threat Actors Increasingly Using VBA Purging in Attacks https://www.securityweek.com/threat-actors-increasingly-using-vba-purging-attacks Samsung Ditches Power Adapters After Mocking Apple for Doing the Same Despite mocking Apple for ditching power adapters as standard, it looks as though Samsung is now following suit. https://www.makeuseof.com/samsung-ditches-power-adapters-after-mocking-apple/ Honda recalls 1.4 million vehicles – check to see if yours is on the list https://www.komando.com/safety-security-reviews/honda-auto-recall/770009/ 8 Tips for Better Video Conference Calls If you're stuck at home because of COVID-19, you can still get work done by collaborating over video. Here's how to maximize your video chat time. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/8-tips-for-better-video-conference-calls Oracle moving from California to Texas, joins Tesla, Hewlett Packard https://www.yahoo.com/news/oracle-moving-california-texas-joins-120527544.html Microsoft : Widespread malware campaign affects multiple browsers https://www.askwoody.com/forums/topic/microsoft-widespread-malware-campaign-affects-multiple-browsers/ What Backup Program Should I Use? A Recommended Approach https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOu0LYt4uiI&feature=youtu.be&t=0s Back to Top
Mon	2128 12/21/2020	HP Print and Scan Doctor (formerly HP Scan Diagnostic Utility) iconHP Print and Scan Doctor (formerly HP Scan Diagnostic Utility) Troubleshoot and correct printing and scanning problems with the help of this approachable application aimed at users owning HP devices https://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Miscellaneous/HP-Scan-Diagnostic-Utility.shtml How to use iPhone apps on your new M1 MacBook Air, Pro, Mini Apple's new Macs can run the same apps that you use on your iPhone. Here's what you need to know. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-use-iphone-apps-on-your-new-m1-macbook-air-pro-mini/ Zoom will continue its unlimited free calls for upcoming holidays On several key holidays running through New Year's. free Zoom calls can go as long as you want. https://www.engadget.com/zoom-holidays-015545763.html How to use any search engine from Google Chrome's and other Chromium browser's address bar https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/18/how-to-use-any-search-engine-from-google-chromes-and-other-chromium-browsers-address-bar/ This mini soundbar packs in Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio without taking over your living room Good things come in small packages https://www.techradar.com/news/this-mini-soundbar-packs-in-dolby-atmos-and-hi-res-audio-without-taking-over-your-living-room Former NSA security chief details what’s happening inside DoD to respond to SolarWinds hack https://www.scmagazine.com/home/solarwinds-hack/former-nsa-security-chief-details-whats-happening-inside-dod-to-respond-to-solarwinds-hack/ How to avoid a disappearing page number in Microsoft Word If you turn off page numbering for the first page of a Word document and then add a new section to page 2, the page number on page 2 disappears! Here's how to get it back. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-avoid-a-disappearing-page-number-in-microsoft-word/ US govt, FireEye breached after SolarWinds supply-chain attack https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-fireeye-breached-after-solarwinds-supply-chain-attack/ How to Use a Custom Background with Zoom https://www.maketecheasier.com/use-custom-background-with-zoom/ Microsoft reportedly creating its own ARM chips for servers and Surface PC Could Microsoft be making its own processor to rival Apple's M1? Bloomberg says yes. https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-reportedly-creating-its-own-arm-chips-servers-and-surface-pc How to Enable or Disable Controlled Folder Access in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/113380-how-enable-disable-controlled-folder-access-windows-10-a.html New IRS Form Fraud Campaign Targets G Suite Users At least 50,000 executives have been affected so far. https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/new-irs-form-fraud-campaign-targets-g-suite-users/d/d-id/1339743 Ransomware gangs are now cold-calling victims if they restore from backups without paying Tactic used since August by ransomware gangs like Sekhmet, Maze, Conti, and Ryuk. https://www.zdnet.com/article/ransomware-gangs-are-now-cold-calling-victims-if-they-restore-from-backups-without-paying/ 11 Expert Tips For Young Tech Execs Recovering From A Devastating Hack https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2020/12/01/11-expert-tips-for-young-tech-execs-recovering-from-a-devastating-hack/ How to 'defrag' your computer and improve its speed when it's operating slower than usual https://news.yahoo.com/defrag-computer-improve-speed-operating-215405648.