Weekly News & Tips Index

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Fri	2183 02/26/2021	Texans Could Be Paying Off Their Obscene Energy Bills for Decades https://earther.gizmodo.com/texans-could-be-paying-off-their-obscene-energy-bills-f-1846339235   What I Hear on Clubhouse: For Black People, Will Silicon Valley’s Hot New Thing Be More Terrordome Than Mecca? https://www.theroot.com/what-i-hear-on-clubhouse-for-black-people-will-silico-1846307167   A quick guide to WordPress, the free-to-use website builder that powers some of the web's most popular sites https://www.yahoo.com/news/quick-guide-wordpress-free-website-225126827.html   Why Are My Microsoft Edge Tabs Faded? How to Turn off Sleeping Tabs https://www.howtogeek.com/713905/why-are-my-microsoft-edge-tabs-faded-how-to-turn-off-sleeping-tabs/   Mozilla Firefox introduces Total Cookie Protection https://news.thewindowsclub.com/mozilla-firefox-introduces-total-cookie-protection-105197/   10 Internet Safety Do's and Don'ts to Keep You Secure Online How do you stay safe online? Here are 10 basic security tips to live by. https://www.makeuseof.com/internet-safety-dos-and-donts/?utm_source=MUO-NL-RP&utm_medium=newsletter   A New Twist to Virtual Desktop Cloud Computing https://linuxinsider.com/story/a-new-twist-to-virtual-desktop-cloud-computing-87021.html   IRS issues urgent notice on scams aimed at tax professionals Scammers are impersonating the IRS with emails carrying the subject line "Verifying your EFIN before e-filing." https://www.techrepublic.com/article/irs-issues-urgent-notice-on-scams-aimed-at-tax-professionals/   Sharing files on Google Drive just got easier with new security update Businesses using Google Drive will like this new update https://www.laptopmag.com/news/sharing-files-on-google-drive-just-got-easier-with-new-security-update   For February, a 'bumpy' Patch Tuesday ride A few issues have already cropped up with this month's collection of patches from Microsoft. So, for now, pause updates if you can. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3607749/for-february-a-bumpy-patch-tuesday-ride.html   Wearable Device Aims to Diminish Distractions, Sharpen Focus https://www.technewsworld.com/story/Wearable-Device-Aims-to-Diminish-Distractions-Sharpen-Focus-87016.html   cURL Use this open source tool to transfer files using URL syntax benefiting from the support for a large number of protocols and certificates https://www.softpedia.com/get/Programming/File-Editors/cURL.shtml   Belkin planning AirPlay 2 and HomeKit audio adapter for retrofitting smart features https://9to5mac.com/2021/02/24/belkin-planning-airplay-2-and-homekit-audio-adapter-for-retrofitting-smart-features/#more-699488   Maryland wants to tax Facebook and Google. Internet groups are fighting back. Supporters of a new law say it seeks to modernize the state’s tax system and make thriving Big Tech companies pay their fair share. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/maryland-wants-tax-facebook-google-internet-groups-are-fighting-back-rcna298   How $100M in Jobless Claims Went to Inmates https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/02/how-100m-in-jobless-claims-went-to-inmates/   Clubhouse Promises to Get Its Security Under Control (Again) https://gizmodo.com/clubhouse-promises-to-get-its-security-under-control-a-1846325022   New laptop from Oculus founder is truly future proof — here’s how The Framework is a 13.5-inch laptop that lets you upgrade almost everything https://www.tomsguide.com/news/new-laptop-from-oculus-founder-is-truly-future-proof-heres-how   How to Free up Space on Android What to do when you're running out of Android storage space https://www.lifewire.com/free-up-space-on-android-5101088   Stop what you’re doing and check here to see if your email credentials have been stolen https://bgr.com/2021/02/11/data-breach-check-if-email-credentials-login-compromised-in-hack/   Meet the Vaccine Appointment Bots, and Their Foes https://www.securityweek.com/meet-vaccine-appointment-bots-and-their-foes   Microsoft hopes its cloud expertise can modernize nonprofits It's also bringing its Industry Cloud package to Manufacturing and Financial Services. https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-cloud-for-nonprofit-manufacturing-financial-services-healthcare-retail-140041266.html   Face masks: New standards for choosing an effective mask https://www.komando.com/coronavirus/new-face-mask-standards/780190/   Spotify Introduces Genre and Mood Filters for Your Music Users can filter 'Liked Songs' using up to 15 personalized mood and genre categories. https://www.pcmag.com/news/spotify-introduces-genre-and-mood-filters-for-your-music   Quick tech fix: Stop annoying notifications for good https://www.yahoo.com/news/quick-tech-fix-stop-annoying-130025102.html   How to Safely Remove USB Flash Drives From a Chromebook https://www.howtogeek.com/713317/how-to-safely-remove-usb-flash-drives-from-a-chromebook/   Microsoft Garage rolls out Journal Inking app powered by Artificial Intelligence https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-garage-rolls-out-journal-inking-app-105172/   What Is Two-Factor Authentication? Here's Why You Should Be Using It Two-factor authentication is an essential security tool for online accounts. Here's how it works and how to start using it. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/what-is-two-factor-authentication-and-why-you-should-use-it/?utm_source=MUO-NL-RP&utm_medium=newsletter   GeckoLinux Does OpenSuse Better https://linuxinsider.com/story/geckolinux-does-opensuse-better-86993.html   How to deal with the proliferation of newsletters in your email inbox: 6 tips Getting too many newsletters in Gmail? These tips will help you manage your email newsletter subscriptions. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-deal-with-the-proliferation-of-newsletters-in-your-email-inbox-6-tips/   Chromebooks get built-in screen recorder: See it in action Chromebook users will all benefit from this massive education-focused update https://www.laptopmag.com/news/chromebooks-get-built-in-screen-recorder-see-it-in-action   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   Silver Sparrow Malware Hatched on 30,000 Macs https://www.technewsworld.com/story/Silver-Sparrow-Malware-Hatched-on-30000-Macs-87030.html   Windows 10 LTSC to Receive Support for Only Five Years Microsoft announced Office 2021 earlier today, and the company used this opportunity to also introduce a new update policy not only for the productivity suite but also for its Windows 10 operating system. https://news.softpedia.com/news/windows-10-ltsc-to-receive-support-for-only-five-years-532226.shtml   Apple debuts new ‘Ethics and Compliance’ webpage with details on conduct policies and more https://9to5mac.com/2021/02/24/apple-debuts-new-ethics-and-compliance-webpage-with-details-on-conduct-policies-and-more/#more-699467   Scammers want your tax return. Here are two easy ways to stop them. Assume that criminals have everything they need to file a false tax return in your name, security experts say. https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/scammers-want-your-tax-return-here-are-two-easy-ways-n1257674   Mexican Politician Removed Over Alleged Ties to Romanian ATM Skimmer Gang https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/02/mexican-politician-removed-over-alleged-ties-to-romanian-atm-skimmer-gang/   Leaked Videos Hint Samsung Smart Glasses Might Also Be in the Works https://gizmodo.com/leaked-videos-hint-samsung-smart-glasses-might-also-be-1846323686   Zoom getting automatic closed captions for all users — how to get early access Zoom’s free tier is getting a big boost with automatic closed captions https://www.tomsguide.com/news/zoom-is-getting-a-killer-update-to-make-life-easier   M1 Mac SSDs Could Be Working Overtime But don’t worry, it’s probably nothing https://www.lifewire.com/m1-mac-ssds-could-be-working-overtime-5114372   Security researcher breached Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, PayPal, and more https://bgr.com/2021/02/10/data-breach-dependency-confusion-attack-apple-microsoft-netflix/   Chinese Threat Actor Uses Browser Extension to Hack Gmail Accounts https://www.securityweek.com/chinese-threat-actor-uses-browser-extension-hack-gmail-accounts   Federal judge rules that California can enforce its net neutrality law The judge refused to impose an injunction against the law at the request of trade groups. https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/easy-way-to-scan-documents-and-photos/779927/   TikTok Will Pay $92M to Settle Lawsuit Over Personal Data 'Theft' A class-action lawsuit alleges the social network collected biometric and personal data to share with third parties. https://www.pcmag.com/news/tiktok-will-pay-92m-to-settle-lawsuit-over-personal-data-theft   5 things you should know when buying a used PC laptop or desktop https://www.yahoo.com/news/5-things-know-buying-used-002229640.html   How to Put Borders Around Images in Microsoft Word https://www.howtogeek.com/708082/how-to-put-borders-around-images-in-microsoft-word/   Windows 10 Client LTSC will change to a 5-year lifecycle https://news.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-client-ltsc-will-change-to-a-5-year-lifecycle-105183/   The 9 Best Mini PCs for Your Home https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/whats-best-mini-pc/?utm_source=MUO-NL-RP&utm_medium=newsletter   Ubuntu Core 20 Brings Better Industrial IoT Control https://linuxinsider.com/story/ubuntu-core-20-brings-better-industrial-iot-control-87004.html   Linux 101: How to use cron Continuing with his Linux 101 series, Jack Wallen introduces you to the basics of task scheduling with cron. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/linux-101-how-to-use-cron/   This new Android feature could change the way you send messages Android apps spring update brings a host of new features https://www.laptopmag.com/news/this-new-android-feature-could-change-the-way-you-send-messages   Microsoft issues green light for Windows 10 2004. (But what's the point?) The company has signaled to commercial customers that Windows 10 2004, the the May 2020 feature upgrade, is reliable enough to widely deploy. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3606837/microsoft-issues-green-light-for-windows-10-2004-but-whats-the-point.html   It's Time to Consider 3D Printed Homes https://www.technewsworld.com/story/Its-Time-to-Consider-3D-Printed-Homes-87027.html   AMD Starts Investigating 500 Series USB Issues AMD has confirmed it’s investigating a problem affecting the 500 Series, explaining in a post on reddit that it needs more information from customers in an attempt to figure out what’s happening. https://news.softpedia.com/news/amd-starts-investigating-500-series-usb-issues-532243.shtml   These are the best iPhone apps for converting images and screenshots to text https://9to5mac.com/2021/02/24/how-to-convert-iphone-images-to-text/#more-699414   California's net neutrality law can go forward, judge rules The ruling clears the way for the state to ban internet providers from slowing down or blocking access to websites and applications that don’t pay for premium service. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/californias-net-neutrality-law-can-go-forward-judge-rules-rcna307   Checkout Skimmers Powered by Chip Cards https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/02/checkout-skimmers-powered-by-chip-cards/   How to Turn Your Laptop Into a Desktop https://gizmodo.com/how-to-turn-your-laptop-into-a-desktop-1846320017   Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 leak tips 6-core AMD Ryzen CPU Surface Laptop 4 looking to take full advantage of Ryzen https://www.tomsguide.com/news/microsoft-surface-laptop-4-leak-tips-6-core-amd-ryzen-cpu   What Is an Intrusion Prevention System? Plus how it differs from an intrusion detection system https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-an-intrusion-prevention-system-4842321   Google is bringing one of its best security features to the iPhone https://bgr.com/2021/02/10/google-is-bringing-one-of-its-best-security-features-to-the-iphone-5905163/   Suspected Russian Hack Fuels New US Action on Cybersecurity https://www.securityweek.com/suspected-russian-hack-fuels-new-us-action-cybersecurity   Twitter bans 100 accounts linked to Russian troll farms The networks got caught up in a larger sweep involving 373 accounts. https://www.engadget.com/twitter-bans-internet-research-agency-accounts-202823540.html   Privacy how-to: 3 things to look for when choosing a VPN https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/privacy-how-to-3-things-to-look-for-when-choosing-a-vpn/778877/   A Fully Modular Laptop You Can Easily Upgrade Will Debut This Summer The Framework laptop comes from a San Francisco-based startup that's focused on creating a long-lasting and eco-friendly PC. https://www.pcmag.com/news/a-fully-modular-laptop-you-can-easily-upgrade-will-debut-this-summer   These 5 Hacks Can Finally Fix Your Slow Internet Connection https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/5-hacks-finally-fix-slow-223851857.html   How to Delete Almost All Junk Emails the Easy Way https://www.howtogeek.com/713181/how-to-delete-almost-all-junk-emails-the-easy-way/   Microsoft rolls out Office LTSC & plans for standalone Office 2021 https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-rolls-out-office-ltsc-plans-for-standalone-office-2021-105176/   Everything You Need to Know About Dark Mode on Your Mac The Dark Mode built into macOS can significantly reduce eye strain. Here's all you need to know about using it. https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-use-dark-mode-mac/   3 Helpful Networking Projects for Your Raspberry Pi https://linuxinsider.com/story/3-helpful-networking-projects-for-your-raspberry-pi-86985.html   How to automatically reload your Vivaldi tabs with this new feature Vivaldi has a new feature that might have you switching your default browser. Jack Wallen shows you how to work with periodic tab reloads so your tabs are always up to date. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-automatically-reload-your-vivaldi-tabs-with-this-new-feature/   HP Chromebook x360 14 drops to $339 in cheap 2-in-1 laptop deal Nab the HP Chromebook x360 14 for less https://www.laptopmag.com/news/hp-chromebook-x360-14-drops-to-dollar339-in-cheap-2-in-1-laptop-deal   Microsoft to replace legacy Edge in April with Chromium-based version The company's April cumulative update for Windows 10 will remove the old, outdated Edge browser and replace it with the newer Chromium-based version that debuted in 2020. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3606788/microsoft-to-replace-legacy-edge-in-april-with-chromium-based-version.html   Researchers Repurpose Drugs to Fight COVID in Elderly https://www.technewsworld.com/story/Researchers-Repurpose-Drugs-to-Fight-COVID-in-Elderly-87025.html   WhatsApp Explains What Happens If You Don’t Accept the New Privacy Policy WhatsApp plans to enforce its new privacy policy on May 15, following a 3-month delay coming after the public backlash that caused an en-masse migration to rival platforms, and as the date approaches, the company published more information on what exactly happens if users don’t accept the new terms. https://news.softpedia.com/news/whatsapp-explains-what-happens-if-you-don-t-accept-the-new-privacy-policy-532241.shtml   ‘DarkModeBuddy’ is a new Mac app for automating Dark Mode switching based on ambient light https://9to5mac.com/2021/02/24/dark-mode-mac-ambient-light/#more-699431   Armed and dangerous? Online art project takes aim at militarization of robotics A group specializing in internet-friendly viral stunts is offering people the chance to take control of a futuristic weapon... sort of. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/armed-dangerous-online-art-project-takes-aim-militarization-robotics-rcna308   Mexican Politician Removed Over Alleged Ties to Romanian ATM Skimmer Gang https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/02/mexican-politician-removed-over-alleged-ties-to-romanian-atm-skimmer-gang/   A Phishing Scam Targeting Postmates Drivers Pretends to Represent the Company to Empty Out Victims’ Accounts https://gizmodo.com/a-phishing-scam-targeting-postmates-drivers-pretends-to-1846322220   This VPN service is reportedly being exploited to launch DDoS attacks [updated] Port flaw might let baddies hugely amplify attacks https://www.tomsguide.com/news/vpn-flaw-ddos-exploit   The Wireless Connection Wireless technology has changed the way the world connects https://www.lifewire.com/the-wireless-connection-4684795   Your email and password were probably posted online in the mother of all data leaks https://bgr.com/2021/02/09/data-breach-tool-check-if-your-email-credentials-compromised-cybernews/   After IT Outage, Carmakers Kia and Hyundai Say No Evidence of Ransomware Attack https://www.securityweek.com/carmakers-kia-and-hyundai-say-no-evidence-ransomware-attack   Firefox's Total Cookie Protection aims to stop tracking between multiple sites The browser's latest release also includes a multi-view video option. https://www.engadget.com/firefox-total-cookie-protection-stop-tracking-websites-140044979.html   PSA: Flash is dead. Don’t fall for this phony alert https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/flash-malicious-alert/780321/   Verizon, AT&T Spend Billions on C-Band Spectrum: What That Means for You If you live in a dense area and want better Verizon or AT&T performance, look for a C-band phone now. https://www.pcmag.com/news/verizon-att-spend-billions-on-c-band-spectrum-what-that-means-for-you   The 20 Most Common Passwords Found On The Dark Web https://www.yahoo.com/huffpost/most-common-passwords-dark-web-205858891.html   Thunderbird 78 is being ported to Ubuntu 20.04 https://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/Thunderbird-78-is-being-ported-to-Ubuntu-20.04   Microsoft: SolarWinds Hackers Attempted to Access Our Systems Until January 2021 https://www.securityweek.com/microsoft-solarwinds-hackers-attempted-access-our-systems-until-january-2021   2021 "M1X" Mac Leaks! - MacBook Pro w/ HDMI & Multi-colored iMacs??! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf0of3Kavi4   Can I Get a Virus From Looking at an Email? It used to be scary easy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEvDpK2RyHI&feature=youtu.be Back to Top
Thur	2182 02/25/2021	Microsoft to cut perpetual Office support by 50%, raise price by 10% The move is more evidence, as if it's needed, that Microsoft remains eager to push, pull, and prod commercial customers into service-like subscriptions. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3609668/microsoft-to-cut-perpetual-office-support-by-50-raise-price-by-10.html?utm_campaign=subscribers-NaN&utm_medium=subscribers_push_notification&utm_source=subscribers   How to check if an unexpected prompt for your Apple ID password is legitimate If you get a random popup on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad, you’re right to initially mistrust it. https://www.macworld.com/article/3605631/how-to-check-if-an-unexpected-prompt-for-your-apple-id-password-is-legitimate.html   As Texas deep freeze subsides, some households now face electricity bills as high as $10,000 https://www.yahoo.com/news/deep-freeze-subsides-texans-now-205224279.html   How to Create a Custom List in Microsoft Excel https://www.howtogeek.com/707962/how-to-create-a-custom-list-in-microsoft-excel/   Microsoft won't raise prices for Office 2021, which may ship with Teams Microsoft's Office 2021 will arrive later this year, along with a version for enterprises known as Office LTSC. https://www.pcworld.com/article/3608414/microsoft-wont-raise-prices-for-office-2021-which-may-ship-with-teams.html   Why I Bought My Wife a Mac, then a Chromebook, then a Mac Lessons were learned. I recently updated my wife's computer again. This was unexpected, but the process reinforced a couple of important lessons. https://askleo.com/why-i-bought-my-wife-a-mac-then-a-chromebook-then-a-mac/   Chip shortage may threaten PlayStation 5 supplies at Christmas Sony’s gaming chief refuses to guarantee there will be enough consoles to meet demand. https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/02/chip-shortage-may-threaten-playstation-5-supplies-at-christmas/   How to use the whiteboard in a Zoom meeting Zoom offers a whiteboard that you can use to share and highlight important information in a meeting. Here's how it works. