One of the most common means by which malware winds up on the computers of its victims is via an email attachment. All it takes is one careless moment. One click to open a file that turns out to be poisoned and you're in for a world of trouble. That's the exact reason why email providers tend to be incredibly selective about what … [Read more...] about Attachment Extensions Carrying Malware Banned On Microsoft Outlook
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New Microsoft Update Some Caused Network Adapter Issues
If you haven't yet downloaded and installed the latest Windows 10 update (version 1903), read this article carefully before deciding if you want to do so. Microsoft is reporting that their latest build is causing Wi-Fi connectivity issues with some network adapters, specifically the Centrino 6205/6235 and Broadcom's 802.11ac. If you have … [Read more...] about New Microsoft Update Some Caused Network Adapter Issues
Windows 10 May Make WordPad And Paint Downloadable Soon
There's another chapter in the ongoing MS Paint saga. In case you missed the first part of the story, several months ago, Microsoft upset its user base when a Windows 10 Build took Paint out of the equation. They replaced it with an updated version of the software that supported 3D effects and other advanced features. They made the original … [Read more...] about Windows 10 May Make WordPad And Paint Downloadable Soon
Devices Attached To Corporate Networks Are Being Targeted
Grim news comes out of Russia, as reported by Microsoft. The tech giant has been tracking the activities of a Russian hacking group that goes by the name of Strontium. Their other names include APT28 and Fancy Bear. Microsoft has confirmed that the group was behind a new attack that took place in April of this year (2019). This is the group … [Read more...] about Devices Attached To Corporate Networks Are Being Targeted
Microsoft Now Testing Games Playable With Eye Movements
Microsoft is continuing to push quietly into new frontiers on the accessibility front. Their most recent effort? The release of four free "Eyes First" games that people who have speech and mobility-related disabilities can play using nothing but eye movements. The new quartet of Windows 10 games, Maze, Double Up, Match Two, and a Tile Slide puzzle … [Read more...] about Microsoft Now Testing Games Playable With Eye Movements
Apple iCloud App Now Available On Windows 10
Great news for inter-operability. Apple has brought its new iCloud app to the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 devices. Even better, the app is designed such that it's deeply integrated with Windows 10, even allowing you to access iCloud files from inside other Windows apps. The version available on the Microsoft Store is identical to the desktop … [Read more...] about Apple iCloud App Now Available On Windows 10