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&uh_test=2_04 The 10 Best IPhone Spy Apps [October 2020] https://www.techjunkie.com/best-iphone-spy-apps/ Surprise! Smartphones May Make You More Impulsive https://www.lifewire.com/surprise-smartphones-may-make-you-more-impulsive-5089278 IN 2021, WE NEED TO FIX AMERICA’S INTERNET We pay twice as much as Europe for high speeds, assuming we can even get them https://www.theverge.com/22177154/us-internet-speed-maps-competition-availability-fcc 7 Fascinating Internet of Things Devices You Should Try Right Now https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/internet-things-devices-2018/ Have an Echo? 5 security settings to check now https://www.komando.com/kims-column/echo-security-settings/761902/ Give Your Eyes a Break: How to Choose the Right Blue Light Glasses Staring at your monitor for hours at a time giving you a headache? Computer glasses might help. Here's how to pick a pair that works best for you along with some of our favorites. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/give-your-eyes-a-break-how-to-choose-the-right-blue-light-glasses Autorun Organizer Easily manage the programs that automatically run every time you turn on your computer with the help of this intuitive piece of software https://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/Autorun-Organizer.shtml 5 ways to lock down your Microsoft 365 account and keep hackers out The US government suffered a data breach after hackers targeted Microsoft Office software. Here's how to protect your Microsoft apps and accounts. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/5-ways-to-lock-down-your-microsoft-365-account-and-keep-hackers-out/ Texas announces a multi-state antitrust suit against Google The state's AG said the company used 'monopolistic power to control' ad pricing. https://www.engadget.com/google-antitrust-lawsuit-texas-attorney-general-204043354.html Reduce the size of email headers in Thunderbird with Compact Headers https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/18/reduce-the-size-of-email-headers-in-thunderbird-with-compact-headers/ Windows 10 could see big changes as Microsoft officially launches Project Reunion Preview release for Windows 10 follows Project Reunion reveal back in May https://www.techradar.com/news/windows-10-could-see-big-changes-as-microsoft-officially-launches-project-reunion As Microsoft confirms breach from SolarWinds hack, President Brad Smith argues for federal policy changes https://www.scmagazine.com/home/solarwinds-hack/as-microsoft-confirms-breach-president-brad-smith-argues-for-federal-policy-changes/ Google down: Gmail, Meet, YouTube and Nest suffer major authentication system outage A major outage took down multiple Google websites and services including Gmail, Youtube and Nest on Monday December 14, 2020. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/google-down-major-outage-affecting-gmail-youtube-nest-and-other-sites/ Microsoft partially fixes Windows 10 Conexant audio driver issues https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-partially-fixes-windows-10-conexant-audio-driver-issues/ How to Back Up Files to Google Drive on Linux https://www.maketecheasier.com/backup-files-to-google-drive-linux/ How to fix inaccessible grayed out settings on Windows 10 Do you have settings on Windows 10 that appear grayed out? If so, there could be one more policy configuration blocking your access – here's a way to remedy the problem. https://www.windowscentral.com/how-fix-inaccessible-grayed-out-settings-windows-10 Adjust Processor Resources for Best Performance of Programs or Background Services in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/89429-adjust-processor-resources-best-performance-windows-10-a.html US-CERT Reports 17,447 Vulnerabilities Recorded in 2020 This marks the fourth year in a row that a record number of vulnerabilities has been discovered, following 17,306 in 2019. https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/us-cert-reports-17447-vulnerabilities-recorded-in-2020/d/d-id/1339741 Average ransom payout jumped 178% in a year https://atlasvpn.com/blog/average-ransom-payout-jumped-178-in-a-year/ A Broken Piece of Internet Backbone Might Finally Get Fixed Efforts to secure the Border Gateway Protocol have picked up critical momentum, including a big assist from Google. https://www.wired.com/story/bgp-routing-manrs-google-fix/ Hackers are sending customers fake shipping messages appearing to come from Amazon and UPS as a 'shipageddon' is expected during a hectic shopping season https://news.yahoo.com/hackers-sending-customers-fake-shipping-160535731.