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Fri	2177 02/19/2021	Special (Note: the following are a bunch of Ransomware I never heard of so hopefully none of you will either. These and some others over the past year are what is needed to decrypt your info if you are unlucky. Keep this and info on others in off your computer in a location you can access easily to get you out of a fix.) Avast Decryption Tool for TeslaCrypt Ransomware Recover files that have been encrypted by the TeslaCrypt ransomware without significant efforts by turning to this lightweight app https://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-TeslaCrypt.shtml Avast Decryption Tool for Stampado A decryption tool designed to unlock files that were encrypted by the Stampado ransomware and help you remove traces of the infection https://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Decrypting-Decoding/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-Stampado.shtml Avast Decryption Tool for AlcatrazLocker Ransomware Decrypt files that were encrypted by the AlcatrazLocker ransomware by turning to this lightweight security solution that requires no configuration https://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-AlcatrazLocker.shtml Avast Decryption Tool for HiddenTear Ransomware Unlock files that were infected by the HiddenTear ransomware and recover your data without having to pay a dime to the cybercriminals https://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Decrypting-Decoding/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-HiddenTear-Ransomware.shtml Avast Decryption Tool for CryptoMix An utility that tries to decrypt files locked by the CryptoMix ransomware using the offline key and restore access to your valuable information https://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Decrypting-Decoding/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-CryptoMix.shtml Avast Decryption Tool for Apocalypse Ransomware Decrypt files locked by the Apocalypse ransomware by turning to this lightweight, comprehensive software security solution that requires no configuration https://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-Apocalypse-Ransomware.shtml Avast Decryption Tool for BadBlock Ransomware Recover files locked by the BadBlock ransomware by turning to this comprehensive, reliable app that requires no complex configuration https://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-BadBlock-Ransomware.shtml Avast Decryption Tool for Bart Ransomware Recover files that have been encrypted by the Bart ransomware by turning to this comprehensive application that needs no configuration https://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-Bart-Ransomware.shtml Avast Decryption Tool for Globe Ransomware Decrypt files that were locked by the Globe ransomware by turning to this lightweight application that requires no configuration https://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-Globe-Ransomware.shtml Avast Decryption Tool for CrySiS Ransomware Recover files that were encrypted by the CrySIS ransomware by turning to this application that requires little to no configuration https://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-CrySIS-Ransomware.shtml Avast Decryption Tool for CrySiS Ransomware Recover files that were encrypted by the CrySIS ransomware by turning to this application that requires little to no configuration https://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-CrySIS-Ransomware.shtml Avast Decryption Tool for BigBobRoss A dedicated software utility that can help you recover the files that have been encrypted by BigBobRoss ransomware and that you can no longer open https://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Decrypting-Decoding/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-BigBobRoss.shtml Avast Decryption Tool for Fonix This straightforward and intuitive app helps you regain access to all the documents that have been encrypted by the Fonix ransomware https://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-Fonix.shtml Avast Decryption Tool for AES_NI Ransomware Decypt files that were locked with AES_NI Ransomware with the help of this simple and straightforward tool made by developer Avast https://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-AES-NI-Ransomware.shtml Avast Decryption Tool for BTCWare Ransomware Decrypt files locked with the BTCWare ransomware to recover sensitive content with the help of this free and simple application released by Avast https://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-BTCWare.shtml Avast Decryption Tool for Legion Ransomware Recover files that are apparently locked by the Legion ransomware by turning to this lightweight app that needs no confiugration https://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-Legion-Ransomware.shtml Avast Decryption Tool for FindZip Use a portable application made by Avast that allows decrypting files that have been compromised by a malicious ransomware called FindZip https://www.softpedia.com/get/PORTABLE-SOFTWARE/Security/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-FindZip.shtml Avast Decryption Tool for Crypt888 Ransomware Recover files that have been locked by the Crypt888 ransomware by turning to this lightweight application that comes with a wizard interface https://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-Crypt888.shtml Avast Decryption Tool for Jigsaw Decrypt files that were locked by the Jigsaw ransomware and remove the password the malware applied using this simple Avast-signed decryptor https://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Decrypting-Decoding/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-Jigsaw.shtml Avast Decryption Tool for LambdaLocker Ransomware Decrypt files that were locked with the LambdaLocker ransomware to get back your precious data without actually paying the ransom https://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-LambdaLocker-Ransomware.shtml Avast Decryption Tool for NoobCrypt Ransomware Recover documents that have been encrypted by the NoobCrypt ransomware with this lightweight application that needs no configuration https://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-NoobCrypt.shtml Avast Decryption Tool for SzfLocker Ransomware Recover files that have been encrypted by the SZFLocker ransomware by turning to this lightweight app that needs no extra configuration https://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-SzfLocker.shtml Avast Decryption Tool for GandCrab A dedicated software solution that can help users regain access to the files that have been encrypted by the GandCrab ransomware https://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Decrypting-Decoding/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-GandCrab.shtml Avast Decryption Tool for EncrypTile Ransomware Decrypt files that were locked by the EncrypTile ransomware to get back your personal photos, documents and other types of files https://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/Avast-Decryption-Tool-for-EncrypTile-Ransomware.shtml Avast Ransomware Decryption Tools Remove ransomware from your computer's system with the help of this bundle that contains all free ransomware removal tools from Avast https://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/Avast-Ransomware-Decryption-Tools.shtml (Don't forget multiple verified backups over a period of time can get some to most of you system as a insurance last resort.) 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Thur	2176 02/18/2021	Researchers Repurpose Drugs to Fight COVID in Elderly https://www.technewsworld.com/story/Researchers-Repurpose-Drugs-to-Fight-COVID-in-Elderly-87025.html There's a flying autonomous robot that's better at picking fruit than you — Future Blink https://www.yahoo.com/news/theres-flying-autonomous-robot-thats-195524289.html How to Transpose Excel Data from Rows to Columns (or Vice Versa) https://www.howtogeek.com/702803/how-to-transpose-excel-data-from-rows-to-columns-or-vice-versa/ Social network Gab is down as its Twitter account disappears No explanation yet for what happened to the alternative social network. https://www.cnet.com/news/social-network-gab-is-down-as-its-twitter-account-disappears/ Beware: Malicious Home Depot ad gets top spot in Google Search https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/beware-malicious-home-depot-ad-gets-top-spot-in-google-search/ DNS Provider Quad9 moves to Switzerland https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/17/dns-provider-quad9-moves-to-switzerland/ How to Schedule Dark Mode to Run Automatically at Sunset in macOS https://www.maketecheasier.com/schedule-activate-dark-mode-macos-automatically-at-sunset/ Is DoorDash Safe? 5 Scams You Need to Know About DoorDash suffered a data leak in 2019, so how can you protect yourself from food delivery scams? https://www.makeuseof.com/is-doordash-safe-scams/ How to use Microsoft Edge's latest security and privacy features Edge users can now tap into a password generator, password monitor, and more. Here are the steps. