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March 20, 2023
15:12
ForgeRock launches password-free enterprise identity platform
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People have been predicting the end of the password for a very long time, yet they still remain key to securing access to many systems. Maybe the end is edging just a bit closer though as ForgeRock announces Enterprise Connect Passwordless, a new passwordless authentication solution that eliminates the need for users to interact with passwords inside large organizations. According to Gartner, by 2025, more than 50 percent of workforce and more than 20 percent of customer authentication transactions will be passwordless, compared to under 10 percent today. "The move to passwordless authentication will fundamentally change every digital experience on… [Continue Reading]
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Why a bigger budget isn't necessarily the key to good cybersecurity [Q&A]
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Cyberattacks are expected to reach historic levels this year, in both volume and sophistication, yet many organizations are reducing their 2023 cybersecurity budgets. We spoke to Steve Benton, VP of threat research at intelligence-driven cybersecurity specialist Anomali, to discover how a different approach might offer strong protection without breaking the bank. BN: Why are traditional security tools proving less effective in the current environment? SB: With the rapid pace of digital transformation and rising attacks, we are hearing from businesses about a lack of integrated cybersecurity solutions as a barrier to detecting, responding to, and recovering from cyberattacks and data… [Continue Reading]
9:01
Microsoft tests option to let you receive Windows 11 updates sooner
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Microsoft is working on a new option for Windows 11 that will give users the ability to receive updates for the operating system faster. With the option enabled, there will be no need to wait until Patch Tuesday each month in order to get the latest bug fixes, or even new features. It also means that there will be no need to manually hunt down the preview versions of updates Microsoft makes available. If this sounds interesting, it is possible to get on board and try out the early access feature right now. See also: Microsoft is bringing huge changes… [Continue Reading]
March 18, 2023
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Cloning voices: The opportunities, threats and needed safeguards
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Microsoft recently made headlines by announcing it is working on a form of artificial intelligence (AI) called VALL-E that can clone voices from a three second audio clip. Imagine that now AI can have anyone’s voice say words without that individual actually speaking! Even more recently, Samsung announced that its software assistant, Bixby, can now clone users’ voices to answer calls. Specifically, Bixby now lets English speakers answer calls by typing a message which Bixby converts to audio and relays to the caller on their behalf. Technologies like VALL-E and Bixby are bringing voice cloning to reality and have the… [Continue Reading]
10:55
Microsoft Edge is getting an integrated crypto wallet
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Microsoft is working to bring a cryptocurrency wallet feature to its Edge browser. Known simply as "Crypto wallet" the feature is currently undergoing development and is being trialed on a test group of unknown size. Microsoft highlights the benefits of having the non-custodial wallet embedded in Edge, eliminating the need for a browser extension. See also: Microsoft is bringing huge changes to app pinning and app defaults in Windows 11 Microsoft is giving free USB drives to Windows 11 users Sorry, but it looks as though Microsoft is keeping the Windows 11 taskbar fixed at the bottom of the screen… [Continue Reading]
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Microsoft is bringing huge changes to app pinning and app defaults in Windows 11
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Microsoft has unveiled plans for what it is referring to as "a principled approach to app pinning and app defaults in Windows". The company has outlined sweeping changes that are coming to Windows 11 that will give users greater control over their computers. The updates mean that the pinning of apps to the Start menu, desktop and taskbar will respect user choices, and adjusting the default apps used to open specific file types will be much easier. Microsoft says that the changes -- which are due to hit the Dev Channel soon before making their way to everyone else --… [Continue Reading]
March 17, 2023
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New platform aims to deliver consumer insights without compromising privacy
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The online world means that there is more information available about individuals than ever before. At the same time, however, there's growing concern around tracking and privacy. A new SaaS platform launched this week by Qudo uses 'zero-party' data shared by consumers in anonymous online surveys, rather than rely on first- and third-party data collected via cookies. This allows it to unlock consumer insights for marketers in a cost-effective way, reducing the impact of data protection regulations and browser cookie controls in the process. Mihajlo Popesku, deputy CEO and chief research officer at Qudo, says: Consumers are increasingly concerned about… [Continue Reading]
14:40
How to install Windows on a USB Flash Drive
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Windows installations benefit from fast hard drives, and installing Windows on USB Flash Drives may sound counter-intuitive on first glance. While it is true that dedicated hard drives, especially Solid State Drives, are better suited for running Windows, USB Flash drive Windows installations offer some features that these dedicated installations don’t. Installation on a USB drive makes the Windows installation portable. You can connect it to different PCs and use it on these, provided that booting from USB is supported. One downside is that this works best with PCs that have the same hardware. This solution has other benefits; it… [Continue Reading]
14:20
Get 'Linux Bible, 10th Edition' (worth $36.00) for FREE
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Linux Bible, 10th Edition is the ultimate hands-on Linux user guide, whether you're a true beginner or a more advanced user navigating recent changes. this updated tenth edition covers the latest versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8), Fedora 30, and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. It includes information on cloud computing, with new guidance on containerization, Ansible automation, and Kubernetes and OpenShift. SEE ALSO: Get 'Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 11' (worth $19.00) for FREE With a focus on RHEL 8, this new edition teaches techniques for managing storage, users, and security, while emphasizing simplified administrative techniques with Cockpit. Written by a… [Continue Reading]
13:45
Best Windows apps this week
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Five-hundred-and-thirty-four in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 and 11 on the Microsoft Store and elsewhere in the past seven days. Microsoft unveiled Microsoft 365 Copilot yesterday, which "combines the power of large language models (LLMs) with business data and Microsoft 365 apps". In other news, developers and users may nominate their favorite Microsoft Store applications for the Microsoft Store App Awards 2023. As always, if I've missed an app or game that has been released this week that you believe is particularly good, let me know in… [Continue Reading]
