Category: Training & How-To
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Google Discloses Windows Vulnerability That Microsoft Fails To Patch, Again!
Could this be one of the reasons why Microsoft is no longer an industry leader? Microsoft is once again facing embarrassment for not patching a vulnerability on time. Yes, Google’s Project Zero team has once again publicly disclosed a vulnerability (with POC exploit) affecting Microsoft’s Windows operating systems ranging from Windows Vista Service Pack 2 to…
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Webinar for Consumers on Tax Identity Theft | Federal Trade Commission
During tax time, there are a lot of clever people who use their powers for evil waiting to take advantage of you. Here is one tool to fight back. As part of National Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week, AARP’s Fraud Watch Network and AARP Foundation Tax-Aide are joining forces with federal agencies to highlight the…
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Microsoft Joins The Linux Foundation — Turns Love Affair Into a Relationship
You won’t believe your eyes while reading this, but this is true. Microsoft just joined the Linux Foundation as a high-paying Platinum member. Microsoft’s love with open source community is embracing as time passes. At its first Connect event in 2013, the company launched Visual Studio 2013. A year later, Microsoft open sourced .NET, and…
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Google discloses Critical Windows Zero-Day that makes all Windows Users Vulnerable
Users are advised to update their Flash software now and apply Windows patches as soon as they become available. Google has once again publicly disclosed a zero-day vulnerability in current versions of Windows operating system before Microsoft has a patch ready. Yes, the critical zero-day is unpatched and is being used by attackers in the…
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“10 Immutable Laws of Security” That Every Geek Must Know
More than a 10 years ago, Microsoft shared its Ten Immutable Laws of Security that outlined Microsoft’s security principles. These laws were considered its basic security primer for newbie computer users. Because of changing technology, in 2011 Microsoft released its version 2.0. Feel free to share with anyone you know who is unclear about basic security principles. Do you know about…
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Windows 10 Wi-Fi Sense Explained: Actual Security Threat You Need to Know
Another older article, but because of the recent Win10 updates, it is still relevant. Learn why. Just one day after Microsoft released its new operating system, over 14 Million Windows users upgraded their PCs to Windows 10. Of course, if you are one of the Millions, you should aware of Windows 10’s Wi-Fi Sense feature that…
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Reminder! If You Haven’t yet, Turn Off Windows 10 Keylogger Now
This is an older article, but one you may have missed. Simple instructions on how to turn off the keylogger and why you should. Do you know? Microsoft has the power to track every single word you type or say to its digital assistant Cortana while using its newest operating system, Windows 10.Last fall, we…
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Microsoft: “Windows 10 Free Upgrade Offer Is Soon Coming To An End”
After the upcoming July 29, Windows 10 upgrade won’t be free anymore. As the free offer for Windows 7 and 8.1 users will expire, one will need to pay $119 for a fresh copy of Windows 10. Source: Microsoft: “Windows 10 Free Upgrade Offer Is Soon Coming To An End”
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How does The Internet Work?
So, how does the internet work? The internet is something nearly everyone uses on a daily basis. We’ve all come to rely on it and some of us make our living using it. So, how does it work? How do computers connect? How do messages pass between computers? Is it really a bunch of tubes?…