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-microsoft-edges-latest-security-and-privacy-features/ Apple's M1 laptops face their first malware threat — Here's what we know Apple's M1 is lighting fast, but so are the hackers https://www.laptopmag.com/news/apples-m1-laptops-face-their-first-malware-threat-heres-what-we-know The Evolving Future of the Office https://www.technewsworld.com/story/The-Evolving-Future-of-the-Office-87019.html How to uninstall Windows 10 21H1 If, after upgrading to Windows 10 version 21H1, the device is having problems, or you're not ready for the new version, use these steps to remove it from your computer. https://pureinfotech.com/uninstall-windows-10-21h1/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Pureinfotech+%28Pureinfotech+Newsletter%29 How to Connect a Wireless Mouse to a Chromebook It's easy, depending which mouse you have https://www.lifewire.com/connect-wireless-mouse-to-chromebook-5093695 With an Upgraded Color E Ink Screen, This Could Be the Perfect E-Reader for Comic Book Fans https://gizmodo.com/with-an-upgraded-color-e-ink-screen-this-could-be-the-1846278029 After hackers blackmailed their clients, Finnish therapy firm declares bankruptcy https://hotforsecurity.bitdefender.com/blog/after-hackers-blackmailed-their-clients-finnish-therapy-firm-declares-bankruptcy-25313.html Arrest, Raids Tied to ‘U-Admin’ Phishing Kit https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/02/arrest-raids-tied-to-u-admin-phishing-kit/ Fitbit App Now Lets Users Log Blood Glucose Levels Google-owned Fitbit has announced a new feature for its mobile companion app which allows users to log their blood glucose levels. https://news.softpedia.com/news/fitbit-app-now-lets-users-log-blood-glucose-levels-532124.shtml 100+ Financial Services Firms Targeted in Ransom DDoS Attacks in 2020 Consumer banks, exchanges, payment firms, and card issuing companies around the globe were among those hit. https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/100+-financial-services-firms-targeted-in-ransom-ddos-attacks-in-2020/d/d-id/1340165 3 surprising facts about Parler being back online https://www.komando.com/social-media/parler-back-online/779101/ Ransomware Attack Puts California DMV Customer Data at Risk of Exposure A ransomware attack hits a third-party supplier that processes customer information for the California DMV, potentially exposing people's personal data dating back 20 months. https://www.pcmag.com/news/ransomware-attack-puts-california-dmv-customer-data-at-risk-of-exposure How to encrypt a Microsoft Word document by locking it with a password https://www.yahoo.com/news/encrypt-microsoft-word-document-locking-161915648.html How to Disable Twitter Sound Effects on iPhone and Android https://www.howtogeek.com/709253/how-to-disable-twitter-sound-effects-on-iphone-and-android/ Starlink explained: What to know about Elon Musk's satellite internet venture The billionaire entrepreneur is launching satellites into space, and promising to deliver high-speed broadband internet to as many users as possible. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/starlink-explained-what-to-know-about-elon-musk-satellite-internet-venture/ List of DNSpooq vulnerability advisories, patches, and updates https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/list-of-dnspooq-vulnerability-advisories-patches-and-updates/ Microsoft switches to adaptive notification requests system in Edge browser https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/17/microsoft-switches-to-adaptive-notification-requests-system-in-edge-browser/ What Does Ctrl+Z Do? More Than You Think https://www.maketecheasier.com/what-does-ctrl-z-do/ The 7 Best Portable Hard Drives You Can Buy Right Now https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/the-8-best-portable-hard-drives-you-can-buy-right-now/ How to determine which version of Microsoft OneDrive you are using and if it's the latest Make sure your Microsoft OneDrive is up to date for the best-running and most secure software. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-determine-which-version-of-microsoft-onedrive-you-are-using-and-if-its-the-latest/ Android app with 1 billion downloads can hijack your smartphone — Delete it now SHAREit app flaw could lead to remote code execution https://www.laptopmag.com/news/android-app-with-1-billion-downloads-can-hijack-your-smartphone-delete-it-now Wearable Device Aims to Diminish Distractions, Sharpen Focus https://www.technewsworld.com/story/Wearable-Device-Aims-to-Diminish-Distractions-Sharpen-Focus-87016.html WINDOWS 10 21H1 NEW FEATURES AND CHANGES UPDATED 2/18: Get a closer look at all the new features and changes added to Windows 10 21H1 (thus far). https://pureinfotech.com/windows-10-21h1-new-features/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Pureinfotech+%28Pureinfotech+Newsletter%29 How to Connect Chromebook to a Monitor You aren't limited to just one screen with Chromebook https://www.lifewire.com/connect-chromebook-to-monitor-5090184 These YouTube Settings Will Help You Find What You Actually Want to Watch https://gizmodo.com/these-youtube-settings-will-help-you-find-what-you-actu-1846271158 Hackers publish patient data stolen from two US hospital chains https://hotforsecurity.bitdefender.com/blog/hackers-publish-patient-data-stolen-from-two-us-hospital-chains-25295.html Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter Target Resellers of Hacked Accounts https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/02/facebook-instagram-tiktok-and-twitter-target-resellers-of-hacked-accounts/ 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 Water Utility Hack Could Inspire More Intruders If past cyberattacks are any indication, success begets imitation. In the wake of last week's hack of Florida water utility, other water utilities and users of remote desktop software would be wise to shore up defenses, experts say. https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/water-utility-hack-could-inspire-more-intruders/d/d-id/1340163 Update your Mac! Critical patch fixes flaw that could wipe out data https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/macos-critical-patch/778885/ Facebook Will Nudge Users to View the Facts on Climate Change The company also plans on debunking common myths about climate change through Facebook's dedicated information hub on the topic. https://www.pcmag.com/news/facebook-will-nudge-users-to-view-the-facts-on-climate-change The Best Audiophile Turntables for Your Home Audio System https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/best-audiophile-turntables-home-audio-200306886.html What is Clubhouse? The Drop-In Audio Social Network https://www.howtogeek.com/712633/what-is-clubhouse-the-drop-in-audio-social-network/ Double masking for COVID-19: CDC recommends wearing two masks at once Two masks are the new mask -- and we explain how to double mask properly. https://www.cnet.com/health/should-you-wear-two-masks-to-prevent-covid-19/ Hacker posts 1.9 million Pixlr user records for free on forum https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-posts-19-million-pixlr-user-records-for-free-on-forum/ Firefox 89's user interface will be leaner and less convoluted https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/16/firefox-89s-user-interface-will-be-leaner-and-less-convoluted/ The Difference Between Window Managers and Desktop Environments https://www.maketecheasier.com/difference-between-windows-managers-desktop-environments/ Google Calendar on the Web Gets Offline Support Google finally made it so you can access your calendar when the internet goes down. https://www.makeuseof.com/google-calendar-web-offline/ How to use conditional formatting to highlight due dates in Excel The ramifications of missing a due date can range from simply adjusting the date to getting fired. Don't take chances with deadlines when a simple conditional format can remind you. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-conditional-formatting-to-highlight-due-dates-in-excel/ MacBooks with M1 can run Android apps with this software: What you need to know Mobile gaming on even more PCs https://www.laptopmag.com/news/macbooks-with-m1-can-run-android-apps-with-this-software-what-you-need-to-know How This Tech Wearable Uses "Rest and Digest" To Fight Chronic Stress https://www.techconnect.com/article/3607771/how-this-tech-wearable-uses-rest-and-digest-to-fight-chronic-stress.html Microsoft xCloud game stream service coming to web browser Here's an early look at the xCloud game stream service running on a web browser. https://pureinfotech.com/microsoft-xcloud-game-stream-service-web-browser/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Pureinfotech+%28Pureinfotech+Newsletter%29 Why Is My Computer So Slow? Troubleshooting a slow PC https://www.lifewire.com/why-is-my-computer-so-slow-5093810 Want AT&T to Fix Your Internet? Try Taking Out a $10,000 Newspaper Ad https://gizmodo.com/want-at-t-to-fix-your-internet-try-taking-out-a-10-00-1846259698 US charges North Koreans in relation to global cyber attacks https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/featured/us-charges-north-korean-hackers-wannacry-sony-pictures-attack/ U.K. Arrest in ‘SMS Bandits’ Phishing Service https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/02/u-k-arrest-in-sms-bandits-phishing-service/ Microsoft Acknowledges Issue Causing Message Delays on Microsoft Teams Microsoft has officially acknowledged an issue hitting Microsoft Teams and causing message delays as well as live events. https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-acknowledges-issue-causing-message-delays-on-microsoft-teams-532200.shtml