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Sat	2138 01/02/2021	AMD patents a chiplet GPU design quite unlike Nvidia and Intel's Which approach is better? https://www.techspot.com/news/88138-amd-patents-chiplet-gpu-design-unlike-nvidia-intel.html Are PCs Doomed? While the ratio of PCs to mobile devices may change over time, I believe PCs will not be going away any time soon. They're just too darned useful. https://askleo.com/are-pcs-doomed/ How to create poll with Microsoft Forms Microsoft Forms allows you to create and publish quick polls, and in this guide, you'll learn the instructions to use the service. https://pureinfotech.com/create-poll-microsoft-forms/ You got a new iPhone 12 for the holidays — here are the first things you should do - You may have received a new iPhone over the holidays, so I’ll show you some of the first things you should do to get started. - A lot of the tips here apply to older devices running Apple’s latest iOS 14 software, which means you don’t need an iPhone 12 for all of them. - Some tips include adding widgets to the home screen, clearing up app clutter and managing your 5G connection on the iPhone 12. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/29/iphone-tips-and-tricks-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-new-iphone.html A new year, a new administration: Doors open in 2021 for public-private cooperation https://www.scmagazine.com/home/year-in-review/a-new-year-a-new-administration-doors-open-in-2021-for-public-private-cooperation/ Windows 10 Free Upgrade 'Still Available' https://www.infopackets.com/news/10875/windows-10-free-upgrade-still-available' Take back your privacy from eavesdroppers https://blog.avast.com/someone-is-spying-on-you-avast What’s New in Mozilla Firefox 84 Mozilla has just released a new version of Firefox, its award-winning browser that’s currently the third most-used app worldwide after Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. https://news.softpedia.com/news/what-s-new-in-mozilla-firefox-84-531762.shtml Apple's $549 AirPods Max Headphones Offer Big Sound and Bugs: Review https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apples-549-airpods-max-headphones-110020043.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&uh_test=2_04 Samsung is doubling down on foldable phones in 2021 — and it might just work Samsung has big plans for foldable phones in the coming year https://www.tomsguide.com/news/samsung-is-doubling-down-on-foldable-phones-in-2021-and-it-might-just-work China launches antitrust investigation into tech giant Alibaba China's Politburo has vowed to strengthen anti-monopoly efforts in 2021 and rein in “disorderly capital expansion." https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/china-launches-antitrust-investigation-tech-giant-alibaba-n1252325 Get No-Fuss File-Level Crypto With Fscrypt https://linuxinsider.com/story/get-no-fuss-file-level-crypto-with-fscrypt-86953.html Is Technology Making Me More Depressed? https://gizmodo.com/is-technology-making-me-more-depressed-1845955249 New Zero-Day, Malware Indicate Second Group May Have Targeted SolarWinds https://www.securityweek.com/new-zero-day-malware-indicate-second-group-may-have-targeted-solarwinds Apple promotes Fitness+ and Apple Music integration with ‘Studio Series’ playlists https://9to5mac.com/2021/01/02/apple-fitness-plus-apple-music/#more-688540 Twitter's Hate Speech Rules Now Apply to Race and Nationality Twitter will remove posts with hate speech targeting race, ethnicity, and nationality. https://www.makeuseof.com/twitters-hate-speech-rules-race-nationality/ Amazon Echo tips and tricks: 20 new uses for your Alexa https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/top-20-alexa-tricks/746804/ Antivirus Bug on Windows 10 Chromium Browsers Squashed With New Fix A fix is rolling out for a bug affecting Chrome and Microsoft Edge users' ability to save new files and bookmarks. (applies to many other browsers based on Chromium) https://www.pcmag.com/news/antivirus-bug-on-windows-10-chromium-browsers-squashed-with-new-fix Is My Hard Disk About to Die? There are signs we can use to determine if a hard drive is about to fail, but it's also common for a drive to fail without any indication at all. https://askleo.com/is-my-hard-disk-about-to-die/ 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/ Skype co-founder Jaan Tallinn reveals the 3 existential risks he’s most concerned about - Skype co-founder Jaan Tallinn said artificial intelligence, synthetic biology and so-called unknown unknowns each represent an existential risk through to 2100. - The entrepreneur turned investor sees them as the three biggest threats to humanity’s existence this century. - “Climate change is not going to be an existential risk unless there’s a runaway scenario,” said Tallinn. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/29/skype-co-founder-jaan-tallinn-on-3-most-concerning-existential-risks-.html Kawasaki Heavy Industries, a partner of defense companies and agencies, reports breach https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/data-breach/kawasaki-heavy-industries-a-partner-of-defense-companies-and-agencies-reports-breach/ Security Update Cut-Off Puts Phones At Risk https://www.infopackets.com/news/10874/security-update-cut-puts-phones-risk You Can Stop Stupid: A book review https://blog.avast.com/security-book-review-avast Google Chrome 87 Now Available with Major New Features Google Chrome remains the world’s number one browser, both on the desktop and on mobile, and the parent company keeps rolling out more and more major updates that further refine the experience with the app. https://news.softpedia.com/news/google-chrome-87-now-available-with-major-new-features-531561.shtml How to Jump-Start a Car With a Dead Battery https://www.yahoo.com/news/jump-start-car-dead-battery-193214259.html Samsung Galaxy S21 leak just revealed a big missing feature https://www.tomsguide.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-could-drop-another-popular-feature Iran behind pro-Trump 'hit list' of U.S. election officials, FBI says The attribution is the second time in two months that federal officials have said Iran imitated threats of right-wing violence to stoke fear around the election. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/iran-behind-pro-trump-hit-list-u-s-election-officials-n1252270 A Mini Browser War in Linux https://linuxinsider.com/story/a-mini-browser-war-in-linux-86950.html How to Use the New Chrome Actions to Boost Your Browser Productivity https://gizmodo.com/how-to-use-the-new-chrome-actions-to-boost-your-browser-1845936498 Vermont Hospital Says Cyberattack Was Ransomware https://www.securityweek.com/vermont-hospital-says-cyberattack-was-ransomware Apple @ Work: How to handle migrations to new Macs in the event of damage https://9to5mac.com/2021/01/02/mac-backups-in-the-enterprise-2/#more-684957 6 Non-Email Apps to Read, Discover, and Manage Newsletters Newsletters are popular than ever before. Use these apps to manage your newsletter subscriptions and also discover new ones to read. https://www.makeuseof.com/non-email-apps-read-discover-manage-newsletters/ 10 new iPhone tricks you’ll use all the time https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/clever-iphone-tricks/744550/ How to Track Workouts and Activities on Apple Watch With new fitness and activity features in watchOS 7, your Apple Watch can help you stay in shape and track workouts. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-track-workouts-and-activities-on-apple-watch My Computers Keep Dying — Is It Me? It's easy to feel cursed if computer after computer you deal with has problems. It's often not you at all. https://askleo.com/my-computers-keep-dying-is-it-me/ 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/ Top Apple analyst pours cold water on the latest Apple car reports - TFI’s Ming- Chi Kuo said don’t buy into speculative Apple car stocks, like lidar companies right now. - He said it’s too early for anyone to know who Apple’s suppliers for the car parts might be. - Kuo also said he wouldn’t be surprised if the Apple car doesn’t launch until 2028. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/28/apple-car-market-too-bullish-ming-chi-kuo-says.html 2021 threat predictions: Bad actors that honed their craft with COVID are ready to go big https://www.scmagazine.com/home/year-in-review/2021-threat-predictions-bad-actors-that-honed-their-craft-with-covid-are-ready-to-go-big/ How to Fix: Force Screen Refresh Rate Windows 10 https://www.infopackets.com/news/10873/how-fix-force-screen-refresh-rate-windows-10 6 easy steps you can take to keep your mobile devices safe https://blog.avast.com/six-steps-to-mobile-device-safety-avast Linux for Apple Silicon Is Coming After bringing Linux to the PlayStation 4, famous developer Hector Martin, also known as marcan, is getting ready for another important project for the open-source world. https://news.softpedia.com/news/linux-for-apple-silicon-is-coming-531664.shtml How to zoom in and out on your Apple Watch using its Zoom function, and make your icons bigger or smaller https://www.yahoo.com/news/zoom-apple-watch-using-zoom-215157036.html T-Mobile breach exposes customer phone numbers, call info — what you need to know It's the second time in 2020 that T-Mobile's been hit by a data breach https://www.tomsguide.com/news/t-mobile-breach-exposes-customer-phone-numbers-call-info-what-you-need-to-know Second top Black female Google employee says she was recently ousted Former students say the latest fired executive was an inspiring mentor. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/second-top-black-female-google-employee-says-she-was-ousted-n1252277 How to Play Board Games Online With Friends: 5 Ways Worth Trying Itching to play board games but want to stay socially distanced? Here are some ways you can play board games online with friends. https://whatnerd.com/play-board-games-online-with-friends/ 5G Was a Tax on Smartphones in 2020 https://gizmodo.com/5g-was-a-tax-on-smartphones-in-2020-1845964462 North Korean Hackers Target COVID-19 Research https://www.securityweek.com/north-korean-hackers-target-covid-19-research With support officially ended, Adobe ‘strongly recommends’ removing Flash now, here’s how https://9to5mac.com/2021/01/01/fully-remove-adobe-flash-from-mac/#more-688497 You've Been Doxxed: What Is Doxxing and Is It Illegal? Doxxing is becoming increasingly commonplace. But what exactly is doxxing and can you protect yourself against it? https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-doxxing/ Adobe Flash is officially dead – Here’s how to remove it from your computer https://www.komando.com/technology/uninstall-adobe-flash-player/769401/ Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 (for Android) Review Hides your DNS requests to protect your privacy https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/cloudflare-1111-for-android How To Keep an External Hard Drive Useful and Healthy Longer My best practices for external hard drives concern software, hardware, and -- you guessed it -- backing up. https://askleo.com/how-to-keep-an-external-hard-drive-useful-and-healthy-longer/ How to set up Microsoft Autofill password manager on Google Chrome Microsoft brings its password manager to Google Chrome with the Microsoft Autofill extension, and here's how to set up and use it. https://pureinfotech.com/setup-microsoft-autofill-password-manager-google-chrome/ Tech companies aren’t doing enough to keep their devices out of landfills, and neither are we https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/26/tech-companies-arent-doing-enough-to-fix-the-e-waste-problem.html Treasury asks financial sector to watch out for COVID vaccine scams, ransomware https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/cybercrime/treasury-asks-financial-sector-to-watch-out-for-covid-vaccine-scams-ransomware/ How to Fix: Change Edge New Tab Page to Google https://www.infopackets.com/news/10871/how-fix-change-edge-new-tab-page-google 3 reasons why you should always update your software https://blog.avast.com/why-you-should-update-your-software-avast What's New in Microsoft Edge 89: Close All Tabs Warning Microsoft Edge is without a doubt evolving, and every new update brings more and more improvements to the way we use the app. https://news.softpedia.com/news/what-s-new-in-the-first-microsoft-edge-89-build-531729.shtml Companies Are Fleeing California. Blame Bad Government. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/companies-fleeing-california-blame-bad-130019650.html The best tablet of 2020 didn't come from Apple Why the reMarkable 2 is the coolest tablet of the year https://www.tomsguide.com/news/remarkable-2-beats-2020-ipads Why the Russian hack is so significant, and why it's close to a worst-case scenario Experts say it's potentially the largest spying operation against the U.S. in history — and it ran without being noticed for nine months. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/why-russian-hack-so-significant-why-it-s-close-worst-n1252131 Is Humble Store Legit? 5 Reasons Why I Buy My Games There Now If you aren’t buying your games on the Humble Store, here are several reasons why you should consider it. Yes, it’s legit! https://whatnerd.com/is-humble-store-legit/ Developer Says Apple Wanted Him To Change App’s Branding Because It 'Promoted' Controlled Substances https://gizmodo.com/developer-says-apple-wanted-him-to-change-app-s-brandin-1845978801 Critical Flaws in Kepware Products Can Facilitate Attacks on Industrial Firms https://www.securityweek.com/critical-flaws-kepware-products-can-facilitate-attacks-industrial-firms 9to5Mac Daily: January 01, 2021 – The state of the Mac in 2021 https://9to5mac.com/2021/01/01/9to5mac-daily-january-01-2021/#more-688477 Is 2020 the Year of the Linux Malware Pandemic? Linux computers used to be safe from most forms of malware, but that isn't true anymore. https://www.makeuseof.com/linux-vulnerable-to-malware/ 4 data back up mistakes you’re probably making https://www.komando.com/safety-security-reviews/common-data-back-up-mistakes/771601/ Microsoft: SolarWinds Hackers Viewed Our Source Code The hackers behind the SolarWinds breach were able to 'view source code in a number of source code repositories,' Microsoft says, though they were not able to change anything. https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-solarwinds-hackers-viewed-our-source-code How Do I Print An Email or Webpage and Have It Work? Many websites don't expect you to print their contents. As a result, many don't print well. I'll review why that is, and the things to try. https://askleo.com/how-do-i-print-an-email-or-webpage-and-have-it-work/ AirPods Max owners are reporting a major flaw — what you need to know Moisture and electronics don't mix well https://www.tomsguide.com/news/users-are-reporting-a-major-flaw-with-apples-dollar550-airpods-max Panasonic HomeHawk Window Camera review: Watch the world through your window This "outdoor" security camera mounts to the inside of any window to keep it safe from vandals and the elements. https://www.techhive.com/article/3601970/panasonic-homehawk-window-camera-review.html Why Did My Security Software Not Detect a Virus on My PC? Steps you need to take next https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LybEMN_kQE&feature=youtu.be&t=10s Back to Top
Fri	2137 01/01/2021	Set up Home Assistant to manage your open source smart home Learn how to install and configure Home Assistant in the fourth article in this series on home automation. https://opensource.com/article/20/12/home-assistant?sc_cid=7013a0000026JB6AAM SolarWinds Hack - BBC World News 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzDADBZS6d4&feature=youtu.be&t=0s Adobe Flash Player is finally laid to rest (note the last paragraph has two hyperlinks to download for Windows or Mac the tool to remove Flash player) https://www.yahoo.com/news/adobe-flash-player-finally-laid-003310984.html Uninstall Flash Player \| Windows (after download, just follow these instructions) https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-windows.html How to create poll with Microsoft Forms Microsoft Forms allows you to create and publish quick polls, and in this guide, you'll learn the instructions to use the service. https://pureinfotech.com/create-poll-microsoft-forms/ Microsoft has a fix for Windows 10's Password Saving issue https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/29/microsoft-has-a-fix-for-windows-10s-password-saving-issue/ Facebook Hacked? What You Need to Do NOW! Facebook account hacks happen. There are steps to take not only to recover your account, but to prevent it from being hacked again. https://askleo.com/facebook-hacked/ After the worst year ever for ransomware, 2021 will be more of the same https://www.scmagazine.com/home/year-in-review/2020-was-the-worst-year-ever-for-ransomware-2021-will-be-more-of-the-same/ Apple’s M1 Processor May Have Sped Up More Than Just Macs Smooth transition https://www.lifewire.com/apple-s-m1-processor-may-have-sped-up-more-than-just-macs-5093442 FBI: Iran behind pro-Trump ‘enemies of the people’ doxing site https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-iran-behind-pro-trump-enemies-of-the-people-doxing-site/ The year of fake news, Covid-19 scams and ransomware https://blog.avast.com/2020-year-in-review-avast LibreOffice 6.4.7 Now Available for Download I’ve said it before and I’m going to say it again: LibreOffice is, by all means, the best alternative to Microsoft Office, and its freeware license makes it the go-to productivity suite not only for consumers but also for companies that are looking into ways to reduce licensing costs. https://news.softpedia.com/news/libreoffice-6-4-7-now-available-for-download-531397.shtml FBI, Europol take down a VPN service aimed at criminals Above-board VPN operators still have reason to be nervous. https://www.engadget.com/fbi-europol-shut-down-safe-inet-criminal-vpn-212706715.html Attackers Sending Out Phishing Emails from Universities’ Official .EDU Servers https://zix.com/resources/blog/december-2020/attackers-sending-out-phishing-emails-universities-official-edu Cybercriminals Steal Millions by Spoofing Thousands of Mobile Devices https://www.securityweek.com/cybercriminals-steal-millions-spoofing-thousands-mobile-devices 12 great apps for your new iPhone in 2020 Put power in your phone https://www.theverge.com/22187376/best-iphone-apps-2020-apple-ios Ticketmaster To Pay $10 million After Illegally Hacking Rival's Computer System https://gizmodo.com/ticketmaster-to-pay-10-million-after-illegally-hacking-1845971010 How to log out of Gmail How to log out of Gmail and maintain your security https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-log-out-gmail How to Use Fleets on Twitter Here's everything you need to know about Fleets, Twitter's disappearing tweets, and how to use them... https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-use-twitter-fleets/ 7 essential Android security settings: 2FA, spot shady apps, stop location tracking https://www.komando.com/smartphones-gadgets/essential-android-security-settings/704326/ How to Turn Off Location Services and Stop Your iPhone Apps From Tracking You Customizing location settings to protect your privacy can be confusing and complicated for the average user. Here's how to control what Apple and app makers know about your whereabouts. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-turn-off-location-services-on-ios-devices T-Mobile warns customers of second data breach in less than a year https://finance.yahoo.com/news/t-mobile-data-breach-security-phone-number-hack-2020-172117333.html 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/ Tray Weather is an open source application that displays the current weather status on the system tray https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/29/tray-weather-is-an-open-source-application-that-displays-the-current-weather-status-on-the-system-tray/ Can I Tell If Someone Blocked My Texts and Email? Email and texting usually works, but when it doesn't, there's just no way to tell if someone has blocked you. https://askleo.com/blocked-texts-and-email/ In wake of SolarWinds and Vietnam, more supply chain attacks expected 2021 https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/cyberattack/in-wake-of-solarwinds-and-vietnam-more-supply-chain-attacks-expected-2021/ How to Make Your Number Private on Android Make a call without displaying your digits https://www.lifewire.com/make-your-number-private-on-android-5092993 SolarWinds releases updated advisory for new SUPERNOVA malware https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/solarwinds-releases-updated-advisory-for-new-supernova-malware/ The safest tools for staying in touch with older family members this holiday season https://blog.avast.com/celebrating-holidays-with-older-family-members-avast New Microsoft Edge Update Brings Linux Improvements Microsoft has just released a new Dev build of Microsoft Edge browser, and this time, there are two new features that are included. https://news.softpedia.com/news/new-microsoft-edge-update-brings-linux-improvements-531451.shtml Apple is having iCloud activation problems at the worst possible time (updated) The outage might be due to sheer holiday demand. https://www.engadget.com/apple-icloud-sign-in-activation-issue-christmas-164539759.html Taking Action Against Hackers in Bangladesh and Vietnam https://about.fb.com/news/2020/12/taking-action-against-hackers-in-bangladesh-and-vietnam/ Investors in breached software firm SolarWinds traded $280 million in stock days before hack was revealed The timing of the trades raises questions about whether major shareholders used inside information to avoid stark losses after the attack. The company’s share price has plunged roughly 22 percent since its role in the breach was revealed. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/12/15/solarwinds-russia-breach-stock-trades/ Boston Dynamics robots take over the dance floor in latest video Dancing queen machine https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2020/12/29/22205055/boston-dynamics-robots-spot-atlas-handle-dancing-video Amazon Purchases Podcast Network Wondery https://gizmodo.com/amazon-purchases-podcast-network-wondery-1845971378 How to change your name in Gmail Feel like a change of ID? Here’s how to change your name in Gmail https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-change-name-gmail How to Set Up a Raspberry Pi Media Server: 7 Ways Want to install a Raspberry Pi media server? Here are several ways you can start using your Raspberry Pi as a media server now! https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/4-ways-set-up-raspberry-pi-media-server/ 4 data back up mistakes you’re probably making https://www.komando.com/safety-security-reviews/common-data-back-up-mistakes/771601/ Microsoft: SolarWinds Hackers Viewed Our Source Code The hackers behind the SolarWinds breach were able to 'view source code in a number of source code repositories,' Microsoft says, though they were not able to change anything. https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-solarwinds-hackers-viewed-our-source-code Internet bids a 'bittersweet' farewell to Flash, the web app that everyone used — and hated https://www.yahoo.com/news/goodbye-flash-application-everybody-used-165827522.html How to enable Periodic scanning on Microsoft Defender Antivirus Periodic scanning on Microsoft Defender Antivirus helps you to detect and remove malware when using a third-party antivirus, and here's how to use it. https://pureinfotech.com/malware-protection-periodic-scanning-windows-10/ Are you protected against online tracking? The EFF's Cover Your Tracks site has the answer https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/28/are-you-protected-against-online-tracking-the-effs-cover-your-tracks-site-has-the-answer/ Are the Free Microsoft Office Alternatives for Windows 10 Any Good? Depending on how you use your word processing program, you may be able to find a good, free alternative to Word. https://askleo.com/free-microsoft-office-alternatives/ 2021 tech predictions: The conceptual gets real https://www.scmagazine.com/home/year-in-review/2021-tech-predictions-the-conceptual-gets-real/ 5 Steps to Setting up New Laptops and Tablets Connect to a network, enter your personal information, and more https://www.lifewire.com/5-steps-to-set-up-new-laptops-and-tablets-4154474 The Week in Ransomware - January 1st 2021 - New Year Edition https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-january-1st-2021-new-year-edition/ Solarwinds MFA Bypass Attack Pushes Limits https://blog.knowbe4.com/solarwinds-mfa-bypass-attack-pushes-limits Firefox The Linux version of one of the most popular and powerful web browser products on the entire Internet, Firefox https://linux.softpedia.com/get/Internet/HTTP-WWW-/Mozilla-Firefox-Stable-20864.shtml How to make the most of your new Apple Watch The settings you should enable and disable. https://www.engadget.com/apple-watch-setup-guide-2020-140037235.html Microsoft unleashes ‘Death Star’ on SolarWinds hackers in extraordinary response to breach https://www.geekwire.com/2020/microsoft-unleashes-death-star-solarwinds-hackers-extraordinary-response-breach/ No One Knows How Deep Russia's Hacking Rampage Goes A supply chain attack against IT company SolarWinds has exposed as many as 18,000 companies to Cozy Bear's attacks. https://www.wired.com/story/russia-solarwinds-supply-chain-hack-commerce-treasury/ The Brexit deal calls for DNA profiles to use a 20-year-old email app Along with outdated cryptographic standards https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/29/22204624/brexit-eu-uk-netscape-communicator-4-crytography-email-data-dna-trade-deal Treasury Department Warns of Increase in Covid-19 Vaccine-Related Fraud and Cybercrime https://gizmodo.com/treasury-department-warns-of-increase-in-covid-19-vacci-1845962633 How to block emails in Gmail It's very easy to block emails in Gmail https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-block-email-gmail 24 Google Docs Templates That Will Make Your Life Easier These time-saving Google Docs templates will help you finish your documents instead of struggling to put them together. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/24-google-docs-templates-will-make-life-easier/ 2020 in review: Our top privacy and security tips https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/op-privacy-and-security-tips/771800/ 9 Steps to Optimize Your Network for VoIP With COVID-19 keeping people home, most VoIP services have gone from running over a single, central corporate network to potentially dozens of home networks. That means a lot more work for IT. Here's what you need to know. https://www.pcmag.com/news/9-steps-to-optimize-your-network-for-voip Everything we know about Samsung's Galaxy S21 so far https://finance.yahoo.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-s21-plus-s21-ultra-specs-price-release-date-153202220.html How to create local account on Windows 10 Learn the steps to add a new local account on Windows 10 without having to delete or change your current Microsoft account using the Settings app or Command Prompt. https://pureinfotech.com/create-local-account-windows-10/ Lively Wallpaper may be the ultimate wallpaper app for Windows https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/27/lively-wallpaper-may-be-the-ultimate-wallpaper-app-for-windows/ Why Did My Security Software Not Detect a Virus on My PC? Even with up-to-date anti-malware tools, you can still fall victim to malware. I'll explain why by comparing your computer to your ... bathroom. https://askleo.com/security-software-not-detect-a-virus/ Account takeovers: Insiders need not be malicious to cause chaos https://www.scmagazine.com/home/year-in-review/account-takeovers-insiders-need-not-be-malicious-to-cause-chaos/ How to Set up a New iPhone https://www.lifewire.com/set-up-new-iphone-2000125 BleepingComputer's most popular tech stories of 2020 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/bleepingcomputers-most-popular-tech-stories-of-2020/ [INFOGRAPHIC] 2020 Holiday Phishing Red Flags https://blog.knowbe4.com/infographic-2020-holiday-phishing-red-flags LibreOffice An open source office suite that provides a good alternative to commercial office tools on Linux, Windows and Mac OS X platforms https://linux.softpedia.com/get/Office/Office-Suites/LibreOffice-60713.shtml GoDaddy phishing 'test' teased employees with a fake holiday bonus Those who clicked were told they ‘failed’ the test. https://www.engadget.com/godaddy-sent-fake-phising-email-promising-holiday-bonus-220756457.html How U.S. agencies' trust in untested software opened the door to hackers The government doesn’t do much to verify the security of software from private contractors. And that’s how suspected Russian hackers got in. https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/19/how-federal-hack-happened-448602 How to Understand the Russia Hack Fallout Not all SolarWinds victims are created equal. https://www.wired.com/story/russia-solarwinds-hack-targets-fallout/ 26 great apps for your new 2020 Windows PC All of the apps you need to get started with Windows https://www.theverge.com/22179062/windows-pc-apps-zoom-spotify-netflix-whatsapp-instagram-2020 How to Enable the Hidden Tap Gesture on iPhone or Android https://gizmodo.com/how-to-enable-the-hidden-tap-gesture-on-iphone-or-andro-1845953239 AirPods Max owners are reporting a major flaw — what you need to know Moisture and electronics don't mix well https://www.tomsguide.com/news/users-are-reporting-a-major-flaw-with-apples-dollar550-airpods-max Why You Should Care About the Tracks Left By Your Digital Footprint You leave a lot of information online without even knowing it. 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Thur	2136 12/31/2020	LG Display's transparent OLED puts a screen between you and the sushi chef https://finance.yahoo.com/news/lg-display-transparent-oled-ces-2021-013947649.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&uh_test=2_04 Vivaldi The next-generation web browser for power users, based on the powerful Chromium project https://linux.softpedia.com/get/Internet/HTTP-WWW-/Vivaldi-103720.shtml 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/ Account takeovers: Insiders need not be malicious to cause chaos https://www.scmagazine.com/home/year-in-review/account-takeovers-insiders-need-not-be-malicious-to-cause-chaos/ My Computer Doesn’t Work — What Do I Do? Folks often ask what might be broken if their computer does nothing, but provide few clues. It's a long list, and I'll look at some possibilities. https://askleo.com/computer-doesnt-work/ Learn the Basics of Color Theory to Know What Looks Good https://lifehacker.com/learn-the-basics-of-color-theory-to-know-what-looks-goo-1608972072 Tips for new tech devices Tips, tricks, apps and advice for getting the most out of iPhones and iPads, Android devices, Macs, Windows 10 PCs, and Chromebooks. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3153208/tips-for-new-tech-devices.html CrowdStrike releases free Azure security tool after failed hack https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/crowdstrike-releases-free-azure-security-tool-after-failed-hack/ VMware Flaw a Vector in SolarWinds Breach? https://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/12/vmware-flaw-a-vector-in-solarwinds-breach/ Get a new Mac? Here's what you need to know about setting it up It might take you a little bit longer, but this is the right way to set up your Mac. 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Here's how to recall an email message in Gmail https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-recall-email-gmail Control Your Smart Home With the Alexa App for Android Alexa makes your smart home simpler https://www.lifewire.com/control-smart-home-with-alexa-app-for-android-4177861 EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SECTION 230 The most important law for online speech https://www.theverge.com/21273768/section-230-explained-internet-speech-law-definition-guide-free-moderation How To Check Your IPhone For Spyware https://www.techjunkie.com/check-iphone-spyware/ 8 Roku pro tips you need to try right now https://www.komando.com/tv-streaming-reviews/8-roku-pro-tips-you-need-to-try-right-now/695643/ The Best Windows Mini PCs for 2021 Some are bare-bones kits. Others are ready to go out of the box, complete with an OS, RAM, and memory installed. Whatever the form, these top Windows micro desktops all deliver surprising features, value, and pep for their size. https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-windows-mini-pcs?test_uuid=001OQhoHLBxsrrrMgWU3gQF&test_variant=b Dropbox The official Dropbox client for Linux, designed to let users share and store their files online https://linux.softpedia.com/get/Communications/Filesharing/Dropbox-41209.shtml How to manage windows with PowerToys FancyZones on Windows 10 PowerToys FancyZones tool allows you to manage windows on the screen with complex layouts, and in this guide, you'll learn the steps to use and configure the tool on Windows 10. https://pureinfotech.com/manage-windows-powertoys-fancyzones-windows-10/ Can SolarWinds survive? For breached companies it’s a long, painful road to restoring trust https://www.scmagazine.com/home/solarwinds-hack/can-solarwinds-survive-for-breached-companies-its-a-long-painful-road-to-restoring-trust/ Will Using an On-Screen Keyboard Stop Keyloggers? Using an on-screen keyboard instead of a real keyboard might stop some keyloggers, but there's no guarantee that other techniques aren't also being used. https://askleo.com/will_using_an_on_screen_keyboard_stop_keyboard_loggers_and_hackers/ These Stores Will Box Your Amazon Returns for Free https://lifehacker.com/how-to-have-kohls-or-ups-box-and-ship-your-amazon-retur-1836693966 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 The SolarWinds cyberattack: The hack, the victims, and what we know https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-solarwinds-cyberattack-the-hack-the-victims-and-what-we-know/ Malicious Domain in SolarWinds Hack Turned into ‘Killswitch’ https://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/12/malicious-domain-in-solarwinds-hack-turned-into-killswitch/ The best portable power stations to buy this year Get power wherever you want with a battery-powered portable generator. https://www.cnet.com/news/best-portable-power-stations-to-buy-this-year/ Microsoft releases Process Monitor tool Procmon for Linux https://www.ghacks.net/2020/07/20/microsoft-releases-process-monitor-tool-procmon-for-linux/ 10 YouTube URL Tricks You Should Know About Love YouTube? You can make it even better with these cool YouTube URL tricks that let you download videos, make GIFs, and more. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-youtube-url-tricks-you-should-know-about/ How to Enable or Disable Vertical Tabs in Microsoft Edge Chromium https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/167216-how-enable-disable-vertical-tabs-microsoft-edge-chromium.html Experts who wrestled with SolarWinds hackers say cleanup could take months - or longer https://finance.yahoo.com/news/experts-wrestled-solarwinds-hackers-cleanup-154919329.html What Windows 10X is Going to Mean for Microsoft Hardware in 2021 https://gizmodo.com/what-windows-10x-is-going-to-mean-for-microsoft-hardwar-1845941903 How to mark all as read in Gmail Get on top of your email by marking all as read in Gmail https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-mark-all-as-read-gmail How to Create an Apple ID for a Child Keep your kids' apps and games off of your account https://www.lifewire.com/create-apple-id-for-a-child-1999120 Apple Watch leak offers rare glimpse inside ‘Ultra security program’ Prototype shown running a pre-watchOS 1.0 build https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/29/22204270/apple-watch-pvt-ultra-security-program-prototype How To Setup A VPN On An IPhone [August 2020] https://www.techjunkie.com/vpn-iphone/ 5 apps to start 2021 on the right foot https://www.komando.com/downloads/5-essential-apps/771248/ The Best External Hard Drives for 2021 Laptop hard drive almost full? Need to back up your photos and videos? Desktop-size and portable platter-based storage has never been cheaper. Let our deep-dive reviews help you track down the right external hard drive. https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-external-hard-drives?test_uuid=001OQhoHLBxsrrrMgWU3gQF&test_variant=b PsychOS A GNU/Linux distribution that aims to revive older hardware in a unique way with great software. https://linux.softpedia.com/get/Linux-Distributions/PsychOS-103854.shtml How to install PowerToys on Windows 10 Microsoft's PowerToys app unlocks a lot of productivity enhancements for Windows 10, and here's how to install it. https://pureinfotech.com/install-powertoys-windows-10/ Credential phishing attack impersonating USPS targets consumers over the holidays https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/phishing/credential-phishing-attack-impersonating-usps-targets-consumers-over-the-holidays/ Will My Old Computer Run Windows 10? There are several options to extend the life of an older machine, depending on its capabilities. https://askleo.com/will-my-old-computer-run-windows-10/ How to Turn Off 5G on an iPhone 12 https://lifehacker.com/how-to-turn-off-5g-on-an-iphone-12-1845906820 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 Stealthy Magecart malware mistakenly leaks list of hacked stores https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stealthy-magecart-malware-mistakenly-leaks-list-of-hacked-stores/ SolarWinds Hack Could Affect 18K Customers https://krebsonsecurity.com/2020/12/solarwinds-hack-could-affect-18k-customers/ Recycling electronics: What to do with your old laptops, phones, cameras and batteries Spoiler alert: Don't throw them away, even if you upgraded to new devices over the holidays. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/recycling-electronics-what-to-do-with-your-old-laptops-phones-cameras-and-batteries/ Adobe displays Flash Player end of life popup on Windows devices https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/30/adobe-displays-flash-player-end-of-life-popup-on-windows-devices/ 6 Easy Ways to Boost Security in Microsoft Defender and Windows 10 Microsoft Defender is Windows 10 inbuilt security tool. Make it even better with these 6 easy security boosts. https://www.makeuseof.com/easy-ways-boost-security-microsoft-defender-and-windows-10/ DISKPART - How to Partition GPT disk https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/95941-diskpart-how-partition-gpt-disk.html How to change your background on Microsoft Teams before or during a meeting https://www.yahoo.com/news/change-background-microsoft-teams-during-153824357.html Judge Tosses Apple Lawsuit Against iPhone Emulator in Big Victory for Security Research https://gizmodo.com/judge-tosses-apple-lawsuit-against-iphone-emulator-in-b-1845967318 How to empty trash in Gmail Free up space by emptying Gmail's trash https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-empty-trash-gmail Why Cleaning Robots May Not Be Effective Against Coronavirus Deep clean or cleaning theater? https://www.lifewire.com/why-cleaning-robots-may-not-be-effective-against-coronavirus-5093426 Apple supplier Lens Technology accused of using forced Uighur labor The firm allegedly used thousands of forced labor workers from the Muslim region of Xinjiang https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/29/22204920/lens-technology-uighur-forced-labor-xinjiang-amazon-apple-tesla How To Get Your BitLocker Recovery Key https://www.techjunkie.com/bitlocker-get-recovery-key/ Reader question: ‘How do I display photos on my TV?’ https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/display-photos-on-your-tv/770164/ The Best Cheap SSDs for 2021 Still booting from a hard drive? These budget-minded solid-state drives will give your poky PC a big speed boost. https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-cheap-ssds?test_uuid=001OQhoHLBxsrrrMgWU3gQF&test_variant=b Android-x86 A free and open source software that allows you to run Android on your personal computer https://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/Android-x86-53904.shtml How to sync settings across devices on Windows 10 Take control of Windows 10 and sync only the settings you want across devices. https://pureinfotech.com/manage-sync-settings-windows-10/ Financial services industry hit with tens of millions of attacks per day https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/financial-services-industry-hit-with-tens-of-millions-of-attacks-per-day/ How to Speed Up Your Older Computer: Five Options Here are five common options to speed up and extend the life of an older computer. https://askleo.com/how-to-speed-up-your-older-computer-five-options/ How to Set Up Windows 10 on Your PC https://lifehacker.com/how-to-set-up-your-windows-laptop-from-scratch-1826146907 Microsoft previews new way to upgrade Windows 10 The company is now touting 'Windows Feature Experience Packs' as a way to increase the number of features it rolls out to users over the course of a year. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3599875/microsoft-previews-new-way-to-upgrade-windows-10.html Europol launches new decryption platform for law enforcement https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/europol-launches-new-decryption-platform-for-law-enforcement/ U.S. Treasury, Commerce Depts. 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Here are 7 key ways to beef up your tablet experience. https://www.makeuseof.com/make-ipad-feel-more-like-macbook/ 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 The Sunburst hack was massive and devastating – 5 observations from a cybersecurity expert https://www.yahoo.com/news/sunburst-hack-massive-devastating-5-141719461.html The Most Common iOS 14 Problems and How to Fix Them https://gizmodo.com/the-most-common-ios-14-problems-and-how-to-fix-them-1845962876 How to change your password in Gmail Worried about being hacked? Here’s how to change your password in Gmail https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-change-password-gmail How Movies & TV Could Become Your New Audiobooks https://www.lifewire.com/how-movies-and-tv-could-become-your-new-audiobooks-5093416 Adobe Flash rides off into the sunset It’s the end of the line https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/31/22208190/adobe-flash-is-dead The Best VPNs For Samsung Phones https://www.techjunkie.com/best-vpn-samsung-phones/ Tech tip: How to choose the right projector to create the perfect home theater https://www.komando.com/tv-streaming-reviews/how-to-pick-a-projector/771475/ The Best M.2 Solid-State Drives for 2021 Solid-state drives have been shrinking, thanks to the "gumstick" M.2 format—and, in some cases, they're getting a lot faster. Here's all you need to know to buy the right M.2 SSD, along with deep-dive reviews of the top PCI Express and Serial ATA drives you can buy today. https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-m2-solid-state-drives?test_uuid=001OQhoHLBxsrrrMgWU3gQF&test_variant=b Opera Surf the Internet in a safer, faster and easier way with the Opera browser for Linux https://linux.softpedia.com/get/Internet/HTTP-WWW-/Opera-271.shtml Toyota's Robocars Will Wash Themselves Because We Can't Be Trusted https://jalopnik.com/toyotas-robocars-will-wash-themselves-because-we-cant-b-1845961113 How to Fly Your Drone Safely and Legally https://lifehacker.com/how-to-fly-your-drone-legally-and-safely-1766635303 Can I Trust Browser Extensions? Extension Permissions and Who to Trust https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpdgxUJsGv0&feature=youtu.be&t=0s Back to Top
Wed	2135 12/30/2020	Don’t Fall for Social Media ‘Like Farming’ Scams https://twocents.lifehacker.com/don-t-fall-for-social-media-like-farming-scams-1845941776 Covid relief bill to make illegal streaming a felony with up to 10-year prison sentence, in landmark victory for Hollywood studios https://www.yahoo.com/news/covid-relief-bill-illegal-streaming-233433268.html How to create survey with Microsoft Forms Microsoft Forms lets you easily create survey forms to collect feedback from customers, and here's how to use the service. https://pureinfotech.com/create-survey-microsoft-forms/ Why Doesn’t My New, Empty Hard Drive Show All the Advertised Space? Terms used to measure disk space can be ambiguous. As a result, a megabyte to you might not be the same as a megabyte to your computer. https://askleo.com/why_doesnt_my_new_empty_hard_drive_show_all_the_advertised_space/ Homeland Security: Chinese business dealings a ‘grave threat’ to data security https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/apts-cyberespionage/homeland-security-chinese-business-dealings-a-grave-threat-to-data-security/ Google extends Chrome support for Windows 7 until January 15, 2022 https://www.ghacks.net/2020/11/21/google-extends-chrome-support-for-windows-7-until-january-15-2022/ How to Troubleshoot a Router https://www.maketecheasier.com/troubleshoot-a-router/ How to Enable Google Assistant in Android's Chrome Browser https://lifehacker.com/how-to-enable-google-assistant-in-androids-chrome-brows-1845942274 Turn an old phone into a security camera in 3 steps. Here's how to do it Give your old Android phone or iPhone new life, for free. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/turn-old-phone-into-security-camera-in-3-steps-heres-how-android-iphone/ Network partitioning anti-tracking feature in browsers explained https://www.thewindowsclub.com/network-partitioning-anti-tracking-feature-in-browsers-explained Automatic forwarding in free Yahoo Mail to be discontinued https://www.tenforums.com/windows-10-news/167718-automatic-forwarding-free-yahoo-mail-discontinued.html Law Enforcement Disrupts VPN Services Enabling Cybercrime The United States and international partners shut down three bulletproof hosting services used to facilitate criminal activity. https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/law-enforcement-disrupts-vpn-services-enabling-cybercrime/d/d-id/1339783 Bluestar Linux Desktop A fast Arch Linux based operating system with up-to-date applications and kernel https://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/Bluestar-Linux-102409.shtml 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 FBI warns of ongoing COVID-19 vaccine related fraud schemes https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-ongoing-covid-19-vaccine-related-fraud-schemes/ LG’s new ‘QNED’ TVs will have up to nearly 30,000 tiny LEDs behind the screen The leading OLED TV maker is moving to Mini LED for its premium LCD sets https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/28/22203910/lg-qned-mini-led-4k-8k-lcd-tv-announced-ces-2021 How to archive email in Gmail Archiving email messages and threads in Gmail is essential to having a tidy inbox https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-archive-email-gmail How to Use Zoom Like an Expert Just getting started with Zoom? We'll explain how to create or join a meeting and take advantage of expert features. https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-use-zoom/ Conspiracy theorists are putting their routers in Faraday cages – and complaining about bad Wi-Fi (dah!!!) https://www.komando.com/lifestyle/routers-in-faraday-cages/768183/ Apps to Help You Keep Your New Year's Resolutions Whether you want to get fit, save money, or find a new job, these apps will help you stay on track and make sure you don't abandon your New Year's resolutions. https://www.pcmag.com/news/apps-to-help-you-keep-your-new-years-resolutions SolarWinds Adviser Warned of Lax Security Years Before Hack https://finance.yahoo.com/news/solarwinds-adviser-warned-lax-security-160133616.html How to boot in Safe Mode on Windows 10 You can start your PC in Safe Mode to troubleshoot and fix Windows 10 problems — here are four ways you can access this mode. https://pureinfotech.com/safe-mode-windows-10/ What’s a NAS? How Do I Set One Up? NAS, for Network Attached Storage, is a device that provides shared disk space on your network. You may already have one. https://askleo.com/whats-a-nas/ The SolarWinds hack, and the danger of arrogance https://www.scmagazine.com/home/editorial/the-solarwinds-hack-and-the-danger-of-arrogance/ Control Internet traffic on your Windows device with NetLimiter https://www.ghacks.net/2020/11/23/control-internet-traffic-on-your-windows-device-with-netlimiter/ How to Install Software Updates on Your HomePod and HomePod Mini https://www.maketecheasier.com/smart-home/install-software-updates-homepod/ These 19 Devices Will Lose T-Mobile Network Support Next Month https://lifehacker.com/these-19-devices-will-lose-t-mobile-network-support-nex-1845941378 Got a new Roku this holiday season? Here's how to set it up Time to put that new streaming gift to use. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/got-a-new-roku-this-holiday-season-heres-how-to-set-it-up/ Enable or Disable Adjust for Daylight Saving Time in Windows 10 https://www.thewindowsclub.com/enable-or-disable-adjust-for-daylight-saving-time How to Enable or Disable Startup Boost in Microsoft Edge Chromium https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/167068-how-enable-disable-startup-boost-microsoft-edge-chromium.html NSA, CISA Warn of Attacks on Federated Authentication While incident responders focus on attacks using SolarWinds Orion, government cyber defenders highlight other methods likely being used as well. https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities---threats/advanced-threats/nsa-cisa-warn-of-attacks-on-federated-authentication/d/d-id/1339776 EasyNAS Make storage easy with this openSUSE-based distribution of Linux that deploys a NAS server https://linux.softpedia.com/get/Linux-Distributions/EasyNAS-103427.shtml Your Smartphone Camera Could Diagnose COVID Gene editing tech goes mobile https://www.lifewire.com/your-smartphone-camera-could-diagnose-covid-5092750 Microsoft fixes Windows 10 chkdsk bug causing boot failures https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-windows-10-chkdsk-bug-causing-boot-failures/ Your car may be recording more data than you know Information from vehicles has been used to solve crimes, and for more nefarious purposes https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/28/22203587/car-recorded-data-investigation-stalking-privacy-concerns How to use Gmail — essential tips and tricks Not everything about Gmail is so easy. 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We'll look at why, and what to do. https://askleo.com/flash-drive-plugged-in/ Backups are a tool – not a silver bullet – in the fight against ransomware https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/ransomware/backups-are-a-tool-not-a-silver-bullet-in-the-fight-against-ransomware/ Are you protected against online tracking? The EFF's Cover Your Tracks site has the answer https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/28/are-you-protected-against-online-tracking-the-effs-cover-your-tracks-site-has-the-answer/ Rock Space AC2100 Wi-Fi Range Extender Review A simple, yet highly effective way to get rid of Wi-Fi dead spots in your home. https://www.maketecheasier.com/review/rock-space-wi-fi-range-extender-review/ Ward Off Security Risks With Apple's New Security and Privacy Guide https://lifehacker.com/ward-off-security-risks-with-apples-new-security-and-pr-1845935513 Check out these Android 11 features you have to try right now Android 11 is full of new tricks. We'll walk you through how to use the best ones on your phone -- if you have the update, that is. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/check-out-these-android-11-features-you-have-to-try-right-now/ What is the difference between Key Repeat rate and Repeat delay https://www.thewindowsclub.com/difference-between-key-repeat-rate-and-repeat-delay How to Enable Windows Sandbox Feature in Windows 10 Home Edition https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/131437-enable-windows-sandbox-feature-windows-10-home-edition.html We Have a National Cybersecurity Emergency -- Here's How We Can Respond Let's prioritize bipartisan strategic actions that can ensure our national security and strengthen the economy. Here are five ideas for how to do that. https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities---threats/we-have-a-national-cybersecurity-emergency----heres-how-we-can-respond/a/d-id/1339766 Tails OS An open source live Linux operating system focused on Internet privacy and anonymity https://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/Tails-27487.shtml Why Google’s New App Is A Gamechanger For Speech Therapy Patients Eye-gaze communication in the palm of your hand https://www.lifewire.com/why-googles-new-app-is-a-gamechanger-for-speech-therapy-patients-5091760 Windows 10 updates cause CorsairVBusDriver BSOD crash loop https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-updates-cause-corsairvbusdriver-bsod-crash-loop/ 12 great apps for your new iPhone in 2020 Put power in your phone https://www.theverge.com/22187376/best-iphone-apps-2020-apple-ios How to secure your Wi-Fi Here's how to keep your Wi-Fi network safe https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/secure-wifi The 7 Best Wireless File Transfer Apps on Linux Need to transfer your files over Wi-Fi on Linux? Here are several methods you can use. https://www.makeuseof.com/wireless-file-transfer-apps-linux/ 5 hidden spy cameras that could be watching you https://www.komando.com/video/diy-how-to/5-hidden-spy-cameras-that-could-be-watching-you/737256/ How to Switch From an iPhone to an Android Phone Ready to ditch your iPhone? Here's how to make the change from Apple's iOS to Google's Android ecosystem. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-switch-from-an-iphone-to-an-android-phone iPhone 'Zero Click' Vulnerability Exploited By Infamous NSO Group To Hack 3 Dozen Al Jazeera Journalists, Researchers Say https://finance.yahoo.com/news/iphone-zero-click-vulnerability-exploited-081742023.html How to rename windows on Microsoft Edge You can now rename Microsoft Edge windows, and here's how to complete the task. https://pureinfotech.com/rename-windows-microsoft-edge/ What’s the Difference Between a Hub, a Switch, and a Router? Hubs, switches, and routers are all computer networking devices with varying capabilities. Unfortunately, the terms are often misused. https://askleo.com/whats_the_difference_between_a_hub_a_switch_and_a_router/ 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/ CapsLock Indicator displays a notification when Caps Lock, Num Lock and Scroll Lock are toggled https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/27/capslock-indicator-displays-a-notification-when-caps-lock-num-lock-and-scroll-lock-are-toggled/ How to Print from Your Chromebook https://www.maketecheasier.com/how-to-print-from-chromebook/ How to Fix Windows 10's PC-Breaking 'chkdsk' Bug https://lifehacker.com/how-to-fix-windows-10s-pc-breaking-chkdsk-bug-1845933967 Also reference: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-windows-10-chkdsk-bug-causing-boot-failures/ 10 hidden iPhone features we discovered after installing iOS 14 Some of the best features on any device are the hidden features. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/10-hidden-iphone-12-features-we-discovered-after-installing-ios-14-apple-operating-system/ NVIDIA Low Latency Mode not showing up on Windows 10 https://www.thewindowsclub.com/nvidia-low-latency-mode-not-showing-up How to Disable Touchpad when Mouse is Connected in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/111633-disable-touchpad-when-mouse-connected-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 Microsoft Actually Helped Bring Windows 10 to Apple Silicon Apple launched its custom-built ARM-based M1 chip last month, and now the dev community out there is working around the clock on bringing their apps to the platform. https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-actually-helped-bring-windows-10-to-apple-silicon-531826.shtml 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 Microsoft confirms breach in SolarWinds hack, denies infecting others https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-confirms-breach-in-solarwinds-hack-denies-infecting-others/ Apple iCloud sign-in and activation issue appears resolved after nearly 36 hours The problem began just before 5AM ET on Christmas morning https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/26/22200371/apple-icloud-sign-activation-down-support-iphone-home-pod China reportedly spying on 'tens of thousands' of Americans via cellphones Caribbean phone companies allegedly accessed by Beijing's spies https://www.tomsguide.com/news/china-us-ss7-phone-surveillance 3 Signs Your Hard Drive Is Failing (And What to Do) Is your hard drive going bad? Here are some simple ways to check whether your hard drive is failing (and how to save or recover your data when it is). https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-signs-hard-drive-lifetime/ How to stop your phone from tracking you: Settings to change right now https://www.komando.com/video/komando-picks/stop-your-phone-from-tracking-you/706765/ How to Make Sure iCloud Is Backing Up, Syncing Your Data If you've felt the pain of losing all the photos, videos, and documents saved on your iPhone, or want to avoid it, iCloud is your friend. 