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-the-whiteboard-in-a-zoom-meeting/   It just got easier to raise your hand in Microsoft Teams You don't need a keyboard and mouse to raise your hand in Teams meetings anymore. https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-just-made-it-easier-raise-your-hand-teams   4 of the Best Search Engines For Privacy https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-search-engine-for-privacy/   Video Calls Skyrocket; Trend Expected to Continue https://www.infopackets.com/news/10897/video-calls-skyrocket-trend-expected-continue   The free speech triangle Navigating the power of new tech, new trends and new laws that shape our society https://blog.avast.com/the-free-speech-triangle   Microsoft hopes its cloud expertise can modernize nonprofits It's also bringing its Industry Cloud package to Manufacturing and Financial Services. https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-cloud-for-nonprofit-manufacturing-financial-services-healthcare-retail-140041266.html   CSO's ultimate guide to security and privacy laws, regulations, and compliance (you might like to know) This handy directory provides summaries and links to the full text of each security or privacy law and regulation. https://www-csoonline-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.csoonline.com/article/3604334/csos-ultimate-guide-to-security-and-privacy-laws-regulations-and-compliance.amp.html   Microsoft Announces a New Feature for the Windows 10 Clipboard History Microsoft has recently shipped Windows 10 build 21318 to insiders in the Dev channel, and one of the highlights is an improvement for the clipboard history. https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-announces-a-new-feature-for-the-windows-10-clipboard-history-532234.shtml   WhatsApp: Users Who Don’t Accept Our New Privacy Policy Won’t Be Able to Read or Send Messages https://gizmodo.com/whatsapp-users-who-don-t-accept-our-new-privacy-policy-1846321224   Amazon’s double discount gets you a 2K camera drone as small as a smartphone for $59.99 https://bgr.com/2021/02/18/amazons-double-discount-gets-you-a-2k-camera-drone-as-small-as-a-smartphone-for-59-99/   How to stop your emails from being tracked Pixel trackers can hide in your email images https://www.theverge.com/22288190/email-pixel-trackers-how-to-stop-images-automatic-download   [Update] Some M1 MacBooks are infected with a new malware strain — and this one is dangerous Silver Sparrow is swooping in and wreaking havoc on M1 Macbooks https://www.laptopmag.com/news/some-m1-macbooks-are-infected-with-a-new-malware-strain-and-this-one-is-dangerous   Cybercrime Groups More Prolific, Focus on Healthcare in 2020 Almost four of every five attacks attributed in 2020 were conducted by cybercriminal groups, a significant jump from 2019, with attacks on healthcare or using the pandemic rising fast. https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/cybercrime-groups-more-prolific-focus-on-healthcare-in-2020/d/d-id/1340228   Think twice before you click ‘OK’ on this iPhone pop-up https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/apps-connected-to-local-network/780070/   Coming Soon to Target: Mini Apple Stores In 17 existing locations, Target employees trained by Apple will be available to help you. https://www.pcmag.com/news/coming-soon-to-target-mini-apple-stores   A bunch of Microsoft devices are on sale at Best Buy https://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-surface-pro-7-surface-laptop-3-surface-book-3-sale-best-buy-110046311.html   How to Fix and Use Custom Search Keywords in Google Chrome https://www.howtogeek.com/714040/how-to-fix-and-use-custom-searches-keywords-in-google-chrome/   Should I still buy Intel CPUs? | Ask an expert Pick the processor that fits your situation best. https://www.pcworld.com/article/3605355/should-i-still-buy-intel-cpus-ask-an-expert.html   How Often Should I Reboot My Computer? Sometimes, it’s required; sometimes, it’s just a good idea. https://askleo.com/how-often-should-i-reboot-my-computer/   New malware found on 30,000 Macs has security pros stumped With no payload, analysts are struggling to learn what this mature malware does. https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2021/02/new-malware-found-on-30000-macs-has-security-pros-stumped/   Surgeons use mixed reality to add a virtual twist to 21st-century operations These mixed reality headsets allow medical professionals from around the globe to virtually attend operations and provide insights during procedures. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/surgeons-use-mixed-reality-to-add-a-virtual-twist-to-21st-century-operations/   Microsoft video shows how its Journal app isn't just a OneNote clone The Journal app is on Windows 10, is built for inking, and is made by Microsoft, but it's not just a copy of OneNote. https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-video-shows-how-its-journal-app-isnt-just-onenote-clone   Phone AI Can Suggest Pics to Delete https://www.infopackets.com/news/10896/phone-ai-can-suggest-pics-delete   What You Need to Know Before Buying a Used Laptop https://www.maketecheasier.com/buying-a-used-laptop/   The FDA appoints its first medical device cybersecurity director The FDA prioritizes medical device security with a plan for revamped cybersecurity guidance https://blog.avast.com/fda-cybersecurity-director-interview-avast   Federal judge rules that California can enforce its net neutrality law The judge refused to impose an injunction against the law at the request of trade groups. https://www.engadget.com/federal-judge-california-net-neutrality-law-103556216.html   Fraud epidemic 'is now national security threat' https://www.bbc.com/news/business-55769991   This Could Be the Portless iPhone Killing Off Cables Once and for All Apple is projected to launch new iPhones in the fall, and one of the changes more and more people are talking about concerns the Lightning connector. https://news.softpedia.com/news/this-could-be-the-portless-iphone-killing-off-cables-once-and-for-all-532233.shtml   Ransomware Gang Says It's Selling Data from Cyberattack That California DMV Warned About https://gizmodo.com/ransomware-gang-says-its-selling-data-from-cyberattack-1846307574   What will happen to your WhatsApp account if you don’t agree to the new privacy changes https://bgr.com/2021/02/22/whatsapp-privacy-policy-what-if-you-disagree/   Join us for a live event about tech regulation A conversation about Section 230 and the future of the internet https://www.theverge.com/22287443/section-230-amy-klobuchar-internet-regulation-panel-event-sign-up   MacBook Pro 2021 could bring back these dearly missed ports A bit more variety in I/O ports https://www.laptopmag.com/news/macbook-pro-2021-could-bring-back-these-dearly-missed-ports   Accellion Data Breach Resulted in Extortion 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Dr. Michael Beyeler and his team at UC Santa Barbara are prepping a smart prosthesis that provides cues to the visually impaired, much like a computer vision system talks to a self-driving car. https://www.pcmag.com/news/building-the-bionic-eyewith-car-tech   SolarWinds hackers accessed Microsoft source code for 3 products https://finance.yahoo.com/news/solarwinds-hackers-microsoft-source-code-3-products-063418253.html   How to Search for YouTube Videos by Hashtag https://www.howtogeek.com/710501/how-to-search-for-youtube-videos-by-hashtag/   How to Enable Microsoft Edge's New 'Kids Mode' https://lifehacker.com/how-to-enable-microsoft-edges-new-kids-mode-1846307455   Why we can expect another SolarWinds attack https://www.scmagazine.com/perspectives/why-we-can-expect-another-solarwinds-attack/   Windows 10 update will solve the single most annoying copy-and-paste problem An upcoming Windows 10 update will wave goodbye to eccentric copy-and-paste formatting https://www.techradar.com/news/windows-10-update-will-solve-the-single-most-annoying-copy-and-paste-problem   Apple publishes in-depth M1, Mac, and iOS security guide Apple Platform Security Guide 2021 reveals all the latest security changes introduced in A14 chips and new M1 Macs. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3608330/apple-publishes-in-depth-m1-mac-and-ios-security-guide.html   How Do I Remove a BIOS or UEFI Password? A BIOS password provides a surprising amount of security on a computer -- so much that if the password is lost, chances for recovery are slim. https://askleo.com/how_do_i_remove_a_bios_password/   Latest Brave browser update fixes Tor .onion DNS Leak https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/25/latest-brave-browser-update-fixes-tor-onion-dns-leak/   Yes, Gmail collects your photos, videos, purchase history & so much more! https://news.thewindowsclub.com/gmail-collects-your-photos-videos-purchase-history-105200/   Microsoft Concludes Internal Investigation into Solorigate Breach The software giant found no evidence that attackers gained extensive access to services or customer data. https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/microsoft-concludes-internal-investigation-into-solorigate-breach/d/d-id/1340202   How to See Full Details about a Windows 10 ISO file or USB https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/29588-see-full-details-about-windows-10-iso-file-usb.html   Scotland environmental regulator hit by ‘ongoing’ ransomware attack https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scotland-environmental-regulator-hit-by-ongoing-ransomware-attack/   Best 27-inch monitor deals: 7 QHD displays for under $300 It's the monitor sweet spot. These 27-inch QHD displays deliver a roomy workspace and huge value. https://www.cnet.com/news/best-27-inch-monitor-deals-seven-qhd-monitors-for-under-300/   M1 MacBook SSDs are facing a big problem — and it could kill your laptop There's something funny going on with the storage drives in Apple's newest MacBooks and Mac Mini. https://www.tomsguide.com/news/m1-macbook-ssds-are-facing-a-big-problem-and-it-could-kill-your-laptop   Microsoft Edge to Let Users Open Office Files Right in the Browser Microsoft is currently working around the clock on improving Microsoft Edge, and the latest Canary build comes with one improvement for select users (before it’s obviously enabled for everybody else). https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-edge-to-let-users-open-office-files-right-in-the-browser-532203.shtml   Delete this Android app right now https://bgr.com/2021/02/16/android-app-shareit-security-flaws-1-billion-downloads/   The Best Touchscreen Chromebooks [February 2021] https://www.techjunkie.com/best-touchscreen-chromebooks/   5 Zoom tricks you need to know https://www.komando.com/video/diy-how-to/5-zoom-tricks-you-need-to-know/738012/   AMD Investigating USB Disconnection Issues on B550, X570 Motherboards The USB disconnection issues can randomly disable a keyboard, mouse, or external drive connected to a B550 or X570 motherboard, according to affected users. https://www.pcmag.com/news/amd-investigating-usb-disconnection-issues-on-b550-x570-motherboards   Where to Find the Best Deals on External SSDs https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/where-best-deals-external-ssds-204600850.html   Geekly Update - 18 February 2021 https://askbobrankin.com/geekly_update_18_february_2021.html   Double Your Security Protect your system from unwanted visitors with two-factor authentication. https://www.linuxpromagazine.com/Issues/2021/244/2FA   Should I Avoid Windows Update? It Burned Me. Avoid it only if you like living even more dangerously. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKJAlFvk89g&feature=youtu.be Back to Top
