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Monday March 24, 2025. 10:50 AM
Users of Google Maps have been complaining in growing numbers that their Timeline data has mysteriously vanished. Now Google has confirmed that this was down to a “technical issue” rather than user error, and warned that there will be no way to recover this data for some ...
When getting a new smartphone most people focus on features and pricing, while security tends to be overlooked. But as we access the internet more using mobile devices, protecting users' personal information, transactions, and digital identities is vital. We talked to Tom...
Just as you can get versions of Android that are free from Google, including LineageOS and /e/OS, so there are also alternative Windows operating systems not developed by Microsoft. One of the most best examples of this is ReactOS, an open-source project that aims to provide ...
Sunday March 23, 2025. 07:15 PM
There’s a new ISO out for EndeavourOS called “Mercury Neo,” and it’s the kind of Linux release that makes you seriously question why you’re still putting up with the annoying Windows 11. Let’s be honest, folks, Microsoft’s flagship product feels more like a...
Friday March 21, 2025. 03:30 PM
For most people, the first thing that jumps out about Windows 11 is the centered taskbar and Start menu. It’s one of the most obvious changes Microsoft made to the new OS to differentiate it from Windows 10. A change like that can be difficult to adjust to at first -- if yo...
Six-hundred-thirty-nine in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 and Windows 11 on the Microsoft Store and elsewhere in the past seven days. The latest cumulative updates for Windows may have uninstalled ...
A new report from Zscaler reveals a 3,000 percent year-on-year growth in enterprise use of AI/ML tools, highlighting the rapid adoption of AI technologies across industries to unlock new levels of productivity, efficiency, and innovation. This surge in adoption also brings...
Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting organizations across industries, with the potential to cause devastating financial, operational, and reputational damage. We spoke to James Eason, practice lead for cyber risk and compliance at Integrity360, to get his insights...
Google is once again injecting AI where it doesn’t really belong. This time, sadly, it’s Gmail search -- something many of us use often. The search giant has started rolling out a change that sorts email search results by “most relevant” instead of the usual...
Thursday March 20, 2025. 03:51 PM
Rooting (on Android) and jailbreaking (on iOS) were once widespread for enabling deeper customization and removing OS limitations on mobile devices. It's a practice that's become less common in recent years but still represents a serious security threat, not just to the...
With enterprises relying increasingly on data stored on the cloud existing ransomware solutions designed for in-house storage often fall short. That can mean longer recover times which in turn can prove devastating for the business. Cloud backup platform Eon is launching a...
As organizations race to deliver apps at an unprecedented pace, the rise of freely available AI tools with sophisticated capabilities has made it easier than ever for threat actors to effortlessly reverse-engineer, analyze, and exploit applications at an alarming scale. A...
Google is rolling out a significant update to Google Wallet that opens up the digital wallet to children. The update enables children to not only make digital payments and use tap-to-pay, but also to store a range of passes, cards and tickets in one place. The consent of a...
Copilot remains a divisive addition to Windows, so there was a mixture of jubilation and despair when Microsoft released updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 that had the unintended side effect of deleting the AI-powered digital assistant. At the time, Microsoft...
Microsoft often likes to do things in a contrary fashion, particularly when it comes to Windows. But there are also times when the company sees that it doesn’t always makes sense to work against the tide, and makes changes to its software accordingly. And this is just what ...
2024 ushered in one of the biggest shifts in data security, as cyber threats continued to increase in sophistication by leveraging advancements in AI to outpace traditional defenses. High-profile breaches across all industries continued, uncovering vulnerabilities in even...
Conflict, like everything else these days, is now shaped by technology. The old model -- industrial-scale production, multi-decade procurement cycles, and the primacy of sheer manpower -- is fading. In its place something faster, leaner and more precise is emerging. Small...
Wednesday March 19, 2025. 10:46 PM
Plex is making some massive adjustments, and users -- both free and paying -- are going to feel the impact. Sadly, the company has announced price increases for its Plex Pass subscription, a new “Remote Watch Pass,” and a decision that will end free remote streaming for...
Do you trust your SaaS vendor with the keys to your kingdom? The agent running on your systems is only as secure as your cloud vendor’s security posture. It’s a security risk that should keep every organization’s IT and security teams up at night. Many vendors will...
GNOME 48 is finally here, and as a longtime Linux user, I have to say -- it is my favorite desktop environment. I’ve tried KDE Plasma, as just one example, and while it’s packed with customization options, it always feels a little too cluttered for my taste. GNOME, on...
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