Egregor Arrests a Blow, but Ransomware Will Likely Bounce Back Similar to previous ransomware takedowns, this disruption to the ransomware-as-a-service model will likely be short-lived, security experts say. https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/egregor-arrests-a-blow-but-ransomware-will-likely-bounce-back/d/d-id/1340191 5 smart Windows 10 tricks you should be using https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/smart-windows-10-tricks/778939/ Apple's Improved iPhone 12 Repair Process Cuts Down on Waste From Feb. 23, Apple technicians will be able to perform more same-unit repairs using a new part. https://www.pcmag.com/news/apples-improved-iphone-12-repair-process-cuts-down-on-waste Apple will replace the batteries that won't hold a charge in certain MacBook Pros for free https://www.yahoo.com/news/apple-replace-batteries-wont-hold-211727060.html How to Crop a Picture in Microsoft Word https://www.howtogeek.com/707505/how-to-crop-a-picture-in-microsoft-word/ Your Ring doorbell can now have Alexa greet visitors, take a message Can't get to the door? The Amazon-owned smart doorbell is getting three new features, one of which taps Alexa to help. https://www.cnet.com/news/your-ring-doorbell-can-now-have-alexa-greet-visitors-take-a-message/ Google Chrome now checks for weak passwords, helps fix them https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chrome-now-checks-for-weak-passwords-helps-fix-them/ Turn any web article into a podcast with Sent as Podcast for Chrome https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/15/turn-any-web-article-into-a-podcast-with-sent-as-podcast-for-chrome/ SHAREit Android App Left Security Vulnerabilities Unpatched for 3 Months https://www.maketecheasier.com/shareit-android-app-left-security-vulnerabilities-unpatched/ Why You Should Stop Using Your Default Android Browser Your phone's browser is perfectly functional, but probably isn't as secure as you would expect. It's time to swap your default Android browser. https://www.makeuseof.com/why-you-should-stop-using-your-default-android-browser/ Firefox now makes it even easier to connect devices to your sync account If you're a Firefox desktop user and you'd like to make the switch to Mozilla's mobile take on their browser, the developers have made it even easier to sync the two. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/firefox-now-makes-it-even-easier-to-connect-devices-to-your-sync-account/ Apple’s first foldable iPhone gets a release window — and it comes with a new Apple Pencil (report) Expect a 7-inch foldable OLED smartphone https://www.laptopmag.com/news/apples-first-foldable-iphone-gets-a-release-window-and-it-comes-with-a-new-apple-pencil-report The Logitech K800 keyboard is down to its best price in nearly a year Grab one of our favorite keyboards for less than $55 https://www.techconnect.com/article/3607349/the-logitech-k800-keyboard-is-down-to-its-best-price-in-nearly-a-year.html How to create automatic file backup on Windows 10 Windows 10 lets you back up your files with three different features, including OneDrive, File History, and Windows Backup – here's how to use them to protect your data. https://pureinfotech.com/create-automatic-file-backup-windows-10/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Pureinfotech+%28Pureinfotech+Newsletter%29 What Is a Webcam? How computer webcams work and what they do https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-a-webcam-4844083 Repurposed Arthritis Drug Lifesaving for Severe Covid-19, UK Trial Finds https://gizmodo.com/repurposed-arthritis-drug-lifesaving-for-severe-covid-1-1846259112 Eight men arrested following celebrity SIM-swapping attacks https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/security-data-protection/eight-men-arrested-following-celebrity-sim-swapping-attacks/ The Taxman Cometh for ID Theft Victims https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/01/the-taxman-cometh-for-id-theft-victims/ Google Begins Selling Fitbit Smartwatches Google has recently announced that it completed the takeover of Fitbit, so it was only a matter of time until the company made some changes following the acquisition. https://news.softpedia.com/news/google-begins-selling-fitbit-smartwatches-532195.shtml US Unseals Indictments Against North Korean Cyberattackers for Thefts Totaling $1.3B FBI, CISA, and Treasury Department also release details about North Korean malware used in cryptocurrency thefts since 2018. https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/us-unseals-indictments-against-north-korean-cyberattackers-for-thefts-totaling-$13b/d/d-id/1340190 This Facebook scam has tricked half a million people – Here’s the giveaway https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/tricky-facebook-scam/770436/ Apple Limits Who Can Release COVID-19 Vaccination Apps on iOS Apple will accept vaccine apps from public health, government, medical, and "other credentialed" institutions. https://www.pcmag.com/news/apple-limits-who-can-release-covid-19-vaccination-apps-on-ios This magnetic 2-in-1 device wirelessly charges both your phone and AirPods — and it takes up very little space https://www.yahoo.com/news/tiny-tech-2-1-device-194928883.html Hello Again, Linux https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/hello-again-linux 3 ways to play video games on Linux If you're ready to put down the popcorn and experience games from all angles, start gaming on Linux. https://opensource.com/article/21/2/linux-gaming?utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=weekly&sc_cid=7013a0000026TyoAAE Mozilla VPN Now Available for Linux https://www.linuxpromagazine.com/Issues/2021/244/News Microsoft Working on Windows 10 Desktop Widgets Powered by Microsoft Edge Microsoft wants to make the new Chromium-powered Edge browser a more integral part of the Windows 10 experience, and now that the app has already reached its maturity, the company is ready to advance to the very next step. https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-working-on-windows-10-desktop-widgets-powered-by-microsoft-edge-532190.shtml How to Back Up Photos and Never Lose Them Again: the Steps You Need to Take https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QILR-Q00A1E&feature=youtu.be Back to Top
Wed	2175 02/17/2021	What’s a ‘Mask Fitter’ and How Do I Use It? https://vitals.lifehacker.com/what-s-a-mask-fitter-and-how-do-i-use-it-1846252939 How Much Data Does Netflix Use? Make sure you don't go over your data limits by controlling how much data Netflix uses. https://www.makeuseof.com/how-much-data-does-netflix-use/ How to Automatically Turn off a Mac Keyboard’s Backlight After Inactivity https://www.howtogeek.com/711198/how-to-automatically-turn-off-a-mac-keyboards-backlight-after-inactivity/ Get a Free Repair for Your Apple Watch's 'Power Reserve' Bug https://lifehacker.com/get-a-free-repair-for-your-apple-watchs-power-reserve-b-1846287636 Hezbollah hackers attack unpatched Atlassian servers at telcos, ISPs https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hezbollah-hackers-attack-unpatched-atlassian-servers-at-telcos-isps/ TopMostFriend is an open source utility that lets you stick a window on top of other programs https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/15/topmostfriend-is-an-open-source-utility-that-lets-you-stick-a-window-on-top-of-other-programs/ How to Quickly Open Multiple Sites in Windows 10 https://www.maketecheasier.com/open-multiple-sites-windows/ Five of the Best Budgeting Apps to Help You Take Control of Your Finances https://www.yahoo.com/news/five-best-budgeting-apps-help-180030925.html DriveSavers can recover lost data from an M1-powered Mac Have you lost important data on an M1-powered Mac and you're either too busy or lack the proper tools to do the job? 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Apple's borrowing from the Android playbook again https://www.laptopmag.com/news/iphone-13-leak-reveals-massive-display-upgrade-should-you-skip-the-iphone-12 Ransomware? Let's Call It What It Really Is: Extortionware Just as the targets of these attacks have shifted from individuals to corporations, so too has the narrow focus given way to applying force and pressure to pay. https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/ransomware-lets-call-it-what-it-really-is-extortionware/a/d-id/1340089 What's New in Apple's Big iOS 14.5 Update? Apple's iOS 14.5 should arrive any day now, and it's a big one, with new unlock options for mask wearers, more big-screen viewing options on Fitness+, and more. Here's what to check out first. https://www.pcmag.com/news/whats-new-in-apples-big-ios-145-update So long, Google Play Music – Your guide to YouTube Music https://www.komando.com/tv-streaming-reviews/guide-to-youtube-music/754416/ 8 Reasons Why You Need to Consider Installing a Dashcam Do you like the idea of having complete visibility when you’re in your car? A dash cam can help you see everything on the road and then some. https://www.makeuseof.com/reasons-to-consider-dash-cam/ What Is an “Uncertified” Android Device? https://www.howtogeek.com/710862/what-is-an-uncertified-android-device/ The First Things to Set Up in Windows 10 https://lifehacker.com/the-first-things-to-set-up-in-windows-10-1846258031 Windows Installer zero-day vulnerability gets free micropatch https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-installer-zero-day-vulnerability-gets-free-micropatch/ Listen to relaxing white noise, mix and match the sounds with Ambie https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/14/listen-to-relaxing-white-noise-mix-and-match-them-with-ambie/ How to Send Windows 10 Programs to the System Tray https://www.maketecheasier.com/send-windows-programs-to-system-tray/ The Best Smart Watches for Any Budget: A Buying Guide https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/best-smart-watches-budget-buying-143021542.html State of malware: 3 key findings in the latest Malwarebytes report Spyware activity spiked in 2020, and the malware-as-a-service business model got more sophisticated. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/state-of-malware-3-key-findings-in-the-latest-malwarebytes-report/ How to Add or Remove Folders to be Backed Up by File History in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/55259-add-remove-folders-file-history-windows-10-a.html How to enable IE Mode on Microsoft Edge Chromium Microsoft Edge makes it easy to load old websites using Internet Explorer mode, and here's how to enable and use the feature. https://pureinfotech.com/enable-ie-mode-microsoft-edge-chromium/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Pureinfotech+%28Pureinfotech+Newsletter%29 Do I Qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit? https://twocents.lifehacker.com/do-i-qualify-for-the-earned-income-tax-credit-1846286780 How To Overclock RAM (don't go too high and know your BIOS settings in the case it freezes and you must reset the BIOS) https://www.lifewire.com/hdd-and-ssd-4781325 Why you need to use a VPN on public Wi-Fi Protect yourself on public Wi-Fi with a VPN https://www.tomsguide.com/news/why-you-need-to-use-a-vpn-on-public-wi-fi It Looks Like Google’s Starting to Update Its Major iOS Apps https://gizmodo.com/it-looks-like-google-s-starting-to-update-its-major-ios-1846272077 Apple AR patent designed to detect the freshness of food Apple's new patent is ambitious https://www.laptopmag.com/news/apple-ar-patent-designed-to-detect-the-freshness-of-food Breach Etiquette: How to Mind Your Manners When It Matters Panic-stricken as you may be in the face of a cyberattack, keeping calm and, perhaps most importantly, responding appropriately are critical to limiting the damage. https://www.darkreading.com/edge/theedge/breach-etiquette-how-to-mind-your-manners-when-it-matters/b/d-id/1340182 Time to Bail on LastPass? Free Version of Password Manager Gets a Serious Restriction Free LastPass users will only be able to access and view their stored passwords via PCs or mobile devices, but not both, starting March 16. Will the change nudge people into paying $36 per year for unrestricted access? https://www.pcmag.com/news/time-to-bail-on-lastpass-free-version-of-password-manager-gets-a-serious Privacy tip: How to delete cookies from your phone https://www.komando.com/kims-column/delete-cookies-from-your-phone/778301/ Getting Started With WPS Office: How to Switch Over From Microsoft WPS Office is a popular alternative to Microsoft Office, partly thanks to how easy it is to make the switch. https://www.makeuseof.com/switch-from-microsoft-office-to-wps-office/ How to Make Chrome Always Open Your Previously Open Tabs https://www.howtogeek.com/708271/how-to-make-chrome-always-open-your-previously-open-tabs/ How to Spot Scam iOS Apps That Sucker You into Making Expensive Purchases https://lifehacker.com/how-to-spot-scam-ios-apps-that-sucker-you-into-making-e-1837053973 Here's how law enforcement's Emotet malware module works https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/heres-how-law-enforcements-emotet-malware-module-works/ Find the color code of any element with ColorPicker; a tool that was recently added to PowerToys https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/12/find-the-color-code-of-any-element-with-colorpicker-a-tool-that-was-recently-added-to-powertoys/ How to Capture a Scrolling Screenshot in Windows 10 https://www.maketecheasier.com/capture-scrolling-screenshot-windows/ Over 60? You need to know about these online scams https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/senior-citizens-identity-theft-online-fraud-protection-kg-153633294.html Linux 101: How to remove legacy communication services To keep your Linux servers and desktops as secure as possible, you should check for (and remove) legacy communication services. Jack Wallen shows you how. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/linux-101-how-to-remove-legacy-communication-services/ How to Change Maximum Number of Items in Jump Lists in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/45535-change-maximum-number-items-jump-lists-windows-10-a.html How to upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 If you're still on Windows 7, you can upgrade to Windows 10, and here are the instructions to complete the task keeping your files and apps without issues. https://pureinfotech.com/upgrade-to-windows-10-from-windows-7/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Pureinfotech+%28Pureinfotech+Newsletter%29 How to Shop Amazon's Secret Departments https://twocents.lifehacker.com/how-to-shop-amazons-secret-departments-1846220217 How To Overclock RAM Get more performance from your hardware for free https://www.lifewire.com/overclock-ram-5097376 Apple Glasses — this is what it will take for me to wear them The 5 things Apple Glasses need for me to wear them https://www.tomsguide.com/news/apple-glasses-this-is-what-it-will-take-for-me-to-wear-them Here's Your Windows 10 Set-Up Checklist https://gizmodo.com/heres-your-windows-10-set-up-checklist-1846262477 This annoying Chromebook quirk is about to get fixed — new feature coming soon It's about time, Chrome OS... https://www.laptopmag.com/news/this-annoying-chromebook-quirk-is-about-to-get-fixed-new-feature-coming-soon Enterprise Windows Threats Drop as Mac Attacks Rise: Report An analysis of 2020 malware activity indicates businesses should be worried about internal hack tools, ransomware, and spyware in the year ahead. https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/enterprise-windows-threats-drop-as-mac-attacks-rise-report/d/d-id/1340184 Google Updates Classroom Tools for Remote Learning New features and tools are rolling out over the next year. https://www.pcmag.com/news/google-updates-classroom-tools-for-remote-learning The one trick to finally clean out your photo gallery https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/organize-your-photo-gallery/777647/ GUI? What Is a Graphic User Interface? Do you use a GUI? Chances are you have because you use them every single day. https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-gui/ Linux and the Multiverse https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/linux-and-multiverse Enumerating a new network with Nmap Here are some basic Nmap flags that you can use to generate a quick and useful network map for effective troubleshooting and managing network traffic. https://www.redhat.com/sysadmin/enumerating-network-nmap The Biggest Risk to Your Privacy Revealed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hl1sjIBL3s&feature=youtu.be Back to Top
Tue	2174 02/16/2021	Use Joplin to find your notes faster Organizing notes across multiple written and digital platforms is a serious challenge. Here's a tip to organize your notes better and find what you need quickly. https://opensource.com/article/21/1/notes-joplin?utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=weekly&sc_cid=7013a0000026SeIAAU How to replay terminal sessions recorded with the Linux script command Playback those recorded terminal sessions with the scriptreplay command. https://www.redhat.com/sysadmin/playback-scriptreplay What’s Up with WhatsApp Terms of Service? A kerfuffle over privacy and perceptions WhatsApp announced privacy policy changes requiring your agreement to continue using it. Has anything really changed? https://askleo.com/whats-up-with-whatsapp-terms-of-service/ How to Create and Use a Table in Microsoft Excel https://www.howtogeek.com/706273/how-to-create-and-use-a-table-in-microsoft-excel/ A first look at the backup software Macrium Reflect 8 https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/12/a-first-look-at-the-backup-software-macrium-reflect-8/ 7 Tasks You Need to Relearn When Switching From Word to Google Docs Switch from Microsoft Word to Google Docs isn't easy, but with these tips you should be able to find everything you need. https://www.makeuseof.com/tasks-you-need-to-relearn-switching-microsoft-word-google-docs/ Linux malware uses open-source tool to evade detection https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linux-malware-uses-open-source-tool-to-evade-detection/ List of Common Default Router IP Addresses https://www.maketecheasier.com/cheatsheet/router-ip-addresses/ Bored kids? Get them this indoor beginner drone for $24 With fully protected blades and three batteries included, this is great, cheap, screen-free fun. https://www.cnet.com/news/bored-kids-get-them-this-indoor-beginner-drone-for-24/ How to search for text within a file using the nano text editor Jack Wallen shows you how to use the search feature to more efficiently locate the configuration option you need to edit in the nano text editor. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-search-for-text-within-a-file-using-the-nano-text-editor/ Purism Announces the Librem Mini V2 Linux Computer Purism’s Librem Mini debuted last not a long time with a rather unique approach, promising a state-of-the-art mix of privacy features with the power of Linux, all packed in a pocket-size computer. https://news.softpedia.com/news/purism-announces-the-librem-mini-v2-linux-computer-531441.shtml How to Create a RAM Disk with ImDisk in Windows 10 (if you have more than 4GB of memory, a small or modest size RAM disk can be setup to contain copies of programs or small data files you use frequently. A batch file (DOS world) can at boot up time create the RAM disk, copy the program and small data files into the RAM disk and add to the beginning of the system Path variable the RAM disk to look for these copies of programs and data before looking at the hard drive) https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/174094-how-create-ram-disk-imdisk-windows-10-a.html How to clear cache and cookies on Microsoft Edge Websites aren't loading correctly or you can't sign-in to online services? Try clearing the cache data and cookies on Microsoft Edge – here's how. https://pureinfotech.com/clear-cache-cookies-edge-chromium/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Pureinfotech+%28Pureinfotech+Newsletter%29 US Chip Companies Seek President Biden's Assistance To Tide Through Semiconductor Crisis: Reuters https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-chip-companies-seek-president-171520831.html Google Chrome may introduce a new iOS feature — unlocking Incognito tabs via Face ID New beta feature from the iOS Chrome app is a win for security https://www.laptopmag.com/news/google-chrome-may-introduce-a-new-ios-feature-unlocking-incognito-tabs-via-face-id Instagram Removing Story Sharing Won’t Help Its Users, Experts Say https://www.lifewire.com/instagram-removing-story-sharing-won-t-help-its-users-experts-say-5105106 Telegram could expose your passwords and deleted files — what to do now Fortunately, you can easily fix these flaws https://www.tomsguide.com/news/telegram-mac-files-passwords-flaw Under Attack: Hosting & Internet Service Providers The digital universe depends on always-on IT networks and services, so ISPs and hosting providers have become favorite targets for cyberattacks. https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/under-attack-hosting-and-internet-service-providers/a/d-id/1340127 Microsoft Starts Automatically Removing Flash From Windows Adobe Flash is dead and Microsoft wants all traces of it deleted. https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-starts-automatically-removing-flash-from-windows The big mistake that’s getting you more spam emails and texts https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/mistake-leads-to-spam/777819/ The Biggest Risk to Your Privacy Revealed It’s probably not who, or what, you think We worry a lot about privacy, but our concerns are often misplaced. Fortunately, the biggest risk to our personal privacy is right under our nose. https://askleo.com/the-biggest-risk-to-your-privacy/ How to Turn on “Enhanced Safe Browsing” in Google Chrome https://www.howtogeek.com/711612/how-to-turn-on-enhanced-safe-browsing-in-google-chrome/ Opinion: Microsoft needs to release support articles before updates https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/11/opinion-microsoft-needs-to-release-support-articles-before-updates/ Want to Keep Personal Data Secure? Here's How to Encrypt a File Encrypting folders keeps your data safe from hackers. Here's how to password-protect files on Windows and Mac. https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-encrypt-files/ Europol: Emotet malware will uninstall itself on April 25th https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/europol-emotet-malware-will-uninstall-itself-on-april-25th/ How to Turn Off Conversation View in Gmail https://www.maketecheasier.com/turn-off-conversation-view-gmail/ Mini-LED TV: What makes Samsung Neo QLED, LG QNED and TCL OD Zero so special? The latest advancement in LCD tech is coming to more TVs in 2021. Here's why smaller LEDs matter. https://www.cnet.com/news/mini-led-tv-what-makes-samsung-neo-qled-lg-qned-and-tcl-od-zero-so-special/ US Court system demands massive changes to court documents after SolarWinds hack Multiple senators have demanded a hearing on what court officials know about the hackers' access to sensitive filings. The effects could make accessing documents harder for lawyers. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/us-court-system-demands-massive-changes-to-court-documents-after-solarwinds-hack/ Google Chrome The powerful, lightweight and easy-to-use web browser developed by the well known Google company https://linux.softpedia.com/get/Internet/HTTP-WWW-/Google-Chrome-48046.shtml How to Enable or Disable Sleeping Tabs in Microsoft Edge Chromium https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/165231-how-enable-disable-sleeping-tabs-microsoft-edge-chromium.html How to reset Windows Update components on Windows 10 Here are a few techniques to reset the Windows Update components to fix stuck updates trying to download and install on Windows 10. https://pureinfotech.com/reset-windows-update-windows-10-fix-downloads-installs/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Pureinfotech+%28Pureinfotech+Newsletter%29 A webcam app left thousands of user accounts exposed online https://finance.yahoo.com/news/webcam-app-left-thousands-user-190200331.html Apple's superzoom camera for iPhone reemerges — will it be ready for iPhone 13? Look out Samsung! This would be a killer upgrade for iPhone 13 https://www.laptopmag.com/news/apples-superzoom-camera-for-iphone-reemerges-will-it-be-ready-for-iphone-13 Why Your iPhone Counting Objects Is Better Than You Think It's one step forward https://www.lifewire.com/why-your-iphone-counting-objects-is-better-than-you-think-5105044 iPhone SE 3 release date, price, specs and leaks The iPhone SE 3, Apple’s next affordable phone, might have some big upgrades https://www.tomsguide.com/news/iphone-se-3 Fighting Fileless Malware, Part 2: Countermeasures Why do fileless attacks persist? Let's break down the strengths and weaknesses of the existing mitigations. https://www.darkreading.com/edge/theedge/fighting-fileless-malware-part-2-countermeasures/b/d-id/1340098 YouTube Tests Shorts, Applause You Can Buy, and Online Shopping All these new features offer new ways for creators (and YouTube) to earn more money. https://www.pcmag.com/news/youtube-tests-shorts-applause-you-can-buy-and-online-shopping How to switch to a new email account without losing your old emails https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/how-to-switch-to-a-new-email-account-without-losing-your-old-emails/777934/ Use your Raspberry Pi as a productivity powerhouse The Raspberry Pi has come a long way from being primarily for hacking and hobbyists to a solid choice for a small productive workstation. https://opensource.com/article/21/1/raspberry-pi-productivity?utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=weekly&sc_cid=7013a0000026SeIAAU How to Back Up Photos and Never Lose Them Again: the Steps You Need to Take Your photos are irreplaceable Follow these steps to avoid losing precious and irreplaceable memories. https://askleo.com/how-to-backup-your-photos-and-never-lose-them-again/ PSA: Gmail Has Your Old Chat Logs From Google Talk (and Hangouts) https://www.howtogeek.com/711404/psa-gmail-has-your-old-chat-logs-from-google-talk-and-hangouts/ Wave goodbye to Servicing Stack Update issues https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/11/wave-goodbye-to-servicing-stack-update-issues/ First Wearable Blood-Glucose Tracker Could Save Millions of Lives Quantum Operation Inc.'s wearable glucometer is the first pain-free smartwatch with blood-glucose tracking. But is it coming to the US? https://www.makeuseof.com/first-wearable-blood-glucose-tracker-could-save-millions-of-lives/ Microsoft rolls out Application Guard for Office to all customers https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-rolls-out-application-guard-for-office-to-all-customers/ Mosonth 2K QHD Webcam Review Poor video quality makes for a challenging experience in video conferencing meetings. https://www.maketecheasier.com/review/mosonth-2k-qhd-webcam-review/ Ohio State expands Apple Swift coding and app development program to the public Participants can learn to build apps that are ready for the App Store. https://www.cnet.com/news/ohio-state-expands-apple-swift-coding-and-app-development-program-to-the-public/ Healthcare is adopting AI much faster since the pandemic began While healthcare organizations are hesitant to adopt AI technology, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased their interest. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/healthcare-is-adopting-ai-much-faster-since-the-pandemic-began/ 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 Create InPrivate Browsing Shortcut for Microsoft Edge Chromium https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/153406-how-create-inprivate-browsing-shortcut-microsoft-edge-chromium.html Microsoft Edge legacy to be removed from Windows 10 in April 2021 Microsoft is set to remove Edge's legacy version and replace it with the Chromium version during the April 2021 update for Windows 10. https://pureinfotech.com/microsoft-edge-legacy-removed-windows-10-april-2021/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Pureinfotech+%28Pureinfotech+Newsletter%29 How to make a Microsoft account so you can access Microsoft products, apps, and services https://www.