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Friday May 14, 2021. 07:52 PM
Just in time for the start of the weekend, a brand new Windows 10 build arrives for those Insiders in the Dev Channel. The big new addition in this build is HDR support in color managed apps, but there are plenty of other changes, improvements and fixes to be found in the...
The death of the password has been predicted for a long time, yet it remains the most common way of logging into systems. Identity management company Beyond Identity is looking to solve what is one of the biggest challenges in IT security and aims to re-establish trust in...
The core of the Internet is getting weaker as we connect ever more of our lives -- phones, tablets, cars, refrigerators -- to it. Meanwhile, the attacks are getting stronger. Cybercrime is a global pandemic. Cybersecurity is mainstream today because we’ve seen the...
If you’re a Mac owner, then you’ll be very familiar with macOS, Apple’s desktop operating system. Similarly, if you own a PC -- and it isn’t running a flavor of Linux -- then there’s a good chance it will have Windows 10 on it. macOS and Windows 10, like other...
Four-hundred-thirty-eight in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 on the Microsoft Store in the past seven days. It looks as if Microsoft has postponed, or even cancelled, the Windows 10X operating system....
There are many things to consider when it comes to making systems secure, but one thing that is often overlooked is the human angle. George Finney, CISO, CEO and founder of Well Aware Security believes that cybersecurity is a people problem first and foremost -- people are...
Earlier this week, Microsoft released the KB5003173 update for Windows 10. With no known issues, coupled with the fact it is a cumulative update rather than something brand new, we posited that it should be an update free from problems; it seems like we may have spoken too...
Thursday May 13, 2021. 07:52 PM
Some computer manufacturers have been trying to kill USB-A and push consumers towards USB-C, but so far, this scheme has not been successful. Don't get me wrong, USB-C is wonderful -- the reversible connector is far superior to the previous USB design -- but there are just...
A new study shows that 81 percent of development teams have knowingly pushed vulnerable code live, with 20 percent of senior managers even admitting to doing so often. The report from Immersive Labs based on work by Osterman Research shows low confidence in application...
System76 makes and sells excellent computers running Linux-based operating systems. The company's laptops and desktops can be had with your choice of the popular Ubuntu or the company's own Ubuntu-based Pop!_OS. For many years now, System76 has been a huge proponent of both...
The transition to agile development, the rise of microservices, and an increased reliance on cloud services for business operations due to the pandemic have all contributed to an explosion in software development and a dramatic reduction in software delivery time. But as the ...
One of the problems the finance and banking sector has had during the pandemic has been reduced branch access and the inability to hold face-to-face meetings. Identity specialist OneSpan has introduced a technology called Virtual Room. Using this, financial institutions and...
A smart home is a happy home as far I am concerned. Since going all-in on smart devices in my house, my life has been much improved. I can control my thermostat without getting out of bed, and when I leave a room, I can tell Google to turn off the light. If I hear a bump in...
Are you looking for effective ways to protect Windows-based systems from being compromised by unauthorized users? Mastering Windows Security and Hardening is a detailed guide that helps you gain expertise when implementing efficient security measures and creating robust...
Over the past 12 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has created the perfect environment for cybercrime to flourish, according to Verizon's 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report. The report analyzed 29,207 quality incidents, of which 5,258 were confirmed breaches. With large...
Microsoft has announced a new Windows 10 Bug Bash for people taking part in the Insider program. The Bug Bash gives the company a chance to gather more information about problems with the operating system, and gives participants the opportunity to earn rewards. The Bug Bash...
Microsoft has announced that its Azure Blockchain Service is to close down this fall. The end date for the complete closure is September 10, but the company has already put a stop on new deployments and signups. No big announcement has been made about the closure of the...
Wednesday May 12, 2021. 07:31 PM
Sex and gender are two different things. For many people, these match. Using myself as an example, I was born biologically male and identify my gender as such. I prefer to be called 'him' and 'he.' For some other people, however, their gender does not match their sex. And...
It feels like it has been a while since the last PowerToys update, but today that changes. Microsoft has released PowerToys v0.37.2 bringing a couple of key changes to the suite of utilities for Windows 10. Anyone hoping to see the appearance of the Video Conference Mute...
Anyone running Windows 10 version 2004 or 20H2 has a new cumulative update to install in the form of KB5003173. The update takes Windows build numbers up to 19041.985 and 19042.985. Cumulative updatse like this are rarely über-exciting, and KB5003173 is no different....
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