Tue	2180 02/23/2021	Apple tramples on security in the name of convenience Apple's upcoming iOS 14.5 and WatchOS 7.4 OSes will allow masked enterprise employees to access their iPhone if they happen to be wearing an Apple Watch that is unlocked. If companies don't stop workers from using this convenience, it will materially scale back security. https://tinyurl.com/y9kdrc54     Weather Experts: Lack of Planning Caused Cold Catastrophe Government and private meteorologists saw it coming, some nearly three weeks in advance. https://www.snopes.com/ap/2021/02/20/weather-experts-lack-of-planning-caused-cold-catastrophe/   Death, Through a Nurse’s Eyes A short film offering a firsthand perspective of the brutality of the pandemic inside a Covid-19 I.C.U. https://tinyurl.com/4bmf7hdk   SolarWinds hackers studied Microsoft source code for authentication and email https://finance.yahoo.com/news/solarwinds-hackers-studied-microsoft-source-192513088.html   How to Resize Columns and Rows in Google Sheets https://www.howtogeek.com/708758/how-to-resize-column-and-rows-in-google-sheets/   Microsoft Garage rolls out Journal Inking app powered by Artificial Intelligence https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-garage-rolls-out-journal-inking-app-105172/   Here's How to Send a Mass Email (and how NOT to...) https://askbobrankin.com/heres_how_to_send_a_mass_email_and_how_not_to.html   The best parts of iOS 11 on iPhone https://www.cnet.com/videos/the-best-parts-of-ios-11-on-iphone/   How to Speed Up Your Mac https://www.maketecheasier.com/speed-up-mac-for-free/   Brave browser found to leak users' Tor dark web activity Browser pins the blame on a misconfigured ad-blocking component https://www.techradar.com/news/brave-browser-found-to-leak-users-tor-dark-web-activity   DuckStation is an excellent PlayStation 1 emulator for Windows, Linux, macOS and Android https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/21/duckstation-is-an-excellent-playstation-1-emulator-for-windows-linux-macos-and-android/   Microsoft Edge to Let Users Open Office Files Right in the Browser Microsoft is currently working around the clock on improving Microsoft Edge, and the latest Canary build comes with one improvement for select users (before it’s obviously enabled for everybody else). https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-edge-to-let-users-open-office-files-right-in-the-browser-532203.shtml   How to Link Android Phone to Windows 10 PC https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/119645-link-android-phone-windows-10-pc.html   Hackers leaked altered Pfizer data to sabotage trust in vaccines https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-leaked-altered-pfizer-data-to-sabotage-trust-in-vaccines/   Samsung extends regular phone security updates to four years The improved strategy covers hardware launched since 2019. https://www.engadget.com/samsung-four-years-security-updates-152303907.html   What is a Chromebook and why you should or shouldn't buy one Our advice on whether to leave Windows 10 and macOS to buy a Chromebook https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/chromebook-buying-advice   [HEADS UP] New Phishing Kit Spotted on Over 700 Domains https://blog.knowbe4.com/heads-up-new-phishing-kit-spotted-on-over-700-domains   How to choose a secure VPN How to find a VPN provider with a dedication to security https://www.tomsguide.com/news/how-to-choose-a-secure-vpn   The Problem With Zoom Adding Free Captions After Getting Called Out https://gizmodo.com/the-problem-with-zoom-adding-free-captions-after-gettin-1846353898   See red squares on your Mac’s display? There might be a problem with the GPU https://www.macworld.com/article/3605089/see-red-squares-on-your-macs-display-there-might-be-a-problem-with-the-gpu.html   Sophisticated hackers snuck sleeper malware into nearly 30,000 Macs Cybersecurity pros are wondering what’s next https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/21/22294377/silver-sparrow-malware-macs-m1-intel-red-canary-wardle   You’re going to love this new Google Maps feature so much https://bgr.com/2021/02/17/google-maps-features-pay-parking-public-transit/   Apple Offers Closer Look at Its Platform Security Technologies, Features In a nearly 200-page document, company offers a detailed overview of Secure Enclave and multiple other security controls in Apple silicon-based Macs and other platforms. https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint/apple-offers-closer-look-at-its-platform-security-technologies-features/d/d-id/1340198   How The Kim Komando Show helped a food bank better serve the hungry using tech https://www.komando.com/technology/how-to-set-up-auto-attendant/779329/   YouTube Launches Supervised Accounts for Tweens and Teens A third choice for parents who think YouTube Kids is too little and YouTube is too much for their children. https://www.pcmag.com/news/youtube-launches-supervised-accounts-for-tweens-and-teens   Here’s how to swap any incompatible phone for a (free) new one with Yahoo Mobile https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/swap-incompatible-phone-free-one-170916714.html   How to Save Memory With “Sleeping Tabs” in Microsoft Edge https://www.howtogeek.com/712570/how-to-save-memory-with-sleeping-tabs-in-microsoft-edge/   Windows 10 Client LTSC will change to a 5-year lifecycle https://news.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-client-ltsc-will-change-to-a-5-year-lifecycle-105183/   Are Carfax and Other Vehicle Reports Trustworthy? https://askbobrankin.com/are_carfax_and_other_vehicle_reports_trustworthy.html   iOS 14.4's best features: 17 things you should be using on your iPhone every day There's a lot to learn about Apple's latest iOS and iPadOS update. But that's why we're here. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/apple-ios-14-4-best-iphone-features-latest-operating-system-update-17/   How to Activate Dark Mode on Your iPhone and iPad https://www.maketecheasier.com/activate-dark-mode-in-iphone/   AMD addresses connection issues plaguing users of 500-series motherboards Community assistance requested https://www.techradar.com/news/amd-addresses-connection-issues-plaguing-users-of-500-series-motherboards   Create your own SDelete shortcut for secure file deletion https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/20/create-your-own-sdelete-shortcut-for-secure-file-deletion/   Apple Officially Releases Unexpected watchOS 7.3.1 Update Apple has officially released a new watchOS update today, but this time, only a couple of devices are getting it. https://news.softpedia.com/news/apple-officially-releases-unexpected-watchos-7-3-1-update-532183.shtml   How to Open Phone Screen in Your Phone app on Windows 10 PC https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/164638-how-open-phone-screen-your-phone-app-windows-10-pc.html   Privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo grew by 62% in 2020 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/privacy-focused-search-engine-duckduckgo-grew-by-62-percent-in-2020/   Clubhouse vows to fix its platform after tool enabled audio chat leaks A Chinese user was able to record and stream live audio to their own website. https://www.engadget.com/clubhouse-conversations-leaked-security-lapse-122025597.html   Windows 10 update improves copy-and-paste in a big way Paste as plain text with this simple keyboard shortcut https://www.laptopmag.com/news/windows-10-update-improves-copy-and-paste-in-a-big-way   Beware the Long Con Phish https://blog.knowbe4.com/beware-the-long-con-phish   DIY smart home: Why I’m using smart switches instead of smart lights The key differences between smart lights vs. smart switches https://www.tomsguide.com/news/diy-smart-home-why-im-using-smart-switches-instead-of-smart-lights   Here's Your Windows 10 Set-Up Checklist https://gizmodo.com/heres-your-windows-10-set-up-checklist-1846262477   How to remove an Apple device from your iCloud account without the device If you lose or sell the device or it’s stolen, you can remove it from your iCloud set remotely. https://www.macworld.com/article/3603933/how-to-remove-an-apple-device-from-your-icloud-account-without-the-device.html   Older Pixel phones are having serious camera issues, according to owners Recent one-star Play Store reviews mention camera failures in older Pixel phones https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/18/22289713/google-pixel-camera-not-working-issue   More proof Apple is working on the exciting new iPhone feature everyone’s been asking for https://bgr.com/2021/02/17/iphone-13-specs-rumors-120hz-refresh-rate-display-patent/   Microsoft Azure Front Door Gets a Security Upgrade New SKUs in Standard and Premium preview beef up the security of the content delivery network platform. https://www.darkreading.com/cloud/microsoft-azure-front-door-gets-a-security-upgrade/d/d-id/1340197   Don’t fall for this COVID-19 vaccine misinformation https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/covid-vaccine-misinformation/779626/   Fry's Electronics Goes Out of Business The brick-and-mortar shop was struggling even before COVID-19. https://www.pcmag.com/news/frys-electronics-goes-out-of-business   5 things you should know when buying a refurbished or used iPhone https://www.yahoo.com/news/5-things-know-buying-refurbished-223430498.html   13 Ways to Open the Control Panel on Windows 10 https://www.howtogeek.com/709843/13-ways-to-open-the-control-panel-on-windows-10/   Microsoft Edge gets Kids Mode to compete against Google Chrome https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-edge-gets-kids-mode-to-compete-against-google-chrome-105150/   How to Control Facebook Ads (sort of) https://askbobrankin.com/how_to_control_facebook_ads_sort_of.html   How much internet speed do you really need? Trying to pick out the right internet plan for your home? Here's how to get the speed you need without overpaying. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-much-internet-speed-do-you-really-need/   7 of the Best Linux System Cleaning Tools https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-linux-system-cleaning-tools/   Apple Mac mini M1 has an odd bug causing pink squares to appear on monitor screen Apple's suggested workaround is a tad clunky https://www.techradar.com/news/apple-mac-mini-m1-has-an-odd-bug-causing-pink-squares-to-appear-on-monitor-screen   Kodi 19 "Matrix" Final has been released https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/20/kodi-19-matrix-final-has-been-released/   Free WiFi Hotspot A straightforward program that helps you share your wireless connection with your friends or other users, while offering support for passwords https://www.softpedia.com/get/Network-Tools/Misc-Networking-Tools/Free-WiFi-Hotspot.shtml   How to Project Android Phone to Screen on Windows 10 PC https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/124509-project-android-phone-screen-windows-10-pc.html   Russian government warns of US retaliatory cyberattacks https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-government-warns-of-us-retaliatory-cyberattacks/   Samsung's leaked concept videos may show its vision for AR glasses Whether or not these become reality is another story. https://www.engadget.com/samsung-ar-glasses-lite-concept-video-leak-223356682.html   Lenovo Chromebook Duet hits $230 record low price The Chromebook Duet has never been cheaper https://www.laptopmag.com/news/lenovo-chromebook-duet-hits-dollar230-record-low-price   Thousands of Stolen Credentials Accessible via Google Search as Cybercriminals Accidentally Make Them Public https://tinyurl.com/7prhyzpz       This is the one gadget that got me through the winter storm — and you should get one, too A UPS, or uninterrupted power supply, is a must-buy https://www.tomsguide.com/news/this-is-the-one-gadget-that-got-me-through-the-texas-winter-storm-and-you-should-get-one-too   Chromecast With Google TV Really Is Perfect Now, Huh? https://gizmodo.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-really-is-perfect-now-huh-1846299585   How to split up an Apple ID among family members and forward their email It’s easy to wind up with a single Apple ID account for your entire family, and then want to migrate to individual ones. https://www.macworld.com/article/3607488/how-to-split-up-an-apple-id-among-family-members-and-forward-their-email.html   Tech groups are suing to halt Maryland’s new digital services tax An early standoff for state-level taxes on digital ads https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/18/22289825/maryland-digital-services-tax-lawsuit-internet-association   If your Apple Watch has this problem, Apple might fix it for free https://bgr.com/2021/02/16/apple-watch-se-power-reserve-battery-repair-program/   Hiding in Plain Sight: What the SolarWinds Attack Revealed About Efficacy Multilayered infiltration involved custom malicious tooling, backdoors, and cloaked code, far beyond the skills of script kiddies. https://tinyurl.com/4668durc     Security Alert: Make sure unauthorized devices are not on your network https://www.komando.com/news/unauthorized-wifi-connections/779351/   New Social Media Features Support Users With Eating Disorders Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest are making it easier to access recovery information. https://www.pcmag.com/news/new-social-media-features-support-users-with-eating-disorders   The frightening scam everyone working from home needs to know about https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/mcafee-multi-access-software-185019495.html   How to Remove the Background From a Picture in Excel https://www.howtogeek.com/707651/how-to-remove-the-background-from-a-picture-in-excel/   Microsoft Excel users can now write any computation in formula language https://news.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-excel-turing-complete-105148/   Try These 10 Tips To Prevent Identity Theft https://askbobrankin.com/try_these_10_tips_to_prevent_identity_theft.html   How to use Google Chrome's tab-grouping feature to keep your browser organized The Chrome browser has a new trick to help wrangle your 37 open tabs. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-use-google-chromes-tab-grouping-feature-to-keep-your-browser-organized/   7 Useful Web Radio Stations for Music Listening https://www.maketecheasier.com/6-useful-web-radios-for-music-listening/   This new Microsoft Word feature is bound to be a hit, especially with slow typists Microsoft Word will soon know what you want to type, even before you do. https://www.techradar.com/news/this-new-microsoft-word-feature-is-bound-to-be-a-hit-especially-with-slow-typists   How to migrate from LastPass to Bitwarden Password Manager https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/17/how-to-migrate-from-lastpass-to-bitwarden-password-manager/   Kodi (XBMC) Powerful media center with a slick, customizable design, multiple local, or network sources for your media files, add-on for more flexibility, and clean playback options https://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Video-Players/XBMC-Media-Center.shtml   How to Add Safe Mode to Boot Options in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/17159-add-safe-mode-boot-options-windows-10-a.html   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/   AMD will announce its next Radeon RX 6000 GPU on March 3rd The "Big Navi" family is about to grow bigger. https://www.engadget.com/amd-radeon-rx-6000-event-march-3-205159948.html   How much personal data are your Android and iOS apps collecting? New study reveals the scary truth Time to change your privacy settings https://www.laptopmag.com/news/how-much-personal-data-are-your-android-and-ios-apps-collecting-new-study-reveals-the-scary-truth   Fake Office 365 Used for Phishing Attacks on C-Suite Targets We have been following an evolving phishing campaign that targets high-ranking company executives since 2019, reusing compromised credentials and URLs to target more. https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/21/a/fake-office-365-used-for-phishing-attacks-on-c-suite-targets.html   Best Zoom alternatives for video calling These are the best Zoom alternatives when you don't want to use Zoom https://www.tomsguide.com/news/best-zoom-alternatives   YouTube, Reddit User 'Roaring Kitty' Gets Sued for Securities Fraud Over GameStop Short Squeeze https://gizmodo.com/youtube-reddit-user-roaring-kitty-gets-sued-for-securi-1846292759   30K Macs are infected with ‘Silver Sparrow’ virus and no one knows why Someone planted malware that has no point. https://www.macworld.com/article/3608621/30k-macs-are-infected-with-silver-sparrow-virus-and-no-one-knows-why.html   How to get more space in your Google storage Clear out the clutter without dropping a dime https://www.theverge.com/22286339/google-drive-storage-more-space-how-to-photos-files   Some of the biggest changes in Android 12 have already leaked https://bgr.com/2021/02/16/android-12-release-date-developer-preview-features-leaked/   Data Security Accountability in an Age of Regular Breaches As the number of vendors impacted by supply chain breaches grows, one constant question remains: Where exactly does accountability for data security lie, and what part do end users play in their own data breach protection? https://www.darkreading.com/omdia/data-security-accountability-in-an-age-of-regular-breaches/a/d-id/1340195   Disaster scammers already hard at work – How to avoid their tricks https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/disaster-scammers-at-work/779622/   Apple Takes Action Against Silver Sparrow Malware Discovered on 30K Infected Macs Infections have been confirmed in 153 countries and this new malware can also target M1 Macs. https://www.pcmag.com/news/silver-sparrow-malware-discovered-on-30k-infected-macs   Google launches the first developer preview of Android 12 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/google-launches-first-developer-preview-180047400.html   What Are Raspberry Pis Really for? https://www.reviewgeek.com/71240/what-are-raspberry-pis-really-for/   Outlining in LibreOffice: A Survival Guide (though this is a Linux article, LibreOffice works on most other OS so this applies to them as well) https://www.linuxpromagazine.com/Online/Features/Scattershot   No, Biden Didn’t Give China Control Over the US Power Grid Biden signed an executive order. Wild conspiracy theories ensued. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/power-grid-executive-order/   How to Get File Explorer to Display Details by Default https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr9MPmnAl9U&feature=youtu.be Back to Top
