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Thur	2202 03/18/2021	Email is for yesterday, today, and tomorrow You can yak all the time on Slack, Teams, or Google Chat — or get real work done with email. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3611814/e-mail-is-for-yesterday-today-and-tomorrow.html?utm_campaign=subscribers-NaN&utm_medium=subscribers_push_notification&utm_source=subscribers Popular payment platforms see rise in hacks https://finance.yahoo.com/video/popular-payment-platforms-see-rise-164713686.html How to Use the Whiteboard Feature in Zoom to Mark up Screens https://www.howtogeek.com/716655/how-to-use-the-whiteboard-feature-in-zoom-to-mark-up-screens/ Microsoft make its election security systems available in more countries AccountGuard system was piloted in last years US presidential elections https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-make-its-election-security-systems-available-in-more-countries How to Start Using a Password Manager Want to use a password manager but not sure where to start? Here's a complete setup guide on using a password manager. https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-start-using-password-manager/?utm_source=MUO-NL-RP&utm_medium=newsletter On Confidence and Technology Confident computing: it's what you can expect, and a reminder to me of what I'm trying to deliver. https://askleo.com/on-confidence-and-technology/ This keyboard app for Android and iOS will help you sound less aggressive in emails Grammarly Keyboard now features Tone Detector, which tells you how your email might come across to the person receiving it. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/this-keyboard-app-for-android-and-ios-will-help-you-sound-less-aggressive-in-emails/ Avast researchers identify OnionCrypter, a key malware component since 2016 https://blog.avast.com/onioncrypter-threat-research-avast A Basic Timeline of the Exchange Mass-Hack https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/03/a-basic-timeline-of-the-exchange-mass-hack/ Intel announces new 11th Gen desktop 'Rocket Lake-S' processors on the same 14nm process Meet Intel's new desktop-class CPUs using the same manufacturing process we've all come to know and love. https://www.windowscentral.com/intel-announces-new-11th-gen-desktop-processors-same-14nm-process Microsoft Fixes Windows 10 Antivirus Black Screen Issues Windows 10 already comes with advanced antivirus protection, as Windows Defender (now called Microsoft Defender) is offered pre-loaded on the operating system, but as we know already, many people still prefer to use third-party products for several reasons. https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-fixes-windows-10-antivirus-black-screen-issues-532396.shtml Facebook will warn you when you're about to join a group that broke its rules It's part of the social networking giant's effort to reduce the reach of hate speech and misinformation. https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-will-warn-you-when-youre-about-to-join-a-group-that-broke-its-rules/\ How to Turn On or Off Transparency Effects in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5556-turn-off-transparency-effects-windows-10-a.html Xbox March 2021 update rolls out with new features and changes Xbox consoles are now getting the March 2021 Update with FPS Boost and Auto HDR toggles, subscription management settings, updated Xbox Accessories app, and more. https://pureinfotech.com/xbox-march-2021-update-new-features-changes/ Texas Utility Commissioner Resigns After Leaked Call Pledging to Help Banks Keep Blackout Profits https://earther.gizmodo.com/texas-utility-commissioner-resigns-after-leaked-call-pl-1846493798 Here’s why Facebook is so scared of the iPhone’s new privacy features https://bgr.com/2021/03/12/facebook-vs-apple-why-ios-14-privacy-features-scare-facebook/ Hackers used compromised websites to infect iOS and other operating systems https://9to5mac.com/2021/03/18/hackers-used-compromised-websites-to-infect-ios-and-other-operating-systems/ 6GHz (6E) Wi-Fi: What It Is & How It Works Wi-Fi 6E offers less wireless clutter and greater speeds https://www.lifewire.com/6ghz-6e-wi-fi-4845541 Judge rules Google has to face lawsuit that claims it tracks users even in Incognito mode The plaintiffs allege Google collects personal data even if users put privacy controls in place https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/13/22329240/judge-rules-google-5-billion-lawsuit-tracking-chrome-incognito-privacy Delete Most of Your Apps https://gizmodo.com/delete-most-of-your-apps-1845698368 New Mirai Variant Leverages 10 Vulnerabilities to Hijack IoT Devices https://www.securityweek.com/new-mirai-variant-leverages-10-vulnerabilities-hijack-iot-devices 3 Helpful Networking Projects for Your Raspberry Pi https://linuxinsider.com/story/3-helpful-networking-projects-for-your-raspberry-pi-86985.html Facebook to crack down on groups that break its rules The move is the most recent and far-reaching expansion of efforts by the social media giant to mitigate harmful content in groups from its platform. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/facebook-crack-groups-break-rules-rcna435 Vulnerability in DuckDuckGo could expose your history to snoops https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/duckduckgo-privacy-flaw/783055/ Find Local COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Via Apple Maps or Just Ask Siri 'Hey Siri, where can I get a COVID jab?' https://www.pcmag.com/news/find-local-covid-19-vaccination-sites-via-apple-maps-or-just-ask-siri Microsoft will match Chrome with more frequent Edge updates https://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-edge-release-cycle-chromium-chrome-201612437.html How to Run a Safety Check on Google Chrome https://www.howtogeek.com/715292/how-to-run-a-safety-check-on-google-chrome/ Tips from the top: a look at how professional YouTubers produce videos Video creation made easy https://www.techradar.com/news/tips-from-the-top-a-look-at-how-professional-youtubers-produce-videos How to Silence Spotify Ads Without Harming Artists Fed up with Spotify ads interrupting your music? Here's how to silence them for free... https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-silence-spotify-ads/?utm_source=MUO-NL-RP&utm_medium=newsletter Can I Just Unplug My Computer to Shut It Down? Using your computer's Power button improperly, or pulling the plug, can lead to serious data loss. I'll look at the right way to turn your computer off. https://askleo.com/can-just-unplug-computer-shut/ Vivaldi: How to use Page Actions https://www.techrepublic.com/videos/vivaldi-how-to-use-page-actions/ Hackers breach 150,000 security cameras https://blog.avast.com/hackers-breach-thousands-of-security-cameras-avast At Least 30,000 U.S. Organizations Newly Hacked Via Holes in Microsoft’s Email Software https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/03/at-least-30000-u-s-organizations-newly-hacked-via-holes-in-microsofts-email-software/ Your Microsoft Teams meetings and calls are about to get more expressive You can now use live reactions within Teams meetings and calls on iOS. https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-teams-ios-and-android-update New Windows 10 21H1 ISOs Now Available for Download Microsoft has released new Windows 10 21H1 ISO images for insiders who want to start fresh on their computers or simply try out the new feature update in a virtual machine. https://news.softpedia.com/news/new-windows-10-21h1-isos-now-available-for-download-532395.shtml Amazon is expanding its health care service across the US this summer The health care service will be available to more than just Amazon employees. https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-is-expanding-its-health-care-service-across-the-us-this-summer/ How to Open and Use Disk Cleanup in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3012-open-use-disk-cleanup-windows-10-a.html How to download older ISO versions of Windows 10 Do you need to rollback to a previous version of Windows 10? Here are the steps to download the ISO file for any version of the OS. https://pureinfotech.com/download-older-iso-windows-10/ 150,000 security cameras are hacked exposing jails, hospitals, and well-known firms https://www.bitdefender.com/box/blog/iot-news/150000-security-cameras-hacked-exposing-jails-hospitals-well-known-firms/ Hackers just pulled off one of the most mind-boggling hacks of 2021 so far https://bgr.com/2021/03/11/security-cameras-hacked-verkada-customers-exposed/ Opinion: Apple Music needs these features and fixes to catch up to Spotify https://9to5mac.com/2021/03/13/opinion-apple-music-needs-these-features-and-fixes-to-catch-up-to-spotify/#more-701909 How 2D Materials Could Lead to Faster Computers Radical advances could mean innovative technologies https://www.lifewire.com/how-2d-materials-could-lead-to-faster-computers-5115880 BUILDING THE ULTIMATE RETRO COMPUTER The MiSTer FPGA project recreates classic hardware https://www.theverge.com/22323002/mister-fpga-project-retro-computer-console-early-pc This Open-Source Security Key Helps You Ditch Software Authenticators https://gizmodo.com/this-open-source-security-key-helps-you-ditch-software-1846485172 US Teen 'Mastermind' in Epic Twitter Hack Sentenced to Prison https://www.securityweek.com/florida-teen-sentenced-hack-celebrity-twitter-accounts Trisquel Linux Wraps Polish and Productivity Into Four User Needs https://linuxinsider.com/story/trisquel-linux-wraps-polish-and-productivity-into-four-user-needs-87046.html What's an NFT? Behind the boom for digital collectibles Once an obscure part of blockchain technology, NFTs boomed in recent months thanks to the embrace of almost all corners of the art, entertainment and media worlds. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/nft-boom-digital-collectibles-rcna430 Powerful browser brings Chrome’s best features to your iPhone https://www.komando.com/smartphones/insight-browser-ios/781977/ Adobe Sends DMCA Takedown Notice Over MS-DOS Version of Acrobat Reader Not only is it nearly three decades old and for an operating systems nobody uses anymore, it's also free software! https://www.pcmag.com/news/adobe-sends-dmca-takedown-notice-over-ms-dos-version-of-acrobat-reader Why Facebook So Rattled By Apple's Privacy Changes? Former Employees Explain https://finance.yahoo.com/news/why-facebook-rattled-apples-privacy-084439749.html What Are NFTs? Meet Crypto’s Digital Collectibles https://www.howtogeek.com/717421/what-are-nfts-meet-cryptos-digital-collectibles/ Millions of Windows devices are still infested with malware Over 100 million malware infections were detected on Windows in 2020 https://www.techradar.com/news/millions-of-windows-devices-are-still-infested-with-malware How to Get Better Prints in Microsoft Word There's a lot more to printing in Microsoft Word than you realize. Use these tips to control your prints and make them better. https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-get-better-prints-in-microsoft-word/?utm_source=MUO-NL-RP&utm_medium=newsletter Can I Leave a Laptop Running All the Time? Leaving a laptop running all the time boils down to two things: your convenience and a decision. https://askleo.com/can-leave-laptop-running-time/ How cybercriminals are targeting US taxpayers as tax season approaches The latest scams use phishing emails to deliver remote access trojans to control a victim's computer and steal sensitive data, says Cybereason. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-cybercriminals-are-targeting-us-taxpayers-as-tax-season-approaches/ New Deepfake Spotting Tool Proves 94% Effective – Here’s the Secret of Its Success https://scitechdaily.com/new-deepfake-spotting-tool-proves-94-effective-heres-the-secret-of-its-success/ Three Top Russian Cybercrime Forums Hacked https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/03/three-top-russian-cybercrime-forums-hacked/ What could 'the next generation of Windows' actually mean? Thinking about the terminology of "next generation" and how it applies to legacy Windows https://www.windowscentral.com/what-does-next-generation-windows-actually-mean iPhone 13 Expected to Come with Larger Batteries We keep hearing this before every new iPhone generation, but this time Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says it’s really happening. https://news.softpedia.com/news/iphone-13-expected-to-come-with-larger-batteries-532393.shtml Laptop vs. Chromebook: What's the difference and which works better for you Not sure how a Windows or Mac laptop is different than a Chromebook? Here's the answer. https://www.cnet.com/news/laptop-vs-chromebook-whats-the-difference-and-which-is-best-in-2021/ How to Check if Windows 10 is Activated https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/20779-check-activation-windows-10-a.html Remember the Obamacare website? Biden admin looks to get it right for vaccines VaccineFinder.gov is scheduled to be live by May 1 and will become the most visible part of the Biden administration's effort to give the federal government a greater role in the rollout. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/remember-obamacare-website-biden-admin-looks-get-right-vaccines-rcna423 Criminals arrested after trusting encrypted chat app cracked by police https://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/security-data-protection/criminals-arrested-after-trusting-encrypted-chat-app-cracked-by-police/ Warning: These Android apps can steal your bank details and take over your phone https://bgr.com/2021/03/10/google-play-store-android-app-family-removed-malware-found/ A cheaper, ad-supported version of HBO Max will arrive this summer, but with a catch After teasing the idea for months, AT&T now says it will roll out an AVOD tier for HBO Max in June. https://www.techhive.com/article/3611465/ad-supported-hbo-max-coming-in-june.html Light May Be the Key to Low Power Gadgets, Experts Say A new way of detecting photons https://www.lifewire.com/light-may-be-the-key-to-low-power-gadgets-experts-say-5115815 T-Mobile plans to turn up 5G speed this year, cover 90 percent of Americans with fast 5G by 2024 Increasing 5G speeds this year to an average of 400Mbps https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/11/22325857/t-mobile-5g-coverage-ultra-capacity-extended-range Researchers Are Working on a Virtual Phone Virus That 'Mimics' the Spread of Covid-19 https://gizmodo.com/researchers-are-working-on-a-virtual-phone-virus-that-m-1846478050 Mimecast Says SolarWinds Hackers Stole Source Code https://www.securityweek.com/mimecast-says-solarwinds-hackers-stole-source-code Google Antitrust Suit Takes Aim At Chrome's Privacy Sandbox https://tech.slashdot.org/story/21/03/17/2229227/google-antitrust-suit-takes-aim-at-chromes-privacy-sandbox How to map network drive using Command Prompt on Windows 10 You can use Command Prompt to map a network drive on Windows 10, and here's how to do it https://pureinfotech.com/map-network-drive-command-prompt-windows-10/ 10 smart tech tricks you’ll wish you knew sooner https://www.komando.com/kims-column/10-smart-tech-tricks/770893/ Teen Who Hacked Musk, Obama Twitter Accounts Gets 3 Years in Jail Graham Ivan Clark faces a relatively short time in a juvenile facility due to him being sentenced under Florida’s Youthful Offender Act, which limits penalties for felons under age 21. https://www.pcmag.com/news/teen-who-hacked-musk-obama-twitter-accounts-gets-3-years-in-jail Women Are Sharing This iPhone SOS Trick After Sarah Everard's Murder, and It's Heartbreaking but Necessary https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/iphone-built-emergency-sos-system-214858421.html How to Stop Android Apps from Using Background Mobile Data https://www.howtogeek.com/715337/how-to-stop-android-apps-from-using-background-mobile-data/ This top VPN is being sued by filmmakers Lawsuit seeks damages and ban on ports commonly used by torrents https://www.techradar.com/news/this-top-vpn-is-being-sued-by-filmmakers How to Block Annoying Scam Phone Numbers Inundated with spam phone calls? Here are a few ways to block numbers on iPhones, Android devices, and your landline. https://www.makeuseof.com/block-scam-phone-numbers/?utm_source=MUO-NL-RP&utm_medium=newsletter My Chromebook-only Trip I tested a Google Chromebook. On a business trip, can I do every task I need to do, where I need to do it, without major inconvenience? https://askleo.com/my-chromebook-only-trip/ Tokyo team wants to use Wi-Fi and water to make monitoring crowd size easy A microchip monitor tracks the number of people in a room by measuring how Wi-FI signals bounce off the water in human bodies. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/tokyo-team-wants-to-use-wi-fi-and-water-to-make-monitoring-crowd-size-easy/ Huge labor department printing mistake results in data breach https://vtdigger.org/2021/02/01/huge-labor-department-printing-mistake-results-in-data-breach/ Microsoft: Chinese Cyberspies Used 4 Exchange Server Flaws to Plunder Emails https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/03/microsoft-chinese-cyberspies-used-4-exchange-server-flaws-to-plunder-emails/ Say goodbye to support for the old Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 Many people have already switched to the new Microsoft Edge, but the old one officially falls out of support after today https://www.windowscentral.com/say-goodbye-support-old-microsoft-edge-windows-10 Microsoft Confirms the Latest Windows 10 Cumulative Updates Might Cause a BSOD Microsoft shipped new cumulative updates for all Windows 10 versions earlier this week, but as we know already, installing such updates on day one is often quite a risky thing because of all the problems they might be causing. https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-confirms-the-latest-windows-10-cumulative-updates-might-cause-a-bsod-532392.shtml Zoom is still making us anxious, one year into the pandemic Accidentally turning your camera on, trouble finding the unmute button and staring at yourself all day are still real sources of stress as COVID-19 continues to impact our lives https://www.cnet.com/news/zoom-is-still-making-us-anxious-one-year-into-the-pandemic/ How to Sync Any Folder to OneDrive in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/92892-sync-any-folder-onedrive-windows-10-a.html Facebook to label all Covid-19 vaccination posts False claims and conspiracies about the coronavirus vaccines have proliferated on social media platforms during the pandemic. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/facebook-label-covid-19-vaccination-posts-rcna412 FCC cracks down on robocalls with record $225 million fine - The Federal Communications Commission fined two Texas-based telemarketers $225 million on Wednesday for making automated sales phone calls, or robocalls, in 2019. - Robocalls are a daily annoyance for many Americans, and they have been rising in recent years, with some estimates showing that billions are made per month. - The fine is one part of an expanded effort to reign in automated sales calls. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/17/spam-callers-get-record-225-million-fine-from-fcc.html Apple might release a new $1,000 device in 2022 that’s unlike any other Apple product https://bgr.com/2021/03/08/apple-glasses-rumors-release-date-price-vr-headset-2022/ Are you ready to invite an Alexa-powered robot into your home? Amazon’s long-rumored Vesta robot is said to be in the “late prototype” stage. https://www.techhive.com/article/3611111/are-you-ready-for-an-alexa-powered-robot.html Rugged Smartphones Are Built to Last, Experts Say Drop it on the pavement, no problem https://www.lifewire.com/rugged-smartphones-are-built-to-last-experts-say-5115789 Apple sues 11-year veteran MacBook designer for allegedly stealing trade secrets for a journalist The company claims that Simon Lancaster, a former product design architect, was selling trade secrets https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/11/22325827/apple-lawsuit-macbook-designer-simon-lancaster-trade-secrets-leaks The NFT Art Heists May Have Begun https://gizmodo.com/the-nft-art-heists-may-have-begun-1846476077 FBI Warns of PYSA Ransomware Attacks on Education Institutions in US, UK https://www.securityweek.com/fbi-warns-pysa-ransomware-attacks-education-institutions-us-uk Qualcomm Now Owns Nuvia, Aims New CPU Design Resources Directly At Apple https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/21/03/17/223256/qualcomm-now-owns-nuvia-aims-new-cpu-design-resources-directly-at-apple How to map network drive assigning letter automatically on Windows 10 You can map network drives assigning drive letters automatically to avoid conflicts on Windows 10, and in this guide, you'll learn how to do it. https://pureinfotech.com/map-network-drive-assigning-letter-automatically-windows-10/ What’s the difference between incognito mode and a VPN? https://www.komando.com/privacy/incognito-mode-vs-vpn/782864/ Retailers Jack Up Pre-Order Prices for Intel's Rocket Lake CPUs Retailers are asking customers to pay $75 to $119 over the recommended retail pricing for the upcoming desktop processors, likely due to limited supplies. https://www.pcmag.com/news/retailers-jack-up-pre-order-prices-for-intels-rocket-lake-cpus What is Microsoft Sway? How to use the powerful presentation program, and how it differs from PowerPoint - Microsoft Sway is a presentation program that lets you create slideshows, newsletters, resumes, blogs, and more. - You can also share your Microsoft Sway projects online with friends or co-workers. - Sway has templates you can use to start your projects, but you aren't limited to those. https://www.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-sway-powerful-presentation-program-195654203.html Deep Analysis of More than 60,000 Breach Reports Over Three Years https://www.securityweek.com/deep-analysis-more-60000-breach-reports-over-three-years Linux Apps on Windows Is Coming https://www.linuxpromagazine.com/Online/News/Linux-Apps-on-Windows-Is-Coming/(tagID)/83 What’s the Best Two-Factor Authentication Option? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6BxJOHt6I8 Back to Top
