“In case you missed it, in a support document on Tuesday, Microsoft announced that it’s in the process of phasing out the Control Panel, a 39-year-old Windows feature, in favor of the Settings app. This may not be a surprise for many Windows users.”
Windows 11 has several neat hidden themes, here is how to enable them
“Windows 11 22H2, or the “2022 Update,” contains many new features (you can find them in our review). In addition, there are quite a few hidden additions and unannounced for regular customers changes.”
Microsoft puts PCs in the cloud with Windows 365
“Microsoft is putting Windows in the cloud. Windows 365 is a new service that will let businesses access Cloud PCs from anywhere, streaming a version of Windows 10 or Windows 11 in a web browser.”
How to disable Gmail’s smart features to disable tracking
“If you use one of the best Android phones around, you’re probably also aware that much of what you do is being monitored. It’s no secret that Google harvests your information to provide you with a variety of services. Things like Smart Replies and writing suggestions are handy, for sure.”
Vulnerabilities in Single Sign-On services could be abused to bypass authentication controls
“SAML XML injection gives attackers free rein over user accounts, although hard-to-execute bug proves real-world threat is minimal UPDATED A class of vulnerability detected in several Single Sign-On (SSO) services might allow attackers to hack into corporate systems, security researchers at NCC Grou”
Microsoft will automatically uninstall the old version of Edge on Windows PCs
“Microsoft Edge replaced Internet Explorer as the default Windows web browser back in 2015. Six years later, Microsoft is rather forcefully replacing that version of Edge with a newer model.”
Hackers are using a severe Windows bug to backdoor unpatched servers
“One of the most critical Windows vulnerabilities disclosed this year is under active attack by hackers who are trying to backdoor servers that store credentials for every user and administrative account on a network, a researcher said on Friday.”
One of this year’s most severe Windows bugs is now under active exploit
“One of the highest-impact Windows vulnerabilities patched this year is now under active exploitation by malicious hackers, Microsoft warned overnight, in a development that puts increasing pressure on laggards to update now.”
New Windows exploit lets you instantly become admin. Have you patched?
“Researchers have developed and published a proof-of-concept exploit for a recently patched Windows vulnerability that can allow access to an organization’s crown jewels—the Active Directory domain controllers that act as an all-powerful gatekeeper for all machines connected to a network.”
‘BootHole’ Secure Boot Threat Found In Most Every Linux Distro, Windows 8 And 10
“A high-rated security vulnerability in the Secure Boot function of the majority of laptops, desktops, workstations and servers has been confirmed. Here’s what you need to know about BootHole.”
