Microsoft adds default protection against RDP brute-force attacks
“Win11 builds now have a DEFAULT account lockout policy to mitigate RDP and other brute force password vectors,” David Weston of Enterprise and OS Security at Microsoft, announced, just as the company confirmed that it will resume the rol.....»»
iPhone 17 Air could force Pro users to give up these five things
Next year’s iPhone 17 Air has a better chance than ever to draw users away from the Pro models. The strong iPhone 16 base model has done that for some this year. But the ultra-thin, futuristic 17 Air could spark a fresh wave of users abandoning the.....»»
Microsoft releases Office 2024, the latest buy-once-own-forever version of Office
Standalone apps won't get Copilot but include updates made since Office 2021. Microsoft's push to get Windows and Office users to buy Microsoft 365 subscriptions can be irritating.....»»
Qobuz adds a student plan for $5 per month
French hi-res music streaming service Qobuz has a more affordable price for enrolled students......»»
Microsoft’s Three Mile Island Deal Signals a Broader Nuclear Comeback
Microsoft’s deal to bring back a Three Mile Island nuclear reactor is just one part of Big Tech’s quid pro quo with nuclear power......»»
Ukraine Is Decentralizing Energy Production to Protect Itself From Russia
The Energy Act for Ukraine Foundation is equipping schools and hospitals with solar panels and energy storage systems to nullify Russian attacks on the country's power plants......»»
Solar Sails and Comet Tails: How Sunlight Pushes Stuff Around
It seems crazy, but light actually exerts a physical force on objects. It could power a new generation of spacecraft for deep-space missions......»»
Focal’s first wireless speakers are a tech tour de force with a price to match
Focal's Diva Utopia are floor-standing speakers with built-in amplification, a wireless link, and a ton of music source options......»»
It’s official — Microsoft WordPad is dead after 29 years
Microsoft WordPad is officially deprecated, which means it will disappear as soon as you update to 24H2. There is a workaround, though......»»
Ring Protect rebrands to Ring Home and adds 24/7 recording
Ring Protect is now Ring Home, and while its pricing structure is the same, it benefits from several cool new features -- including 24/7 recording......»»
Harmonic Security raises $17.5 million to improve data security for organizations
Harmonic Security has secured $17.5 million in Series A funding to bring its “zero-touch data protection” capabilities to enterprises. Total funding has now reached more than $26 million since the company launched in October last year with enterp.....»»
Windows 11 24H2, the biggest update in two years, starts rolling out today
Windows 11's third annual update includes a subtle under-the-hood overhaul. Microsoft will begin rolling this year's annual Windows 11 update out to consumers starting today, the.....»»
eBay listings for banned chemicals shielded by Section 230, judge rules
DOJ can’t force eBay to remove environmentally harmful product listings. eBay has defeated a lawsuit that the US Department of Justice raised last fall, which alleged that eBay.....»»
Latest Microsoft Office for Mac now available without subscription
Two new subscription-free versions of Office for Mac are now available from Microsoft, with Office Home 2024 costing $149.99. For my money, the standalone versions are by far the best value, letting you buy them once and use them as long as you li.....»»
Critical Zimbra RCE vulnerability under mass exploitation (CVE-2024-45519)
Attackers are actively exploiting CVE-2024-45519, a critical Zimbra vulnerability that allows them to execute arbitrary commands on vulnerable installations. Proofpoint’s threat researchers say that the attacks started on September 28 – s.....»»
Catalogic DPX 4.11 strengthens data security
Catalogic Software announced the newest version of Catalogic DPX, the company’s enterprise data protection software. DPX 4.11 provides enhanced capabilities in data recovery and data security. With this new release, Catalogic DPX continues to incre.....»»
What’s new on Apple TV+ this month (October 2024)
This October, Apple TV+ adds even more stars, highlighted by Cate Blanchett in Disclaimer and the return of Harrison Ford and Jason Segel in Shrinking......»»
Microsoft discontinues HoloLens 2 with no plans to introduce a replacement
While companies like Apple and Meta have been investing in their own mixed reality headsets, Microsoft seems to be going in the opposite direction. The company announced on Tuesday that it’s discontinuing HoloLens 2, its advanced XR headset. mo.....»»
Epic Games Store adds new incentive to try boosting developer buy-in
The Epic Games Store recently launched on the iPhone in the EU. For the first time, Epic’s own store became an option for some iPhone users, and Android too. But it seems the company behind Fortnite is finding developer royalty rates an ongoing cha.....»»
eBay listings for banned chemicals shielded by Section 230, judge rules
DOJ can’t force eBay to remove environmentally harmful product listings. Enlarge (credit: Justin Sullivan / Staff | Getty Images News) eBay has defeated a lawsuit that the US Department of Justice raised last fall, whi.....»»
How to start the Starfield Shattered Space DLC
The Starfield universe has gotten a little bit bigger with the Shattered Space DLC. Here's how you can start exploring all the new content the expansion adds......»»