Latest articles tagged “security”
New Windows 10 App “Hacked?†Can Notify You When Accounts Have Been Compromised in Major Data Breaches
by Chris Thomas
on 29 May 2016
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Lancelot Software has released a new Windows 10 app called "Hacked?" that lets users check multiple accounts on haveibeenpwned.com to see whether they've been compromised in a major data breach. Allows for automated checking every 12 hours. ... Read more
Google Chrome Will Start Blocking Flash By Default
by Gary Oldwood
on 16 May 2016
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By the end of this year, Google Chrome will start blocking Flash content by default- excluding 10 major websites. ... Read more
That's How Windows 95 Runs On An Apple Watch
by Gary Oldwood
on 4 May 2016
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Nick Lee, CTO of Tendigi mobile product design studio, hacked his Apple Watch and did something that noone would think (or dare) doing... he installed Windows 95 on it! ... Read more
Using CLONEit to Transfer Files and Settings Between Android Devices Easily!
by Gary Oldwood
on 1 May 2016
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3357 views
CLONEit is a handy app that allows you to send files and data between Android devices easily, without using backups! ... Read more
WhatsApp Adds Encryption, but It Won't Be A Whistleblower's App of Choice
by Dan Vlasic
on 15 April 2016
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WhatsApp rolled out end-to-end encryption, and while the media are singing odes to Facebook, security experts warn about en masse metadata collection, end point security risks, and WhatsApp's being proprietary software, which is awkward. ... Read more
Google Has Begun Blocking Sites That Contain Deceptive Ad Content
by Chris Thomas
on 6 February 2016
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As part of Google's expanding Safe Browsing technology, the search engine has started blocking sites that contain deceptive or misleading ad content which aims to trick the user into clicking or performing other actions. ... Read more
How to Delete and Close Your Microsoft Account Permanently
by Gary Oldwood
on 3 January 2016
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Deleting your Microsoft Account in Windows 10 is not as simple as clicking a couple of buttons. In this article we explain how you can completely delete and close your Microsoft account. ... Read more
How to Fix Windows Update Issues in Windows 10 [also XP, Vista, 7, 8]
by Gary Oldwood
on 3 November 2015
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It's not rare for Windows Update to malfunction, so here's what you can do to fix it for good. ... Read more
What is Wi-Fi Sense and How to Enable It in Windows 10 PC and Mobile Devices
by Gary Oldwood
on 1 November 2015
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Wi-Fi Sense is a new feature in Windows 10 that allows you to connect automatically to suggested open hotspots, and networks shared by your social network contacts. ... Read more
How to Turn On "Assigned Access" (Kiosk Mode) in Windows 10
by Gary Oldwood
on 2 September 2015
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With assigned access you can lock an entire user account and allow only one app to run on it, which is ideal for preventing others from messing with your PC/tablet in your kiosk or presentation. ... Read more
What is "Defer Updates" in Windows 10 and How to Enable it
by Gary Oldwood
on 1 September 2015
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In this article we explain what "Defer Updates" is in Windows 10 and how to enable it. ... Read more
Microsoft "Fingerprints" your Computer Hardware to Activate Windows 10 - How Activation Works, and What you Can Do to Avoid Accidental Deactivation
by Gary Oldwood
on 21 August 2015
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The activation process for Windows 10 in computers which upgraded does not depend on the typical product key validation method, but uses your computer's hardware instead. ... Read more
How to Enable Developer Mode in Windows 10
by Gary Oldwood
on 8 August 2015
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18816 views
In this article you will find everything you need to know regarding the Developer mode feature in Windows 10 and how to enable it. ... Read more
How to Run Unknown Apps Without Being Asked for Admin Rights in Windows 10
by Gary Oldwood
on 2 August 2015
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20039 views
Read this guide for how to prevent Windows 10 from asking you for admin rights every time you want to run an unknown app. ... Read more
How to Turn Off Windows Defender Permanently in Windows 10
by Gary Oldwood
on 31 July 2015
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156331 views
In this tutorial we will show you 3 different ways to disable Windows Defender permanently in Windows 10. ... Read more
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