Wed	2201 03/17/2021	Everything You Need to Ditch Cable on a Budget https://www.reviewgeek.com/73416/everything-you-need-to-ditch-cable-on-a-budget/ Have a cord-cutting question? We have answers Advice for cord-cutters on internet options, antenna issues, DVR solutions, and more. https://www.techhive.com/article/3612308/more-of-your-cord-cutting-questions-answered.html?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Title%3A%20More%20of%20your%20cord-cutting%20questions%20answered&utm_campaign=TechHive%20Best%20of%20TechHive&utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Best%20of%20TechHive&utm_date=20210318171940&huid=3fc3c8e9-c30f-4051-86e2-3f927b788b83 6 crucial ways to protect yourself from identity theft https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/online-security-tools-covid-220814474.html How to Quickly Scan QR Codes on iPhone From the Control Center https://www.howtogeek.com/713885/how-to-quickly-scan-qr-codes-on-iphone-from-the-control-center/ Out-of-band Update for Windows 10 fixes Printer-BlueScreen issue https://www.ghacks.net/2021/03/16/out-of-band-update-for-windows-10-fixes-printer-bluescreen-issue/ Camera tricks: Privacy concerns raised after massive surveillance cam breach https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/iot/camera-tricks-privacy-concerns-raised-after-massive-surveillance-cam-breach/ Yet another security vendor finds critical bugs in its products F5 has advised customers to install relevant patches immediately https://www.techradar.com/news/yet-another-security-vendor-finds-critical-bugs-in-its-products Do You Need A 360 Hz Monitor? Ultra-High Refresh Rates Explained https://www.maketecheasier.com/do-you-need-360hz-monitor/ Mimecast says SolarWinds hackers breached its network and spied on customers Mimecast-issued certificate used to connect to customers’ Microsoft 365 tenants. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/03/mimecast-says-solarwinds-hackers-breached-its-network-and-spied-on-customers/ Snap acquires Berlin company that helps online shoppers pick clothes that fit properly - Snap acquired Fit Analytics, a Berlin company that helps consumers pick the right size of clothing when they shop online. - Snap is purchasing the company as part of a long-term push to bring more e-commerce and in-app purchases to Snapchat. - The companies did not disclose the size of the deal. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/17/snap-acquires-fit-analytics-in-e-commerce-push.html What Is an M.2 SSD? The Pros, Cons, and How to Install One Want your operating system to run even faster? The answer is to use an M.2 SSD drive. Here's what you need to know. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/what-is-m2-ssd/?utm_source=MUO-NL-RP&utm_medium=newsletter How Do I Get the Password for a Computer I Purchased at a Garage Sale? It's not difficult to gain access to a used computer without knowing the password. You just don't want to. https://askleo.com/how-do-i-get-the-password-for-a-computer-i-purchased-at-a-garage-sale/ Insiders can now grab ISO files for the next version of Windows 10 Windows 10 version 21H1 doesn't have any new features, but you can still grab a preview ISO file for it for a clean installation. https://www.windowscentral.com/windows-10-21h-isos-are-now-available-you-have-be-insider How to Check if Connected or Disconnected Modern Standby in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/146580-how-check-if-connected-disconnected-modern-standby-windows-10-a.html Google-backed journalism study points to a local news resurgence The report shows a 50 percent rise in new local publishers in the past five years. https://www.engadget.com/google-journalism-study-local-news-130008129.html Microsoft shares temporary fix for Windows 10 printing crashes https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-shares-temporary-fix-for-windows-10-printing-crashes/ [Heads Up] Email Phishing Is Now the Top Ransomware Attack Vector https://blog.knowbe4.com/heads-up-email-phishing-is-now-the-top-ransomware-attack-vector Adobe Photoshop Gets Major Update on iPad Adobe has announced a major Photoshop update for the iPad, with a couple of new features now available for the Apple tablet as part of the latest update. https://news.softpedia.com/news/adobe-photoshop-gets-major-update-on-ipad-532388.shtml Netflix is trying to crack down on password sharing with new test Another way to tighten security measures, too https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/11/22325831/netflix-password-sharing-test-feature-piracy-security-streaming-video A Second SolarWinds Hack Deepens Third-Party Software Fears It appears that not only Russia but also China targeted the company, a reminder of the many ways interconnectedness can go wrong. https://www.wired.com/story/solarwinds-hack-china-usda/ Why We Love Our Smartphones So Much Handy, but are they healthy? https://www.lifewire.com/why-we-love-our-smartphones-so-much-5114034 Chrome Incognito Mode still tracks you and collects data — Google now facing up to $5 billion lawsuit Google's in big trouble https://www.laptopmag.com/news/chrome-incognito-mode-still-tracks-you-and-collects-data-google-now-facing-up-to-dollar5-billion-lawsuit How to Use Your Android Phone Seamlessly With Your Chromebook https://gizmodo.com/how-to-use-your-android-phone-seamlessly-with-your-chro-1846474450 Don’t make this mistake using 2FA – Your texts could be hijacked https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/2fa-texting-hack/782880/ Face Unlock Can Be Made More Secure With a Wink or a Smile This enhanced facial recognition system records a short video of a user performing a facial gesture. https://www.pcmag.com/news/face-unlock-can-be-made-more-secure-with-a-wink-or-a-smile 'No wonder the lights went out' https://www.yahoo.com/news/no-wonder-lights-went-021400094.html How to Use Excel’s “Quick Analysis” to Visualize Data https://www.howtogeek.com/716110/how-to-use-excels-quick-analysis-to-visualize-data/ Microsoft Edge is getting new theme options soon https://www.ghacks.net/2021/03/15/microsoft-edge-is-getting-new-theme-options-soon/ Microsoft IE zero-day exploited in wild, could provide unrestricted operating system access https://www.scmagazine.com/home/patch-management/microsoft-ie-zero-day-exploited-in-wild-could-provide-unrestricted-operating-system-access/ Microsoft Edge gets a great new time-saving feature Type shortcuts directly into the address bar https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-edge-gets-a-great-new-time-saving-feature How to Use Voice Typing in Microsoft Edge https://www.maketecheasier.com/use-voice-typing-in-microsoft-edge/ $16 attack shows how easy carriers make it to intercept text messages Reporter details problem in story titled, "A Hacker Got All My Texts for $16." https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2021/03/16-attack-let-hacker-intercept-a-t-mobile-users-text-messages/ Amazon is expanding Amazon Care telehealth service nationally for its employees and other companies - Amazon will expand its virtual health pilot program, Amazon Care, to all of its U.S. employees starting this summer. - The company will also offer the virtual health program as a service for other employers nationally. - Amazon Care launched as a pilot program two years ago to provide convenient urgent care visits virtually for the company’s employees in Washington state. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/17/amazon-is-expanding-amazon-care-telehealth-service-nationally-for-employees.html How Hackers Use Cross Site Scripting to Break Websites and Steal Data Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attacks wreak havoc and leak website data. Learn how to protect sites from XSS. https://www.makeuseof.com/cross-site-scripting-attack/?utm_source=MUO-NL-RP&utm_medium=newsletter Should I Get a Dual-Core or a Quad-core Processor? Processors are generally available with what are called "multiple cores". We'll look at what that means, and how you might select which is right for you. https://askleo.com/should_i_get_a_dual_core_or_a_quad_core_processor/ Microsoft confirms crashes caused by latest Windows 10 update The latest Windows 10 update is causing crashing for people printing documents. https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-confirms-crashes-caused-latest-windows-10-update How to Change the Name of a User Profile Folder in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/89060-change-name-user-profile-folder-windows-10-a.html Google will face lawsuit over Incognito mode tracking (updated) Google allegedly didn't do enough to explain what the mode involved. https://www.engadget.com/google-must-face-incognito-mode-lawsuit-212859134.html Windows 10 crashes when printing due to Microsoft March updates https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-crashes-when-printing-due-to-microsoft-march-updates/ Scammers Target Microsoft 365 Read Receipt and Out of Office Reply Loophole for BEC Attacks https://abnormalsecurity.com/blog/scammers-target-microsoft-365-read-receipt-and-out-of-office-reply-loophole-for-bec-attacks/ Microsoft to Launch an All-New Webcam This Spring Microsoft is planning a big Surface event this spring, and while an official confirmation isn’t yet offered, everybody expects it to take place in May. https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-to-launch-an-all-new-webcam-this-spring-532382.shtml Go read this story on how Facebook’s focus on growth stopped its AI team from fighting misinformation ‘The algorithms that maximize engagement reward inflammatory content’ https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/11/22325355/facebook-growth-ai-go-read-this-ethics-misinformation-bias Why Insider ‘Zoom Bombs’ Are So Hard to Stop Researchers have found that most calls to disrupt videoconferences originate with the participants, especially in high schools and colleges. https://www.wired.com/story/zoombomb-inside-jobs/ How Google’s Cookie Replacement Can Be Used to Track You Removing cookies isn't the end https://www.lifewire.com/how-google-s-cookie-replacement-can-be-used-to-track-you-5115617 Chrome update will reduce RAM usage on Mac — What you need to know Chrome 89 is shrinking its memory footprint on macOS https://www.laptopmag.com/news/chrome-update-will-reduce-ram-usage-on-mac-what-you-need-to-know Google Can Be Sued for Tracking Users in Private Browsing Mode, Judge Says https://gizmodo.com/google-can-be-sued-for-tracking-users-in-private-browsi-1846473992 52% of apps share your data – See the biggest offenders https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/apps-share-your-data/782539/ Intel's 'Rocket Lake' CPUs Will Try to Beat AMD With Lower Prices The 11th generation Core desktop processors will go on sale March 30, and appear poised to lure PC gamers with some attractive pricing. https://www.pcmag.com/news/intels-rocket-lake-cpus-will-try-to-beat-amd-with-lower-prices Google's new Chromebook update shows that laptops of the future are going to look more like our smartphones https://www.yahoo.com/news/googles-chromebook-shows-laptops-future-174816355.html How to Quickly Switch Between Users on a Chromebook https://www.howtogeek.com/711834/how-to-quickly-switch-between-users-on-a-chromebook/ Xiret is an open source tool that calculates your computer's Windows Experience Index scores https://www.ghacks.net/2021/03/15/xiret-is-an-open-source-tool-that-calculates-your-computers-windows-experience-index-scores/ New malware tied to China targets Linux endpoints and servers https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/new-malware-tied-to-china-targets-linux-endpoints-and-servers/ AMD continues domination against Intel as CPU demand rises Team Red has come back swinging https://www.techradar.com/news/amd-continues-domination-against-intel-as-cpu-demand-rises How to Open Local Files on Your Browser in Windows https://www.maketecheasier.com/open-local-files-on-browser-windows/ TikTok wants to keep tracking iPhone users with state-backed workaround They want to keep tracking iPhone users with solution created by state-backed group. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/03/chinas-tech-giants-test-way-around-apples-new-privacy-rules/ Google and Apple are giving up less than 5% of their revenue from apps with payout changes, analytics firm estimates - Apple and Google have announced changes to app store fees that impact app makers making less than $1 million per year. - Neither Apple nor Google is leaving a substantial amount of money on the table compared to the scale of their app store businesses, according to a new estimate from app analytics firm Sensor Tower. - Apple and Google are facing increasing scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators over their app stores. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/16/google-apple-giving-up-less-than-5percent-of-revenue-from-apps-with-pay-changes-estimate.html How to Find the Fastest DNS to Optimize Your Internet Speed Your ISP's DNS servers may not be the best. Here's how to find the best DNS settings for your connection with these tools. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/find-the-fastest-dns-to-optimize-your-internet-speed-with-namebench/?utm_source=MUO-NL-RP&utm_medium=newsletter What’s the difference between i3, i5, and i7 processors? Intel's Core i3, i5, and i7 processors present a headache-inducing combination of characteristics. I'll look at what matters and then dig a little deeper. https://askleo.com/whats_the_difference_between_i3_i5_and_i7_processors/ Microsoft investigating Surface Book 3 'screen blackout' issues A number of Surface Book 3 users have been reporting random screen blackout issues for months. https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-investigating-surface-book-3-screen-blackout-issues How to Enable or Disable Reload in Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge Chromium https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/160784-enable-disable-reload-internet-explorer-mode-microsoft-edge.html FAA's final drone rules start taking effect April 21st You won't see everything fall into place until 2023, however. https://www.engadget.com/faa-final-drone-rule-dates-184538960.html More hacking groups join Microsoft Exchange attack frenzy https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/more-hacking-groups-join-microsoft-exchange-attack-frenzy/ Trickbot—New Year \| Old Lure https://www.menlosecurity.com/blog/trickbot-new-year-old-lure Microsoft Officially Kills Off Microsoft Edge Legacy Browser Microsoft has just announced that Microsoft Edge Legacy, the original browser that shipped with Windows 10, is getting the ax, as the company is making the full switch to the Chromium sibling already up for grabs on Windows, Linux, and macOS. https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-officially-kills-off-microsoft-edge-legacy-browser-532375.shtml These new 3D-printed homes in Austin are going for $450K The printing process takes about a week https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/11/22325004/new-3d-printed-homes-austin-price-icon-housing Ransomware gangs now have industrial targets in their sights. That raises the stakes for everyone Industrial environments make an alluring target for criminals distributing ransomware as attacks have the potential to cause massive disruption - organisations need to act now to secure their networks. https://www.zdnet.com/article/ransomware-gangs-now-have-industrial-targets-in-their-sights-that-raises-the-stakes-for-everyone/ Google Isn’t Done Tracking You Yet, Experts Say Not quite the privacy move you might think https://www.lifewire.com/google-isn-t-done-tracking-you-yet-experts-say-5115489 Verizon 5G is getting a lot better — if you are willing to pay for it Premium customers are going to get a premium 5G experience https://www.laptopmag.com/news/verizon-5g-is-getting-a-lot-better-if-you-are-willing-to-pay-for-it Syncing up With Chrome, Microsoft Accelerates Edge's Release Cycle to Every Four Weeks https://gizmodo.com/syncing-up-with-chrome-microsoft-accelerates-edges-rel-1846472283 5 smart Windows 10 tricks to save time and space https://www.komando.com/kims-column/windows-10-pro-tips/782495/ GoPro Quik Edits Video So You Don't Have To GoPro pushes further into the software-as-a-service space with the latest update to its mobile editing software. https://www.pcmag.com/news/gopro-quik-edits-video-so-you-dont-have-to Apple In Lawsuit Says It 'Guards Closely' All Product Launch Related Info And Employee Betrayed Trust By Leaking Secrets To Media https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-lawsuit-says-guards-closely-063456038.html How to Export and Delete Saved Passwords in Chrome https://www.howtogeek.com/715223/how-to-export-and-delete-saved-passwords-in-chrome/ Move tabs between windows, detach tabs, save your browsing session with the SplitUP extension for Firefox and Chrome https://www.ghacks.net/2021/03/14/move-tabs-between-windows-detach-tabs-save-your-browsing-session-with-the-splitup-extension-for-firefox-and-chrome/ 10 groups now targeting Hafnium Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/vulnerabilities/10-groups-now-targeting-hafnium-microsoft-exchange-vulnerabilities/ Apple refuses to allow Parler back onto the App Store Apple has deemed Parler’s new content moderation policies insufficient https://www.techradar.com/news/apple-refuses-to-allow-parler-back-onto-the-app-store 6 Best Smartphones for Seniors in 2021 https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-smartphones-for-seniors/ “Please someone help me.” FaceTime users bombarded with group call spam Apple doesn't provide tools that effectively ease a major headache for FaceTime users. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/03/if-youre-getting-bombarded-with-facetime-group-calls-youre-not-alone/ How to block spam calls by sending unknown numbers straight to voicemail on your iPhone - According to RoboKiller, which makes a popular phone app that blocks them, the number of spam calls received in the U.S. jumped 26% in the last year. - You can send unknown callers straight to voicemail, so your iPhone doesn’t even ring if it doesn’t recognize the number. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/16/how-to-block-spam-calls-by-sending-them-to-voicemail-on-your-iphone.html Is Your Network Secure? How to Analyze Network Traffic With Wireshark Want to learn how to use Wireshark? This guide introduces the core features of Wireshark with real-world examples. https://www.makeuseof.com/network-secure-analyse-network-traffic-wireshark/?utm_source=MUO-NL-RP&utm_medium=newsletter What Should I Get with a New Computer? A new computer is a major purchase, and knowing what to get isn't easy. I continue my review of some of the important qualities to think about when purchasing. https://askleo.com/what_should_i_get_with_a_new_computer/ Cyber Monday PC parts deals: Crazy sales you don't want to miss on motherboards, SSDs & more https://www.windowscentral.com/cyber-monday-computer-part-deals-build-new-pc-less How to Add or Remove Sharing tab in Folder Properties in Windows https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/175681-how-add-remove-sharing-tab-folder-properties-windows.html Elon Musk and Tesla face lawsuit for allegedly violating SEC deal Musk apparently isn't seeking the approval he needs. https://www.engadget.com/elon-musk-tesla-lawsuit-over-tweets-164548026.html Scammers posing as FBI agents threaten targets with jail time https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/scammers-posing-as-fbi-agents-threaten-targets-with-jail-time/ More than 80% of APAC organisations suffered a cyber attack in 2020 - study https://securitybrief.com.au/story/more-than-80-of-apac-organisations-suffered-a-cyber-attack-in-2020-study Microsoft to No Longer Pre-Install Two Windows 10 Apps Nobody Uses The latest Windows 10 build lands for Insiders with little changes at first, but the release notes published by Microsoft include something that’s truly good news for the future of the operating system. https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-to-no-longer-pre-install-two-windows-10-apps-nobody-uses-532389.shtml How Facebook could escape the FTC’s antitrust lawsuit A new filing points at the shaky foundations of the government’s case https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/11/22325164/facebook-ftc-antitrust-lawsuit Ransomware: A company paid millions to get their data back, but forgot to do one thing. So the hackers came back again A cautionary tale shows how organisations that fall foul of ransomware should concentrate on finding how it happened before anything else - or they could fall victim again. https://www.zdnet.com/article/ransomware-this-is-the-first-thing-you-should-think-about-if-you-fall-victim-to-an-attack/ Terabytes, Gigabytes, & Petabytes: How Big Are They? An understandable guide to everything from Bytes to Yottabytes https://www.lifewire.com/terabytes-gigabytes-amp-petabytes-how-big-are-they-4125169 Microsoft Edge adds Pedal, a new feature that could save you tons of time Typing commands made simple https://www.laptopmag.com/news/microsoft-edge-adds-pedal-a-new-feature-that-could-save-you-tons-of-time This Mom Allegedly Created Deepfakes to Bully Her Daughter's Rivals off the Cheerleading Squad https://gizmodo.com/this-mom-allegedly-created-deepfakes-to-bully-her-daugh-1846471615 Millions of PCs infected with malware: Check your Windows computer now https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/pcs-infected-with-malware/782532/ Dropbox Passwords Available to Basic Plan Users From April Store up to 50 passwords securely and automatically sync them on up to three devices. https://www.pcmag.com/news/dropbox-passwords-available-to-basic-plan-users-from-april How to Get Hacked and Become a Victim of Identity Theft https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hacked-become-victim-identity-theft-093000338.html Learning Apps Have Boomed in the Pandemic. Now Comes the Real Test. https://news.slashdot.org/story/21/03/18/1424243/learning-apps-have-boomed-in-the-pandemic-now-comes-the-real-test Nvidia Linux drivers causing random hard crashes and now a major security risk still not fixed after 5+ months https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/nvidia-linux-drivers-causing-random-hard-crashes-and-now-major-security-risk-still-not A cheaper, ad-supported version of HBO Max will arrive this summer, but with a catch After teasing the idea for months, AT&T now says it will roll out an AVOD tier for HBO Max in June. https://www.techhive.com/article/3611465/ad-supported-hbo-max-coming-in-june.html?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Title%3A%20A%20cheaper%2C%20ad-supported%20version%20of%20HBO%20Max%20is%20coming&utm_campaign=TechHive%20Best%20of%20TechHive&utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Best%20of%20TechHive&utm_date=20210318172246&huid=3fc3c8e9-c30f-4051-86e2-3f927b788b83 Securing the Linux kernel with lockdown mode Lockdown mode makes your Linux system more secure and even prevents root users from modifying the kernel. https://www.linuxpromagazine.com/Issues/2020/239/Lockdown-Mode/(tagID)/154 What's the Difference Between a Clone and an Image? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9va6_gn-8s Back to Top