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-account-access-microsoft-products-162442039.html The best refurbished laptop deals in February 2021 Save big with a refurb https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/best-refurbished-laptop-deals TikTok’s Misinformation Prompt Won’t Be Enough for Users, Expert Says TikTok's fight with false information will continue https://www.lifewire.com/tiktok-s-misinformation-prompt-won-t-be-enough-for-users-expert-says-5105067 Beware links to Discord's website — it could be malware [updated] Popular chat service's network allegedly being abused by criminals https://www.tomsguide.com/news/discord-server-malware Fighting Fileless Malware, Part 3: Mitigations Attackers can dodge the countermeasures you employ against fileless malware. So how do you mitigate the damage? https://www.darkreading.com/edge/theedge/fighting-fileless-malware-part-3-mitigations/b/d-id/1340168 MacOS Drops to Third Most Popular Desktop OS Chrome OS is now second, but it grabbed market share from Microsoft, not Apple. https://www.pcmag.com/news/macos-drops-to-third-most-popular-desktop-os Insurance scams are spiking. Take these steps to protect yourself https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/health-insurance-scams/778391/ Shop Online Safely: My Choice for the Best Free Virtual Credit Card A great technique for protecting your money Virtual credit cards are a great tool to help protect yourself when shopping online. After using a service for well over a year, I have a recommendation. https://askleo.com/best-free-virtual-credit-card/ How to Convince Your Friends to Switch Messaging Apps https://www.howtogeek.com/711156/how-to-convince-your-friends-to-switch-messaging-apps/ Brave browser adds native support for uBlock and Fanboy annoyances lists and social list https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/10/brave-browser-adds-native-support-for-ublock-and-fanboy-annoyances-lists-and-social-list/ 10 Linux Hardening Tips for Beginner SysAdmins Taking your first steps as a Linux sysadmin? Here are the OS hardening tricks you need to secure your systems. https://www.makeuseof.com/linux-hardening-tips-sysadmins/ Google Chrome blocks 7 more ports to stop NAT Slipstreaming attacks https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chrome-blocks-7-more-ports-to-stop-nat-slipstreaming-attacks/ How to Check for Ports in Use in Windows 10 https://www.maketecheasier.com/check-ports-in-use-windows10/ Microsoft reportedly considered acquiring Pinterest It follows the software giant looking into buying TikTok last year. https://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-reportedly-considered-acquiring-pinterest/ How to use Vivaldi Page Actions Jack Wallen introduces you to a Vivaldi feature that might have you reconsidering the default browser you use on Android. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/what-are-vivaldi-page-actions-and-how-to-use-them/ 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 WinDBG - The Basics for Debugging Crash Dumps in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5558-windbg-basics-debugging-crash-dumps-windows-10-a.html How to use Collections feature on Microsoft Edge Microsoft Edge now has a feature to collect content from the web for research or virtually anything you want. Here's how to give it a try in the latest version of the browser. https://pureinfotech.com/enable-collections-microsoft-edge/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Pureinfotech+%28Pureinfotech+Newsletter%29 Apple Maps introduces user-based road hazard reporting, including speed traps https://autos.yahoo.com/apple-maps-introduces-user-based-153800934.html How Video Calls Are Affecting the Environment Make sure your boss reads this https://www.lifewire.com/how-video-calls-are-affecting-the-environment-5101006 Epic deal! This Evoo 15-inch laptop with Core i7 power is just $299 Need a powerful laptop for cheap? It doesn’t get better than this https://www.laptopmag.com/news/evoo-15-inch-laptop-deal-200-dollars-off Google Chrome getting killer upgrade — and it’s an iPhone exclusive Google Chrome on iOS is getting this cool feature to keep your Incognito tabs hidden https://www.tomsguide.com/news/google-chrome-getting-killer-upgrade-and-its-an-iphone-exclusive Microsoft & Facebook Were Phishers' Favorite Brands in 2020 Cloud services was the most impersonated industry, followed by financial services, e-commerce, and social media, researchers report. https://www.darkreading.com/cloud/microsoft-and-facebook-were-phishers-favorite-brands-in-2020/d/d-id/1340107 How to Back Up and Restore Your Files in Windows 10 With Windows 10's File History, you can automatically back up important files and documents to an external location and recover them in a pinch. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-back-up-restore-your-documents-in-windows-10 Webcam videos leaked after accounts left exposed online https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/webcam-videos-leaked/778409/ How to Get File Explorer to Display Details by Default Plus the one setting you MUST change for security Windows File Explorer defaults to a simple view of files on your machine that isn't secure. Changes these settings as soon as you can. https://askleo.com/file-explorer-display-details/ Apple Is Discovered Hosting Scam Apps on App Store https://www.maketecheasier.com/apple-hosting-scam-apps-on-app-store/ Password Manager Roundup https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/password-manager-roundup Why I use the D programming language for scripting The D programming language is best known as a system programming language, but it's also a great option for scripting. https://opensource.com/article/21/1/d-scripting?utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=weekly&sc_cid=7013a0000026SeIAAU My Choice for the Best Free Virtual Credit Card https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDpuXAReJIs&feature=youtu.be Back to Top
Mon	2173 02/15/2021	What's not to love with this month’s Patch Tuesday? Despite a lower-than-average number of updates and patches in February, four vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed and we're seeing increasing reports of exploits in the wild. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3607454/whats-not-to-love-with-this-months-patch-tuesday.html?utm_campaign=subscribers-NaN&utm_medium=subscribers_push_notification&utm_source=subscribers Hacked Florida water plant used shared passwords and Windows 7 PCs (now how safe do you feel? How do you feel about your utilities (infrastructure of the US)?) https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hacked-water-plant-computer-had-shared-passwords-andofdate-windows-os-082552973.html How to Automatically Move Gmail Messages to a Different Tab https://www.howtogeek.com/706390/how-to-automatically-move-gmail-messages-to-a-different-section/ Another glimpse at Firefox's upcoming Proton design refresh: the new menu https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/10/another-glimpse-at-firefoxs-upcoming-proton-design-refresh-the-new-menu/ Google Officially Owns Fitbit: What That Means for You While there are some small hurdles still, Google has announced that the acquisition is complete. https://www.makeuseof.com/google-officially-owns-fitbit/ ProtonVPN causes Windows BSOD crashes due to antivirus conflicts https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/protonvpn-causes-windows-bsod-crashes-due-to-antivirus-conflicts/ How to Remove Old and Useless Drivers in Windows 10 https://www.maketecheasier.com/remove-old-drivers-windows/ How to set up and use your Wi-Fi router's parental controls Did you know you could use your router to limit screen time or even pause Wi-Fi? Here's how. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-use-parental-controls-router-pause-wifi-kids-internet/ Arrest, Raids Tied to ‘U-Admin’ Phishing Kit https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/02/arrest-raids-tied-to-u-admin-phishing-kit/ How to Disable Integrated Camera or Webcam in Windows https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/127426-disable-integrated-camera-webcam-windows.html Hacked Florida water plant used shared passwords and Windows 7 PCs "Municipal water utilities are extremely underfunded and under-resourced." https://www.engadget.com/hacked-water-plant-computer-had-shared-passwords-andofdate-windows-os-082552973.html Proposed Sec. 230 rewrite could have wide-ranging consequences Sec. 230 reform bills are already pouring into this Congress. