Windows admins targeted with clever malvertising scam
Don't google your favorite system tools. Or, at the very least, be careful when clicking on the results......»»
97% of CrowdStrike systems are back online; Microsoft suggests Windows changes
Kernel access gives security software a lot of power, but not without problems. Enlarge / A bad update to CrowdStrike's Falcon security software crashed millions of Windows PCs last week. (credit: CrowdStrike) CrowdStrik.....»»
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x vs. Apple MacBook Air M3
The Apple MacBook Air M3 has reigned supreme as the most efficient 13-inch laptop. Can the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x leverage Qualcomm and Windows on Arm for a win?.....»»
Microsoft starts campaign to make Windows security more like Mac post-CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike has nearly run its full course of damage, and Microsoft is looking ahead to prevent the next such catastrophe. Step one in the company’s playbook? Follow Apple’s lead and make Windows security more Mac-like by limiting kernel access......»»
OWC extends its popular $99 Thunderbolt Dock sale through July 28
OWC's Thunderbolt dock, which is on sale for $99, features 14 ports to connect peripherals to your Mac or Windows machine.Get the OWC Thunderbolt Dock for just $99.99.OWC's popular Thunderbolt Dock sale has been extended through July 28, allowing sho.....»»
How the Apple Ring will blow all the other smart ring manufacturers out of the water
Apple has been planning on making an Apple Ring for two decades — and it's taking its time to ensure this isn't just clever technology, but instead is a ring so useful that it will be a smash hit.Render of a possible Apple RingWhen Steve Jobs launc.....»»
Learning from CrowdStrike’s quality assurance failures
CrowdStrike has released a preliminary Post Incident Review (PIR) of how the flawed Falcon Sensor update made its way to millions of Windows systems and pushed them into a “Blue Screen of Death” loop. The PIR is a bit confusing to read and parse,.....»»
Apple Maps launches on the web in new public beta
Apple is bringing Apple Maps to the web for the first time. In a press release today, the company announced that you can now access Apple Maps on the web using Safari and Chrome on Mac and iPad, as well as Chrome and Edge on Windows PCs. more….....»»
Look out MapQuest, Apple Maps debuts on the web in beta
It's taken 12 years, but Apple Maps is finally available on the web for those still looking to print directions on paper or search for business information on a Windows computer.Apple Maps on the webApple Maps actually first made its way to the web w.....»»
CrowdStrike blames testing bugs for security update that took down 8.5M Windows PCs
Company says it's improving testing processes to avoid a repeat. Enlarge / CrowdStrike's Falcon security software brought down as many as 8.5 million Windows PCs over the weekend. (credit: CrowdStrike) Security firm Cro.....»»
Which operating system is safest to use?
Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux -- which is the safest to use? Each have their strengths and weaknesses. Here's which we think is the most secure......»»
Running Windows XP on an iPad is slow but fun
Apple’s u-turn on PC emulators has made a bunch of things possible, and even easy – like running Windows XP on an iPad. One tech writer who tried it says that it runs very slowly (though possibly no slower than it did on PCs of that era), but.....»»
How to Save Your Home From a Wildfire
Small improvements to the roof, siding, windows, and vents of your house can make a big difference when threatened by the risk of flames......»»
In the middle of the meltdown: One thing CrowdStrike and Microsoft can’t fix
Not being able to blame the airline just makes delays that much more frustrating. Here's what it was like in the midst of Delta's CrowdStrike/Windows meltdown at the country's busiest airport......»»
Microsoft says 8.5M systems hit by CrowdStrike BSOD, releases USB recovery tool
When reboots don't work, bootable USB sticks may help ease fixes for some PCs. Enlarge / A bad update to CrowdStrike's Falcon security software crashed millions of Windows PCs last week. (credit: CrowdStrike) By Monday m.....»»
CrowdStrike aftermath: Microsoft claims it cannot legally implement the same protections as Apple
The CrowdStrike aftermath is seeing IT teams around the world struggle to restore the 8.5 million Windows PCs taken out by the bug. The mess included thousands of flights cancelled, health centers unable to make appointments, retailer payment termina.....»»
Microsoft releases tool to speed up recovery of systems borked by CrowdStrike update
By now, most people are aware of – or have been personally affected by – the largest IT outage the world have ever witnessed, courtesy of a defective update for Crowdstrike Falcon Sensors that threw Windows hosts into a blue-screen-of-dea.....»»
Microsoft blames European Commission for global CrowdStrike catastrophe
The worldwide outage of Windows PCs was because of European Commission demands, says Microsoft, and we should get used to it.A typical "Blue Screen of Death" as seen by millions of people worldwide after the CrowdStrike updateThe outage that closed a.....»»
Week in review: CrowdStrike update causes widespread IT outage, critical Splunk Enterprise flaw
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Faulty CrowdStrike update takes out Windows machines worldwide Thousands and possibly millions of Windows computers and servers worldwide have been.....»»
Update: Worldwide IT outage due to buggy Crowdstrike sensor configuration update
The world is 16+ hours into what looks like the biggest IT outage in history, triggered by a defective update for Crowdstrike endpoint security software for Windows machines. The price of both Crowdstrike’s and Microsoft’s shares has tumb.....»»
Global cyber event affects dealership groups, suppliers
A technology stoppage, which crashed Microsoft Windows computer systems worldwide, stemmed from trouble with a software update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike Holdings Inc......»»