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  1. Discover ExTiX Deepin 24.8: The Ultimate Windows 11 Alternative

    In recent years, operating systems have seen significant evolution, particularly as users become increasingly disenchanted with major players like Microsoft. This sentiment stems from frustrations over privacy concerns, bloatware, and relentless updates that can disrupt user experience. In this...
  2. Windows 11 24H2 Update to Make BitLocker Encryption a Standard Feature

    In a significant move for data security, Microsoft has recently announced that it will include BitLocker device encryption as a standard feature in the upcoming 24H2 update for Windows 11. This change is crucial as it aims to bolster the security of user data across new and clean installations...
  3. Controversy Erupts: Microsoft’s Bing Wallpaper App Pushes Users to Default Browser Changes

    Recent reports have emerged suggesting that Microsoft is leveraging the Bing Wallpaper app to encourage Windows 11 users to set Bing and Edge as their preferred browser options. This has prompted discussions within the tech community regarding the ethical implications of these methods. What You...
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    Exploring Free Cam Chat: A Question for the Community

    Hey everyone, I've been dabbling in free cam chat platforms lately and I'm curious about your experiences. Do you have any recommendations for reliable platforms with good user privacy and security features? I'm particularly interested in ones that offer a seamless interface and a diverse user...
  5. NEWS Australian horse riding organisations caught up in cyber attack impacting 10,000 people

    Cyber criminals have followed through on their threats of leaking the sensitive details of 10,000 people, after the company refused to bow to their extortion attempts. Cyber criminals have targeted yet another Australian small business by stealing and leaking the data of 10,000 people. Last...
  6. Available for preview: Automatic HTTPS helps keep your browsing more secure

    Starting with Microsoft Edge 92, users can preview the Automatic HTTPS feature, which automatically switch your connections to websites from HTTP to HTTPS. As you browse the web, you may notice that the Microsoft Edge address bar displays a “not secure” message for some sites, and a lock icon...
  7. Safety and privacy in Microsoft Edge

    October is almost over! The leaves are changing, pumpkin spices are everywhere, and frights and haunts are becoming commonplace. In the U.S., it’s also National Cyber Security Awareness month. To celebrate it all, we’ll share some of the great security and privacy features that we’ve added to...
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    Windows 8 Fix for problems caused by Update?

    I recently did two updates (Windows update [manually – I am Windows 8.1] and MS Office 365 update [automatically via ‘Update Now’ within MS Office settings]) that created a host of problems including: -- Office hanging/”Not Responding” -- Office not recognizing printers (despite the fact all...
  9. Windows 10 Privacy Settings Walk Through (Video)

    This video will review the extensive privacy settings that are available to users on Windows 10 to control the data which is shared with Microsoft and installed apps. read more Continue reading...
  10. TA14-150A: GameOver Zeus P2P Malware

    Original release date: June 02, 2014 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, and 8 Microsoft Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2, and Server 2012 Overview GameOver Zeus (GOZ), a peer-to-peer (P2P) variant of the Zeus family of bank credential-stealing malware...
  11. Mailvelope: Use OpenPGP encryption for webmail

    http://www.ghacks.net/2013/08/04/mailvelope-use-openpgp-encprytion-on-gmail-yahoo-hotmail-and-other-webmail-services/ http://www.mailvelope.com/
  12. Dell Support Agents on Windows 7 Forums

    We are pleased to announce today that we have finalized an agreement with Dell to bring you additional support from Dell Support agents. Dell Support Agents will always appear with their username in blue and their title listed as "Verified Dell Support Agent". The Dell logo will be present on...
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    Windows 7 prevent new user accounts

    While doing some system maintenance I discovered that I had an extra user account. After deleting it I did a search and found that it had most likely been silently created by the copy protection on some game I had installed. I don't mind if a game has copy protection on it, but I don't like that...
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    Windows 7 Administrator vs User

    I was a little insecure about losing my files at one time and I created a 2nd account with Administrator priviliges. And I have the Guest Account active. Now I always log into the same account that supposedly has the administrator privileges yet at times I get a message that I need to contact...
  15. Yahoo plans to keep search records for 18 months

    Yahoo plans to extend the amount of time it retains records on what its users search for online, just two years after breaking from the other big Internet search engines and promising to delete such data promptly. The new policy brings the company in line with Google Inc., which dominates the...
  16. Internet Explorer 9 Doubles Web Privacy Control

    Microsoft has announced that Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) supports two separate technologies for restricting access to information related to a user's online activity. One of the privacy features was recently prompted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Both technologies involve the way...
  17. Windows 7 Files Viewable by All Users

    Hi, I have a bunch of files and folders that i want hidden from the other users on my computer. I have one of two admin accounts, the rest are limited. I have set the correct permissions settings (Changing from Allow to Deny ) in C:\Users Now, when a user makes a search from within the START...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 build 7048 DOES EXIST chek screenshot and info..

    Windows 7 build 7048 DOES EXIST ***updated*** As the title says im very close to the blog of window seven from spain and i know the admins the of the site, it happens that they got information from an old beta tester from Microsoft.. ill translate the information for you.. P.S sorry if my...