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/02/proposed-sec-230-rewrite-could-have-wide-ranging-consequences/ Is Your Raspberry Pi Phoning Home to Microsoft? https://gizmodo.com/is-your-raspberry-pi-phoning-home-to-microsoft-1846223934 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 Free and Public DNS Servers Updated list of the best publicly available and free DNS servers https://www.lifewire.com/free-and-public-dns-servers-2626062 Should I leave my VPN on all the time? Here's our quick guide on how to use your VPN effectively https://www.tomsguide.com/news/should-i-leave-my-vpn-on-all-the-time How To Password Protect A Zip File In MacOS https://www.techjunkie.com/password-protect-zip-macos/ 5 hidden smartphone features for better photos and videos https://www.komando.com/smartphones-gadgets/better-quality-smartphone-photos/774234/ Update to Popular Barcode Scanner App Turns Into Adware Nightmare on Android After a December update, the Barcode Scanner Android app from Lavabird injected annoying pop-up ads inside users' mobile browsers, according to Malwarebytes. https://www.pcmag.com/news/update-to-popular-barcade-scanner-app-turns-into-adware-nightmare-on-android What is Windows Defender? Here's what you need to know about the antivirus program that's now called Microsoft Defender Antivirus https://www.yahoo.com/news/windows-defender-heres-know-antivirus-165750449.html How to Delist Your Facebook Profile From Search Engines https://www.howtogeek.com/708115/how-to-delist-your-facebook-profile-from-search-engines/ Thunderbird team outlines plans for the email client https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/10/thunderbird-team-outlines-plans-for-the-email-client/ 7 Ways to Free Up Storage Space on Google Photos Need to reduce the amount of space you're using in Google Photos? Here are ways to reclaim storage space. https://www.makeuseof.com/free-up-storage-space-google-photos/ Windows 10 NTFS corruption bug gets unofficial temporary fix https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-ntfs-corruption-bug-gets-unofficial-temporary-fix/ Chip Shortage Affecting Everything Including PS5 and Cars https://www.maketecheasier.com/chip-shortage-affecting-everything-including-ps5-cars/ Yes, your security camera could be hacked: Here's how to stop spying eyes Following the recent conviction of a technician for spying on customers' camera feeds, protecting your privacy is more important than ever. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/yes-your-security-camera-could-be-hacked-heres-how-to-stop-spying-eyes/ Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter Target Resellers of Hacked Accounts https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/02/facebook-instagram-tiktok-and-twitter-target-resellers-of-hacked-accounts/ How to Turn On or Off Night Light in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/73518-turn-off-night-light-windows-10-a.html This flexible DJ music mixer is only $25 for a limited time Future.dj Pro is a music mixer that delivers a ton of easy-to-use and advanced features to help you create sick beats straight from your computer. https://www.engadget.com/futuredj-pro-sale-155558540.html Hackers publish patient data stolen from two US hospital chains https://hotforsecurity.bitdefender.com/blog/hackers-publish-patient-data-stolen-from-two-us-hospital-chains-25295.html Your Heart Won't Want to Go on Watching This Creepy Robot Impersonate Celine Dion https://gizmodo.com/your-heart-wont-want-to-go-on-watching-this-creepy-robo-1846224198 Krita A powerful image editing and painting application for Linux and Windows operating systems https://linux.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Graphics/Krita-2254.shtml A Short Guide on Networking Fundamentals Learn the basics of how your home network works https://www.lifewire.com/home-networking-fundamentals-4097193 Some people get more phishing emails than others — here's why Age and platform often dictate who's targeted https://www.techjunkie.com/best-all-in-one-laser-printers/ 10 new iPhone tricks you’ll use all the time https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/clever-iphone-tricks/744550/ Ransomware Attack Puts California DMV Customer Data at Risk of Exposure A ransomware attack hits a third-party supplier that processes customer information for the California DMV, potentially exposing people's personal data dating back 20 months. https://www.pcmag.com/news/ransomware-attack-puts-california-dmv-customer-data-at-risk-of-exposure 12 Reasons Why You Don’t Need an iPhone 12 https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/12-reasons-why-don-t-202528168.html What Is Reachability Mode on iPhone, and How Do You Use It? https://www.howtogeek.com/707986/what-is-reachability-mode-on-iphone-and-how-do-you-use-it/ Microsoft Windows Security Updates February 2021 overview https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/09/microsoft-windows-security-updates-february-2021-overview/ How to Change Your DNS Settings to Increase Speed Changing your DNS settings can have a big impact on day-to-day internet speeds. Here's how to change your DNS settings properly. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/change-dns-increase-internet-speed/ North Korean hackers are targeting security researchers with malware, 0-days https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-are-targeting-security-researchers-with-malware-0-days/ How to Fix Steam Games Cracking Sound Issue in Linux https://www.maketecheasier.com/fix-steam-games-cracking-sound-linux/ 10 tips and tricks everyone with a Mac needs to know right now We'll show you tools and techniques to level up your Mac knowledge. Here's how to get started. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/10-tips-and-tricks-everyone-with-a-mac-needs-to-know-right-now/ ‘ValidCC,’ a Major Payment Card Bazaar and Looter of E-Commerce Sites, Shuttered https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/02/validcc-a-major-payment-card-bazaar-and-looter-of-e-commerce-sites-shuttered/ How to Use Malicious Software Removal Tool in Windows https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/6027-malicious-software-removal-tool-windows.html Epic's MetaHuman Creator generates realistic virtual people The cloud-based app makes it easier to create digital humans at scale. https://www.engadget.com/epic-meta-human-creator-virtual-people-130552771.html Fake WhatsApp app may have been built to spy on iPhone users – what you need to know https://hotforsecurity.bitdefender.com/blog/fake-whatsapp-app-may-have-been-built-to-spy-on-iphone-users-what-you-need-to-know-25270.html Barcode-Scanning App for Android Pushed Malware Onto Millions of Phones https://gizmodo.com/barcode-scanning-app-for-android-pushed-malware-onto-mi-1846221452 Tor A tool that protects your computer against network traffic analysis and surveillance https://linux.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Proxy/Tor-2845.shtml How to Use iCloud Links to Share Photos Plus, how to open iCloud links https://www.lifewire.com/use-icloud-links-to-share-photos-4845579 Anyone can hack your Mac unless you patch it now — here's how The flaw hackers get full system control, but you can fix it https://www.tomsguide.com/news/apple-sudo-flaw-patch How To Fix YouTube Videos Not Playing YouTube isn’t just an app on your phone. For millions of viewers, YouTube is primetime TV, and your account’s subscription list is the TV guide. https://www.techjunkie.com/fix-youtube-videos-not-playing/ Why does rebooting your computer almost always fix it? https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/properly-reboot-your-computer/563442/ Facebook Will Nudge Users to View the Facts on Climate Change The company also plans on debunking common myths about climate change through Facebook's dedicated information hub on the topic. https://www.pcmag.com/news/facebook-will-nudge-users-to-view-the-facts-on-climate-change Apple Maps will get crowdsourced incident reporting with iOS 14.5 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-maps-crowdsourced-traffic-reporting-ios-14-5-195635095.html How to Mirror an Image in Microsoft Word https://www.howtogeek.com/706386/how-to-mirror-an-image-in-microsoft-word/ Firefox 85.0.2 is out with a single deadlock fix https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/09/firefox-85-0-2-is-out-with-a-single-deadlock-fix/ How to Fix an Overheating Laptop: 3 Key Tips and Solutions Overheating will slowly kill your laptop. Here's how to cool down your laptop and prevent it from getting too hot! https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/fix-overheating-laptop/ Firefox 85 adds supercookie protection, removes Flash support https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/firefox-85-adds-supercookie-protection-removes-flash-support/ How to Create New User Profiles in Google Chrome and Firefox https://www.maketecheasier.com/create-new-user-profiles-firefox-chrome/ How to tell when it's time to upgrade your router Experts recommend getting a new router every couple of years. Here's how to get the most out of your next upgrade. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-tell-when-its-time-to-upgrade-your-router/ U.K. Arrest in ‘SMS Bandits’ Phishing Service https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/02/u-k-arrest-in-sms-bandits-phishing-service/ How to Get and Give Remote Assistance with Quick Assist app in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/56123-get-give-remote-assistance-quick-assist-app-windows-10-a.html The Morning After: Facebook is apparently trying to build its own Clubhouse HBO has cast the leads for its 'The Last of Us' TV show and SpaceX is taking pre-orders for Starlink. https://www.engadget.com/morning-after-122530623.html Sloppy patches are a breeding ground for zero-day exploits, says Google https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/featured/sloppy-patches-zero-day-exploits/ Clubhouse Will Strengthen Security After Researchers Find That Data Could Be Accessed by the Chinese Government https://gizmodo.com/clubhouse-will-strengthen-security-after-researchers-fi-1846271701 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 Fix the Error Message 'Your Computer or Network May Be Sending Automated Queries' Get back to work in just a few steps https://www.lifewire.com/fix-automated-queries-error-message-5096156 Windows 10 security alert: Update now if you don't want your PC to crash This is one Windows 10 update you should not wait on https://www.tomsguide.com/news/update-windows-10-now-if-you-dont-want-your-pc-to-crash The Best Android Tablets [February 2021] https://www.techjunkie.com/best-android-tablets/ Easily diagnose your car trouble with these code scanners https://www.komando.com/amazon/diagnosing-car-troubles/776660/ Nvidia to Restrict the RTX 3060's Ability to Mine Cryptocurrency (this could help many with more device available) Cryptocurrency miners should check out Nvidia's new dedicated line of GPUs tailored for Ethereum mining (sorry, Bitcoin fans). These Cryptocurrency Mining Processor (CMP) cards are set to arrive this quarter. https://www.pcmag.com/news/nvidia-to-restrict-the-rtx-3060s-ability-to-mine-cryptocurrency The Best Way to Use Two-Factor Authentication https://www.yahoo.com/news/best-way-two-factor-authentication-211006116.html Is Windows 10 a secret Slack slayer? Slack is already going after Microsoft in Europe, hoping to put a dent in the latter's success with Teams. But Windows could be what really puts Slack in the rear view mirror. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3607909/is-windows-10-a-secret-slack-slayer.html?utm_campaign=subscribers-NaN&utm_medium=subscribers_push_notification&utm_source=subscribers The Taxman Cometh for ID Theft Victims https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/01/the-taxman-cometh-for-id-theft-victims/ An Introduction to Linux Gaming thanks to ProtonDB https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/introduction-linux-gaming-thanks-protondb PS5 Controllers Are Drifting, And The Repairs Are A Hassle https://kotaku.com/ps5-controllers-are-drifting-and-the-repairs-are-a-has-1846233739 Mozilla VPN Now Available for Linux https://www.linuxpromagazine.com/Online/News/Mozilla-VPN-Now-Available-for-Linux Did My Bounced Message Get There? All the Places Email Can Fail https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnIvypSt2RM&feature=youtu.be Back to Top
Sun	2172 02/14/2021	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 Someone Hacked Into a Florida City's Water Supply and Tried to Poison It https://earther.gizmodo.com/someone-hacked-into-a-florida-citys-water-supply-and-tr-1846224756 Apple will replace the batteries that won't hold a charge in certain MacBook Pros for free https://www.yahoo.com/news/apple-replace-batteries-wont-hold-211727060.html What Does “Run as Administrator” Mean in Windows 10? https://www.howtogeek.com/709060/what-does-run-as-administrator-mean-in-windows-10/ Facebook removes hundreds of fake accounts tied to Uganda, Palestine The social network says a group of fake accounts had links to a government agency in Uganda. https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-removes-hundreds-of-fake-accounts-tied-to-uganda-palestine/ With KB4598291 causing issues on some Windows 10 devices, you better be careful with today's update releases https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/09/with-kb4598291-causing-issues-on-some-windows-10-devices-you-better-be-careful-with-todays-update-releases/ Make Microsoft Word's 'Dark Mode' Actually Dark https://lifehacker.com/make-microsoft-words-dark-mode-actually-dark-1846240633 5 Firefox Addons to Protect Your Online Privacy https://www.maketecheasier.com/protect-privacy-in-firefox/ Ransomware attacks increasingly destroy victims’ data by mistake https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-attacks-increasingly-destroy-victims-data-by-mistake/ 5G: What it means for edge computing With the potential for high-bandwidth, low-latency wireless data transmission, 5G is set to play a key role in connecting edge devices to the cloud. In this special feature, ZDNet helps business leaders understand how cloud providers, telecoms, and carriers will make 5G part of their edge-computing plans. https://www.zdnet.com/topic/5g-what-it-means-for-edge-computing/ Microsoft Edge to replace Edge Legacy with April’s Windows 10 Update Tuesday release https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-edge-to-replace-edge-legacy-with-aprils-windows-10-update-tuesday-release-105082/ How to Enable or Disable Windows Sandbox in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/123777-enable-disable-windows-sandbox-windows-10-a.html Waze adds Audible to its built-in audio player You can listen to your audiobooks within Waze during commute. https://www.engadget.com/waze-audible-102500904.html How to change your Zoom background Change your Zoom background to look like you're in Animal Crossing or Star Wars https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-change-your-zoom-background Printers & Scanners You've got a great printer and/or scanner; now what? Learn the tips and tricks to optimizing yours for easy use alongside your computer, laptop or tablet. https://www.lifewire.com/printers-and-scanners-4781329 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 Mortified Lawyer Appears in Court as a Cat, Blames Zoom Filter https://gizmodo.com/mortified-lawyer-appears-in-court-as-a-cat-blames-to-z-1846233451 US drops suit against Calif. net neutrality rule, but ISPs are still fighting it California law still faces court challenge from broadband-industry lobby groups. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/02/biden-doj-halts-trump-admin-lawsuit-against-calif-net-neutrality-rules/ Fighting Fileless Malware, Part 2: Countermeasures Why do fileless attacks persist? Let's break down the strengths and weaknesses of the existing mitigations. https://www.darkreading.com/edge/theedge/fighting-fileless-malware-part-2-countermeasures/b/d-id/1340098 The best ways to boost your Wi-Fi for good https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/boost-your-wi-fi-for-good/777514/ 6 Ways to Use Twitter as a Research Tool Twitter is more useful than people give it credit for. And in this article, we show you how to use Twitter for research. https://www.muo.com/how-to-use-twitter-as-a-research-tool/ Over 60? You need to know about these online scams https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/senior-citizens-identity-theft-online-fraud-protection-kg-153633294.html How to Force Outlook to Spellcheck Emails Before They’re Sent https://www.howtogeek.com/706589/how-to-force-outlook-to-spellcheck-emails-before-theyre-sent/ $7,000 reimbursement for COVID-19 funerals: Who it's for, how to apply and other details If a relative died from the coronavirus, the government may help pay for the funeral and burial costs. 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These apps and sites will teach you the basics of chess and great opening moves. https://www.muo.com/learn-how-to-play-chess-online-improve-your-skills/ How to record your screen on a Windows 10 computer and capture your computer's audio along with it https://www.yahoo.com/news/record-screen-windows-10-computer-160405022.html How to Back up Your Gmail to a Local Mailbox the Easy Way https://www.howtogeek.com/710029/how-to-back-up-your-gmail-to-a-local-mailbox-the-easy-way/ Hacker tried to contaminate Florida city's water supply, sheriff says The attack occurred 20 miles from the site of the Super Bowl, two days before the game was to be played. https://www.cnet.com/news/hacker-tried-to-contaminate-florida-citys-water-supply-sheriff-says/ Read pages in a distraction-free mode, print or save them with the Reader View extension for Firefox and Chrome https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/05/read-pages-in-a-distraction-free-mode-print-or-save-them-with-the-reader-view-extension-for-firefox-and-chrome/ How to Report Traffic Accidents in Apple Maps https://lifehacker.com/how-to-report-traffic-accidents-in-apple-maps-1846258444 6 Ways to Easily Convert Audio Files to Text https://www.maketecheasier.com/convert-audio-to-text/ Ransomware gang taunts IObit with repeated forum hacks https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gang-taunts-iobit-with-repeated-forum-hacks/ Microsoft details its legacy Edge browser phase-out strategy Microsoft will remove the legacy Edge browser from Windows 10 users' machines as of April's Patch Tuesday, a month after ceasing security updates for the old Edge. https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-details-its-legacy-edge-browser-phase-out-strategy/ Microsoft Office Lens is now Microsoft Lens; Introduces new features https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-office-lens-is-now-microsoft-lens-105050/ How to Manually Create a File History Backup in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/55671-backup-files-folders-file-history-windows-10-a.html Apple fixes a bug that prevented some older MacBook Pros from charging Download macOS 11.2.1 as soon as you can if your Mac won't charge. https://www.engadget.com/apple-macos-11-2-1-194721484.html What makes a VPN secure? 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