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Wednesday July 9, 2025. 02:15 PM
Microsoft has released the KB5062553 update for Windows 11 24H2. Billed primarily as a security update for the operating system, it is actually more than that – much more. As is the case with Microsoft’s monthly security updates, it also includes the non-security...
Keeping on top of emails can feel like a full-time job, but Google is making things easier for Gmail users. We learned about the Manage Subscriptions feature earlier in the year, but it is now starting to hit inboxes. Everyone receives huge volumes of emails these days, and...
PC shipments rose 6.5 percent year over year in the second quarter of 2025, reaching 68.4 million units globally, according to preliminary data from IDC. While international demand remained strong, vendors in the United States appear to be approaching the looming Trump...
Google Maps is so ubiquitous that it is hard to imagine that there are any unsupported platforms remaining, but there are still a few. This is highlighted by arrival of Google Maps for Garmin smartwatches via the Connect IQ Store. This free app means that owners of key...
Mainstream developers and users are increasingly seeking alternatives to big tech’s centralized servers and cloud-based systems. Issues like data breaches, censorship, and monopolization are driving this trend. We spoke to Mathias Buus Madsen, CEO of Holepunch, about why...
Tuesday July 8, 2025. 06:55 PM
Online scams are evolving quickly, and while younger people often adapt with ease, older adults may not be keeping up. According to Avast, nearly 60 percent of older loved ones have already fallen victim to cybercrime. Even when younger family members raise the alarm, the...
Windows Restrictions Fixer is a lightweight tool that can detect disabled Windows features and give you the opportunity to re-enable them in just a few clicks. While it's possible to manually reverse many restrictions through the registry or Group Policy Editor, this app...
According to the Office for National Statistics, in late May 2025, 77 percent of UK businesses with 10 or more employees reported that their staffing costs, covering wages, bonuses, national insurance (NI) and pension contributions, had increased over the preceding three...
Supply chain security company Sonatype has released the Q2 2025 edition of its Open Source Malware Index, uncovering 16,279 malicious open source packages across major ecosystem. This brings the total number of open-source malware packages Sonatype has discovered to 845,204. ...
There are large numbers of ransomware groups operating around the world, some of which have been conducting their nefarious work for years. There are older which are rather less long in the tooth, such as the recently formed SatanLock. The group has been in existence for...
Thunderbird 140 “Eclipse,” is officially here. Released as the latest Extended Support Release, it offers long-term stability and fewer changes over time, handy for users who prioritize reliability over rapid updates. The latest build introduces new visual tools,...
Jack Dorsey – the co-founder of Twitter and Block, and the founder of Bluesky – took to X to share some enticing details about the latest project he is working on. Called bitchat, this is a messaging app that not only has security at its very core, but does not require...
It took a long time, undoubtedly much longer than Microsoft would have liked, but Windows 11 is now more popular than Windows 10. The most recent version of Microsoft’s desktop operating system is now installed on more desktop computers than its predecessor. Is this a cau...
Spotify and Android Auto is a perfect pairing, and with the latest update to the app things just got even better. There is something of a UX-enhancing face-lift to the app, but the update also sees the arrival of new collaborative playlist options. Jams are not usually a...
Monday July 7, 2025. 07:12 PM
It is not long until the next big update for Windows 11 is released. We don’t yet have an exact date for the availability of Windows 11 25H2 (although October looks likely a candidate) but we already know a lot about what to expect from it. One of the changes that will be...
AI is reshaping how companies protect themselves against cyber threats, according to new research from ISG Software Research. Enterprises are building layered cybersecurity defense systems that combine access controls, endpoint monitoring, and data recovery, and artificial...
Developer Igor Pavlov has released a new version of 7-Zip, his long-standing and hugely popular file archiving tool. The 25th edition of the software introduces improvements in compression speed and support for modern multi-core systems, helping power users handle large...
Advanced phishing kits and info-stealing malware have accounted for a 156 percent jump in cyberattacks targeting user logins. A new report from cybersecurity company eSentire shows attackers are increasingly opting for obtaining login credentials and session cookies via...
Microsoft Active Directory (AD) turned 25 earlier this year -- remarkable longevity in the technology world. It’s the identity backbone for more than 80 percent of enterprises, meaning a breach could be catastrophic. We spoke to Sean Deuby, principal technologist at...
It took Microsoft a long time to embrace widgets, but the company is now doing so wholeheartedly. While smartphone and tablet users – and, indeed, Mac owners – have developed a relationship with widgets, the same cannot be said of Windows 11 users. But this is something...
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