13:18
Microsoft is fixing a plethora of Windows 11 problems with the KB5023774 update
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Ahead of next week's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has released a preview of the upcoming KB5023774 update for Windows 11. This is a non-security update, but it addresses a wide range of issues with Windows 11, including problems with Notepad, USB printer abnormalities, and bugs that were sending PowerPoint awry. See also: Microsoft is giving free USB drives to Windows 11 users Microsoft is bringing integrated MFA to mobile Outlook and widening the availability of the new Outlook for Windows app Microsoft releases PowerShell scripts (KB5025175) to help address BitLocker vulnerability The release of the KB5023774 update takes Windows 11 up… [Continue Reading]
13:04
Poorly planned digitization makes it harder for customers to get support
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Most businesses now offer their customers multiple means of getting in touch, with many providing online chatbots as a customer service channel. But new research released by Twilio shows that without taking advantage of first-party data to understand their customers and personalize their approach, businesses are missing key opportunities to engage. The research examines the methods of contact offered by 100 of YouGov's most popular UK brands and finds that 48 percent now offer online chatbots. However, 18 percent have cut their phone lines, despite 87 percent of customers wanting to speak to a person directly to solve a query.… [Continue Reading]
11:29
How IBM and AWS are driving innovation in the cloud [Q&A]
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As we reported at the end of last year, IBM and AWS have extended their collaboration, making IBM software products available as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) on the AWS Marketplace. We spoke to Judah Bernstein, CTO, AWS strategic partnership at IBM, to find out more about how the collaboration works and what it means for customers and Ecosystem partners. BN: What is IBM's strategy for cloud and how is it being delivered? JB: IBM's strategy is focused on hybrid cloud and AI, and supporting our clients by providing industry-leading systems, software, and services across public, private, on-premises, embedded, and edge-based environments. The… [Continue Reading]
11:19
Get 'Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 11' (worth $19.00) for FREE
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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 11 collects all the resources you need to master the day-to-day use of Microsoft’s new operating system and delivers them in a single resource. Fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions are combined with crystal-clear screenshots to walk you through the basic and advanced functions of Windows 11. SEE ALSO: Get 'Linux Bible, 10th Edition' (worth $36.00) for FREE Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 11 offers the best visual learning techniques with comprehensive source material about the interface and substance of Windows 11, as well as: Stepwise guidance on working with files, digital pictures, and media Instructions for customizing Windows 11 and… [Continue Reading]
10:40
Twitter now shows how many times a tweet has been bookmarked
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For fans of statistics, or anyone who has an idle curiosity, Twitter has introduced a new bookmark count feature. As well as making it possible for anyone to judge the interest an individual tweet has generated, the new analytics are useful for companies and individuals looking for a more accessible way to track interactions. While there will be privacy concerns associated with this, Twitter assures users that "your Bookmarks are still private", promising that "we'll never display which accounts have added a Tweet to their Bookmarks". See also: New pricing for Twitter API access is astonishingly expensive Twitter to roll… [Continue Reading]
9:46
Microsoft releases PowerShell scripts (KB5025175) to help address BitLocker vulnerability
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Microsoft has published details of PowerShell scripts which the company has designed to help automate updating the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) to address a BitLocker security vulnerability. The security feature bypass vulnerability affects both Windows 10 and Windows 11, and sample scripts are available for different editions of both versions of the operating system. See also: Microsoft is giving free USB drives to Windows 11 users Sorry, but it looks as though Microsoft is keeping the Windows 11 taskbar fixed at the bottom of the screen Microsoft is rolling out video filters to Microsoft Teams Tracked as CVE-2022-41099, the issue is… [Continue Reading]
March 16, 2023
19:51
Impersonation attacks leverage Silicon Valley Bank collapse in new phishing campaign
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As news of Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) collapse continues to dominate the headlines, cybercriminals are running phishing campaigns impersonating SVB and other financial institutions, including M-F-A and Bloomberg. Responding quickly to the 24-hour news cycle, cybercriminals aim to leverage their victims’ potential distress over their financial situation to make them more susceptible to this type of attack. The phishing emails use highly stylized html templates, as well as plaintext emails, sent from spoofed, lookalike email domains. The payloads include hyperlinks to phishing websites that steal victims’ personal data and attachments used to collect financial details for wire fraud. SVB phishing… [Continue Reading]
18:22
YouTube TV gets yet another price hike
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Right now, it feels like the US economy is in shambles. Tech companies are having huge layoffs, banks are failing, and inflation continues to eat away at people's savings accounts. Hell, many people can't even afford eggs anymore. And now, YouTube TV is joining the inflation party with a new price hike. Sadly, Google has decided to increase the monthly cost of YouTube TV from $64.99 to $72.99. Thankfully, this jump in price isn't astronomical -- it is a mere 12 percent bump up. On a positive note, the 4K Plus add-on package is getting a price cut. Why is… [Continue Reading]
16:50
Payment fraud gets democratized as cybercriminals target consumers via social media
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According to a new report, 17 percent of consumers have encountered online offers to commit payment fraud, a symptom of fraud's increasing accessibility and democratization among everyday internet users. What's more the study from Sift shows 16 percent of consumers admit to having committed, or knowing of someone who has taken part in, payment fraud. The report includes fraud data findings from Sift's global network of over 34,000 sites and apps. It finds that fraudsters recruit customers through deep and open web channels like Telegram forums and TikTok, allowing them to scale their networks and activities in a fraud-as-a-service model.… [Continue Reading]
16:49
Experience an entirely new way of working with AI-powered Microsoft 365 Copilot
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Microsoft today took the wraps off Microsoft 365 Copilot, a new tool that combines the power of large language models (LLMs) with business data and Microsoft 365 apps. Currently in testing with select commercial customers, Microsoft says that Copilot isn’t just a better way of doing the same things, it’s "an entirely new way of working". The company says that Copilot will work alongside Microsoft 365 customers in two ways: First, it is embedded in the Microsoft 365 apps people use every day -- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and more. There is also entirely new experience called Business Chat… [Continue Reading]
