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When will Prime Day be in 2021?

  • Post author:Peter Davidson
  • Post published:12 April 2021
  • Post category:News

Amazon Prime Logo Last year, Prime Day kicked off at midnight, 13 October, and lasted until 14 October, however Amazon usually holds it in July. When will it be this…

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Windows 10 will soon let you tell Microsoft how you use your PC

  • Post author:Peter Davidson
  • Post published:11 April 2021
  • Post category:Computer news/News/Technology news

Windows 10 desktop bleepingcomputer.com reports that Windows 10 will soon let you choose different usage categories, such as Gaming and Business, that tell the operating system how you plan on…

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Pets names used as passwords by millions.

  • Post author:Peter Davidson
  • Post published:10 April 2021
  • Post category:Computer news/Computer tips/IT security news/News/Technology news

Terrible passwords Terrible passwords that people still use include; their pet's name; a family member's name; a notable date, "password" it has been announced in a report says the BBC.…

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Google Chrome blocks port 10080 to stop NAT Slipstreaming attacks

  • Post author:Peter Davidson
  • Post published:9 April 2021
  • Post category:Computer news/IT security news/News

cyber attacks bleepingcomputer.com reports that Google Chrome is now blocking HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP access to TCP port 10080 to prevent the ports from being abused in NAT Slipstreaming 2.0…

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Should firms be more worried about firmware cyber-attacks?

  • Post author:Peter Davidson
  • Post published:8 April 2021
  • Post category:Computer maintenance/Computer news/IT security news/News

cyber attacks BBC News reports that Microsoft recently put out a report claiming that businesses globally are neglecting a key aspect of their cyber-security - the need to protect computers,…

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Quantum computing certification launched by IBM

  • Post author:Peter Davidson
  • Post published:8 April 2021
  • Post category:Computer news/News/Technology news

Quantum computing zdnet.com reports IBM has unveiled its very first quantum computing developer certification. What exactly does it suggest on a developer's CV? Read more

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REvil ransomware now changes password to auto-login in Safe Mode

  • Post author:Peter Davidson
  • Post published:8 April 2021
  • Post category:IT security news/News/Technology news

bleepingcomputer.com reports that a new variant of REvil ransomware changes the logged-on user's password and configures Windows to automatically login in safe mode upon reboot. Read more

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Google, Facebook and Amazon face new UK regulator

  • Post author:Peter Davidson
  • Post published:7 April 2021
  • Post category:News/Technology news

The BBC reports that a new regulator aiming to curb the dominance of Google, Facebook and Amazon has started work in the UK. Read More

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How to start Windows in safe mode

  • Post author:Peter Davidson
  • Post published:7 April 2021
  • Post category:Computer maintenance/Computer tips

There are four easy ways to start Windows in safe mode. Read more

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Facial recognition tech is supporting mass surveillance. Is it time for a ban?

  • Post author:Peter Davidson
  • Post published:7 April 2021
  • Post category:News/Technology news

Read the full article on zdnet. Read More

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New Microsoft Edge grew 1,300% this year

  • Post author:Peter Davidson
  • Post published:6 April 2021
  • Post category:Computer news

According to bleepingcomputer.com, the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge grew 1,300% in the past 12 months, overtaking Firefox. Read More

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How to check if your info was exposed in the Facebook data leak

  • Post author:Peter Davidson
  • Post published:5 April 2021
  • Post category:Technology news

Yesterday, the details of over 500 million Facebook users were leaked on a hacking forum. Read more

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LG will shut down smartphone business in July

  • Post author:Peter Davidson
  • Post published:5 April 2021
  • Post category:Cellphone news

According to CNet, the South Korean company said it will close its mobile business unit by the end of July to focus on smart home, robotics. Read More

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New iPhone 12 MagSafe case colors for 2021 leak out online

  • Post author:Peter Davidson
  • Post published:4 April 2021
  • Post category:Computer news

Sneak preview of some of the colours we can expect to see on new iPhone 12 MagSafe-ready cases. Read more

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533 million Facebook users’ phone numbers leaked

  • Post author:Peter Davidson
  • Post published:4 April 2021
  • Post category:Technology news

The mobile phone numbers and other personal information for approximately 533 million Facebook users worldwide has been leaked on a popular hacker forum for free. Read more

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