“Microsoft’s chat and communications tool, Microsoft Teams, is down across Europe this morning. The outage started just as thousands of workers started to sign into the service and attempt to work remotely amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.”
After deregulatory blitz, FCC scrambles to prevent ISP abuse during pandemic
“Under pressure from the Federal Communications Commission, Internet service providers today pledged to waive late fees and keep customers connected when they miss payments due to the coronavirus pandemic. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced that many ISPs signed his “Keep Americans Connected Pledge.”
T-Mobile Gives Everyone Unlimited Data, More Hotspot in Response to Coronavirus
“In response to the coronavirus, T-Mobile has stepped as the second US carrier to provide some form of relief to its customers.”
Gmail update brings another new feature to your inbox
“Depending on who you’re conversing with, you might find yourself tediously changing your signature in Gmail over and over again. Whether you’re sending a personal email, chatting with a colleague or messaging someone from another country, it might be appropriate to switch up your sign off.”
Microsoft Confirms Takedown Of ‘Most Prolific’ Hacker Network: Millions Of Users Affected
“Microsoft and partners have announced a major breakthrough in the fight against hackers today (March 10), with the takedown of the prolific Necurs botnet. This automated network infected as many as nine million computers, used as endpoints to distribute dangerous emails and malware.”
Apple Issues New Warning Affecting Millions Of iPhone Users
“Apple may be working on the most exciting iPhone in years, but the company has had a rough start to 2020. Having already made one high profile warning impacting shareholders, now the company has made another which will impact millions of iPhone users.”
FCC to require anti-robocall tech after “voluntary” plan didn’t work out
“Phone companies would be required to deploy technology that prevents spoofing of Caller ID under a plan announced today by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai. Pai framed it as his own decision, with his announcement saying the chairman “proposed a major step forward…”
Google Messages to send iMessage-like reaction texts such as ‘Liked a photo’
“Google has recently begun making progress toward bringing reactions to RCS, or at least their version of RCS in the Google Messages app.”
Copyright lobby calls out Plex for not doing enough to stop piracy
“For those who don’t want to dive fully into torrents, Plex is a great alternative for streaming television shows and movies for free.”
How to change your Gmail display name without changing your email address
“Gmail allows you to change the name that’s associated with your email address. Your display name and your email address will show up when you send an email from your Gmail account. 1. Go to gmail.com and log into your account by typing in your gmail name and password.”