15:06
Threat actors turn to QR codes and other creative techniques as macros are blocked
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The default blocking of macros in MS Office is forcing threat actors to be more creative with their attack methods, according to the latest report from HP Wolf Security. There have been increases in the levels of malware delivered in PDFs and zip files, as well as a rise in 'scan scams' using QR codes to trick users into opening links on mobile devices. "We have seen malware distributors like Emotet try to work around Office's stricter macro policy with complex social engineering tactics, which we believe are proving less effective. But when one door closes another opens -- as… [Continue Reading]
15:04
UK government loses hundreds of IT devices
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UK government departments are losing hundreds of devices each year according to Freedom of Information (FoI) requests submitted by encrypted drive manufacturer Apricorn. The Home Office declared 469 lost and stolen devices between September 2021 and September 2022, with the Ministry of Defence not far behind with 467 mobiles, tablets and USB devices unaccounted for. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) declared 635 lost and stolen devices including 387 mobiles, 244 tablets and four USB drives -- a 45 percent percent increase on the numbers shared for the same period in 2020-2021 (346) and 40 percent more than 2019-2020 (375). The… [Continue Reading]
March 07, 2023
18:56
A house of divided brands: Uncovering SASE and SSE
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The underlying technologies behind SASE and SSE must be made to work together if they are to secure the enterprise. While alphabet soup is a staple of cybersecurity, if each acronym is tied to a clear use case the resulting thesaurus can actually be helpful. It gets tricky when vendors try to combine technologies that don’t really work together. As times change and increasingly complex IT environments create new use cases, we’ve seen a corresponding increase in acronyms -- IAM (Identity and Access Management), CIAM (which puts Consumers first), EPP (Endpoint Protection Platform) and XDR (Extended Protection and Response) are… [Continue Reading]
18:49
Is the most cost-effective move in the cost of living crisis investing in cyber security solutions?
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In the midst of the biggest cost-of-living crisis in decades, the looming threat of recession, and an unprecedented energy crisis, organizations of all sizes are trying to find ways of cutting costs and saving money. While there are any number of measures organizations can take on that front -- from relatively small ones such as asking people to work from home to save on energy to more drastic measures such as layoffs -- the impact they have is variable at best. One measure that consistently saves organizations money, however, is investing in a proper cybersecurity solution. In some ways, that… [Continue Reading]
18:42
How to start your data modernization journey
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Getting value from data is not something that can be done in a (data) snap. The journey is often long and tumultuous. According to a recent survey, 99 percent of companies recognize that data is crucial for success; however, 97 percent face challenges in using data effectively. The spread of data sources, volume, and too few resources prevent organizations effectively managing the growing demand for trusted data at the speed required by businesses. And that means little data -- if any -- can be relied upon to make critical business decisions. But there are simple key steps that every company… [Continue Reading]
18:34
This isn't Windows XP -- it's a new version of Windows 10, and you can install it now for free
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If you want to run a modern operating system like Windows 10, but miss the simplicity and aesthetics of Windows XP, then we have some great news for you. Windows EXPERIENCE Freestyle Update is a free Windows 10 mod that does a fantastic -- and virtually flawless -- job of mimicking Windows XP, and you can download and install it now directly from the Internet Archive. SEE ALSO: Windows Vienna is the new version of Windows Vista you didn't know you needed (install it now!) Forget all the talk about Windows 12, could Windows 11.1 Pro win you over? You… [Continue Reading]
16:21
Free scanning service helps companies build an up-to-date SBOM
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As developers increasingly rely on open source components in their projects, knowing which have been used is a key part of being able to identify updates and potential threats. This is where a software bill of materials (SBOM) is essential. Application security testing and software research services company GrammaTech is launching a no cost SBOM service, alongside a new version of its CodeSentry software composition analysis (SCA) tool. Unlike source code tools, CodeSentry analyzes the binary that executes to identify all components or vulnerabilities including those contained in post production applications. This means it can identify second, third and fourth… [Continue Reading]
15:54
Financial services is the most impersonated industry in phishing attacks
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Threat protection company Vade has released its latest Phishers' Favorites report for 2022 which finds that financial services is the most impersonated industry, accounting for 34 percent of phishing pages as attackers continue to follow the money. There are also seven finance brands in the top 20, with PayPal, MTB, Crédit Agricole, and La Banaque Postale all securing a spot in the top 10. For the second consecutive year, Facebook is the top impersonated brand, edging out Microsoft. With more than 25,000 unique branded phishing websites Facebook represents nine percent of total phishing from this year's list. Microsoft finished as… [Continue Reading]
15:21
Social engineering remains the top threat for enterprises
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The latest Annual Trends Report from Jamf, based on a sample of 500,000 devices protected by the company's technology, looks at the threats impacting devices used in the modern workplace and finds social engineering tops the list. The combination of an increasingly distributed workforce with the relative ease with which bad actors can carry out phishing campaigns, leads to the leakage of user credentials. In 2022, 31 percent of organizations had at least one user fall victim to a phishing attack. It's important that users are made aware of the threat, says Michael Covington, VP portfolio strategy at Jamf. "We're… [Continue Reading]
14:57
Apple iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus now available in bright yellow
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It’s nearly Spring, and if you’ve been thinking of buying a new iPhone and want one that will match the season you got it in, then Apple has some great news for you. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models are now available in yellow. "People love their iPhone and rely on it every day for all that they do, and now there’s an exciting addition to the lineup with a new yellow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus," said Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "The extraordinary battery life, lightweight design, pro-level camera and video… [Continue Reading]
13:59
Forget all the talk about Windows 12, could Windows 11.1 Pro win you over?
