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Installing Windows 11 On Unsupported Devices May Have Security Risks

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Microsoft raised hackles worldwide when they placed stringent hardware requirements on their recently announced Windows 11 OS. Many chipsets that are more than capable of running the new software aren\’t on the list. That doesn\’t mean that you can\’t still install Windows 11 on a machine with unapproved hardware. However Microsoft has stuck to its …

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Microsoft Teams Adds A Number Of New Features

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Do you use Microsoft Teams? If you do then you\’re going to love the August update. It offers a number of new high value features that will improve the quality of your online meetings. Here\’s a quick overview: Two New Presenter Options In Presenter Mode you\’ll find two new options available: A Reporter mode and …

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iPhone Users Getting Secure IDs And Digital Drivers Licenses

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Have you ever wished you had a digital ID like a driver\’s license? Apple is working to make that a reality. The company is currently in talks with officials from eight different state government to fold state IDs and driver\’s licenses into Apple Wallet.   The states in question are: Arizona Connecticut Georgia Iowa Kentucky …

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Gmail Adding Email Authenticator Feature Called BIMI

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Change is coming to Gmail. Recently as a courtesy of a new agreement between Google and the AuthIndicators Working Group you\’ll soon begin seeing BIMIs (Brand Indicators for Message Identification). The brains behind BIMI describe their product as an email specification that allows the use of brand-controlled logos within supported email clients. AuthIndicators is steered …

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Chromebooks Get First Optimized Browser Alternative

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In the world of internet browsers, most people only think of the Big Three: Chrome, Safari, and Microsoft Edge. Occasionally, Firefox gets an honorable mention, but there are a whole raft of smaller browsers out there if you\’re looking for an alternative to the majors. Recently, the little Opera browser made a significant change, becoming …

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This Malware Could Be Using Your PC To Make Money

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If you haven\’t heard of a malware strain called Crackonosh, be aware that it might be abusing your system, and specifically, Windows Safe Mode, to make money for its controllers. In fact, since it was first discovered, researchers at Avast estimate that Crackonosh has quietly generated millions by enslaving PCs around the world and using …

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Windows 11 Might Change The Blue Screen Of Death

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On the heels of Microsoft\’s announcement of Windows 11, the Redmond Giant published an overview of the changes we can expect when the new OS rolls out. There\’s a lot to like in what the company has told us so far. One change, however, has largely escaped notice. Granted, it\’s a small change, but when …

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Microsoft May Allow 7th Generation Intel CPU’s On Windows 11

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Not long ago, Microsoft announced the development of Windows 11, which formally brought the Windows 10 era to a close. Details were sketchy of course, as is often the case with announcements like the one Microsoft made. However, over time, additional details have come to light. Recently, for instance, the company announced that they were …

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Chrome Soon Releasing Feature To Always Use Secure Connections

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Recently, Google announced another change to its Chrome browser designed with user security in mind. The company will soon be rolling out an \”HTTPS-Only\” mode that will help make surfing a safer and more secure experience. The new feature is currently available for preview in the Canary build, Chrome 93, for Windows, Linux, Mac, Chrome …

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