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&uh_test=2_04 How To Clear Cache And Data On Waze One of the reasons why so many users love Waze is that it’s fast and very responsive. And that’s precisely what you’d expect and want from a traffic navigation app. https://www.techjunkie.com/waze-clear-cache-data/ Quantum Computing, Your Privacy, & You Can't keep it to yourself https://www.lifewire.com/quantum-computing-your-privacy-and-you-5092800 The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will have six cameras Samsung is once again leaning into hardware https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/18/22189305/samsung-s21-ultra-spec-leak-cameras How to Use LessPass to Manage Your Passwords LessPass is a secure password manager because it doesn't save your password. Here's what you need to know. https://www.makeuseof.com/use-lesspass-manage-passwords/ Russian hackers hacked our hacking methods https://www.komando.com/episode/russian-hackers-hacked-our-hacking-methods/769620/ Netflix Party Organize Netflix remote parties and synchronize video playback on multiple computers with the help of this useful Chrome extension https://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Other-Internet-Related/Netflix-Party.shtml Windows 10 users: Try these 3 new features now The latest major Windows update brought some new tricks for your browser, Start menu and more. Here's how to use them. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/windows-10-users-try-these-3-new-features-now/ New York Times and other US media join The Coalition for App Fairness Digital Content Next's members reach an audience of over 223 million unique visitors. https://www.engadget.com/digital-content-next-joins-coalition-for-app-fairness-201502097.html How to play Flash content in your browser in 2021 https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/17/how-to-play-flash-content-in-your-browser-in-2021/ Windows 10 taskbar change could be a problem for those who haven’t activated the OS Microsoft is currently testing out moving some taskbar options to the Settings app https://www.techradar.com/news/windows-10-taskbar-change-could-be-a-problem-for-those-who-havent-activated-the-os 3 million users hit with infected Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge extensions https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/malware/3-million-users-hit-with-infected-google-chrome-and-microsoft-edge-extensions/ How to enable system-wide dictation on your Chromebook If your preferred, or required, typing method is voice dictation, you're not out of luck with a Chromebook. Jack Wallen shows you how to enable system-wide dictation in Chrome OS. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-enable-system-wide-dictation-on-your-chromebook/ Hacking group’s new malware abuses Google and Facebook services https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacking-group-s-new-malware-abuses-google-and-facebook-services/ How to Disable Automatic Workspaces in GNOME https://www.maketecheasier.com/disable-automatic-workspaces-in-gnome-3/ Microsoft says 80% of identified SolarWinds attack victims are in the US Government agencies, security firms, technology firms, and more are targets of the SolarWinds supply chain attack. https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-solarwinds-attack How to Backup and Restore Microsoft Edge Favorites in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/7256-backup-restore-microsoft-edge-favorites-windows-10-a.html Why the Weakest Links Matter The recent FireEye and SolarWinds compromises reinforce the fact that risks should be understood, controls should be in place, and care should be taken at every opportunity. https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/why-the-weakest-links-matter/a/d-id/1339733 Tech Corner with Roger A Grimes https://www.cyberhubpodcast.com/tech-corner-roger-grimes Quarter of Firms Suffered 7+ Serious Cyber-Attacks in 2020 