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Although Windows 11 hasn’t been out that long -- it was only released towards the end of 2021 -- there is already a lot of talk about its successor, presumed to be called Windows 12 (although you never know with Microsoft). If you want to find out what to expect from that OS, you can read about it here. But even if Microsoft is planning Windows 12, it won’t be out for at least a year or two, and that leaves plenty of time for the company to turn Windows 11 into a raging success. Could Windows 11.1 be the… [Continue Reading]
10:23
Forget Notepad! The far superior Notepad++ now integrates with Windows 11
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It may be old and it may be simple, but Notepad remains a firm favorite for many Windows users, particularly when it comes to coding. And while Microsoft has taken steps to improve the app with the addition of tabs, there are better options out there -- such as Notepad++. With the release of Notepad++ 8.5, there is an important update that that will make life much easier for Windows 11 users: a context menu entry. See also: Microsoft is launching a new Canary Channel for exceptionally experimental builds of Windows 11 (and Windows 12?) in a major Windows Insider… [Continue Reading]
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Microsoft is launching a new Canary Channel for exceptionally experimental builds of Windows 11 (and Windows 12?) in a major Windows Insider Program overhaul
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Microsoft has detailed some of what it has planned for Windows 11 over the coming year, including big changes to the Windows Insider Program. As well as "rebooting the Dev Channel from the ground up", the company is also launching a new Canary Channel where we could see the first signs of Windows 12. The idea of Canary builds will be familiar to many web browser users who like to be on the cutting edge. The likes of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge have Beta, Dev and Canary builds offering varying degrees of stability and experimentation. Now Microsoft is updating… [Continue Reading]
March 06, 2023
23:46
Microsoft Outlook for Apple macOS now free
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The stock Mail application that comes with macOS is pretty damn good. While there may be better email clients for Mac, you can't argue with the price of Apple's official offering -- FREE. And now, there is yet another gratis email client for Mac, and it is one you should already be familiar with -- Outlook! Yes, folks, Microsoft's wildly popular email program is now totally free to use on macOS. As of today, the Apple Silicon-optimized app no longer requires a license or subscription to Microsoft 365. The now-free Mac app even supports a useful Hand-off feature, allowing you… [Continue Reading]
17:06
Your patch management solution needs help
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Proper patch management is an important component of cybersecurity hygiene. If organizations don’t apply fixes to software bugs in a timely manner, they risk exposing themselves to a variety of threats. But scrambling to fix bugs identified by the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program is not a complete solution. Organizations need to be doing much more. The CVE and CVSS programs are essential components of information security management systems (ISMS) at most organizations, but they clearly have issues. The CVE program offers a reference for publicly known vulnerabilities and exposures. CVSS provides a way to capture the main characteristics… [Continue Reading]
16:53
It is time to move away from text-based two-factor authentication methods
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Two-factor authentication is a solid security feature to protect accounts from unauthorized access. The security feature makes accounts by no means unbreakable, but it is a barrier against many common forms of attacks, including brute force attacks. The main idea behind two-factor authentication is to require a second authentication code that is generated on the fly. Common options include generation in authentication apps that run on user devices and codes sent as text messages or in emails. Some of these methods offer better security than others. Text and email codes, for example, are not encrypted, and this means that there… [Continue Reading]
13:39
LibreELEC 11 Linux distro arrives, now with Kodi 20 'Nexus'
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Two months ago, the Kodi Foundation released Kodi 20.0 'Nexus', the latest incarnation of its hugely popular home theater software. The new release comes with a wealth of changes, fixes and new features, including support for multiple instances of binary add-ons, AV1 Video support, and a massive rework of the subtitle system. Today sees the arrival of the latest version of LibreELEC, a lightweight Linux distro that is designed to run Kodi on a variety of platforms including Raspberry Pi and Orange Pi. LibreELEC 11's big new change is it now runs Kodi 20. SEE ALSO: Kodi 20.0 'Nexus' is… [Continue Reading]
11:34
Deploying at scale -- what does it mean and why does it matter? [Q&A]
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One of the popular buzzwords in development circles in recent years has been 'deployment at scale'. Now, while it's nice to have a universally recognized term, opinions about what deployment at scale actually means tend to vary. So what exactly does 'at scale' mean in the development community and how can companies define their own approach? We spoke to Adam Frank, VP, product and marketing at Armory.io, to find out. BN: Let’s start by going back to basics, what constitutes a 'deployment'? AF: A deployment in the context of Continuous Deployment and technology is when code or configuration changes are… [Continue Reading]
9:54
Twitter to roll out direct message updates including encryption and 'any emoji reactions'
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Things have been undeniably chaotic at Twitter since the arrival of Elon Musk, but the social network is still rolling out new features. Next in line for an update are direct messages. DMs are due to receive a batch of new features and functionality, not least of which is a much-requested security feature -- encryption. But there is much more to look forward to. And if all goes according to plan, the new features will roll out later this month. See also: Microsoft finally appears to be listening! Windows 11 users can disable Start menu recommendations Microsoft is going to… [Continue Reading]
March 05, 2023
16:59
How listed companies can establish cybersecurity accountability in 2023
