The Issue: Recently we came across an issue where someone had inadvertently installed a newer Office 365 version on to their remote desktop server. Yes, I know they shouldn’t be able to but IT consultant’s recommendations are not always followed, and they didn’t have a license for it, so Excel would not work. What Was […]
Microsoft rolls out a new security feature that should significantly slow down password attacks against Windows devices.The latest preview of Windows 11 ships with the SMB server authentication rate limiter on by default. This makes Windows 11″a very unattractive target” for hackers trying to steal credentials, since it’s much more time-consuming for them to target […]
A stealthy new form of malware is targeting Linux systems in attacks that can take full control of infected devices, and use this access to install crypto-mining malware. This malware has been detailed by cybersecurity researchers at AT&T Alien Labs, they call it Shikitega. This malware targets endpoints and Internet of Things devices that run on Linux operating […]
Those of you who use Microsoft Edge want to make sure that your security is as tight as possible.Edge offers several options to help protect you from malicious websites and other online hazards. A SmartScreen option will protect you from malicious websites and files. An option for potentially unwanted apps blocks downloads of suspicious or […]
Targets of ransomware rarely publicly acknowledge attacks. More openness would help everyone. Ransomware is one of the most significant cybersecurity issues we face, as cyber criminals hack into businesses, schools, hospitals, critical infrastructure and more, in order to encrypt files and demand a ransom payment for the decryption key. Despite warnings not to, many victims pay […]
The first beta for the Android 13 quarterly release includes a new “clear calling” feature that “reduces background noises during calls.” It was first spotted by Mishaal Rahman on Twitter who also tweeted directions to enable it for yourself without root, if you’re feeling bold. The images shared by Rahman note that Clear Calling works “on most mobile networks,” […]
Logitech makes some of the most popular webcams in the world, but using them on some of the most popular computers, like the M2 MacBook Air or M1 Pro MacBook Pro, is a less than stellar experience. Plugging one into any M1 or M2 Mac for a video call isn’t an issue, but if you want to tweak […]
Sometimes you download an Android app to your Chromebook and learn that it simply doesn’t work. Other times your storage is full and you need to clear it up, or maybe one of your favorite apps just got a PWA equivalent and you want that Android version out of your life. Regardless of the situation, deleting apps […]
Windows has a free, built-in screen reader called Narrator, that lets you use your PC without a mouse to complete common tasks.(Click to open Microsoft’s Complete Guide To Narrator) It reads and interacts with things on the screen, like text and buttons. Use Narrator to read and write email, browse the internet, and work with […]
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