Microsoft trackers run afoul of DuckDuckGo, get added to blocklist
Search privacy company still needs Bing, but won't allow Microsoft's trackers. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) DuckDuckGo, the privacy-minded search company, says it will block trackers from Microsoft in its desktop web browse.....»»
Get 20% off Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
Don't wait to upgrade your computer's OS because Windows 11 Pro is 20% off right now. TL;DR: Through April 16, upgrade your laptop’s OS with Microsoft Windows 11 Pro, price-dropped to $31.99 with code ENJOY20.If your current laptop is sta.....»»
Microsoft is testing out start menu ad placement in Windows 11
Microsoft has begun testing ads within the Start menu of Windows 11; rolling out to users within its Beta Channel in the US. As if the Windows 11 experience wasn't commodified enough, Microsoft has begun testing ads within the Start menu of Win.....»»
Learn to code with this heavily discounted course bundle
The Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 and 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle is on sale for £40.98 with the code ENJOY20. TL;DR: The Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 and 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bu.....»»
Get MS Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro for under £50
The Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows Lifetime License and Windows 11 Pro Bundle is on sale for £47.73, saving you 86% on list price. TL;DR: The Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows Lifetime License and Windows 11 Pro Bu.....»»
Google One VPN Shutting Down Because No One Uses It
In late October of 2020, Google added a VPN service to its 2TB storage plans. In early 2023, the company expanded the same VPN to all of its plans, but apparently that still hasn’t helped boost user numbers. With Google not being one to support.....»»
How to insert a checkbox in Word on Windows and Mac
Ticking checkboxes is one of many great features built into Microsoft Word. Here’s how to insert checkboxes in the program, and how to interact with them......»»
Week in review: Palo Alto Networks firewalls under attack, Microsoft patches two exploited zero-days
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Palo Alto Networks firewalls under attack, hotfixes incoming! (CVE-2024-3400) Attackers are exploiting a command injection vulnerability (CVE-2024-3.....»»
How to automate tasks in Windows to make everything faster
If you want to speed up your workflow in Windows, you can automate tasks using Task Scheduler or Microsoft's Power Automate app......»»
Apple Arcade Guide: 5 upcoming releases and everything available [U]
Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added almost every week with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games plus the latest releases. more.....»»
All of the specs of the iPhone SE 4 may have just been leaked
A leak that is chiefly rounding up previous rumors about the iPhone SE 4 has added that it will have AI-based camera features, and contrary to expectations, will resemble the iPhone 13 more than the iPhone 14.Leaker claims that the iPhone SE 4 will r.....»»
Publisher Reinforces Paywall With Sci-Hub Blockade in Germany
As part of a voluntary agreement with copyright holders, German Internet service providers block a list of structurally infringing websites. This blocklist has recently expanded with the first publisher-related target; popular shadow library, Sci-Hub.....»»
China Is Using AI to Sow Disinformation and Stoke Discord Across Asia and the U.S., Microsoft Reports
A new report by Microsoft Threat Intelligence outlines how China’s influence operations have ramped up their use of artificial intelligence. Faking a political endorsement in Taiwan ahead of its crucial January election, sharing m.....»»
Windows 11 update fixes record number 147 flaws. This is why I switched to macOS.
Microsoft dropped a Tuesday patch that fixes a record number of flaws. In case you missed it, on Tuesday, Microsoft dropped a patch to rectify some Windows 11 issues. "Some," however, is an understatement.According to KrebsonSecurity, the Redmo.....»»
First Certified Google Find My Device Trackers Arrive in May
Now that Google’s Find My Device network has launched, you might be wondering if there are any devices on the market that can take advantage of it. The short answer is – there will be, soon. I know, this always seems to be the case with.....»»
Galaxy AI Gets Supports for Three New Languages
Samsung announced this morning that its Galaxy AI now supports three new languages: Arabic, Indonesian, and Russian. While supporting entire languages is already pretty sweet, three new dialects are also soon getting added: Australian English, Canton.....»»
DuckDuckGo PrivacyPro bundles VPN into its first paid subscription
DuckDuckGo started life as a privacy-first search engine before adding a web browser, email protection and more, and the company has now announced its first ever paid subscription: DuckDuckGo PrivacyPro. This bundles an open-source VPN service wit.....»»
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 is discounted from $1,300 to $800
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 is a stylish and practical laptop for general daily use. It's on sale at a great discount at Best Buy today......»»
Microsoft finds a sneaky way to slip more ads into Windows
Microsoft is testing a stealth way to include ads to the Windows 11 Start menu......»»
Microsoft patches two actively exploited zero-days (CVE-2024-29988, CVE-2024-26234)
On this April 2024 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has fixed a record 147 CVE-numbered vulnerabilities, including CVE-2024-29988, a vulnerability that Microsoft hasn’t marked as exploited, but Peter Girnus, senior threat researcher with Trend Micro.....»»
Microsoft patches two actively exploited zero-days (CVE-2024-29988, CVE-2024-26234)
On this April 2024 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has fixed a record 147 CVE-numbered vulnerabilities, including CVE-2024-29988, a vulnerability that Microsoft hasn’t marked as exploited, but Peter Girnus, senior threat researcher with Trend Micro.....»»