Some malware strains are built with robust protections in order to avoid detection. Zloader goes a step further and actually disables Microsoft Defender AV (formerly known as Windows Defender). That\’s significant because according to stats provided by Microsoft Defender AV is preinstalled on more than a billion PCs running Windows 10. The hackers behind the …
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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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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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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Later this year, the Windows 10 era will officially come to an end with the release of Windows 11. The latest version of the OS promises a raft of new features that will offer a \”Next Gen\” experience. Here\’s a quick overview of what you can expect to see in Windows 11 when it is …
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Ever since the March 2021 release of Windows 10, 2004 , a small fraction of users have been reporting a mysterious issue with the OS that causes the PC to emit a high pitched sound when using certain apps. Given the intermittent nature of the issue, it proved notoriously difficult to track down, but if …
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Does your PC have an NVIDIA graphics card? If so, be aware that the company recently announced that as of October, 2021, they\’re suspending support for drivers designed for use with Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. If you want to keep getting security fixes and updates, you\’ll need to upgrade your OS to …
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Microsoft\’s \”News and Interests\” feature has been on their road map and in testing for quite some time, but recently, the company rolled it out to the mainstream, enabling the new features by default. Apparently, a significant chunk of the Windows 10 user base didn\’t get the memo that the feature was coming. This prompted …
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The latest Windows Insider Preview build contains a quirky bit of history, or rather, it specifically doesn\’t contain it. That most recent Windows 10 build is the first one ever to be released without the Internet Explorer web browser included in the code. Both Brandon LeBlanc and Amanda Langowski, of Microsoft, confirmed that fact and …
Soon, Windows 10 Releases Will Not Include Internet Explorer Read More »
Recently, Microsoft announced that later this year, Windows 10 will get a significant update to be called Windows 10 Version 21H2, which will feature a significant number of updates and enhancements. Among other things, these updates will include a couple of aesthetic enhancements such as a redesigned Start Menu, with a new option added to …