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In 2023, regulators will throw down a 'reporting gauntlet', and mandate listed companies to disclose cyberattacks in record time. This legislative sea change will not only intensify the need for adequate protections against attacks, but will require companies to identify and report an incident to their shareholders and the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within 72 hours. Regulators have taken note that businesses are fighting a losing battle against foreign and domestic cyber criminality, and by introducing more stringent cybersecurity regulation, their focus is to ensure companies treat cyberattacks as an increasingly systemic threat. With cybercrime predicted to cost the… [Continue Reading]
10:22
AMD is working to fix a Radeon driver bug that can break Windows
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Following a series of reports from users that the latest Radeon drivers have been causing serious issues with Windows, AMD has now confirmed that there is a problem and is working on a fix. There have been complaints about the Adrenalin 23.2.2 drivers since they were released a few weeks ago, with users finding themselves plagued with boot issues and corrupt Windows installations. The issues stem from the way Windows interacts with the drivers, and AMD has offered up a workaround until a proper fix is available. See also: Microsoft finally appears to be listening! Windows 11 users can disable… [Continue Reading]
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Microsoft is going to use AI to improve the look of the Windows 11 desktop
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AI is more than just the latest trend in technology, it is absolutely unavoidable. The likes of ChatGPT and Microsoft's recent OpenAI-driven update to Bing may have brought artificial intelligence to the fore, but it is everywhere... and spreading. We already know that Microsoft is looking to enhance Windows 11 with AI, and this can already be seen with the introduction of the AI-powered Bing to the taskbar. But there are also signs that the company will be using the technology to make the desktop look better. See also: Microsoft finally appears to be listening! Windows 11 users can disable… [Continue Reading]
February 03, 2023
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IT and security pros spend over 4,000 hours a year on compliance
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IT and security professionals spend an average of 4,300 hours annually achieving or maintaining compliance, according to a new study. The survey, from automation platform Drata of 300 IT and security professionals in fast-growing organizations across the US, finds 87 percent of respondents have faced consequences as a result of not having continuous compliance, these include slowed sales cycles, security breaches, business interruption, loss of a business relationship, a damaged reputation, or fines. Shortage of staff is a leading challenge in maintaining compliance, with the majority of survey respondents saying that increasing budgets and automating processes would improve their abilities.… [Continue Reading]
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Continuous Threat Exposure Management and what it means for enterprise security [Q&A]
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This summer, Gartner introduced Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM). This is a set of processes and capabilities that allow organizations to create a system for review of exposures that is faster than the periodic project-based approach. With endless threats and vulnerabilities hammering today's organizations, exposure management that evaluates the accessibility, exposure and exploitability of all digital and physical assets is necessary to govern and prioritize risk reduction for enterprises. We spoke with Haggai Polak, CPO of Skybox Security, to find out more about what this new term means for enterprise security, especially as organizations prepare to face new threats in… [Continue Reading]
10:21
Microsoft insists that the Office-checking KB5021751 update does not infringe on privacy
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In the middle of last month, Microsoft released the KB5021751 update to help the company "identify the number of users running out-of-support (or soon to be out-of-support) versions of Office". Privacy advocates voiced concern about the update, which Microsoft said "will run one time silently without installing anything on the user's device" because of worries about exactly what the slightly secretive check was doing. Now the company has updated support documentation for the KB5021751 update, insisting that there is nothing nefarious about it. See also: Microsoft is pestering Windows 10 users with an incredibly deceptive Windows 11 upgrade nag screen… [Continue Reading]
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Microsoft is pestering Windows 10 users with an incredibly deceptive Windows 11 upgrade nag screen
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Microsoft is, it seems, at it again. No stranger to irritating ads and nags, the company has been spotted pestering Windows 10 users with a full-screen prompt to upgrade to Windows 11 for free. If the appearance of an unwanted nag screen was not enough, the upgrade prompt is also rather deceptive, appearing to give users just two choices -- install Windows 11 now, or schedule the installation. It is actually possible to back out of the upgrade, but Microsoft has made it less than obvious. See also: Twitter is ending free API access next week, killing off swathes of… [Continue Reading]
February 02, 2023
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LibreOffice 7.5 unveils new icons, plus improved PDF export and Bookmarks in Writer
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On schedule, The Document Foundation’s open-source, cross-platform office suite gains its first major point release of the year with LibreOffice 7.5. Version 7.5 unveils various design tweaks -- including a new application -- along with another long list of new and improved features right across the suite. LibreOffice 7.5 opens with some design tweaks -- including "major improvements" to its dark mode support, which basically consist of over 40 bug fixes. There’s also new application and MIME-type icons, described as "more colorful and vibrant". The single toolbar user interface has been upgraded too -- users can access this via View… [Continue Reading]
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Organizations need a holistic approach to cyber threats
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A new survey of 300 organizations across the US and Europe looks at the key challenges concerning the ability to effectively prioritize and contextualize the large amounts of data organizations get from several cyber security alert systems, as well as identifying the actions needed to meet them. The survey, conducted for Darktrace by IDC, finds evolving attack vectors make it difficult to prepare proactively, with only 31 percent of respondents highly confident that their tools can continuously adjust to new configurations. Respondents also report a lack of dynamic testing capabilities with 65 percent agreed that pen testing provides only a… [Continue Reading]