Tue	2200 03/16/2021	Stuck on Windows 10 1909? Some workarounds on moving forward The next feature release of Windows 10, 21H1, is due out in the next couple months. But what happens if you’re still on an older version and want to get unstuck? Here’s what to do. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3611672/stuck-on-windows-10-1909-some-workarounds-on-moving-forward.html?utm_campaign=subscribers-NaN&utm_medium=subscribers_push_notification&utm_source=subscribers The reason virtual reality still hasn't taken off https://www.yahoo.com/news/reason-virtual-reality-still-hasnt-182032464.html How Email Bombing Uses Spam to Hide an Attack https://www.howtogeek.com/412316/how-email-bombing-uses-spam-to-hide-an-attack/ Beware of your browser extensions https://blog.avast.com/beware-of-your-browser-extensions-avast Best free iPad apps 2021: the top titles we've tried The best free apps for iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad and iPad mini https://www.techradar.com/news/best-free-ipad-apps Ransomware, supply chain attacks compel health care organizations to act https://www.scmagazine.com/home/health-care/ransomware-supply-chain-attacks-compel-health-care-organizations-to-act/ 5 Ways to Clean the Windows 10 Registry https://www.maketecheasier.com/clean-windows10-registry/ What do I do if my system asks for a installation disk and I don’t have one? 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You may not need a computer... but don't think that moving to a tablet is going to be the end to all hassles. https://askleo.com/do-i-even-need-a-computer/ You need to use Android Messages for Web to text through your laptop. Here's how Google's answer to iMessages for typing texts on your laptop will save you time. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/you-need-to-use-android-messages-for-web-to-text-through-your-laptop-heres-how/ Microsoft publishes workaround for printing BlueScreen issue in Windows https://www.ghacks.net/2021/03/13/microsoft-publishes-workaround-for-printing-bluescreen-issue-in-windows/ How to Enable or Disable Animate Windows when Minimizing and Maximizing in Windows https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/126788-enable-disable-animate-windows-when-minimizing-maximizing.html Windows 10 update KB5001567 outs to fix blue screen printing problem Windows 10 receives the update KB5001567 to permanently fix the printing problem causing blue screens. https://pureinfotech.com/kb5001567-windows-10-fix-blue-screen-printing-problem/ Your Older AT&T Unlimited Data Plan Finally Includes 5G https://gizmodo.com/your-older-at-t-unlimited-data-plan-finally-includes-5g-1846465830 Microsoft Edge 89 Now Available for Download on Windows and Mac Microsoft has released a new major update for Microsoft Edge, and this time the company has included some pretty big improvements in the stable channel. https://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-edge-89-now-available-for-download-on-windows-and-mac-532346.shtml What Is a Router and How Does It Work? Everything to know about setting up your residential gateway https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-a-router-2618162 Netflix just made a big change that cracks down on shared accounts Netflix thinks you're using someone else's account https://www.tomsguide.com/news/netflix-just-made-a-big-change-that-cracks-down-on-shared-accounts Dashlane is giving its one-click password changer a big upgrade The new version is available in beta today https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/11/22320467/dashlane-one-click-password-changer-autofill-machine-learning How To Add Photo Templates In A Video https://www.techjunkie.com/add-photo-templates-video/ 7 things to never search for on Google https://www.komando.com/privacy/risky-google-searches/782263/ AT&T: Only Fiber Can Fulfill America's Broadband Hunger While T-Mobile and Verizon pledge to offer wireless home broadband, AT&T says only fiber lines can satisfy Americans' growing demands. https://www.pcmag.com/news/att-only-fiber-can-fulfill-americas-broadband-hunger Random pop-ups? 5 telltale signs your computer is infected with malware—and how to fix it https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/malware-pop-ups-system-mechanic-malwarebytes-162003069.html How to Change the Default New Folder Name in Windows 10 https://www.howtogeek.com/715225/change-default-new-folder-name-windows-10/ An update on data privacy and protection legislation https://blog.avast.com/data-privacy-legislation-update-avast This Raspberry Pi computer can shoot actual laser beams A more advanced version is in the works https://www.techradar.com/news/this-raspberry-pi-computer-can-shoot-actual-laser-beams Linux Foundation launches software signing service https://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/network-security/linux-foundation-launches-software-signing-service/ 10 Best Compression Tools for Linux https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-compression-tools-linux/ What’s the Difference Between Memory and Hard Disk Space? The difference between the various types of things we might call "memory" is a fundamental concept that's often confused. I'll review the basics. https://askleo.com/whats_the_difference_between_memory_and_hard_disk_space/ 15 iPhone settings to change for better phone performance From Face ID working with a facial covering to Do Not Disturb and longer battery life, all are instantly achievable on your iPhone with some quick settings changes. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/15-iphone-settings-to-change-better-phone-performance/ Microsoft removes Paint 3D and 3D Viewer in new Windows installations https://www.ghacks.net/2021/03/11/microsoft-removes-paint-3d-and-3d-viewer-in-new-windows-installations/ 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 Windows 10 20H2 soon to be forced onto PCs nearing end of service Microsoft will soon start forcing Windows 10 20H2 automatically on devices running an older release nearing the end of service. https://pureinfotech.com/windows-10-20h2-forced-pcs-nearing-end-service/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Pureinfotech+%28Pureinfotech+Newsletter%29 Hackers Now Ruining Your Ability to Get Drunk, Too https://gizmodo.com/hackers-now-ruining-your-ability-to-get-drunk-too-1846464450 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 Modem vs. Router: How Do They Differ? What's the difference between a modem and router? https://www.lifewire.com/difference-between-modem-and-router-4159854 Best free Zoom backgrounds Download these free Zoom backgrounds to make video calls more fun https://www.tomsguide.com/news/best-free-zoom-backgrounds Tens of thousands of Verkada cameras were easily accessible to employees as well as hackers “We literally had 20-year-old interns that had access to over 100,000 cameras” https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/11/22324876/surveillance-camera-firm-verkada-breached-hacked-super-admin-access-employees How To Change The Margins In Google Docs https://www.techjunkie.com/google-docs-change-margins/ Stop car warranty scam calls https://www.komando.com/episode/stop-car-warranty-scam-calls/782689/ Ransomware Hackers Start Exploiting Microsoft Exchange Server Flaws A ransomware strain dubbed DearCry has been spotted encrypting the email data on unpatched Exchange servers, and then demanding victims pay up. https://www.pcmag.com/news/ransomware-hackers-start-exploiting-microsoft-exchange-server-flaws Identity thieves try to make 20,000 fake SC unemployment accounts with stolen info https://www.yahoo.com/news/identity-thieves-try-20-000-175645886.html How to Add Private Labels in Google Maps https://www.howtogeek.com/710242/how-to-add-private-labels-in-google-maps/ Does Linux need antivirus? https://blog.avast.com/does-linux-need-antivirus-avast Apple M1 Macs can now run Photoshop natively M1 chip support brings a serious performance boost to Photoshop https://www.techradar.com/news/apple-m1-macs-can-now-run-photoshop-natively SolarWinds spurs investment in threat hunting, supplier vetting https://www.scmagazine.com/home/solarwinds-hack/solarwinds-spurs-investment-in-threat-hunting-supplier-vetting/ How to Use Voice Typing in Microsoft Edge https://www.maketecheasier.com/use-voice-typing-in-microsoft-edge/ Would it be worthwhile to upgrade my RAM? When it comes to things like memory and RAM, more is always better. But you may not need additional RAM just yet. https://askleo.com/would-it-be-worthwhile-to-upgrade-my-ram/ iPhone 13 might be the phone that never hits shelves. Here's why people think so Apple's next flagship phone might not be the iPhone 13, thanks to superstition. https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-iphone-13-name-never-shelves-iphone-12s-rumor-why-think/ Firefox 86.0.1 will be released later today, here is what is new https://www.ghacks.net/2021/03/11/firefox-86-0-1-will-be-released-later-today-here-is-what-is-new/ How to Install or Uninstall Miracast Connect Wireless Display Feature to Project to this PC in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/157692-install-uninstall-connect-wireless-display-feature-windows-10-a.html How to uninstall apps on Windows 10 Windows 10 includes at least sevent ways to uninstall apps using Settings, Start menu, Control Panel, WinGet, PowerShell, and CMD, and here's how to use them all. https://pureinfotech.com/uninstall-apps-windows-10/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Pureinfotech+%28Pureinfotech+Newsletter%29 Apple's Suing an Ex-Employee Who Allegedly Leaked Secrets to Media https://gizmodo.com/apples-suing-an-ex-employee-who-allegedly-leaked-secret-1846464667 ownCloud Store your private data in the cloud, access it from multiple supported devices and share it with your friends using this file-sharing app https://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/File-Sharing/ownCloud.shtml What Is a Megabit (Mb)? And how does it differ from a megabyte (MB)? https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-a-megabit-2483412 Apple Glasses: Release date, price, features and leaks Apple Glass could redefine wearable computing. Here's everything we know so far. https://www.techjunkie.com/google-sheets-disable-round/ Robocalls are skyrocketing again – 5 ways to stop them https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/stop-robocalls-for-good/778564/ 5 Easy Tips to Extend the Life of Your Headphones Keep your headphones working longer and improve the way they sound with these simple tricks. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/5-easy-tips-to-extend-the-life-of-your-headphones Younger generation getting scammed more often, for more money https://www.yahoo.com/news/younger-generation-getting-scammed-more-150800768.html Elementary OS Offers Multi-Touch Gesture Support https://www.linux-magazine.com/Issues/2021/245/News Why did Apple’s original HomePod fail? Let’s count the reasons Apple’s first smart speaker just met a sudden, surprising end, but it was one we could see coming. https://www.techhive.com/article/3611402/5-reasons-the-original-apple-homepod-failed.html What if My OneDrive is Too Big for My Hard Drive? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkC_twwb8Vg Back to Top