https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/quarter-firms-suffered-7-serious/ Google showed us the danger of letting corporations lead AI research https://finance.yahoo.com/m/0745f6b4-c3c6-30c2-adec-3f6a33ea4674/google-showed-us-the-danger.html How To Check Your IPhone For Spyware https://www.techjunkie.com/check-iphone-spyware/ First Coronavirus, Now Ransomware's Closing Schools Give those thieves an F https://www.lifewire.com/first-coronavirus-now-ransomware-close-schools-5092361 Cable companies can no longer ‘rent’ you the router you already own Frontier was charging $10 a month for absolutely nothing https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/19/22191096/internet-modem-router-rental-fee-fix-television-viewer-protection-act-tvpa How to Enable Private Mode in Your Favorite Android Apps You don't want everything you do online to be logged. Here's how to go incognito in Android's most popular apps. https://www.makeuseof.com/enable-private-mode-in-android-apps/ Stop, thief! https://www.komando.com/episode/stop-thief/769400/ 19 Hidden Tricks Inside Apple's Safari Browser Safari for Phone, iPad, and Mac offers a variety of features and settings to help you search the web like no other browser. There are even more new tools and tricks to know with the release of iOS/iPadOS 14 and macOS Big Sur. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-use-and-customize-safari-on-your-iphone-or-ipad Malwarebytes Browser Guard for Chrome Enjoy fast and safe Internet browsing with the help of this neat Chrome extension that adds protection without affecting performance https://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Internet-Applications-Addons/Chrome-Extensions/Malwarebytes-Browser-Extension-for-Chrome.shtml Google has 3 snazzy new Home features you can start using now Fire off custom commands from inside the app or on your home screen, or set them to trigger automatically along with sunset or sunrise. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/google-has-3-snazzy-new-home-features-you-can-start-using-now/ Google adds new word and puzzle games to smart displays "Hey Google, let's play a game." https://www.engadget.com/google-assistant-smart-display-games-174429880.html You may soon save Chrome passwords to your Google Account, even if Sync is disabled https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/16/you-may-soon-save-chrome-passwords-to-your-google-account-even-if-sync-is-disabled/ US government, thousands of businesses now thought to have been affected by SolarWinds security attack Orion software updates were used to deploy the Sunburst malware, leading to massive supply chain attack https://www.techradar.com/news/solarwinds-suffers-massive-supply-chain-attack It’s time to prepare for fully homomorphic encryption, says IBM https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/its-time-to-prepare-for-fully-homomorphic-encryption-says-ibm/ Work invading your private life? EU politicians want to give employees a right to disconnect New legislation seeks to give digital workers the right to disconnect from work without worrying about negative consequences. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/work-invading-your-private-life-eu-politicians-want-to-give-employees-a-right-to-disconnect/ Google Chrome's high-resource ad blocking spotted in the wild https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-chromes-high-resource-ad-blocking-spotted-in-the-wild/ How to Stop Apps from Using Mobile Data on Android https://www.maketecheasier.com/stop-apps-using-mobile-data-android/ Best Tablets for Xbox Game Pass Cloud Gaming (xCloud) and Console Streaming 2020 https://www.windowscentral.com/best-tablets-project-xcloud-and-xbox-game-streaming How to Export Favorites to HTML file from Microsoft Edge Chromium https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/143983-how-export-favorites-html-file-microsoft-edge-chromium.html Patching Still Poses Problems for Industrial Controllers, Networking Devices More than 90% of devices that run popular embedded operating systems remain vulnerable to critical flaws disclosed more than a year ago. https://www.darkreading.com/iot/patching-still-poses-problems-for-industrial-controllers-networking-devices/d/d-id/1339729 A coordinated, global network of hackers tried to break into the COVID-19 'cold chain,' which transports vaccines at -94 degrees Fahrenheit https://www.businessinsider.com/hackers-covid-vaccine-delivery-cold-chain-ibm-2020-12 More Than Fifty Networks in