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London: The world's leader in AI
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It’s not an uncommon view that Silicon Valley is the be-all and end-all of the tech industry. Companies like Facebook and Google give the valley a status in the tech industry that few share. However, while Silicon Valley still rightly retains its reputation as a center for invention and innovation, London has quietly but confidently become something of a hub for research in AI. This is no accident -- supported by The City’s banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) industry and the nation's technological heritage, London has become a global hub for AI innovation. It has the right knowledge base… [Continue Reading]
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Lazarus Group targets medical research and energy
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Researchers at WithSecure have uncovered a cyberattack campaign linked back to North Korea's notorious Lazarus Group. It is extremely rare to be able to link a campaign so strongly to a perpetrator as WithSecure has been able to do here. The Hackers have been targeting medical research and energy organizations with the intent to commit espionage. Targets include a healthcare research organization, a manufacturer of technology used in the energy, research, defense, and healthcare sectors, as well as the chemical engineering department of a leading research university. There are several interesting elements to this campaign compared to previous Lazarus activity.… [Continue Reading]
11:11
Twitter is ending free API access next week, killing off swathes of apps in the process
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Having already banned all third-party clients, Twitter has now announced that it is completely dropping free access to its APIs. In an announcement made via the Twitter Dev account, the company says: "Starting February 9, we will no longer support free access to the Twitter API, both v2 and v1.1. A paid basic tier will be available instead". The move will effectively kill off unknown -- but large -- numbers of apps and tools that depend on the Twitter API. While getting rid of free API access is unlikely to impact larger apps such as Hootsuite, those produced by smaller,… [Continue Reading]
11:06
Get 'Full Stack Development with Spring Boot and React -- Third Edition' (worth $37.99) FREE for a limited time
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This updated edition of the Full Stack Development with Spring Boot 2 and React book will take you from novice to proficient in this expansive domain. Taking a practical approach, this book will first walk you through the latest Spring Boot features for creating a robust backend, covering everything from setting up the environment and dependency injection to security and testing. Once this has been covered, you’ll advance to React frontend programming. If you’ve ever wondered about custom Hooks, third-party components, and MUI, this book will demystify all that and much more. You’ll explore everything that goes into developing, testing,… [Continue Reading]
10:35
Netflix hides information about account sharing crackdown after details were spotted in its Help Center
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It has been known for some time that Netflix intends to take steps to prevent subscribers from sharing their account with anyone from outside their household. Since the inception of Netflix, password sharing has been a common practice, so the company's action will impact large numbers of people. Details about just how it will stop people from sharing their account password with others have not been forthcoming, but in a newly-removed Help Center page the approach that will be taken has been exposed. Although the revealing page has now been taken down, it has been recorded for posterity by the… [Continue Reading]
10:09
Microsoft releases PowerToys v0.67.0 with new quick access system tray launcher utility!
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Microsoft has updated the PowerToys utility collection, adding the first new module of 2023. Although there have been various updates for PowerToys over the last few months, and we've heard about upcoming new features such as Mouse Jump, it is a while since we've had new toys to play with. But this changes with the release of PowerToys v0.67.0 which sees the addition of the quick access system tray launcher which we first heard about late last year. A new taskbar menu provides easy access to your favorite PowerToys tools and settings, without the need to navigate through the main… [Continue Reading]
February 01, 2023
21:15
Microsoft releases Windows 11 Build 25290 with new Spotify and Phone Link widgets
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Microsoft today stops selling Windows 10, instead redirecting would-be purchasers towards Windows 11. There are ways around this however. For Windows 11 testers in the Dev Channel, Microsoft has released a new build, and this one is available for Arm64 devices. Last week’s flight (Build 25284) was blocked due to a known issue that resulted in devices getting stuck at the OS boot logo. SEE ALSO: Windows 11X: The dream upgrade your PC needs Build 25284 introduced a preview widget for the Messenger app, and today’s new flight, Build 25290, comes with new widgets for Spotify and Phone Link. To use these… [Continue Reading]
19:58
YEYIAN launches 34-inch Ultrawide 2K SIGURD 4000 curved gaming monitor
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Curved televisions are gimmicky and an overall bad idea. I bought a curved 4K TV several years ago, and while I do like it overall, it has a big negative -- it shows a lot of glare when the sun comes through the windows. Ultimately, the curved aspect doesn't seem to provide much (if any) value over a flat set when sitting on my couch Where curved displays are wonderful, however, is for computer monitors. When you are sitting closer to a display, such as at a desk, it provides a more immersive experience -- particularly for gaming. Today, YEYIAN… [Continue Reading]
19:31
The changing landscape of privacy and compliance
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In the past decade, privacy-related legislation has developed considerably. The 'privacy industry' has gone through a metamorphosis not seen in many other disciplines. Now, as we reflect on the future post-pandemic, we must recognize that being able to quickly access and share accurate data is fundamental to everyone. When thinking about this, it’s important to remember that there’s a heavy overlap between business and personal aspects, an example of this is password managers. These will have both personal and work-related credentials saved to them, which can be hard to distinguish, and this is why corporate family use plans exist. As… [Continue Reading]
