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There’s a scary new way to undo Windows security patches

A security researcher has released a new tool that can unpatch your Windows computer and expose it to old vulnerabilities.
Windows 11 updates are moving to once a year.

I really hope this potential change to Windows updates is true

Windows 11 users will save valuable time when dealing with updates since Microsoft is going to make it easier to apply those updates in the future.
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A new malware threat to macOS adds to the data-stealing surge

Mac users face another macOS threat that aims to steal your data and targets x86_64 and Arm architectures.
Manage Members in Slack on a laptop.

Slack patches potential AI security issue

A new report suggested that Slack's AI implementation was getting access to personal data.
A large monitor displaying a security hacking breach warning.

Major data breach involved ‘only’ 1.3 million people

The National Public Data (NPD) confirms it was breached, and the number of affected users may not be as many as originally feared.
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This new threat proves that Macs aren’t immune from malware

The latest malware threat for Mac users targets popular browsers that you could be using this very instant. Which ones are affected?
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Microsoft backs off on pressuring Windows 10 users to upgrade

Microsoft will do an about-face with putting ads on Windows 10 PCs after persistent negative feedback.
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You definitely want to install these 90 Windows security patches

Microsoft releases a huge number of fixes to combat a jaw-dropping 90 security flaws that include nine critical bugs.
Microsoft OneDrive files can sync between a PC and a phone.

Microsoft is axing unlicensed accounts for this popular service

Microsoft is beefing up security by removing unlicensed accounts for a very popular service and will even be charging a reactivation fee.
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One of the worst data breaches in history just got even worse

One of the worst data breaches in history gets even worse with the intervention of another hacker that makes the information allegedly more accessible.
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You may be a victim in one of the worst data breaches in history

Sensitive data such as social security numbers, addresses, phone numbers, and more leaked in a huge data breach of 2.9 billion records.
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This new Google Chrome feature could make the internet more pleasant

Google Chrome is working to make tipping your favorite sites easier by using Web Monetization to send micro payments. Here's how it works.
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Google Docs just got an interesting new rival

Zoom launches its own Docs app to try to compete with the other giants such as Microsoft Word and Google Docs. Will it have what it takes?
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CrowdStrike denies responsibility for Delta airline outage

Delta Airlines seeks $500 million in damages after a massive IT outage that was caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update. But how solid is the lawsuit?
Microsoft said that Teams has received a ground-up redesign, which will “empower customers to navigate the challenges of the evolving modern workplace.”

Microsoft to finally fix everyone’s biggest complaint about Teams

The change that everyone has been waiting for is finally coming to Microsoft Teams: an update that will make the app more helpful for meetings and messages.
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Update your Chrome browser now to gain this critical security feature

Google is improving security on its popular Chrome browser with a much-needed security update taking inspiration from macOS security methods.
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Microsoft confirms the cause of recent global IT outage

Microsoft's services suffer yet another outage almost two weeks after the CrowdStrike faulty update caused a massive global IT outage.
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Hackers can now even use your PC’s HDMI cable to steal data

Hackers have found a new use for AI to get their hands on critical data using leaked electromagnetic radiation from your HDMI cable.
The Blue Screen of Death seen on a laptop.

Microsoft considers surprising change to prevent future outages

Microsoft wants to follow in Apple's footsteps to prevent the CrowdStrike outage from happening again, but it's easier said than done.
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CrowdStrike gets hit with some more bad news

CrowdStrike announces that hackers claim to have some of the company's sensitive information on the hackers it tracks.
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This new Google Chrome security warning is very important

Chrome changes how it warns users about suspicious downloads by offering easily digestible explanations with its anti-phishing Enhanced protection feature.
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Google just gave up on its proposed makeover of the internet

After years of planning to join Safari and Firefox, Google puts the brakes on the idea of disabling browser cookies by default. Why?
The Blue Screen of Death seen on a laptop.

A ‘significant’ amount of the 8.5 million PCs affected by CrowdStrike outage are fixed

Despite Microsoft releasing a fix for the CrowdStrike outage, there are still businesses out there struggling to get back on their feet.
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What is CrowdStrike? How the worst tech outage of all time really happened

Who's the cybersecurity technology company behind the largest tech outage in history? Here is everything you need to know.
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Hackers are targeting Microsoft Teams on Mac

Discover how hackers are now trying to steal your data using the Microsoft Teams app for Mac with an attack that can even show up in a Google Search.
Windows 11 updates are moving to once a year.

This new Windows 11 setting could improve performance and battery life

A new power setting is spotted in the new 26252 build Microsoft recently released giving users a new but hidden power setting enhancement.
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Yet another Google service has been axed

Google One subscribers will be losing one premium feature, while another one is shared with all Google users. Which one goes to the graveyard?
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This required Windows 10 update is the last big one you’ll get

A mandatory Windows 10 update is going to change the way you use the Copilot AI widget in a big way. The update will come to your PC sooner or later.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Microsoft warns of important Windows 11 update deadline

Windows 11 users also have to make a change to continue getting the latest security updates from Microsoft. This is the version you need.
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Common Microsoft Outlook problems and how to fix them

Outlook is an application many of us rely on every day, and yet, it's not immune to causing problems here and there.
The Proton Mail email app running on an iPad.

A surprising new competitor to Google Docs just made its debut

Protons version of Google Docs gives users something Google doesn't: privacy. The files and even mouse movements are encrypted.
The Windows Update screen in Windows 10.

Here’s why Windows 11 is finally inching along

Despite the resistance to upgrade to Windows 11, users are slow opening up to the idea of upgrading to the latest OS from Microsoft as seen in a new report.
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Windows 10 just got a new lifeline

0Patch defies Microsoft by keeping Windows 10 alive until the end of the decade. What more is there to this surprise lifeline by the company?
Manage Members in Slack on a laptop.

Free Slack users are about to lose an important feature

Slack users with a free account will soon lose access to their files unless they take action with one of two possible solutions.