North American Suspiciously Resurrected at Once https://cybersguards.com/more-than-fifty-networks-in-north-american-suspiciously-resurrected-at-once/ Apple CEO Tim Cook says he had to take a 'meat axe' to his notifications to reduce his screen time https://www.yahoo.com/news/apple-ceo-tim-cook-says-121000763.html How To Modify Your Route In Waze https://www.techjunkie.com/how-to-modify-your-route-in-waze/ The Potential Future of the Mac An amazing time for Mac fans? https://www.lifewire.com/the-potential-future-of-the-mac-5093010 The ambient year We were all bored at home, so why not listen to boring music? https://www.theverge.com/22175193/ambient-music-2020-pandemic-quarantine-at-home How to Access Hotmail and Outlook Accounts on Android You can easily access both Outlook and Hotmail email accounts on Android. Here's what you need to know. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-access-hotmail-and-outlook-com-on-your-android-device/ 5 ways to lock down all your internet-connected devices https://www.komando.com/how-tos/internet-connected-device-security/769621/ PSA: The Cyberpunk 2077 'Mobile' Version Is Actually Ransomware The 'mobile versions' of CD Projekt RED's Cyberpunk 2077 are actually malware, Kaspersky says. https://www.pcmag.com/news/psa-the-cyberpunk-2077-mobile-version-is-actually-ransomware Malwarebytes Browser Guard for Firefox A security browser add-on that promises to prevent malware from reaching your computer and block unwanted content and advertisements https://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Internet-Applications-Addons/Mozilla-Extensions/Malwarebytes-Browser-Guard-for-Firefox.shtml Sales of CEO email accounts may give cyber criminals access to the "crown jewels" of a company Multiple security professionals said stolen credentials on Exploit.in were part of a tidal wave of business email compromise attacks. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/sales-of-ceo-email-accounts-may-give-cyber-criminals-access-to-the-crown-jewels-of-a-company/ Phishing targets US brokerage firms using FINRA lookalike domain https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-targets-us-brokerage-firms-using-finra-lookalike-domain/ Why Am I Getting Bounces for Email I Didn’t Send? 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Sun	2127 12/20/2020	Tested: How Apple's M1 chip performs against Intel 11th-gen and AMD Ryzen 4000 We put the PC's best laptops against MacBook Pro M1 to see if Apple's new ARM chip really is all that. https://www.pcworld.com/article/3600897/tested-how-apples-m1-chip-performs-against-intel-11th-gen-and-amd-ryzen-4000.html Anyone over age 60 needs to know about these hacking scams targeting senior citizens https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/senior-citizens-identity-theft-online-fraud-protection-171050280.html More Hacking Attacks Found as Officials Warn of 'Grave Risk' to U.S. Government https://news.yahoo.com/more-hacking-attacks-found-officials-132602161.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&uh_test=2_04 How to set up Microsoft Authenticator password manager on Android Microsoft Authenticator now lets you securely manage and autofill passwords for apps and websites on Android, and here's how to set up the feature. https://pureinfotech.com/setup-microsoft-authenticator-password-manager-android/ How to Turn Off 5G on an iPhone 12 https://lifehacker.com/how-to-turn-off-5g-on-an-iphone-12-1845906820 Nokia's new phone might steal the title of 'best cheap phone' from Xiaomi The Nokia 5.4 is here https://www.techradar.com/news/nokias-new-phone-might-steal-the-title-of-best-cheap-phone-from-xiaomi Microsoft shares 20 ways it helped education in 2020 2020 was a unique year for education, and Microsoft grew to meet the challenge. https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-shares-20-ways-it-helped-education-2020 Cybersecurity experts hail new IoT law The bill would increase protection for the billions of connected devices "owned or controlled by the government" in homes and businesses. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cybersecurity-experts-hail-new-iot-law/ Microsoft’s Password Manager to work with Edge, Chrome and mobile devices Microsoft is finalizing its work on a new password manager utility called Passwords, which would work on Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and mobile devices. It’s said that the utility would securely sync users’ username-password credentials between Android, iOS, PC, and Mac devices. https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsofts-password-manager-to-work-with-edge-chrome-and-mobile-devices-104530/ How to Fix ‘No SIM Card Detected’ Error on Android https://www.maketecheasier.com/fix-no-sim-card-detected-android/ ProRaw: I tested Apple's new iOS 14.3 trick and my iPhone 12 photos look amazing With the addition of ProRaw in iOS 14.3, the iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max truly earn their "pro" designation. https://www.cnet.com/news/proraw-review-i-tested-apple-new-ios-14-3-trick-and-my-iphone-12-photos-look-amazing/ Categorize your documents and access them quickly with Documan https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/20/categorize-your-documents-and-access-them-quickly-with-documan/ How to Change or Restore Default Location of Camera Roll Folder in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/163997-change-restore-default-location-camera-roll-folder-windows-10-a.html The Morning After: We reviewed the new M1-powered MacBook Pro Engadget editors list their winners and losers in tech for 2020. https://www.engadget.com/apple-macbook-pro-2020-tma-123514984.html How Private is YOUR Internet Usage? Every time you visit websites on the Internet, you leave traces of your activity in many places. Some of that is the way the Internet was designed, and some is a little more tricky. If you're interested in hiding your online tracks with web privacy tools, read on… https://askbobrankin.com/how_private_is_your_internet_usage.html Intel's Habana Labs hacked by Pay2Key ransomware, data stolen https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/intels-habana-labs-hacked-by-pay2key-ransomware-data-stolen/ 45 million medical imaging files exposed online https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/45-million-medical-imaging-files-exposed-online/ Microsoft Safety Scanner A standalone on-demand computer scanner that performs quick, full, or custom analysis on your computer to detect potential threats https://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Microsoft-Safety-Scanner.shtml How 8GB RAM Overperforms in M1 Macs Yes, it's enough https://www.lifewire.com/how-8gb-ram-overperforms-in-m1-macs-5091929 Zoom offering unlimited video calls for holiday season — these are the dates Unlimited call times are coming, but only for the holidays https://www.tomsguide.com/news/zoom-offering-unlimited-video-calls-for-holiday-season-these-are-the-days 5 Free Windows Alternatives to Mac's Alfred App Are you searching for a good Windows application launcher that's as good as Alfred on macOS? Here are a few free choices for you. https://www.makeuseof.com/free-windows-alternatives-to-macs-alfred-app/ Use this interactive map to see if hospitals in your area are full https://www.komando.com/coronavirus/covid-hospitalizations-map/769447/ Report: Microsoft Developing In-House ARM Chips for Surface Devices, Data Centers If true, the development is bad news for Intel. Apple has already begun dropping Intel processors in favor for ARM-based chips to power new Macs. https://www.pcmag.com/news/report-microsoft-developing-in-house-arm-chips-for-surface-devices-data Hackers last year conducted a 'dry run' of SolarWinds breach https://news.yahoo.com/hackers-last-year-conducted-a-dry-run-of-solar-winds-breach-215232815.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&uh_test=2_04 How to normalize sound volume on Windows 10 Annoyed by loud commercials while watching TV shows online or listen to music at different sound volume levels? Then use this guide to normalize the sound volume on Windows 10. https://pureinfotech.com/normalize-sound-volume-windows-10/ Turn Microsoft's Authenticator Into a Password Manager https://lifehacker.com/turn-microsofts-authenticator-into-a-password-manager-1845898387 iOS 14.3 update is out now, and it'll change the way you work out and take photos ProRAW format, Apple Fitness Plus and AirPods Max support, Apple TV app upgrades, and more https://www.techradar.com/news/ios-143-update-is-about-to-change-the-way-you-work-out-and-take-photos How to ditch Microsoft Edge as your default PDF reader on Windows 10 Yes, you can ditch Microsoft Edge and set another app as your default PDF reader, and in this guide, we'll show you how on Windows 10. https://www.windowscentral.com/how-ditch-microsoft-edge-your-default-pdf-reader-windows-10 How cybercriminals are now exploiting COVID-19 vaccines Vaccine-related phishing emails and domains are popping up, while criminals are selling phony vaccines via the Dark Web, says Check Point. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-cybercriminals-are-now-exploiting-covid-19-vaccines/ Gmail could have been hacked causing global outage, warns security expert https://news.thewindowsclub.com/gmail-could-have-been-hacked-104528/ How to Install and Use Microsoft Defender in Linux https://www.maketecheasier.com/install-use-microsoft-defender-linux/ iPhone 12 Pro Max's camera can take amazing photos. But you have to know the tricks From composition through to editing, we tell you how to take amazing images with your phone. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/iphone-12-pro-max-can-take-amazing-photos-but-you-have-to-know-the-tricks/ Don't like Tab-to-Search in Firefox? You can disable in Firefox 85 https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/20/dont-like-tab-to-search-in-firefox-you-can-disable-in-firefox-85/ 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 Microsoft Authenticator can now store and autofill mobile device passwords You can use it on Edge or even Chrome via a new Chrome extension. https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-authenticator-can-now-store-and-autofill-mobile-device-passwords-091539570.html Is There a Big Red Bow in Your Future? https://askbobrankin.com/is_there_a_big_red_bow_in_your_future.html Windows 10X is arriving next year: What we know so far https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10x-is-arriving-next-year-what-we-know-so-far/ In wake of SolarWinds hack, here are the critical responses required of all businesses https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/here-are-the-critical-responses-required-of-all-businesses-after-solarwinds-supply-chain-hack/ Windows 10 Debloat Customize your Windows copy by tweaking settings related to privacy, telemetry, the working environment, the system, the start and the context menus, and so on https://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/System-Tweak/Windows-10-Debloat.shtml Will Remote Employees Ever Return to the Office? Time to buy a proper desk https://www.lifewire.com/will-remote-employees-ever-return-to-the-office-5092988 Where to buy webcams now: These retailers have stock Retailers where to buy webcams right now https://www.tomsguide.com/news/where-to-buy-webcams-now-these-retailers-have-stock How to Export Your Photos and Videos from Google Photos Is your Google Photos storage full? Here's how to export your photos and videos from Google Photos. https://www.makeuseof.com/export-photos-from-google-photos/ The best phone cases for every person, from clumsy to minimalist https://www.komando.com/amazon/phone-cases-for-everyone/769580/ Microsoft Hit by SolarWinds Breach, Says It 'Isolated and Removed' the Malware Microsoft President Brad Smith describes the hack as an 'attack on the United States and its government and other critical institutions' and urges action. https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-hit-by-solarwinds-breach-says-it-isolated-and-removed-the-malware AT&T Skips Annual Dividend Raise for the First Time Since 2005 https://finance.yahoo.com/m/019e8c7b-843a-3703-b399-a0abf8b92413/at-t-skips-annual-dividend.html How to uninstall Snipping Tool app on Windows 10 Windows 10 now allows you to uninstall the legacy Snipping Tool app, and here are the steps to complete the task. https://pureinfotech.com/uninstall-snipping-tool-windows-10/ Firefox 84's Best New Features on Desktop and Android https://lifehacker.com/firefox-84s-best-new-features-on-desktop-and-android-1845898028 This is probably the fastest PC under $200 right now You won't find a cheaper computer with 256GB storage and 8GB RAM https://www.techradar.com/news/this-is-probably-the-fastest-pc-under-dollar200-right-now Cut out background noise on calls with Microsoft Teams AI noise suppression Teams can cut out background noise using AI that's powered by machine learning. https://www.windowscentral.com/cut-out-background-noise-calls-microsoft-teams-ai-noise-suppression IoT standards: The US government must create them, and businesses will follow The Internet of Things is still in its Wild West phase of development. Standardization is necessary to ensure safety and easier integration. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/iot-standards-the-us-government-must-create-them-and-businesses-will-follow/ Unbelievable! 