19:21
Overcoming the tech labor shortage: Strategies for closing the IT talent gap
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Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, companies of all sizes are still facing a severe shortage of IT personnel, a challenge compounded by the fact that almost every industry is competing for scarce skilled tech workers. This well-documented problem has become known as the IT talent gap, and it is causing significant difficulty for organizations looking to fill a range of critical roles. In fact, 73 percent of business leaders predict they will struggle to fill open technology roles in 2023, according to industry research. These gaps in knowledge and experience are the root cause of a number of issues, not least… [Continue Reading]
16:06
New cloud platform aims to improve supply chain management
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A new platform from Sonatype is designed to make it easier for developer and security teams to unite and build innovative software securely. It delivers an Application Security Testing (AST) and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) tool that offers cloud, self-hosted, and disconnected deployment options -- giving control and flexibility to its customers. Using proprietary intelligence, industry-leading research, and AI behavioral analysis it aims to help organizations manage their software supply chains to deliver products faster and with safer open source components. "As the use of open source software in modern applications continues to increase, so does the risk from malware… [Continue Reading]
15:41
Developers are working on an amazing new Mouse Jump utility for Microsoft PowerToys
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Anyone with a very large or ultra-wide display, or even a multi-monitor configuration, will be aware of the problem of moving the mouser cursor across what can feel like miles of screen space. For fans of the PowerToys collection of utilities there is a solution on the horizon in the form of Mouse Jump. Mouse Jump is a tool that's based on an existing (non-PowerToys) utility called FancyMouse, and it speeds up the process of getting your cursor across a large area by "teleporting" it with the help of a keyboard shortcut to quickly move it long distances. Sounds good?… [Continue Reading]
15:33
Number of new Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) expected to increase in 2023
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We can expect to see more than 1,900 new Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) per month in 2023, including 270 high-severity and 155 critical-severity vulnerabilities -- a 13 percent increase from published 2022 levels. This is according to a report from cyber insurance provider Coalition, which finds that most CVEs are exploited within 90 days of public disclosure, with the majority exploited within the first 30 days. The report is compiled from information gathered from Coalition's active risk management and reduction technology that combines data from underwriting and claims, internet scans, and Coalition's global network of honeypot sensors. Coalition's scanning… [Continue Reading]
15:02
87 percent of container images have high risk vulnerabilities
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Due to the nature of modern software design and the sharing of open source images, security teams face a large number of container vulnerabilities according to a new report. The study from Sysdig, based on real-world data sets covering billions of containers, thousands of cloud accounts, and hundreds of thousands of applications, finds 87 percent of container images have high or critical vulnerabilities. On a slightly more positive note only 15 percent of critical and high vulnerabilities with an available fix are in packages loaded at runtime. This means that by focusing on those vulnerable packages that are actually in… [Continue Reading]
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Breaches, privileged credentials and the SaaS application conundrum [Q&A]
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Last year Toyota suffered a data breach due to accidentally exposing a credential allowing access to customer data in a public GitHub repository. This type of breach could be avoided if organizations turned their focus on credentials that are exposed within SaaS applications. We spoke to Corey O'Connor, director of product at SaaS security platform DoControl, about why he believes identity security needs to go beyond just protecting the keys. BN: How can organizations increase their focus on credentials that are exposed within SaaS applications? CO: The use of privileged credentials is common in almost every cyber attack. This is… [Continue Reading]
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Breaches, privileged credentials and the SaaS application conundrum [Q&A]
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Last year Toyota suffered a data breach due to accidentally exposing a credential allowing access to customer data in a public GitHub repository. This type of breach could be avoided if organizations turned their focus on credentials that are exposed within SaaS applications. We spoke to Corey O'Connor, director of product at SaaS security platform DoControl, about why he believes identity security needs to go beyond just protecting the keys. BN: How can organizations increase their focus on credentials that are exposed within SaaS applications? CO: The use of privileged credentials is common in almost every cyber attack. This is… [Continue Reading]
10:48
Microsoft is no longer selling Windows 10, directs seekers towards Windows 11
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As promised, Microsoft has officially stopped selling Windows 10 licenses, meaning it is no longer possible to buy product keys for the operating system from the company. We have known about the deadline for buying Windows 10 directly from Microsoft for a little, and the company has now updated its website so the pages for Window 10 Home and Pro redirect to the page for Windows 11. But if you're dead set on buying Windows 10, you're not completely out of luck. See also: Microsoft is working on a major Edge update known as Phoenix -- and you can try… [Continue Reading]
10:48
Microsoft is no longer selling Windows 10, directs seekers towards Windows 11