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Tue	2134 12/29/2020	Audeze LCD-1 planar-magnetic headphone review: The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth This headphone has a wonderfully transparent, precise, neutral sound that reveals everything in a recording, and for a much lower price than most planar-magnetic cans. https://www.techhive.com/article/3602212/audeze-lcd-1-planar-magnetic-headphone-review.html Adobe Flash is expiring soon. Here's how to make your computer safe https://www.yahoo.com/news/adobe-flash-expiring-soon-heres-080206898.html Basic Computer Security: How to Protect Yourself from Viruses, Hackers, and Thieves https://www.howtogeek.com/173478/10-important-computer-security-practices-you-should-follow/ How to enable NVIDIA Low Latency Mode on Windows 10 https://www.thewindowsclub.com/enable-nvidia-low-latency-mode-on-windows-10 Migrating to standalone networks won’t secure 5G https://www.scmagazine.com/endpoint-security/migrating-to-stand-alone-networks-alone-wont-secure-5g/ How to sum numbers in LibreOffice Calc automatically https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/26/how-to-sum-numbers-in-libreoffice-calc-automatically/ How to Use Zoom on Chromebook https://www.maketecheasier.com/how-to-use-zoom-on-chromebook/ Can I Tell If Someone Blocked My Texts and Email? Email and texting usually works, but when it doesn't, there's just no way to tell if someone has blocked you. https://askleo.com/blocked-texts-and-email/ 6 ways tech can combat loneliness and boost mental health during the holidays Virtual reality, online support groups, and meditation apps can ease the stress of pandemic lockdowns and help you connect with other people. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/6-ways-tech-can-combat-loneliness-and-boost-mental-health-during-the-holidays/ Android 11 tips: The 8 new features to explore first From new playback controls to a screen recorder to dark mode scheduling, Android 11 has some improvements worth checking out. https://www.pcworld.com/article/3601725/android-11-tips-the-8-new-features-to-explore-first.html How to Enable or Disable Password Monitor in Microsoft Edge Chromium https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/159438-how-enable-disable-password-monitor-microsoft-edge-chromium.html Why the Russian hack is so significant, and why it's close to a worst-case scenario Experts say it's potentially the largest spying operation against the U.S. in history — and it ran without being noticed for nine months. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/why-russian-hack-so-significant-why-it-s-close-worst-n1252131 New SUPERNOVA backdoor found in SolarWinds cyberattack analysis https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-supernova-backdoor-found-in-solarwinds-cyberattack-analysis/ How to set up that new Windows 10 PC you received this holiday If you have a new Windows 10 PC this holiday season, you can use these steps to set it up properly. https://www.windowscentral.com/how-set-new-windows-10-pc-you-received-holiday Microsoft Announces Major Skype Update with Together Mode Microsoft has just released a new Skype version, and this time the company has introduced several major new features, including the popular Together Mode. https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-announces-major-skype-update-with-together-mode-531787.shtml 3D printed LED vase https://hackspace.raspberrypi.org/articles/3d-printed-led-vase How to get a Sling TV free trial A Sling TV free trial lets you time to kick the tires on the streaming service https://www.tomsguide.com/us/sling-tv-free-trial,news-24687.html Go read this Wall Street Journal report on Amazon’s obsession with cloning and crushing its rivals An excellent look at how Amazon gained and maintains its market power https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/22/22195719/amazon-antitrust-wsj-investigation-competition-marketplace-sellers The 6 Best Mac Cleaning and Optimization Apps You should keep your Mac computer clean and free of junk files to get the best out of it. This is the review of the best cleanup tools you can use. https://www.makeuseof.com/best-mac-cleaning-optimization-apps/ Your car is watching: Here’s what your vehicle knows about you https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/what-your-vehicle-knows-about-you/771471/ What Is C-Band, and What Does It Mean for the Future of 5G? For 5G to offer an experience that's noticeably better than 4G, it needs broad, dedicated channels, ideally 50MHz or wider. Enter C-Band, the frequency that may save 5G in the US. https://www.pcmag.com/news/what-is-c-band 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 Why You Should Update All Your Software https://www.howtogeek.com/686687/why-you-should-update-all-your-software/ Zoom buying out Dropbox, launching email service to rival Gmail, Outlook? https://news.thewindowsclub.com/zoom-buying-out-dropbox-launching-email-service-to-rival-gmail-outlook-104601/ 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/ Google is testing larger cache sizes in Chrome to reduce cache partioning impact https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/25/google-is-testing-larger-cache-sizes-in-chrome-to-reduce-cache-partioning-impact/ How to Find Out the Remaining Storage Space on Chromebook https://www.maketecheasier.com/find-remaining-storage-space-chromebook/ A One-step Way to Lose Your Account Forever I see people lose access to their most important accounts all the time. It's often their own fault that they can't regain access. https://askleo.com/a-one-step-way-to-lose-your-account-forever/ 6 ways tech can combat loneliness and boost mental health during the holidays Virtual reality, online support groups, and meditation apps can ease the stress of pandemic lockdowns and help you connect with other people. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/6-ways-tech-can-combat-loneliness-and-boost-mental-health-during-the-holidays/ Software worth paying for: 10 programs you won't regret buying Sure, you can stock your PC with some excellent freebies, but this software is worth paying for. https://www.pcworld.com/article/3542702/software-worth-paying-for-10-programs-you-wont-regret-buying.html How to Set Up Windows Backup in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/75517-setup-windows-backup-windows-10-a.html Suspected Russian hacking campaign hit over 40 organizations, Microsoft says Eighty percent were in the U.S., but there were also victims in other countries, including Canada, Israel and the U.K. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/suspected-russian-hacking-campaign-hit-over-40-organizations-microsoft-says-n1251645 SolarWinds hackers breach US nuclear weapons agency https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/solarwinds-hackers-breach-us-nuclear-weapons-agency/ Comfort games helped me cope with the madness of 2020 Coping with safe, familiar games. https://www.windowscentral.com/how-comfort-games-have-gotten-me-through-2020 Microsoft Announces a Welcome Microsoft Editor Update Microsoft Editor is Redmond’s big bet against the growth of solutions like Grammarly, and in the last months, the company has tried to improve it even further as part of the Office productivity suite. https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-announces-a-welcome-microsoft-editor-update-531824.shtml Functional 3D printing, jigs, and tools https://hackspace.raspberrypi.org/articles/functional-3d-printing-jigs-and-tools Apocalypse deferred: These Android devices will no longer go offline next fall Loose standards both created and solved the problem https://www.tomsguide.com/news/android-cert-mess-averted Facebook offered to license its network and code to avoid antitrust action But regulators said no https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/22/22195259/facebook-code-license-ftc-antitrust-google-deal-sandberg 7 Quick and Easy Ways to Restore Missing Windows Features Learn how to restore your missing Windows features without any stress or worry. https://www.makeuseof.com/how-restore-missing-windows-features/ 5 annoying Alexa and Amazon Echo settings you can change https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/annoying-alexa-settings-to-change/770139/ New FAA Drone Rules Require Operators to Broadcast Their Location Pilots can also fly small drones over people and at night (under certain conditions). https://www.pcmag.com/news/new-faa-drone-rules-require-operators-to-broadcast-their-location Zoom will officially support Apple's M1 Macs on December 21st https://finance.yahoo.com/news/zoom-apple-silicon-m1-mac-support-222520881.html Watch Out: 99.9 Percent of Hacked Microsoft Accounts Don’t Use 2FA https://www.howtogeek.com/681419/watch-out-99.9-of-hacked-microsoft-accounts-dont-use-2fa/ Now easily turn your old PC into new Chromebook, thanks to Google https://news.thewindowsclub.com/now-easily-turn-your-old-pc-into-new-chromebook-thanks-to-google-104538/ 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/ How to enable the better PDF Viewer in Google Chrome https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/24/how-to-enable-the-better-pdf-viewer-in-google-chrome/ How to Run Chromium OS on Your Laptop with ChromX https://www.maketecheasier.com/run-chromium-os-on-laptop-with-chromx/ The First Eight Things to Do with Your New Computer The steps you should take right after unboxing your new computer to save time, frustration, effort, and data loss later. https://askleo.com/the_first_eight_things_to_do_with_your_new_computer/ 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/ How to find out if your laptop can take an SSD Give your old laptop a big performance boost. https://www.pcworld.com/article/3601683/how-to-find-out-if-your-laptop-can-take-an-ssd.html How to Check a Drive for Errors in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/40734-drive-error-checking-windows-10-a.html Insecure wheels: Police turn to car data to destroy suspects' alibis Looser privacy standards for vehicle data are a treasure chest of data for law enforcement. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/snitches-wheels-police-turn-car-data-destroy-suspects-alibis-n1251939 Bouncy Castle crypto authentication bypass vulnerability revealed https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bouncy-castle-crypto-authentication-bypass-vulnerability-revealed/ Microsoft Editor for Windows gets the simplified look of its web counterpart Microsoft Editor for Windows is now easier to navigate. https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-editor-windows-gets-simplified-look-its-web-counterpart 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 3D printed bike https://hackspace.raspberrypi.org/articles/3d-printed-bike Department of Homeland Security: China using TCL TVs to spy on Americans DHS head says agency looking into TV 'backdoors' https://www.tomsguide.com/news/tcl-wolf-dhs-china-bashing New ‘felony streaming’ measure is aimed at piracy services, not Twitch streamers But that doesn’t mean all copyright changes are harmless https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/22/22195658/felony-streaming-tillis-youtube-twitch-content-creator-copyright-dmca Defeat Planned Obsolescence and Embrace the Right to Repair Planned obsolescence means hardware doesn't last as long as it should. In this week's show we look at how to claim your right to repair. https://www.makeuseof.com/planned-obsolescence-right-to-repair/ Don’t fall for this fake Amazon gift card offer https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/amazon-gift-card-scam/771279/ PSA: WhatsApp May No Longer Work on Older Devices on January 1 The popular messaging app may cease to function on devices running older firmware once 2021 arrives. https://www.pcmag.com/news/psa-whatsapp-may-no-longer-work-on-older-devices-on-january-1 More than 1,000 shoppers swear by this laptop that’s less than $200 right now https://www.yahoo.com/news/more-1-000-shoppers-swear-182811706.html How to Scan with Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 10 https://www.howtogeek.com/679263/how-to-scan-with-microsoft-defender-antivirus-on-windows-10/ Unbelievable! This is why Google services did not work for 45 minutes on December 14 Google services took everyone by utter surprise when most of them stopped working on the 14 of December. Services like Gmail, YouTube, Google Meet, etc, suffered disruption. https://news.thewindowsclub.com/why-google-service-did-not-work-for-45-minutes-104501/ 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/ First bits of Google's Privacy Sandbox land in Chromium, designed to eliminate third-party cookies https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/22/first-bits-of-googles-privacy-sandbox-land-in-chromium-designed-to-eliminate-third-party-cookies/ How to Run Chromium OS in Windows 10 https://www.maketecheasier.com/run-chromium-os-in-windows-10/ A Recent Update Prevents Me from Booting. How Do I Fix It? Recovery from an unbootable machine isn't as daunting as it sounds... with a little preparation. https://askleo.com/update-prevents-booting/ 69 Excel tips every user should master Whether you are a Microsoft Excel beginner or an advanced user, you'll benefit from these step-by-step tutorials. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/excel-tips-every-user-should-master/ The best free software for your PC Start off right with solid security tools, productivity software, and other programs that every PC needs. https://www.pcworld.com/article/2082305/best-free-software-for-pc.html#slide1 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 Zoomification of society: Tech's influence (and necessity) was impossible to ignore in 2020 After a pandemic year that pushed more of life online, the idea of spending even more time on the internet doesn't sound so crazy anymore. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/zoomification-society-tech-s-influence-necessity-was-impossible-ignore-2020-n1252080 US think tank breached three times in a row by SolarWinds hackers https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-think-tank-breached-three-times-in-a-row-by-solarwinds-hackers/ Best Microphones for Streamers 2020 https://www.windowscentral.com/best-microphones-streamers Smart Defrag (if you still have a spinning hard drive) Keep your hard disk running at peak performance, defragment the selected partitions and optimize as well as to protect your system https://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/System-Tweak/SmartDefrag.shtml Restoring old tools https://hackspace.raspberrypi.org/articles/restoring-old-tools The Best Cheap VPN in 2021 The bets cheap VPN offers security, streaming, and usability https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/cheap-vpn 26 great apps for your new 2020 Windows PC All of the apps you need to get started with Windows https://www.theverge.com/22179062/windows-pc-apps-zoom-spotify-netflix-whatsapp-instagram-2020 Researchers Find an Irreparable Security Flaw Affecting Millions of Smart Home Devices Everything from smart home devices to industrial tech could be affected. https://www.makeuseof.com/researchers-find-irreparable-security-flaw-affecting-millions/ Cable TV and internet price hikes coming in 2021 – check the list https://www.komando.com/tv-streaming/cable-and-internet-price-hikes/771203/ Microsoft Edge's Latest Update Gives the Toolbar a Facelift Microsoft Edge Is rolling out an update to its toolbar that offers a pop-up menu for users to better organize their collections and bookmarks in one place. https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-edges-latest-update-gives-the-toolbar-a-facelift You should never use a free VPN. Here's why. https://www.yahoo.com/news/never-free-vpn-heres-why-140000695.html 6 fast fixes for common Google Drive problems Eliminate annoyances and say sayonara to storage struggles with these easy-to-implement, expert-approved solutions. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3601127/6-fast-fixes-for-common-google-drive-problems.html 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	2133 12/28/2020	National Grid sees machine learning as the brains behind the utility business of the future https://techcrunch.com/2020/12/24/national-grid-sees-machine-learning-as-the-brains-behind-the-utility-business-of-the-future/ Zoom is considering expanding to email, messaging, calendar to compete with productivity platforms giants like Google and Microsoft, according to new report https://news.yahoo.com/zoom-considering-expanding-email-messaging-190246593.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&uh_test=2_04 How to Scan a File or Folder for Malware with Microsoft Defender on Windows 10 https://www.howtogeek.com/679256/how-to-scan-a-file-or-folder-for-malware-with-microsoft-defender-on-windows-10/ Microsoft Teams bug means you may be missing messages Some notifications aren't showing up for Microsoft Teams, but Microsoft is working on a fix. https://www.windowscentral.com/some-microsoft-teams-notifications-arent-working-right-now-microsoft-working-fix 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/ Can I Trust Browser Extensions? Some web browser extensions are trustworthy and very valuable; others, not so much. The trick is knowing the difference. Start by being skeptical. https://askleo.com/trust-browser-extensions/ How to Find a File in Linux Using the Find Command https://www.maketecheasier.com/find-a-file-in-linux/ CISA: Hackers breached US govt using more than SolarWinds backdoor https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-hackers-breached-us-govt-using-more-than-solarwinds-backdoor/ How to address security fatigue and stop cybercriminals from winning Security fatigue and negative social influences give digital bad guys the advantage. Experts offer tips on how to solve this cybersecurity issue. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-address-security-fatigue-and-stop-cybercriminals-from-winning/ 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 AutoPause for Firefox A simple add-on for your Firefox browser that can automatically pause background playback if audio is playing in the current tab https://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Internet-Applications-Addons/Mozilla-Extensions/AutoPause-for-Firefox.shtml How to set up Microsoft Autofill password manager on Google Chrome Microsoft brings its password manager to Google Chrome with the Microsoft Autofill extension, and here's how to set up and use it. https://pureinfotech.com/setup-microsoft-autofill-password-manager-google-chrome/ Set up OpenStack on a Raspberry Pi cluster Since Arm processors are "first-class citizens" in OpenStack, and Raspberry Pis are built on Arm, why not combine them? https://opensource.com/article/20/12/openstack-raspberry-pi?sc_cid=7013a0000026Hq9AAE Doctors blame right-wing media for eroding trust during pandemic Demoralized physicians say patients are being infected by Covid-19 conspiracy theories. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/all/doctors-blame-right-wing-media-eroding-trust-during-pandemic-n1251221 Are Macs really more secure than Windows PCs? The days of Mac security superiority are long gone https://www.tomsguide.com/news/mac-vs-windows-security Apple iCloud sign-in and activation issue appears resolved after nearly 36 hours The problem began just before 5AM ET on Christmas morning https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/26/22200371/apple-icloud-sign-activation-down-support-iphone-home-pod Easy tips for cleaning up your Mac Is your Mac a mess? Here are some easy ways to clean out your Mac's storage and cluttered desktop. https://www.macworld.com/article/2030221/easy-tips-for-cleaning-up-your-mac.html SolarWinds hackers also targeted security firm CrowdStrike The attempt was unsuccessful, but suggests the hackers cast a wide net. https://www.engadget.com/solarwinds-hackers-targeted-crowdstrike-202000735.html 4 essential ways to keep hackers out of your smart home security cameras https://www.komando.com/privacy/keep-hackers-out-of-your-security-cameras/704338/ 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 Some iPhone owners are running into an issue that causes a lag when typing https://www.yahoo.com/news/iphone-owners-running-issue-causes-175437741.html How to Always Start Microsoft Edge in InPrivate Browsing Mode on Windows 10 https://www.howtogeek.com/677089/how-to-always-start-microsoft-edge-in-inprivate-browsing-mode-on-windows-10/ Microsoft Flight Simulator now supports virtual reality You can now dive into Microsoft Flight Simulator within virtual reality. https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-now-supports-virtual-reality Save the title and URL of your tabs in different formats with the CopyTabTitleUrl extension for Firefox and Chrome https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/23/save-the-title-and-url-of-your-tabs-in-different-formats-with-the-copytabtitleurl-extension-for-firefox-and-chrome/ Is it Safe to Allow Remote Access? It can be safe to allow remote access, but it requires absolute trust. The risks are significant, especially since scammers have become involved. https://askleo.com/allow-remote-access/ How to Clear Cache Easily on Android https://www.maketecheasier.com/clear-android-cache/ Iranian nation-state hackers linked to Pay2Key ransomware https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iranian-nation-state-hackers-linked-to-pay2key-ransomware/ UK lawmakers propose law banning retail bots after PS5 fiasco The legislation would both ban the resale of goods acquired using bots and the resale of tech products above the manufacturers' price. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/uk-lawmakers-propose-law-banning-retail-bots-after-ps5-fiasco/ How to Manage Windows Backup Disk Space in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/75607-manage-space-windows-backup-windows-10-a.html WifiInfoView This is a reliable and versatile utility whose main purpose is to display information about wireless networks such as MAC address and signal quality https://www.softpedia.com/get/Network-Tools/Misc-Networking-Tools/WifiInfoView.shtml 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/ Unboxing the Raspberry Pi 400 The latest Raspberry Pi bundles the microcomputer inside a keyboard for ease of use, portability, and performance. https://opensource.com/article/20/11/raspberry-pi-400?sc_cid=7013a0000026Hq9AAE Energy Department says it was hacked in suspected Russian campaign The massive breach has left the U.S. government scrambling to find out what was infected and how much information was stolen. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/department-energy-says-it-was-hacked-suspected-russian-campaign-n1251630 iPhone 12 tips: 10 features you should enable and disable right away Got an iPhone 12? Here are the features you should try out first https://www.tomsguide.com/news/iphone-12-tips-10-features-you-should-enable-and-disable-right-away The ACLU is suing for more information about the FBI’s phone-hacking lab What happens in the FBI’s Electronic Device Analysis Unit? https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/23/22197076/aclu-fbi-iphone-encryption-security-electronic-device-analysis-unit-edau What’s the latest version of macOS you can run on your Mac? You may be stymied by trying to update with an installer past your machine’s capabilities. https://www.macworld.com/article/3601116/whats-the-latest-version-of-macos-you-can-run-on-your-mac.html Deepfake Queen Elizabeth II will deliver 'alternative' Christmas message (updated) The stunt is meant to highlight the dangers of fake news. https://www.engadget.com/queen-elizabeth-ii-deepfake-christmas-channel-4-173301795.html Tech tip: How to record and send audio messages https://www.komando.com/kims-column/record-and-send-audio-messages/770878/ How to Send Large Files Over the Internet Trying to figure out how to transfer large files online? Gmail has a 25MB limit, but don't worry; there are plenty of ways to send big files over the internet. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-send-large-files-over-the-internet 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 How to Read a Floppy Disk on a Modern PC or Mac https://www.howtogeek.com/669331/how-to-read-a-floppy-disk-on-a-modern-pc-or-mac/ Google and Microsoft have joined Facebook's legal battle against spyware maker NSO The companies have warned that granting immunity to NSO would increase the chance of surveillance tools falling into the wrong hands. https://www.windowscentral.com/google-and-microsoft-have-joined-facebooks-legal-battle-against-spyware-maker-nso Looking for YouTube's Autoplay option? Google moved it! https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/23/looking-for-youtubes-autoplay-option-google-moved-it/ What Backup Program Should I Use? Backing up your computer's data is critical. What backup program should you use? There are many, but pragmatically, the best is whatever you'll actually use. https://askleo.com/what_backup_program_should_i_use/ How to Use Microsoft Office on Chromebook for Free https://www.maketecheasier.com/use-microsoft-office-chromebook-free/ FBI, CISA officially confirm US govt hacks after SolarWinds breach https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-cisa-officially-confirm-us-govt-hacks-after-solarwinds-breach/ How to combat future cyberattacks following the SolarWinds breach How can and should governments respond to and better protect themselves from serious cyberattacks from hostile nations? https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-combat-future-cyberattacks-following-the-solarwinds-breach/ How to Back Up Your EFS File Encryption Certificate and Key in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/77225-backup-encrypting-file-system-certificate-key-windows-10-a.html Ghostpress Prevent keyloggers from stealing sensitive information by monitoring key presses, with this lightweight and fully portable application https://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Keylogger-Monitoring/Ghostpress.shtml 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/ Comcast will cap home internet data starting next week – and people are angry https://bgr.com/2020/12/25/comcast-internet-plans-data-cap-limit-charges/ Texas and nine other U.S. states sue Google for abusing market power The Texas lawsuit is the fourth in a series of federal and state lawsuits aimed at reining in what is alleged to be bad behavior by the big tech platforms. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/texas-nine-us-states-sue-google-abusing-market-power-rcna203 How to delete all emails in Gmail Get a fresh start by deleting all emails in Gmail https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-delete-all-email-gmail Zoom may launch an email service and calendar app to compete with Google and Microsoft The company is exploring products beyond videoconferencing https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/23/22197057/zoom-email-service-calendar-app-microsoft-google-competition macOS Big Sur supports Time Machine on APFS-formatted drives, but there are a few catches The updated macOS finally allows you to use a drive formatted with Apple’s not-very-new APFS filesystem as a Time Machine destination. https://www.macworld.com/article/3600278/macos-big-sur-supports-time-machine-on-apfs-formatted-drives-but-there-are-a-few-catches.html Google counters DOJ antitrust charges by pointing out Bing exists It believes phone search deals are entirely legal. https://www.engadget.com/google-denies-doj-antitrust-lawsuit-claims-164336044.html 10 smart tech tricks you’ll wish you knew sooner https://www.komando.com/kims-column/10-smart-tech-tricks/770893/ Apple MacOS Big Sur: 9 Settings to Tweak and Features to Try Big Sur brings a fresh look, as well as new controls and customization options to macOS. Our tips outline how to make the most of Apple's latest operating system. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/apple-macos-big-sur-tips If Your Phone Gets Wet, Do This Instead of Putting It in Rice https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/phone-gets-wet-instead-putting-131455950.html How to Migrate a Windows User to Different Windows 10 PC https://www.howtogeek.com/413193/how-to-migrate-a-windows-user-to-different-windows-10-pc/ How to mount hard drive as folder on Windows 10 If you have multiple drives on your device, you can use this guide to ditch the drive letter and mount the storage as a folder on Windows 10. https://www.windowscentral.com/how-mount-hard-drive-folder-windows-10 How to use Firefox's Browsing History effectively https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/26/how-to-use-firefoxs-browsing-history-effectively/ How to Back Up Before a Windows 10 Upgrade Always back up before a Windows 10 upgrade, update, or reinstall. Create a full system image backup of up your entire machine. https://askleo.com/back-up-my-computer-before-an-operating-system-upgrade/ How to Use Virtual Desk in Chrome OS https://www.maketecheasier.com/use-virtual-desk-chrome-os/ Malicious Chrome, Edge extensions with 3M installs still in stores https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-chrome-edge-extensions-with-3m-installs-still-in-stores/ 3 keys to improving users' bad cybersecurity habits https://www.techrepublic.com/article/3-keys-to-improving-users-bad-cybersecurity-habits/ How to Use Indexer Diagnostics App for Windows Search Indexer Issues in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/148377-use-indexer-diagnostics-app-windows-search-issues-windows-10-a.html LINE for Windows 10 Keep your family and friends close from the comforts of your computer with the help of this quickly-to-install and user-friendly Windows Store application https://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Chat/Instant-Messaging/LINE-Store-App.shtml WINDOWS 10 TO GET BATTERY GRAPH, CAMERA SETTINGS, MORE NEW FEATURES Windows 10 build 21277 reveals several new features coming in 2021, including battery graph, camera settings, timeline improvements, new taskbar settings, and more. https://pureinfotech.com/windows-10-battery-graph-camera-settings-new-features/ New iOS 14 privacy feature that’s driving Facebook crazy just started rolling out https://bgr.com/2020/12/24/ios-14-privacy-app-tracking-feature-early-rollout/ Russian hacking campaign highlights supply chain vulnerabilities Like many business technology companies, SolarWinds may not be a household name, but its reach extends around the world. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/russian-hacking-campaign-highlights-supply-chain-vulnerabilities-n1251187 How to create folders in Gmail Get a grip on your email with Gmail's folder equivalents https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-create-folder-gmail Verizon’s nationwide 5G can be slower than its LTE network, tests show PC Magazine has found that the carrier’s Nationwide 5G can be a downgrade https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/22/22196060/verizon-5g-slower-than-lte-speed-test How to remove startup and login items on your Mac Is your Mac starting up slowly? A mess of startup and login items might be to blame. https://www.macworld.com/article/2047747/take-control-of-startup-and-login-items.html NVIDIA and Intel used compromised SolarWinds software The list of affected organizations keeps growing. https://www.engadget.com/nvidia-intel-solarwinds-hack-002444049.html Set up your financial accounts like you’re going to be hacked https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/protecting-your-financial-accounts/496332/ Getting Antsy? 9 Ways to Shake Up Working From Home If you're missing your pre-quarantine work routine, these simple tips can help rejuvenate your work from home experience. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/getting-antsy-9-ways-to-shake-up-working-from-home How to lock your Wi-Fi and protect your home https://www.yahoo.com/news/lock-wi-fi-protect-home-100053482.html Can I Tell If Someone Blocked My Number or Email? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvpiS2T8Aw8&feature=youtu.be&t=2s Back to Top
Sun	2132 12/27/2020	Who Wins When Microsoft And Apple Fight? https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2020/12/21/samsung-apple-microsoft-arm-chip-design-fabrication-success/ Ransomware attacks target backup systems, compromising the company ‘insurance policy’ https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/ransomware/ransomware-attacks-target-backup-systems-compromising-the-company-insurance-policy/ Vishing criminals let rip with two scams at once https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2020/12/08/vishing-criminals-let-rip-with-two-scams-at-once/ If You Have This OTC Medicine, You Need to Check Your Bottle Immediately https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/otc-medicine-check-bottle-immediately-183443366.html How to Optimize USB Storage for Better Performance on Windows 10 https://www.howtogeek.com/410353/how-to-optimize-usb-storage-for-better-performance-on-windows-10/ Firefox 84.0.1 update fixes crashes and other issues https://www.ghacks.net/2020/12/22/firefox-84-0-1-update-fixes-crashes-and-other-issues/ How to set up your new computer Set up antivirus, clear out bloatware, and perform other tasks to keep your PC humming well into the future. https://www.pcworld.com/article/3040361/how-to-set-up-new-computer.html The KFConsole is real, and it boasts one big advantage over the PS5 and Xbox Series X (it's finger liking good) Yes, the KFC console exists https://www.techradar.com/news/the-kfconsole-is-real-and-it-boasts-one-big-advantage-over-the-ps5-and-xbox-series-x uBreakiFix co-founder says new mobile repair service is about creating a great customer experience uBreakiFix president and co-founder Justin Wetherill talks about the company's "We Come to You" mobile repair service and the future of electronics repairs on this Dynamic Developer podcast. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ubreakifix-co-founder-says-new-mobile-repair-service-is-about-creating-a-great-customer-experience/ FireEye, Microsoft create kill switch for SolarWinds backdoor https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fireeye-microsoft-create-kill-switch-for-solarwinds-backdoor/ How to Share Files Between Mac and PC on Your Network https://www.maketecheasier.com/share-files-between-mac-and-pc/ MemTest86+ - Test RAM With https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/14201-memtest86-test-ram.html How to manage windows with PowerToys FancyZones on Windows 10 PowerToys FancyZones tool allows you to manage windows on the screen with complex layouts, and in this guide, you'll learn the steps to use and configure the tool on Windows 10. https://pureinfotech.com/manage-windows-powertoys-fancyzones-windows-10/ Panasonic HomeHawk Window Camera review: Watch the world through your window This "outdoor" security camera mounts to the inside of any window to keep it safe from vandals and the elements. https://www.techhive.com/article/3601970/panasonic-homehawk-window-camera-review.html?utm_date=20201224183556&huid=3fc3c8e9-c30f-4051-86e2-3f927b788b83 Cyber crime is a one trillion dollar drag https://www.professionalsecurity.co.uk/news/commercial-security/cyber-survey/ Apple purged 94,000 games from China App Store in 2020 https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/12/23/apple-purged-94000-games-from-china-app-store-in-2020 Verizon’s nationwide 5G can be slower than its LTE network, tests show PC Magazine has found that the carrier’s Nationwide 5G can be a downgrade https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/22/22196060/verizon-5g-slower-than-lte-speed-test They're Here! 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