Mon	2199 03/15/2021	What's in the latest Edge update? Vertical tabs for all, and faster start-ups Version 89 of Microsoft's Edge browser kills off 33 security vulnerabilities and is supposed to boost startup times by up to 41%. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3586259/whats-in-the-latest-edge-update-rollbacks-and-new-browser-telemetry-policies.html What to Look for in a Laptop https://www.reviewgeek.com/72901/what-to-look-for-in-a-laptop/ Lessons Learned From the SolarWinds Supply Chain Hack https://linuxinsider.com/story/lessons-learned-from-the-solarwinds-supply-chain-hack-87029.html 'Deepfake is the future of content creation' https://finance.yahoo.com/news/deepfake-future-content-creation-000356842.html What Does “Catfishing” Mean Online? https://www.howtogeek.com/714763/what-does-catfishing-mean-online/ Google is pushing 64-bit Chrome on Android https://www.ghacks.net/2021/03/13/google-is-pushing-64-bit-chrome-on-android/ 10 Things You Must Do With a Brand New Router Just bought your first ever router? Upgraded your old one to a new one? Take these important steps and make sure it's set up properly. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-things-must-brand-new-router/?utm_source=MUO-NL-RP&utm_medium=newsletter How to Fix the Controller Disconnection Bug on Your Xbox Series X/S https://lifehacker.com/how-to-fix-the-controller-disconnection-bug-on-your-xbo-1846465584 Hackers attempt to poison the well, but AI cybersecurity solutions bolster water treatment facility security After a breach at a Florida treatment facility, tap water security is front and center. In the digital age, there's no shortage of challenges in the pipeline between facility and spigot. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/hackers-attempt-to-poison-the-well-but-ai-cybersecurity-solutions-bolster-water-treatment-facility-security/ How wind power is leading America’s energy transition https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/13/how-wind-became-americas-top-renewable-electricity-source.html Why Is My New Computer Flooded with Pop-ups and Ads? Advertisements popping up on a new computer bring several things to mind, including what many call "crapware." https://askleo.com/why-is-my-new-computer-flooded-with-pop-ups-and-ads/ Google must face $5B lawsuit over tracking private internet use, judge rules Judge finds tech giant didn't notify users their data could still be collected in incognito mode. https://www.cnet.com/news/google-must-face-5b-lawsuit-over-tracking-private-internet-use/ How to Repair System Files with SFC Command in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2895-run-sfc-command-windows-10-a.html If you build it, they will learn: Why some schools are investing in cell towers Towers as tall as 150 feet are popping up to beam internet service from schools to surrounding neighborhoods during the pandemic, and maybe long term. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/schools-look-skyward-internet-service-building-cell-towers-rcna384 Report Details Government Internet Shutdowns https://www.infopackets.com/news/10907/report-details-government-internet-shutdowns Your phone’s home screen shows how a year of pandemic changed you It’s not just your most-used apps — it’s your new priorities https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/03/13/phone-app-home-screen-covid/ How to Create a Strong Password Use unique passwords and passphrases to protect your privacy online https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-create-a-strong-password-4783955 US Moves Closer to Retaliation Over Hacking as Cyber Woes Grow https://www.securityweek.com/us-moves-closer-retaliation-over-hacking-cyber-woes-grow Silicon Shortage Reportedly Hits Android Phones as Qualcomm Suffers Supply Issues https://gizmodo.com/silicon-shortage-reportedly-hits-android-phones-as-qual-1846463965 Intel Tiger Lake 11th Gen CPUs release date, laptops, specs and more Intel Tiger Lake chips are here — here's everything we know https://www.tomsguide.com/news/intel-tiger-lake Hitting the Books: America's loneliness crisis began well before the COVID quarantine Humanity isn't ready for a fully contactless economy. https://www.engadget.com/hitting-the-books-the-lonely-century-noreena-hertz-currency-163030202.html The reason we call a software glitch a “bug” https://www.komando.com/video/komando-picks/the-reason-we-call-a-software-glitch-a-bug/782053/ Social Media and Food Delivery Apps Sell the Most Personal Data Worried about which apps are tracking and sharing your data? A study by pCloud reveals that Facebook, Instagram, Uber Eats, and Grubhub are the worst offenders. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/social-media-and-food-delivery-apps-sell-the-most-personal-data Microsoft Hit By Worldwide Hack Attack https://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-hit-worldwide-hack-attack-130627443.html How to Quickly Copy Mac Screenshots to Clipboard https://www.howtogeek.com/713897/how-to-quickly-copy-mac-screenshots-to-clipboard/ Bitwarden Send is now available to all users https://www.ghacks.net/2021/03/12/bitwarden-send-is-now-available-to-all-users/ How to Find Hidden Cameras Using Your Mobile Phone Concerned about surveillance? Here's how to scan for hidden cameras using your mobile phone. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/use-smartphone-detect-hidden-surveillance-cameras/?utm_source=MUO-NL-RP&utm_medium=newsletter Enroll in One of These 9 Free Online Courses at NYU https://lifehacker.com/enroll-in-one-of-these-9-free-online-courses-at-nyu-1846470417 Employers aren't training staff to use new tech tools. Employees are paying the price Organizations have invested millions in new technology over the past year, yet fewer than one in 10 businesses have trained staff in to use these tools. Little surprise, then, that employees are using them incorrectly - and getting in trouble for it. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/employers-arent-training-staff-to-use-new-tech-tools-employees-are-paying-the-price/ Beeple, who just sold an NFT for $69 million, talks about the other ways we can use the technology - People have really just scratched the surface when it comes to non-fungible tokens, Mike Winkelmann, a digital artist who goes by the name Beeple, said Friday. - The bulk of the focus around NFTs so far has centered on digital art, memes, music and other collectibles. - People could start minting NFTs for things as common as buying a car, replacing the deed to a house or even a college diploma, Winkelmann said. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/12/beeple-who-just-sold-an-nft-for-69-million-says-the-tech-can-be-used-for-more.html Can I replace my processor with a faster one? Replacing your computer's CPU will depend on your motherboard. But there is actually another option to get more speed. https://askleo.com/can-i-replace-my-processor-with-a-faster-one/ Tim Berners-Lee: One-third of youth still don't have internet access as web turns 32 Every young person who can't connect to the internet represents a "lost opportunity" for humanity, says the web's creator. https://www.cnet.com/news/as-the-web-turns-32-one-third-of-young-people-still-dont-have-internet-access/ How to Automatically Create System Restore Point on Schedule in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/64869-automatically-create-system-restore-point-schedule-windows-10-a.html Blind Americans face roadblocks booking online vaccine appointments “This has been a real rough year for folks with the kinds of disabilities that affect computer and internet use,” one expert said. https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/blind-americans-face-roadblocks-booking-online-vaccine-appointments-n1260954 Canadian Broadband Among Most Affordable https://www.infopackets.com/news/10906/canadian-broadband-among-most-affordable 15 Alexa commands you’ll wish you knew sooner Heres some inspiration for fun, helpful, and smart new ways to use your smart speaker https://www.foxnews.com/tech/15-alexa-commands-youll-wish-you-knew-sooner How to Fix a Wi-Fi Router Troubleshooting the most common Wi-Fi router problems 'https://www.lifewire.com/fix-a-wifi-router-5082923 Mac Malware 'XCSSET' Adapted for Devices With M1 Chips https://www.securityweek.com/mac-malware-xcsset-adapted-devices-m1-chips Hackers Are Swarming Microsoft Exchange https://gizmodo.com/hackers-are-swarming-microsoft-exchange-1846450895 What is C-Band 5G — and why is it better? An FCC win gives Verizon better, faster 5G, but it won't be for everyone https://www.tomsguide.com/news/what-is-c-band-5g-and-why-is-verizon-charging-more-for-it HBO Max will debut an ad-supported tier in June AT&T expects to have up to 150 million HBO and HBO Max subscribers by 2026. https://www.engadget.com/hbo-max-ad-supported-tier-launch-window-155756778.html Komando DIY: 7 must-try iPhone tricks https://www.komando.com/video/diy-how-to/komando-diy-7-must-try-iphone-tricks/742565/ How Noise-Cancelling Headphones Work (and How We Test Them) What does noise cancellation actually do to block outside sound and why does it add so much to the cost of headphones? We explain, along with how we test this feature in our reviews. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-noise-cancelling-headphones-work-and-how-we-test-them At Dubai airport, travelers' eyes become their passports https://www.yahoo.com/news/dubai-airport-travelers-eyes-become-165604276.html How to Insert an Image Inside of Text in Microsoft Word https://www.howtogeek.com/707608/how-to-insert-an-image-inside-of-text-in-microsoft-word/ Amiga Forever and C64 Forever 9 are now available https://www.ghacks.net/2021/03/12/amiga-forever-and-c64-forever-9-are-now-available/ Why Your Computer Microphone Is a Real Privacy Concern What if your privacy was being invaded without your knowledge? Here's how your computer microphone could be hacked. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/computers-microphone-privacy-concern-heres/?utm_source=MUO-NL-RP&utm_medium=newsletter How to Fix the Controller Disconnection Bug on Your Xbox Series X/S https://lifehacker.com/how-to-fix-the-controller-disconnection-bug-on-your-xbo-1846465584 Linux distribution Netrunner has a rocky past but a promising future Jack Wallen calls Netrunner XOXO a victory for the developers of the distro. See why this Linux distribution might be in your future. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/linux-distribution-netrunner-has-a-rocky-past-but-a-promising-future/ Former Facebook insiders explain why the company is making such a big fuss over Apple’s upcoming privacy change - Facebook’s ad campaign against an upcoming change in the iPhone stands in sharp contrast to competitors like Twitter, Snap and Google, who are taking a more low-key approach. - Facebook is particularly worried about losing the ability to track “view-through conversions,” which can show that an ad on Facebook later spurred a purchase through another site. - It is also using the campaign to support small businesses as an attempt to improve its reputation, former insiders say. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/11/why-facebook-is-so-upset-about-apple-idfa-change-insiders-spill.html What’s the Easiest Way to Upgrade an Older Machine? Upgrading a computer can be a lot of work, is going to cost some money, and depends on your needs. I'll show you where to start. https://askleo.com/whats-the-easiest-way-to-upgrade-an-older-machine/ Netflix cracks down on password sharing The streaming service has been squelching the use of passwords shared by separate homes. https://www.cnet.com/news/netflix-cracks-down-on-password-sharing/ How to Change Wireless Network Connection Priority Order in Windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/70415-change-wireless-network-connection-priority-order-windows-10-a.html Security camera hackers access live feeds at hospitals, workplaces, schools They saw outdoor and indoor footage at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, where 26 first-grade students and six educators were killed in 2012, one of the hackers said. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/security-camera-hackers-access-live-feeds-hospitals-workplaces-schools-n1260637 Google Maps May Have Ads https://www.infopackets.com/news/10905/google-maps-may-have-ads K210 AI Accelerator https://hackspace.raspberrypi.org/articles/k210-ai-accelerator How Long Do Routers Last? How to tell when it's time for a new wireless router https://www.lifewire.com/how-long-do-routers-last-5074393 Ransomware Operators Start Targeting Microsoft Exchange Vulnerabilities https://www.securityweek.com/ransomware-operators-start-targeting-microsoft-exchange-vulnerabilities T-Mobile Just Made Some Big 5G Promises https://gizmodo.com/t-mobile-just-made-some-big-5g-promises-1846460204 iPhone 12 has a killer secret button — here's how to use it The iPhone 12 and every iPhone that runs iOS 14 has a fantastic new shortcut https://www.tomsguide.com/news/iphone-12-has-a-killer-secret-button-heres-how-to-use-it How to clean and organize your Mac Taking care of your computer doesn’t need to be complicated. https://www.engadget.com/how-to-clean-your-mac-macbook-cleaning-supplies-digital-organization-153007592.html Scam alert: 2 new tricks to watch out for (Warn your family!) https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/dea-and-lottery-scams/782104/ Running Out of Room on Your PC? How to Set Up and Use a Network Drive Turn an external hard drive into a network drive to access your files, even when your computer is turned off. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/set-up-use-network-drive-pc-storage How to change the audio output on an Android without disconnecting your headphones or speakers https://www.yahoo.com/news/change-audio-output-android-without-040550348.html How to Access Your Clipboard on Android https://www.howtogeek.com/692835/how-to-access-your-clipboard-on-android/ Create a custom menu, add shortcuts for files, folders, URLs, and access it from a desktop shortcut with PopSel https://www.ghacks.net/2021/03/11/create-a-custom-menu-add-shortcuts-for-files-folders-urls-and-access-it-from-a-desktop-shortcut-with-popsel/ Install the Google Voice App if You Use That Number for Texts https://lifehacker.com/install-the-google-voice-app-if-you-use-that-number-for-1846453445 How cybercrime groups are exploiting the latest Microsoft Exchange flaws Criminals have been targeting organizations that run Exchange hoping to breach ones that haven't patched the latest bugs, says ESET. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-cybercrime-groups-are-exploiting-the-latest-microsoft-exchange-flaws/ Apple lawsuit shows the company’s extreme focus on secrecy - Apple sued a former employee in federal court in California on Thursday alleging that he passed trade secrets about unannounced products to a member of the media. - Apple did not name the media correspondent nor the details that Lancaster allegedly leaked. - While all technology firms closely guard intellectual property, Apple’s culture deeply emphasizes it and the company has developed a need-to-know system called “disclosure” where often employees on a project don’t have knowledge of other parts of the project to prevent leaks. https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/11/apple-lawsuit-shows-the-companys-extreme-focus-on-secrecy.html What’s the Best Two-Factor Authentication Option? The worst is none at all. The best two-factor authentication approach varies based on your needs, and what's offered by the service you're trying to use it with. https://askleo.com/whats-the-best-two-factor-authentication-option/ Microsoft shows Cirque du Soleil in mixed reality https://www.cnet.com/videos/microsoft-shows-cirque-du-soleil-in-mixed-reality/ How to Enable or Disable Reload in Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge Chromium https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/160784-enable-disable-reload-internet-explorer-mode-microsoft-edge.html 'Really messy': Why the hack of Microsoft's email system is getting worse Microsoft's announcement has complicated the situation, with efforts to fix the flaws appearing to have drawn more hackers to exploit organizations that haven’t yet updated the software. https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/really-messy-hack-microsofts-email-system-getting-worse-rcna377 MS to Fix Broken Windows Update with New Rollout https://www.infopackets.com/news/10903/ms-fix-broken-windows-update-new-rollout An Update on the Fourth Industrial Revolution https://www.technewsworld.com/story/An-Update-on-the-Fourth-Industrial-Revolution-87035.html How to Find a Router Password Find your username, too https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-find-a-router-password-5074999 Breach Exposes Data of 200K Health System Staff, Patients https://www.securityweek.com/breach-exposes-data-200k-health-system-staff-patients The Netflix Password-Sharing Crackdown Has Begun https://gizmodo.com/the-netflix-password-sharing-crackdown-has-begun-1846460641 iPhone 13 leak just revealed the battery upgrade we've been waiting for Finally, bigger batteries. But there's a catch. https://www.tomsguide.com/news/iphone-13-leak-batteries Google will let you upload photos and add missing roads in Maps The tech giant has introduced new ways you can contribute to the Maps app. https://www.engadget.com/google-upload-photos-add-missing-roads-maps-170029059.html Your ISP sees everything you do online – Here’s how to stop it https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/hide-what-you-do-online/775245/ AT&T: Only Fiber Can Fulfill America's Broadband Hunger While T-Mobile and Verizon pledge to offer wireless home broadband, AT&T says only fiber lines can satisfy Americans' growing demands. https://www.pcmag.com/news/att-only-fiber-can-fulfill-americas-broadband-hunger Israeli 5-minute battery charge aims to fire up electric cars https://www.yahoo.com/news/israeli-5-minute-battery-charge-035954413.html Check Your Android for Malware Clones of These Useful Apps https://lifehacker.com/check-your-android-for-malware-clones-of-these-useful-a-1846448584 Serious Vulnerabilities Found in Schneider Electric Power Meters https://www.securityweek.com/serious-vulnerabilities-found-schneider-electric-power-meters Linux Voice Introduction https://www.linux-magazine.com/Issues/2021/245/Introduction A New Twist to Virtual Desktop Cloud Computing https://linuxinsider.com/story/a-new-twist-to-virtual-desktop-cloud-computing-87021.html How Do I Send Free Anonymous Email? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTMuO1f4UF8 Back to Top
Sun	2198 03/14/2021	AMD Has Fixed Its USB Connectivity Issues, Updates Arrive in Early April https://www.extremetech.com/computing/320796-amd-has-fixed-its-usb-connectivity-issues-updates-arrive-in-early-april Casting a wide intrusion net: Dozens burned with single hack https://www.yahoo.com/news/casting-wide-intrusion-net-dozens-130338581.html Bitwarden Is the Best Free Alternative to LastPass https://www.howtogeek.com/715490/bitwarden-is-the-best-free-alternative-to-lastpass/ Testing Your Backups Is Critical The only thing worse than no backup is a backup that doesn’t work. Testing your backups is an easy step to overlook, but an important one to take. Make sure your backups will be there when you need them. https://askleo.com/testing-backups-critical/ The 10 Safest Free Software Download Sites for Windows Many software download sites are loaded with malware. Here are the safest sites you can trust when you need free software downloads. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/9-cleanest-safest-websites-download-free-software-windows/?utm_source=MUO-NL-RP&utm_medium=newsletter Exchange servers first compromised by Chinese hackers hit with ransomware As if Exchange users didn't already have enough to worry about, they have this. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/03/ransomware-gangs-hijack-7000-exchange-servers-first-hit-by-chinese-hackers/ How to use OneDrive with Microsoft 365 desktop Windows 10 saves your Microsoft 365 files locally and on OneDrive. You don't have to do a thing to take advantage of the setup. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-onedrive-with-microsoft-365-desktop/ How to fix common camera problems on Windows 10 If the webcam no longer works on your computer, use these troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue on Windows 10 quickly. https://www.windowscentral.com/how-fix-common-camera-problems-windows-10 How to Open Local Files on Your Browser in Windows https://www.maketecheasier.com/open-local-files-on-browser-windows/ Wi-Fi 6 routers: the best Wi-Fi 6 routers you can buy in 2021 Wi-Fi 6 is here https://www.techradar.com/news/wi-fi-6-routers-the-best-wi-fi-6-routers-you-can-buy-in-2019 Ryzen Controller Squeeze every drop of performance from your AMD Ryzen-powered laptop with the help of this open-source and well-designed utility https://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/CPU-Tweak/Ryzen-Controller.shtml 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 Europol 'unlocks' encrypted Sky ECC chat service to make arrests https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/europol-unlocks-encrypted-sky-ecc-chat-service-to-make-arrests/ It's Not Too Late to Pass a National Privacy Law (OK, It Kind of Is) https://gizmodo.com/its-not-too-late-to-pass-a-national-privacy-law-ok-it-1846451029 Zoom security issues: Here's everything that's gone wrong (so far) More than a dozen security and privacy problems have been found in Zoom. Here's an updated list. https://www.tomsguide.com/news/zoom-security-privacy-woes How to Fix: I Forgot My iPad Password or Passcode Get back into your iPad with these tips https://www.lifewire.com/fix-forgot-ipads-password-1994344 New concept video shows us what future iPhone models could look like https://bgr.com/2021/03/09/iphone-design-ideas-future-concept-no-notch/ Apple reportedly denies Parler’s App Store appeal, citing derogatory terms and ‘Nazi symbols’ ‘Simple searches reveal highly objectionable content’ https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/10/22324028/apple-parler-app-store-ban-upheld-nazi-symbols 5 Steps for Investigating Phishing Attacks Phishing is a common and effective cybercrime tool, but even the most sophisticated threat actors make mistakes that you can leverage in your investigations. https://www.darkreading.com/operations/5-steps-for-investigating-phishing-attacks/a/d-id/1340302 3 immediate steps to take if you fell for a scam https://www.komando.com/safety-security-reviews/how-to-respond-to-being-scammed/781965/ After Online News Spat, Google Blasts Microsoft Over Exchange Server Flaws In a blog post defending its commitment to funding journalism, Google also slams Microsoft for failing to secure its products from hackers. https://www.pcmag.com/news/after-online-news-spat-google-blasts-microsoft-over-exchange-server-flaws 5 simple ways to speed up your smartphone https://www.yahoo.com/news/5-simple-ways-speed-smartphone-130040366.html Got an Old Tablet? Put It to Work in the Kitchen https://www.howtogeek.com/714576/got-an-old-tablet-put-it-to-work-in-the-kitchen/ What if My OneDrive is Too Big for My Hard Drive? How to manage OneDrive when it’s bigger than your disk. Cloud storage is ubiquitous, convenient, and BIG. There are options if OneDrive is too big for your hard drive. https://askleo.com/what-if-my-onedrive-is-too-big-for-my-hard-drive/ Think Your Phone Has Been Hacked? Here's What to Do Next Think there's a problem with your iPhone or Android device? Here's what to do if your phone has been hacked. https://www.makeuseof.com/phone-hacked-what-to-do-next/?utm_source=MUO-NL-RP&utm_medium=newsletter Tens of thousands of US organizations hit in ongoing Microsoft Exchange hack Multiple hacking groups are exploiting vulnerabilities to backdoor unpatched servers. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/03/tens-of-thousands-of-us-organizations-hit-in-ongoing-microsoft-exchange-hack/ Smartphone market to rebound in 2021 thanks to 5G push and consumer demand Global shipments of smartphones will rise by 5.5% this year following last year's decline, says IDC. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/smartphone-market-to-rebound-in-2021-thanks-to-5g-push-and-consumer-demand/ March Windows 10 update appears to cause blue screen of death when printing Printing problems popped up following the latest update to Windows 10. https://www.windowscentral.com/march-windows-10-update-appears-cause-blue-screen-death-some 8 “Dangerous” Android Apps Identified by Cybersecurity Firm https://www.maketecheasier.com/dangerous-android-apps-identified-by-cybersecurity-firm/ Watching cable TV on your Xbox One is about to become exponentially more difficult The Xbox OneGuide will be disappearing after the next update https://www.techradar.com/news/watching-cable-tv-on-your-xbox-one-is-about-to-become-exponentially-more-difficult WinQuickLook Bring the macOS Quick Look feature to your Windows PC and preview files easily without opening them, thanks to this open-source utility https://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/WinQuickLook.shtml How to download older ISO versions of Windows 10 Do you need to rollback to a previous version of Windows 10? Here are the steps to download the ISO file for any version of the OS. https://pureinfotech.com/download-older-iso-windows-10/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Pureinfotech+%28Pureinfotech+Newsletter%29 New Firefox version fixes Linux crashes, Apple Silicon hangs https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/new-firefox-version-fixes-linux-crashes-apple-silicon-hangs/ Congress Has a New $94 Billion Plan to Bring Affordable Internet to Everyone https://gizmodo.com/congress-has-a-new-94-billion-plan-to-bring-affordable-1846454852 Windows 10 update brings big taskbar upgrade — but there's one problem More info but also more system resources https://www.tomsguide.com/news/windows-10-update-brings-big-taskbar-upgrade-but-theres-one-problem How to Disable DHCP Give your computer a permanent IP address https://www.lifewire.com/disable-dhcp-5075607 How to opt out of T-Mobile’s new automatic data sharing program https://bgr.com/2021/03/09/t-mobile-data-privacy-update-share-advertiser-opt-out/ Amazon withholds its ebooks from libraries because it prefers you pay it instead Amazon’s publishing arm has refused to sell digital books to libraries https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/10/22323434/amazon-publishing-library-lending-access-refuse-overdrive-libby Malware Operator Employs New Trick to Upload Its Dropper into Google Play Check Point researchers recently discovered the Clast82 dropper hidden in nine legitimate Android utility apps. https://www.komando.com/lifestyle-reviews/prescription-medicine-recalls/782109/ Verizon Expands Home Internet to 10 More Cities Verizon's 5G home internet city count climbs to 28, but how much of each city is covered? https://www.pcmag.com/news/verizon-expands-home-internet-to-10-more-cities Can WhatsApp stop spreading misinformation without compromising encryption? https://finance.yahoo.com/m/e68adf61-0f32-386e-97ef-673f31950ae0/can-whatsapp-stop-spreading.html How to Delete Version History in Google Docs https://www.howtogeek.com/709525/how-to-delete-version-history-in-google-docs/ How Do I Send Free Anonymous Email? Hiding your identity is possible but can be complicated. Sending anonymous email ranges from easy to complex, depending on the likelihood of someone going the extra mile to identify you. https://askleo.com/anonymous-email/ Windows 10 Slow After an Update? Here's How You Can Fix It Has your Windows 10 become slow after an update? Here’s how you can solve the slow Windows problem for good. https://www.makeuseof.com/windows-10-slow-after-update-fix/?utm_source=MUO-NL-RP&utm_medium=newsletter China’s and Russia’s spying sprees will take years to unpack Full extent of SolarWinds hack, Hafnium’s attack on Exchange Server may never be known. https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2021/03/chinas-and-russias-spying-spree-will-take-years-to-unpack/ Gaming healthcare: Virtual reality gives surgeons life-like training Gamer-turned-doctor created a company that helps physicians become better at their jobs, especially during a pandemic. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/gaming-healthcare-virtual-reality-gives-surgeons-life-like-training/ How Microsoft AccountGuard is helping secure countries ahead of five national elections Microsoft is working to fight cyberattacks on high-risk organizations and individuals. https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-accountguard-yubikey How to Share Files Between Host PC and Virtual Machines https://www.maketecheasier.com/sharing-files-between-ubuntu-host-and-virtual-machines/ Even Fortune 500 businesses have poor password hygiene Many businesses use passwords that can be hacked in less than a second https://www.techradar.com/news/even-fortune-500-businesses-have-poor-password-hygiene PaperScan Scanner Software Free Edition Scanning software with a plethora of post-processing options and features, for use with any type of scanned document, regardless of quality or size https://www.softpedia.com/get/CD-DVD-Tools/AutoRun-Builders/PaperScan-Free.shtml SHOULD I INSTALL WINDOWS 10 21H1 ON MY PC? NO – HERE’S WHY. Is it safe to install Windows 10 21H1? Best answer: No, here's why and what you should do. https://pureinfotech.com/should-install-windows-10-21h1-now/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Pureinfotech+%28Pureinfotech+Newsletter%29 Molson Coors brewing operations disrupted by cyberattack https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/molson-coors-brewing-operations-disrupted-by-cyberattack/ How to Use Your Samsung Phone As a Desktop https://gizmodo.com/how-to-use-your-samsung-phone-as-a-desktop-1846422923 Starlink satellite internet: Coverage, cost, speed and latest news Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service is rapidly launching satellites — here's everything we know https://www.tomsguide.com/news/starlink-satellite-internet-coverage-cost-speed-and-latest-news 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 Apple’s mixed-reality glasses to feature 15 cameras and ‘innovative biometrics’ https://bgr.com/2021/03/09/apple-glasses-specs-rumors-15-cameras-innovative-biometrics-vr-headset/ Microsoft’s long-awaited new webcam reportedly arriving at Surface spring event A new Microsoft webcam might appear alongside the Surface Laptop 4 https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/10/22322831/microsoft-surface-webcams-spring-2021-release-rumors US Schools Faced Record Number of Security Incidents in 2020 The K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center reports an 18% increase in security incidents as schools moved classes online. https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/us-schools-faced-record-number-of-security-incidents-in-2020/d/d-id/1340371 Check your phone – iPhone app exposed thousands of private calls https://www.komando.com/security-privacy/app-exposed-thousands-of-calls/782261/ T-Mobile: Home Internet Is Coming Soon With more than 100,000 signed up for a T-Mobile pilot, execs say it's time to bust home internet monopolies. https://www.pcmag.com/news/t-mobile-home-internet-is-coming-soon New app can help people prove they've been vaccinated https://www.yahoo.com/gma/app-help-people-prove-theyve-073336239.html How to Stop Annoying Website Notification Pop-Ups in Edge https://www.howtogeek.com/714111/how-to-stop-annoying-website-notification-pop-ups-in-edge/ What’s the Difference Between a Clone and an Image? Different definitions of “everything”. The difference between a clone and an image boils down to what they contain: everything, or absolutely everything. https://askleo.com/difference-between-clone-image/ How to Safely Share Passwords With Friends and Family You should never share your passwords. But if you must, here's how to share your passwords while keeping your accounts as secure as possible. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/safely-share-passwords-friends-family/?utm_source=MUO-NL-RP&utm_medium=newsletter Torvalds warns the world: Don’t use the Linux 5.12-rc1 kernel Please, please don't use cowboy kernels in production—especially not this one! https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/03/psa-linux-folks-stay-away-from-the-5-12-rc1-kernel/ 8 hours and 27 minutes. That's how long the average gamer plays each week Binge gaming is up 13% over last year with some age groups playing six hours at a stretch, a worldwide survey finds. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/8-hours-and-27-minutes-thats-how-long-the-average-gamer-plays-each-week/ Get fast Wi-Fi 6 speeds with TP-Link's Archer AX21 router on sale for $90 https://www.windowscentral.com/get-fast-wi-fi-6-speeds-tp-links-archer-ax21-router-sale-90 Material Developed to Make Batteries Last Longer https://www.maketecheasier.com/material-developed-to-make-batteries-last-longer/ The best cheap drone sales and deals for March 2021 Take to the skies for less https://www.techradar.com/deals/the-best-cheap-drone-deals Avast Free Antivirus Powerful anti-malware solution delivered in a user-friendly and free package, featuring multiple scanning modes and extra tools to ensure all-round PC safety https://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Avast-Home-Edition.shtml How to fix hard drive problems on Windows 10 If you're experiencing weird problems using Windows 10, it could be related to hard drive issues — Here's how to check and fix them. https://pureinfotech.com/fix-hard-drive-problems-windows-10/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Pureinfotech+%28Pureinfotech+Newsletter%29 Chinese state hackers target Linux systems with new malware https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-state-hackers-target-linux-systems-with-new-malware/ Heartbreaking Stories of People Who Got Scammed on Tinder During the Pandemic https://gizmodo.com/heartbreaking-stories-of-people-who-got-scammed-on-tind-1846436566 How to use your phone as a webcam https://www.tomsguide.com/news/how-to-use-your-phone-as-a-webcam What Is Broadband? Everything you need to know about broadband internet https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-broadband-4799049 I’m completely addicted to this incredible YouTube channel https://bgr.com/2021/03/06/youtube-account-for-history-lovers-nineteenth-century-videos-back-to-life/ Amazon’s secret home robot Vesta reportedly in ‘late-prototype stage’ of development ‘We’re worried it could turn into another Fire Phone’ https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/10/22322813/amazon-home-robot-vesta-alexa-project-rumors-specs-report Call Recorder iPhone App Flaw Uncovered Researcher finds thousands of recorded calls easily accessible to others. https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities---threats/call-recorder-iphone-app-flaw-uncovered/d/d-id/1340362 20 smart new Alexa commands for your Amazon Echo https://www.komando.com/kims-column/smart-new-alexa-commands/782487/ Apple Figures Out How to Fit Bigger Batteries Inside a MacBook Those battery pouches we are so used to seeing inside MacBooks could soon be encased in metal. https://www.pcmag.com/news/apple-figures-out-how-to-fit-bigger-batteries-inside-a-macbook As Microsoft email software hack spreads, experts brace for more impact https://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-email-software-hack-spreads-172355842.html Shed A Tear For Apple, For Nobody Wants To Help It Make A Car https://jalopnik.com/shed-a-tear-for-apple-for-nobody-wants-to-help-it-make-1846463277 How to Stop LG From Stuffing Ads Into Your Brand New OLED TV https://www.extremetech.com/electronics/320778-how-to-stop-lg-from-stuffing-ads-into-your-brand-new-oled-tv Testing Your Backups Is Critical (many backup programs have a hidden verication feature and you have to activate it) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZydDFT8Bx0 Back to Top

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