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Posted on Wednesday August 19, 2020 | hardware, laptop, mac, windows, vpn, pc, bloatware, operating system
Laptops are prized for their small size, manageable weight, and handiness, but they don't lag behind desktop computers in terms of performance either. Higher-end laptops, in particular, are just as capable of handling heavy apps and complex tasks as their bulkier desktop counterparts. If you want to bring out your portable machine's potential and get the most out of its power, here are things you need to do.
Posted on Friday June 19, 2020 | productivity, microsoft, office 365, windows, office, windows 10, microsoft 365, windows defender, w10, intune, o365
In April 2020, Microsoft launched Microsoft 365, the successor to its popular Office 365. But it's not a mere name change. The tech giant is also introducing improvements to its productivity software that will enhance how your business deals with cyberthreats every day.
Posted on Friday May 22, 2020 | security, microsoft, windows, update, cortana, operating system, windows10, fluent design, w10
The Windows 10 update will roll out on May 26-28, 2020 and will bring about a fresher look for the world's most popular operating system. Aside from updates to Windows 10's interface, here are some functionality improvements you can expect.
Posted on Monday April 20, 2020 | microsoft, windows, office, data management, data security, work from home, covid 19, coronavirus, pandemic, data integrity, wfh
Microsoft's software offerings are filled with features that allow and even augment enterprise work from home (WFH) setups without sacrificing security. Here are some updates about the company's applications, as well as other common third-party applications in the Windows and Office ecosystems, which will ensure data security when you're working remotely.
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2020 | microsoft, security, windows
A vulnerability in version 3.1.1 of the Server Message Block (SMB) -- the service that's used to share files, printers, and other resources on local networks and over the internet -- can allow attacks to execute code of their choice on both servers and end-user computers that use the vulnerable protocol, Microsoft said in an advisory. Ars Technica reports: The flaw, which is tracked as CVE-2020-0796, affects Windows 10, versions 1903 and 1909 and Windows Server versions 1903 and 1909, which are relatively new releases that Microsoft has invested huge amounts of resources hardening against precisely these types of attacks. Patches aren't available, and Tuesday's advisory gave no timeline for one being released. Asked if there was a timeline for releasing a fix, a Microsoft representative said, "Beyond the advisory you linked, nothing else to share from Microsoft at this time." In the meantime, Microsoft said vulnerable servers can be protected by disabling compression to block unauthenticated attackers from exploiting the vulnerability against an SMBv3 server. Users can use the following PowerShell command to turn off compression without needing to reboot the machine: "Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:SYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesLanmanServerParameters" DisableCompression -Type DWORD -Value 1 -Force." That fix won't protect vulnerable client computers or servers if they connect to a malicious SMB service, but in that scenario, the attacks aren't wormable. Microsoft also recommended users block port 445, which is used to send SMB traffic between machines.
Posted on Saturday February 15, 2020 | microsoft, security, windows
Slashdot reader golden_donkey quotes Forbes: Are you booting up your Windows 10 machine and discovering you can't log in to your profile? It appears you're not alone. Reports are increasing across Twitter and Microsoft forums that following the most recent Patch Tuesday update (KB4532693), users are complaining that their profiles and desktop files are missing, and that custom icons and wallpaper have all been reset to their default state... The KB4532693 update is allegedly causing much more serious headaches for some users. A newer report by Windows Latest cites multiple users in their comments section complaining that the data is nowhere to be found and allegedly not recoverable. Microsoft has now "yanked KB4524244 from its update servers..." reports ZDNet, "after acknowledging reports of an issue affecting a sub-set of devices." Microsoft says customers who have successfully installed the update don't need to take any further steps. Those who have configured PCs to defer installation of updates by at least four days should also be unaffected. For those who are experiencing issues related to this update, Microsoft recommends uninstalling the update. Forbes also shared a video "on a related note." Its title? "How To Choose A Linux Distro That's Right For You..."
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