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Apple finally tells all macOS and iOS apps will have to disclose what data they’re collecting https://www.techradar.com/news/which-macos-and-ios-apps-are-collecting-data-on-you-apple-finally-tells-all How to manage URL pasting behavior on Microsoft Edge If you don't like the new hyperlink pasting format on Microsoft Edge, in this guide, we'll show you the steps to use the feature and restore the old pasting behavior. https://www.windowscentral.com/how-manage-url-pasting-behavior-microsoft-edge Silicon Valley exodus? The majority of professionals said they'd follow tech leaders to emerging tech hubs Nearly 70% of professionals believe that technology power is leaving Silicon Valley, according to a new survey. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/silicon-valley-exodus-the-majority-of-professionals-said-theyd-follow-tech-leaders-to-emerging-tech-hubs/ Now you can uninstall Chrome PWAs directly from Windows 10 settings https://news.thewindowsclub.com/uninstall-chrome-pwas-directly-from-windows-10-settings-104480/ How to Change Default Apps in iOS 14 https://www.maketecheasier.com/how-to-change-default-apps-ios/ Microsoft head calls SolarWinds hack 'act of recklessness': What you need to know Blamed on Russia, the hack infiltrated federal agencies, including homeland security and nuclear programs. Microsoft and other companies are victims too. https://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-head-calls-solarwinds-hack-act-of-recklessness-what-you-need-to-know/ Running ChkDsk on Windows 10 20H2 may damage the file system and cause Blue Screens https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/19/running-chkdsk-on-windows-10-20h2-may-damage-the-file-system-and-cause-blue-screens/ How to Change Default Behavior for Copy and Paste of Address Bar URLs in Microsoft Edge Chromium https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/164477-change-default-behavior-copy-paste-urls-microsoft-edge.html Now you can watch Netflix on your Echo Show Amazon's smart displays can stream Netflix, along with Hulu and Amazon Prime Video. https://www.engadget.com/echo-show-netflix-023602178.html A Mini Browser War in Linux https://www.technewsworld.com/story/A-Mini-Browser-War-in-Linux-86950.html Adobe releases final Flash Player update, warns of 2021 kill switch https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/adobe-releases-final-flash-player-update-warns-of-2021-kill-switch/ Spotify notifies customers of breach, files under CCPA https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/data-breach/spotify-notifies-customers-of-breach-files-under-ccpa/ Raspberry Pi Imager Seamlessly install Raspberry PI or create live disks that you can run in a virtual machine or use for recovery using this simple app https://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Back-Up-and-Recovery/Raspberry-Pi-Imager.shtml Your Smartphone Can Now Check Your Health No needles needed https://www.lifewire.com/your-smartphone-can-now-check-your-health-5092565 Google is finally fixing the worst thing about Android phones From next year, Android phones with Qualcomm chipsets will get four years of updates https://www.tomsguide.com/news/google-is-finally-fixing-the-worst-thing-about-android-phones How to Run Command Prompt Commands With a Desktop Shortcut Here's how to create a desktop shortcut that opens the command prompt and automatically executes any command of your choosing. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/run-command-prompt-commands-desktop-shortcut/ Giving or getting a smart speaker for Christmas? Change these settings https://www.komando.com/gadgets/smart-speaker-security-settings/769415/ Facebook Criticizes Apple Again in Second Newspaper Ad, Apple Responds Apparently we're all going to have to start paying for more subscriptions because of Apple. https://www.pcmag.com/news/facebook-criticizes-apple-again-in-second-newspaper-ad-apple-responds How to get VLC on a Roku device by mirroring the media player in 2 different ways https://www.yahoo.com/news/vlc-roku-device-mirroring-media-025500942.html The best SSDs of 2020 The best solid-state drives can supercharge your PC. Here are our picks for the best SSDs, and what you should know before a purchase. https://www.pcworld.com/article/3234838/best-ssds.html Tip of the Day: Leave Your Laptop Running When Plugged In - Never Sleep in Windows 10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxCNhk9xWaw&feature=youtu.be&t=0s Back to Top

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