Mon	2179 02/22/2021	Microsoft slashes Windows 10 long-term support by half Windows 10 LTSC, the version once pitched to enterprises as the OS that didn't need constant updating, will only get five years of support now. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3608930/microsoft-slashes-windows-10-long-term-support-by-half.html?utm_campaign=subscribers-NaN&utm_medium=subscribers_push_notification&utm_source=subscribers   What is Plex? Here's what you need to know about the streaming platform that can store your digital content https://www.yahoo.com/news/plex-heres-know-streaming-platform-211849373.html   How to Make Your Signal Chats as Secure as Possible https://www.howtogeek.com/709074/how-to-make-your-signal-chats-as-secure-as-possible/   Pfizer vaccine doesn’t need ultra-cold storage after all, company says The pharma giant and partner BioNTech have asked FDA to revise the vaccine's label. https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/02/pfizer-vaccine-rollout-might-get-a-lot-easier-ultra-cold-storage-not-required/   10 Ways to Banish Bad Smells From Your Home and Your Body https://lifehacker.com/top-10-ways-to-banish-bad-smells-from-your-home-and-you-1642168353   Microsoft wraps SolarWinds probe, nudges companies toward zero trust https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/microsoft-wraps-solarwinds-probe-nudges-companies-toward-zero-trust/   How to create a collection of web pages in Microsoft Edge In Edge, you can save a group of web pages and other content in a single collection to organize and use them together. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-create-a-collection-of-web-pages-in-microsoft-edge/   Windows 10X: A closer look at Microsoft's new operating system https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10x-a-closer-look-at-microsofts-new-operating-system/   Apple Pay Not Working? Here’s How to Fix it https://www.maketecheasier.com/fix-apple-pay-not-working/   The First Eight Things to Do with Your New Computer https://askleo.com/the_first_eight_things_to_do_with_your_new_computer/   Mac Accessibility Shortcuts: Navigate Your Mac Without a Mouse If you have enabled the accessibility features of your Mac, here are all the shortcuts you need to know. https://www.makeuseof.com/mac-accessibility-shortcuts-cheat-sheet/   Wine 6.0 is out with better Direct3D support and other improvements https://www.ghacks.net/2021/01/15/wine-6-0-is-out-with-better-direct3d-support-and-other-improvements/   How to Link Android Phone to Windows 10 PC https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/119645-link-android-phone-windows-10-pc.html   Engadget Podcast: Why did the power grid fail in Texas? A native Texan explains. https://www.engadget.com/engadget-podcast-texas-storm-power-grid-133029237.html   U.S. Indicts North Korean Hackers in Theft of $200 Million https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/02/u-s-indicts-north-korean-hackers-in-theft-of-200-million/   LibreOffice Complex productivity suite which enables you to create text document, spreadsheets and presentations, manage databases and draw, and offers compatibility with other major office suites https://www.softpedia.com/get/Office-tools/Office-suites/LibreOffice.shtml   Cause of PS5 Controller's Joystick Drift Revealed by iFixit https://gizmodo.com/cause-of-ps5-controllers-joystick-drift-revealed-by-ifi-1846290256   Chromebooks getting big upgrade to catch up to MacBooks and PCs Screen recording is finally coming to Chromebooks https://www.tomsguide.com/news/chromebooks-getting-big-upgrade-to-catch-up-to-macbooks-and-pcs   How to Fix a Wi-Fi Router Troubleshooting the most common Wi-Fi router problems https://www.lifewire.com/fix-a-wifi-router-5082923   Apple Platform Security Guide Gets Biggest Update to Date https://www.securityweek.com/apple-platform-security-guide-gets-biggest-update-date   How To Password Protect A Zip File In MacOS https://www.techjunkie.com/password-protect-zip-macos/   Can’t get rid of Flash? 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How to tell when it's time for a new wireless router https://www.lifewire.com/how-long-do-routers-last-5074393   Mac Malware Targeting Apple's M1 Chip Emerges https://www.securityweek.com/mac-malware-targeting-apples-m1-chip-emerges   How To Automatically Delete Chrome History After Closing https://www.techjunkie.com/automatically-delete-chrome-history-exit/   7 simple ways to speed up your smartphone https://www.komando.com/smartphones-gadgets/speed-up-a-smartphone/778456/   How to Protect Your Smart Home From Hackers Smart homes offer convenience and security risks. Here's what you can do to stop hackers from taking control of your smart speaker, thermostat, doorbell and other connected devices. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-protect-your-smart-home-from-hackers   Anyone over age 60 needs to know about these hacking scams targeting senior citizens https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/senior-citizens-identity-theft-online-fraud-protection-171050280.html   How to Send SMS Text Messages From an iPad https://www.howtogeek.com/710767/how-to-send-sms-text-messages-from-an-ipad/   Microsoft says SolarWinds hackers stole source code for 3 products The company said it found no indication the breach allowed customers to be hacked. https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2021/02/microsoft-says-solarwinds-hackers-stole-source-code-for-3-products/   How Do I Fix a Glitched Photo Library in macOS? https://lifehacker.com/how-do-i-fix-a-glitched-photo-library-in-macos-1846299743   Apple touts M1 features in updated security guide, days after malicious code discovery https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/apple-touts-m1-features-in-updated-security-guide-days-after-malicious-code-discovery/   4 invoicing apps for small businesses or the self-employed Small businesses and self-employed entrepreneurs need affordable yet robust tools to start a business and stay in business. 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The dark web is full of dangerous stuff, but how does it affect your security directly? https://www.makeuseof.com/how-does-dark-web-affect-security/   Microsoft is pushing out Flash-killer update KB4577586 via Windows Update https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/18/microsoft-is-pushing-out-flash-killer-update-kb4577586-via-windows-update/   How to Use SyncToy for Data Backups https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/151459-how-use-synctoy-data-backups.html?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=3b8b3b695ee5f6429a00d9c3e945b0c99500d8f2-1614188308-0-AQ6ZB0mnwWxdT-jSfGLAIkbKY4sSxRSWfmje_hgeYgc7EV952vHLDFeZvg7Nh8tQ5jmlxnnEiCD4r_0o6czggzGScbs7cwAiAzMfwpXPu0EWLfMG0Le-CPbrOLvDa_oiymqyZM9Iw2IIYRewc47kmPiqG8Abd3dmfiNQJw3E1H5-_fbWuHzECeb_OJkgLXAdCjYZIMSFaXGm5wBxOUdkAWWhxCoXFsmY1du6X5VrwWdd9Pm7FEnjg1fTnowZkHLgOObG8d8xsYNhtGzzsylQMtQlSNNLgh7GOdML_um3iT7QFE-fBNQlY2r5HuS945ko9a2jUk1Dy5D20H0A5p8OB6A8_n80pnKcQWWzp4v0JLqez82KERsg4LQuNr51zGfWGq6R4Oh0nmVg1LNaqITqcqI-IAgTYYMR6yB14uyU038o0ryQ0W5E_a9ekdZIccTggA   WhatsApp will re-introduce controversial new privacy policy WhatsApp paused the initial rollout after a backlash that resulted in people flocking to competing apps. https://www.engadget.com/whatsapp-reintroduce-new-privacy-policy-210045123.html   What’s most interesting about the Florida water system hack? That we heard about it at all. https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/02/whats-most-interesting-about-the-florida-water-system-hack-that-we-heard-about-it-at-all/   Microsoft Silently Improves Windows Update on Windows 10 Microsoft has tried various approaches to refine the experience with Windows updates in the last few years, and now the company is embracing a new idea that could make the installation of servicing stack updates and new patches much more straightforward. https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-silently-improves-windows-update-on-windows-10-532149.shtml   Google Maps Adds Tools to Pay for Parking and Transit in App https://gizmodo.com/google-maps-adds-tools-to-pay-for-parking-and-transit-i-1846287281   Google Meet is fixing the worst thing about video calls Google Meet is getting a suite of new features, including the ablity to handle low bandwidth connections https://www.tomsguide.com/news/forget-zoom-google-meet-just-got-a-big-upgrade-for-dealing-with-bad-connections   Router Security: The 8 Best Tips for Protecting Your Home Network Router settings you should update right away https://www.lifewire.com/8-best-tips-for-protecting-your-home-network-4842378   US Still Unraveling ‘Sophisticated’ Hack of 9 Gov’t Agencies https://www.securityweek.com/us-still-unraveling-%E2%80%98sophisticated%E2%80%99-hack-9-gov%E2%80%99t-agencies   How To Fix ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED Errors In Windows 10 https://www.techjunkie.com/err_connection_refused/   The shocking cost of all those fake Amazon reviews https://www.komando.com/money/fake-amazon-review-costs/779640/   How To Avoid Tax-Season Scams Tax season is an excellent time for scammers to steal both your money and your personal information. Here's how to stay safe filing your taxes online. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-avoid-tax-season-scams   What's new in iOS 14.5? https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/whats-ios-14-5-140003171.html   Is My Smart Speaker Always Listening to Me? https://www.howtogeek.com/711565/is-my-smart-speaker-always-listening-to-me/   Tech groups sue Maryland to block new digital-ad tax from going into effect The countdown to lawsuit o'clock basically started the second legislators voted. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/02/tech-groups-sue-maryland-to-block-new-digital-ad-tax-from-going-into-effect/   How to Swap an Xbox Controller From a Console to Your PC or Phone https://lifehacker.com/how-to-swap-an-xbox-controller-from-a-console-to-your-p-1846290146   NIST hints at upgrades to its system for scoring a phish’s deceptiveness https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/phishing/nist-hints-at-upgrades-to-its-system-for-scoring-a-phishs-deceptiveness/   LastPass password management app: A cheat sheet This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about password management app LastPass, including recent restrictions on free accounts. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/lastpass-the-smart-persons-guide/   DNSpooq bugs let attackers hijack DNS on millions of devices https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dnspooq-bugs-let-attackers-hijack-dns-on-millions-of-devices/   List of Common Default Router IP Addresses https://www.maketecheasier.com/cheatsheet/router-ip-addresses/   Designing My New Desktop Looking carefully at how I use my computer, and with help from my chosen manufacturer, I've configured my new desktop machine. https://askleo.com/designing-my-new-desktop/   How to Move Apps to an SD Card on Your Android Device Here's how to offload Android apps to an SD card to free up storage space on your phone! https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/move-android-apps-sd-card/   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/   How to Create a RAM Disk with ImDisk in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/174094-how-create-ram-disk-imdisk-windows-10-a.html   Google moves in near the Mayo Clinic to ease collaboration The company wants to work more closely with the famous hospital and research center. https://www.engadget.com/google-mayo-clinic-new-office-180041825.html   Microsoft Patch Tuesday, February 2021 Edition https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/02/microsoft-patch-tuesday-february-2021-edition/   Windows 10 Is Finally Getting the Battery Info Menu It Deserves Windows 10 is an operating system for everybody, so in addition to desktop PCs, it can also run on tablets and laptops, with massive optimizations made for power efficiency on all these devices. https://news.softpedia.com/news/windows-10-is-finally-getting-the-battery-info-menu-it-deserves-532232.shtml   A Hugely Popular File-Sharing Android App Also Has Giant, Terrible Security Flaws https://gizmodo.com/a-hugely-popular-file-sharing-android-app-also-has-gian-1846276723   How to uninstall Cortana Here's how to disable Cortana https://www.tomsguide.com/news/how-to-uninstall-cortana   What Is a Router and How Does It Work? 