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As promised, Microsoft has officially stopped selling Windows 10 licenses, meaning it is no longer possible to buy product keys for the operating system from the company. We have known about the deadline for buying Windows 10 directly from Microsoft for a little, and the company has now updated its website so the pages for Window 10 Home and Pro redirect to the page for Windows 11. But if you're dead set on buying Windows 10, you're not completely out of luck. See also: Microsoft is working on a major Edge update known as Phoenix -- and you can try… [Continue Reading]
10:16
Microsoft Defender can now isolate Linux devices in the name of security
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Microsoft has announced a public preview of a new feature of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint that makes it possible to isolate Linux devices. The company explains that it is possible to isolate a Linux device using APIs, or via the Microsoft 365 Defender portal. The update means that in the event of a security breach it is now possible to cut off Linux devices from a network, just as it has been possible to do with Windows devices. See also: Microsoft is working on a major Edge update known as Phoenix -- and you can try one of the best… [Continue Reading]
10:16
Microsoft Defender can now isolate Linux devices in the name of security
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Microsoft has announced a public preview of a new feature of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint that makes it possible to isolate Linux devices. The company explains that it is possible to isolate a Linux device using APIs, or via the Microsoft 365 Defender portal. The update means that in the event of a security breach it is now possible to cut off Linux devices from a network, just as it has been possible to do with Windows devices. See also: Microsoft is working on a major Edge update known as Phoenix -- and you can try one of the best… [Continue Reading]
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Samsung T7 Shield USB-C SSD now available in 4TB
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Last year, Samsung released the T7 Shield -- a fast and durable USB-C SSD. At the time, the portable drive was offered in three colors (beige, black, and blue) plus two capacities (1TB and 2TB). Today, Samsung adds a new 4TB capacity option to the T7 Shield lineup. Yes, you can now get the drive with double the storage of the previous top capacity. Unfortunately, this 4TB variant is only available in black -- fans of beige and blue are out of luck with this capacity. ALSO READ: Satechi launches Pro Hub Slim for M2 Apple MacBook laptops Jose Hernandez,… [Continue Reading]
0:42
Samsung T7 Shield USB-C SSD now available in 4TB
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Last year, Samsung released the T7 Shield -- a fast and durable USB-C SSD. At the time, the portable drive was offered in three colors (beige, black, and blue) plus two capacities (1TB and 2TB). Today, Samsung adds a new 4TB capacity option to the T7 Shield lineup. Yes, you can now get the drive with double the storage of the previous top capacity. Unfortunately, this 4TB variant is only available in black -- fans of beige and blue are out of luck with this capacity. ALSO READ: Satechi launches Pro Hub Slim for M2 Apple MacBook laptops Jose Hernandez,… [Continue Reading]
January 31, 2023
19:33
Linux Mint 21.2 is named 'Victoria'
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Are the Linux Mint developers fans of the Spice Girls? That I don't know. What I do know, however, is Linux Mint 21.2 has been code-named "Victoria." I'd like to think this version of the operating system is being named after soccer-star David Beckham's wife Victoria (who once went by the stage name "Posh Spice" as a member of the aforementioned pop singing group), but probably not. Anyway, besides the codename of "Victoria," the Linux Mint developers have shared some interesting tidbits about the upcoming Ubuntu-based operating system. Most importantly, it will be released in June 2023. As expected, Linux… [Continue Reading]
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Linux Mint 21.2 is named 'Victoria'
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Are the Linux Mint developers fans of the Spice Girls? That I don't know. What I do know, however, is Linux Mint 21.2 has been code-named "Victoria." I'd like to think this version of the operating system is being named after soccer-star David Beckham's wife Victoria (who once went by the stage name "Posh Spice" as a member of the aforementioned pop singing group), but probably not. Anyway, besides the codename of "Victoria," the Linux Mint developers have shared some interesting tidbits about the upcoming Ubuntu-based operating system. Most importantly, it will be released in June 2023. As expected, Linux… [Continue Reading]
18:46
PDFsam Basic 5.0 released, makes it easy to split, merge and extract pages from PDFs
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Sober Lemur SRL has just released a major new version of its free and open-source PDF toolkit with the launch of PDFsam Basic 5.0 for Windows, macOS and Linux. The application, which allows users to quickly and easily extract pages from PDFs as well as offering split, merge and rotate tools, gains a major facelift with the version 5 release, along with a brand new tool and several additions to existing features. PDFsam Basic is designed to sit alongside your PDF viewer to offer extra features you may be missing. Fire it up to be confronted with an attractive list… [Continue Reading]
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PDFsam Basic 5.0 released, makes it easy to split, merge and extract pages from PDFs
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Sober Lemur SRL has just released a major new version of its free and open-source PDF toolkit with the launch of PDFsam Basic 5.0 for Windows, macOS and Linux. The application, which allows users to quickly and easily extract pages from PDFs as well as offering split, merge and rotate tools, gains a major facelift with the version 5 release, along with a brand new tool and several additions to existing features. PDFsam Basic is designed to sit alongside your PDF viewer to offer extra features you may be missing. Fire it up to be confronted with an attractive list… [Continue Reading]
16:24
Cloud storage remains popular but comes at a cost
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A new survey of 350 IT leaders in the US and UK shows 84 percent of respondents want a large portion of their storage to remain in the cloud, and two-thirds of them want as much storage in the cloud as possible. On average, enterprises have put 57 percent of their storage in the cloud, whilst keeping 43 percent on premises. However, the study from Virtana shows this is against a background of rising costs. 94 percent say cloud storage costs are rising, and 54 percent report that their storage spend is growing at a faster rate compared to their… [Continue Reading]

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