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Sun	2178 02/21/2021	(There are several interesting articles in this posting about MS Windows  and Office one should read post 2176 last Thursday)    How Biometric Authentication Methods Will Revamp the Commerce Experience https://www.technewsworld.com/story/How-Biometric-Authentication-Methods-Will-Revamp-the-Commerce-Experience-87023.html   Roku's Ready to Take The Roku Channel to the Next Level https://finance.yahoo.com/m/6b175384-0185-35b4-ba00-e65f7927a643/roku-s-ready-to-take-the-roku.html   How to File Your 2020 Taxes Online for Free in 2021 https://www.howtogeek.com/712347/how-to-file-your-2020-taxes-online-for-free-in-2021/   Should I Avoid Windows Update? It Burned Me Only if you like living even more dangerously. Windows Update has a reputation for occasionally causing problems. The reputation is only partly deserved, and avoiding Windows Update completely is a bad idea. The best way to recover depends on the failure, but restoring to a previous backup is by far the easiest. Continuing to take updates automatically and having a regular automated backup is the best way to protect your machine from failures, be they update, malware, or hardware-related. https://askleo.com/avoid-windows-update/   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/   100% Disk Usage in Windows 10 Fixed With 15 Tricks Got 100% disk usage in Windows 10? Here are several potential fixes! One is bound to help you fix this vexing Windows issue. https://www.makeuseof.com/tips-fix-100-disk-usage-improve-windows-performance/   How to Connect a PS4 Controller to Windows 10 https://www.maketecheasier.com/connect-ps4-controller-to-windows/   Amazon Alexa records you every time you ask it something — here’s how to delete those recordings   - Your Amazon Echo saves a copy of everything you ask Alexa.   - If you use Amazon Alexa a lot, you may want to know how to delete these recordings or how to stop sharing them with Amazon in the first place.  -Here’s how to manage your Alexa privacy settings to review and delete recordings. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/18/how-to-delete-amazon-alexa-recordings-for-privacy.html   The essential 10 programming languages developers need to know this year Looking for a new job in DevOps? Here are the skills that employers are seeking in employees. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-essential-10-programming-languages-developers-need-to-know-this-year/   14 Great Ways to Teach Yourself to Code https://lifehacker.com/top-10-ways-to-teach-yourself-to-code-1684250889   How to Project Android Phone to Screen on Windows 10 PC https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/124509-project-android-phone-screen-windows-10-pc.html   Windows 10 21H1 system requirements Are you planning to install Windows 10 21H1? These are the new minimum hardware and processor requirements. https://pureinfotech.com/windows-10-21h1-system-requirements/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Pureinfotech+%28Pureinfotech+Newsletter%29   Microsoft Office 2021 is on its way Dark mode is the new hotness. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/02/microsoft-office-2021-is-on-its-way/   3 things Android 12 can do that Android 11 can't Android 12 vs. Android 11: Here are the major differences between Google's new OS and the prior version, including security updates and new notifications. https://www.cnet.com/news/android-12-vs-android-11-3-things-android-12-can-do-that-android-11-cant/   Microsoft: Office 2021 Won’t Be the Last Release with a One-Time Purchase Option Microsoft confirmed Office 2021 would launch later this year for Windows and Mac with a one-time purchase option, and this version is specifically aimed at those who don’t want to get a subscription for Microsoft 365. https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-office-2021-won-t-be-the-last-release-with-a-one-time-purchase-option-532227.shtml   What Is a Default Gateway in Networking? You can't get to the internet without one https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-a-default-gateway-817771   Interpol: Trading scammers lure love-struck victims via dating apps https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/interpol-trading-scammers-lure-love-struck-victims-via-dating-apps/   Sony Sued For Not Honoring Warranty Agreements on Defective PS5 Controllers https://gizmodo.com/sony-sued-for-not-honoring-warranty-agreements-on-defec-1846284638   With everyone on Zoom, this dangerous scam is out of control https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/dangerous-zoom-sextortion-scam/779269/   Nvidia's Cryptocurrency Mining Restriction Won't Be Coming to Other RTX Cards for Now Nvidia is also pushing back against doubts that the RTX 3060’s upcoming anti-cryptocurrency mining restrictions can be easily reversed.  https://www.pcmag.com/news/nvidias-cryptocurrency-mining-restriction-wont-be-coming-to-other-rtx-cards   Nvidia Redesigns Graphics Cards to Limit Their Use in Ethereum Mining https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nvidia-redesigns-graphics-cards-limit-153008702.html   How to Change the Google Assistant’s Voice https://www.howtogeek.com/712125/how-to-change-the-google-assistants-voice/   How to Get File Explorer to Display Details by Default Plus the one setting you MUST change for security   - In Windows File Explorer, in the View menu/ribbon, in Layout, click on Details.  - On the far right of the ribbon, click on Options, then Change folder and search options.  - In the resulting dialog click on the View tab.      - Check Always show menus.      - Check Show hidden files, folders and drives.      - Uncheck Hide empty drives in the Computer folder.      - Uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).      - Uncheck Hide extensions for known file types.   - Click Apply.   - Click Apply to all Folders. https://askleo.com/file-explorer-display-details/   Fox Tunes is a customizable and open source music player, converter https://www.ghacks.net/2021/02/16/fox-tunes-is-a-customizable-and-open-source-music-player-converter/   7 Ways to Earn Money From Coding and Programming Feel you could make money from coding? Here are all the ways to earn money programming as a freelancer. https://www.makeuseof.com/make-money-from-coding/   6 Best Document Scanner Apps for iOS https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-document-scanner-apps-ios/   Facebook will debunk myths about climate change, stepping further into ‘arbiter of truth’ role   - Facebook announced that it will now debunk common myths about climate change, further leaning into the arbiter of truth role that the company once renounced.   - The company said it plans to rely on experts from George Mason University, the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and the University of Cambridge to identify and debunk climate change myths.   - Facebook has introduced these information hubs and relied on them as a key part of its tactic to combat the widespread problem of misinformation on its services despite CEO Mark Zuckerberg in May saying he did not think “Facebook or internet platforms in general should be arbiters of truth.” https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/18/facebook-will-debunk-myths-about-climate-change.html   Microsoft's Unified Office app for iOS finally comes to the iPad It took a year, but the all-in-one Excel, Word, and PowerPoint app available for iOS and Android now has support for iPad, ending the need for three separate apps. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsofts-unified-office-app-for-ios-finally-comes-to-the-ipad/   How to Use a Cover Letter Template Without Making It Obvious https://lifehacker.com/how-to-use-a-cover-letter-template-without-making-it-ob-1846220876   How to Allow or Deny Apps Access to File System in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/104030-allow-deny-apps-access-file-system-windows-10-a.html   Windows 10 21H1 is a minor update arriving in spring Windows 10 21H1 has been confirmed as a minor update releasing in spring 2021 – here's what you need to know. https://pureinfotech.com/windows-10-21h1-minor-update-spring-release/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Pureinfotech+%28Pureinfotech+Newsletter%29   Apple is already working on developing 6G wireless technology 6G is still many years away, but Apple doesn't want to depend on Qualcomm again. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/02/apple-starts-hiring-engineers-to-work-on-6g-modems/   How remotely operated vehicles are mapping the future of our oceans https://www.cnet.com/videos/why-millions-of-americans-still-lack-broadband-at-a-time-when-its-no-longer-optional/   Apple Already Planning an iPhone with 6G Support Apple launched the iPhone 12 with 5G support the last fall, and needless to say, the company has made quite a big deal out of it, explaining how its new smartphones are among the fastest on the market. https://news.softpedia.com/news/apple-already-planning-an-iphone-with-6g-support-532222.shtml   What Are Ethernet and Network Hubs? Hubs are used to expand a wired network https://www.lifewire.com/ethernet-and-network-hubs-816358   Google search bug freezes tabs when using a custom date range https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-search-bug-freezes-tabs-when-using-a-custom-date-range/   Robotic Pool Stick Makes All the Aiming and Power Adjustments So You Sink Every Shot https://gizmodo.com/robotic-pool-stick-makes-all-the-aiming-and-power-adjus-1846278506   The big mistake that’s getting you more spam emails and texts https://www.komando.com/tech-tips/mistake-leads-to-spam/777819/   Microsoft Office 2021 Launches Later This Year for Windows and Mac A brand new, subscription-free version of Office will be offered in 32-bit and 64-bit versions. https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-office-2021-launches-later-this-year-for-windows-and-mac   How to use the Siri 'I'm Getting Pulled Over' shortcut to record police encounters during traffic stops with your iPhone https://www.yahoo.com/news/siri-im-getting-pulled-over-214149771.html   How to Save Memory With “Sleeping Tabs” in Microsoft Edge https://www.howtogeek.com/712570/how-to-save-memory-with-sleeping-tabs-in-microsoft-edge/   Can I Get a Virus By Looking at an Email? It used to be scary easy. It used to be that email programs would automatically run programs embedded in email messages when displayed, and occasionally those could be malicious. This is no longer the case, and you will not get a virus from looking at an email. It remains important to be skeptical with links and attachments, and to keep all software as up to date as possible. https://askleo.com/virus-by-looking-at-email/   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/   6 Ways to Find All Accounts Linked to Your Email Address or Phone Number Find all accounts linked to the email address or your phone with these methods and ensure your data does not get misused online. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/find-all-accounts-linked-to-email-address/   Facebook knew ad metrics were inflated, but ignored the problem to make more money, lawsuit claims   - Documents made public in court Wednesday allege that Facebook executives brushed off an employee who proposed changing a Facebook ad metric to make it more accurate.   - The documents come as part of an ongoing class action lawsuit, which was originally filed in 2018, that claims Facebook inflated metrics to boost ad revenue.   - “As the product manager for Potential Reach put it: ‘it’s revenue we should have never made given the fact it’s based on wrong data,’” one filing reads. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/18/facebook-knew-ad-metrics-were-inflated-but-ignored-the-problem-lawsuit-claims.html   Tablet and Chromebook sales take off as remote-learning projects roll out With the pandemic forcing kids to learn from home, massive rollouts of laptops and tablets across the education sector are driving sales to record highs. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/tablet-and-chromebook-sales-take-off-as-remote-learning-projects-roll-out/   The Best Settings to Try on Your Chromecast With Google TV https://lifehacker.com/the-best-settings-to-try-on-your-chromecast-with-google-1845534700   How to Create a Bootable USB Recovery Drive in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4200-create-recovery-drive-windows-10-a.html   Microsoft Office 2021 coming soon for Windows 10 and macOS Office 2021 and LTSC in coming this year with new features and improvements for those not ready for Microsoft 365. https://pureinfotech.com/office-2021-windows-10-macos-release-date/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Pureinfotech+%28Pureinfotech+Newsletter%29   House Republicans propose nationwide ban on municipal broadband networks GOP claims ban would "promote competition by limiting government-run networks." https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/02/gop-plan-for-broadband-competition-would-ban-city-run-networks-across-us/   New version of Microsoft Office won't require you to pay for a subscription Don't want to subscribe to Microsoft 365? Don't worry: Consumers and small businesses will be able to buy a one-time purchase Office 2021 package later this year. https://www.cnet.com/news/new-version-of-microsoft-office-wont-require-you-to-pay-for-a-subscription/   Microsoft Teams Now Supports Popping Out Tabs and Apps Microsoft Teams has become a must-have app for many of us, especially because the pandemic has turned our homes into the right place for everything, including remote working. https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-teams-now-supports-popping-out-tabs-and-apps-532221.shtml   Wireless Local Area Networking Explained Wireless LAN definition and examples https://www.lifewire.com/wlan-816565   VLC Media Player 3.0.12 fixes multiple remote code execution flaws https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/vlc-media-player-3012-fixes-multiple-remote-code-execution-flaws/   The iPad Finally Has Its Own Unified Microsoft Office App https://gizmodo.com/the-ipad-finally-has-its-own-unified-microsoft-office-a-1846278222   Robocalls are skyrocketing again – 5 ways to stop them https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/stop-robocalls-for-good/778564/   Africa and the Americas Pay the Most for the Worst Internet Service Do you think you pay a lot for your home internet? You may be paying the most for the worst quality in the world. https://www.pcmag.com/news/africa-and-the-americas-pay-the-most-for-the-worst-internet-service   How to send texts from a web browser using Google Voice or an email service https://www.yahoo.com/news/send-texts-browser-using-google-173126766.html   How to Listen to Apple Music on a Windows PC https://www.howtogeek.com/706476/how-to-listen-to-apple-music-on-a-windows-pc/   How You Recover When Good Apps Go Bad Taking my own advice. When faced with an undesired change in software you rely on, start by doing your best to identify the specific problem and see if you can work around it with the tools at hand. Failing that, reach out to the software vendor to see if they know of or have solutions for the issue, and give them a reasonable amount of time to respond. Finally, if all else fails, consider changing to software that more closely meets your needs. https://askleo.com/when-good-apps-go-bad/   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/   How to Sync Your Mac Desktop and Documents Folder to iCloud Want to make sure you can always access your important files? Here's how to sync two key macOS directories to iCloud. https://www.makeuseof.com/sync-mac-desktop-documents-icloud/   Microsoft Confirms 21H1 Windows 10 Update https://www.maketecheasier.com/microsoft-confirms-21h1-windows-10-update/   Bill Gates says bioterrorism and climate change are the next biggest threats after pandemic   - Years before the coronavirus battered the globe, Bill Gates warned that governments weren’t prepared for a pandemic.   - Now, he’s calling out the threats of bioterrorism and climate change.   - “The number of deaths with the right system should be a 10th of what we see here,” Gates said. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/11/bill-gates-says-bioterrorism-climate-change-are-the-next-big-threats.html   How to create a collection of web pages in Microsoft Edge In Edge, you can save a group of web pages and other content in a single collection to organize and use them together. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-create-a-collection-of-web-pages-in-microsoft-edge/   How to Swap an Xbox Controller From a Console to Your PC or Phone https://lifehacker.com/how-to-swap-an-xbox-controller-from-a-console-to-your-p-1846290146   How to See Full Details about a Windows 10 ISO file or USB https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/29588-see-full-details-about-windows-10-iso-file-usb.html   How to check if Windows 10 21H1 is installed on your PC Version 21H1 is the next major refresh of Windows 10, but is it already installed on your computer? Here are two ways to find out. https://pureinfotech.com/check-windows-10-21h1-installed/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Pureinfotech+%28Pureinfotech+Newsletter%29   The world’s second-most popular desktop operating system isn’t macOS anymore Chrome OS's rise in market share has been swift and decisive. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/02/the-worlds-second-most-popular-desktop-operating-system-isnt-macos-anymore/   Windows 10: If you haven't tried these 3 new features, you're missing out The latest major Windows update brought some new tricks for your browser, Start menu and more. Here's how to use them. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/windows-10-if-you-havent-tried-these-3-new-features-youre-missing-out/   Microsoft Preparing a Kids Mode for Microsoft Edge Browser Microsoft has announced a new feature for Microsoft Edge, this time aimed at children who browse the web using the company’s app. https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-preparing-a-kids-mode-for-microsoft-edge-browser-532206.shtml   What Is WPA3 Wi-Fi? Learn about this wireless security type https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-wpa3-wi-fi-4845626   Microsoft shares how SolarWinds hackers evaded detection https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-shares-how-solarwinds-hackers-evaded-detection/   Leaks Suggest New 'Galaxy Book Pro' Windows Laptops with S-Pens Are on the Way https://gizmodo.com/leaks-suggest-new-galaxy-book-pro-windows-laptops-with-1846278258   Apple Watch not charging? How to get it fixed for free https://www.komando.com/gadgets/apple-watch-charging-problems/779104/   WhatsApp Will Try Again to Convince You to Agree to Its New Privacy Policy This time, WhatsApp will add a banner inside its app to explain that its new privacy policy will have no impact on private chats with friends and family. https://www.pcmag.com/news/whatsapp-will-try-again-to-convince-you-to-agree-to-its-new-privacy-policy   How to set up and use Google Hangouts, Google's free phone call and video chat service, on desktop or mobile https://www.yahoo.com/news/set-google-hangouts-googles-free-174507860.html   A New Twist to Virtual Desktop Cloud Computing https://www.technewsworld.com/story/A-New-Twist-to-Virtual-Desktop-Cloud-Computing-87021.html   Shrinking Linux Attack Surfaces https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/shrinking-linux-attack-surfaces   M1X chip: The next generation of Apple Silicon https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm_campaign=subscribers-NaN&utm_medium=subscribers_push_notification&utm_source=subscribers&v=I8hbZ3VHmMA&feature=youtu.be   How to Get File Explorer to Display Details by Default https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr9MPmnAl9U&feature=youtu.be Back to Top

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