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General Discussion / Microsoft gets ready to roll out the new Edge to Windows 10 via Windows Update.
« on: December 17, 2019, 12:21:13 PM »
Microsoft gets ready to roll out the new Edge to Windows 10 via Windows Update:

https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-gets-ready-to-roll-out-the-new-edge-to-windows-10-via-windows-update

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General Discussion / The December 2019 Patch Tuesday fixes 36 vulnerabilities-7 are rated "Critical".
« on: December 10, 2019, 06:05:53 PM »
The December 2019 Patch Tuesday fixes 36 vulnerabilities, of which seven are rated "Critical."

https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-december-2019-patch-tuesday-plugs-windows-zero-day

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General Discussion / The PC was supposed to die a decade ago. Instead, this happened.
« on: December 09, 2019, 08:13:15 PM »
The PC was supposed to die a decade ago. Instead, this happened:

(You just can't beat those big screens).

ZDNet Ed Bott: https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-pc-was-supposed-to-die-a-decade-ago-instead-this-happened

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General Discussion / Ransomware attacking backup storage drives.
« on: December 06, 2019, 09:06:46 PM »
New ransomware attacks target your NAS devices, backup storage. Ransomware attacks targeting these devices have surged in recent months.

I seems to make sense to have your data backed up on at least two USB external hard drives, along with other sources. After a full backup, it might make sense to disconnect the hard drive when it isn't being backed up on. 

https://www.zdnet.com/article/new-ransomware-attack-targets-your-nas-devices-backup-storage

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General Discussion / What to expect from Windows 10 November 2019 Update (WIN10 v.1909).
« on: October 14, 2019, 10:37:31 PM »
What to expect from Windows 10 November 2019 Update: A pleasant surprise.

Ed Bott - ZDNet:  https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-to-expect-from-windows-10-november-2019-update-a-pleasant-surprise/

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General Discussion / Five suggested "must have" features if buying a laptop.
« on: September 29, 2019, 12:32:38 AM »
Ed Bott:  Buying a Windows laptop? Five must-have features for my next notebook:

Ed Bott: https://www.zdnet.com/article/buying-a-windows-laptop-must-have-features-for-my-next-notebook/


Adrian Kingsley-Hughes - How to tell if your Windows laptop battery is worn:

https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-tell-if-your-windows-laptop-battery-is-worn/

NirSoft: Program for checking your laptop battery:

BatteryInfoView v1.23:  https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/battery_information_view.html

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General Discussion / Microsoft says Windows 10 1903 is officially 'ready for broad deployment'.
« on: September 28, 2019, 11:58:08 PM »
Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft says Windows 10 1903 is officially 'ready for broad deployment'

https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-says-windows-10-1903-is-officially-ready-for-broad-deployment/


Ed Bott: When will you get the next version of Windows 10?

https://www.zdnet.com/article/when-will-you-get-the-next-version-of-windows-10/

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General Discussion / Microsoft releases out-of-band security update to fix IE zero-day & Defender bug
« on: September 24, 2019, 05:30:28 PM »
Microsoft releases out-of-band security update to fix IE zero-day & Defender bug:


https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-releases-out-of-band-security-update-to-fix-ie-zero-day-defender-bug/

https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/24/tech/microsoft-windows-security-threat

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General Discussion / Microsoft patches two zero-days in massive September 2019 Patch Tuesday.
« on: September 10, 2019, 08:23:15 PM »
Microsoft's September 2019 Patch Tuesday comes with 80 fixes, 17 of which are for critical bugs.
Catalin Cimpanu

By Catalin Cimpanu for Zero Day | September 10, 2019

ZDNet.com: https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-patches-two-zero-days-in-massive-september-2019-patch-tuesday

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General Discussion / The Raspberry Pi 4: a real space saver, if that is the requirement.
« on: September 10, 2019, 07:48:52 PM »
A tiny, dual-display, desktop computer

…and robot brains, smart home hub, media center, networked AI core, factory controller, and much more.

https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b/

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General Discussion / No More Ransom project has prevented ransomware profits of at least $108 million
« on: July 30, 2019, 07:28:00 PM »
No More Ransom project has prevented ransomware profits of at least $108 million:

https://www.zdnet.com/article/no-more-ransom-project-has-prevented-ransomware-profits-of-at-least-108-million/


The No More Ransom Portal from which anti-ransom decryption tools can be obtained:

https://www.nomoreransom.org/

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General Discussion / Re: Migration of SLO Bytes Web Site to New Host
« on: July 23, 2019, 10:59:58 PM »
The BB is working fine as far as I can determine. 

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General Discussion / Alan Raul's "Tip of the Day" with my helpful additional pointer.
« on: July 09, 2019, 11:03:48 PM »
Alan's Tip of the Day:

"Tip of the Day...
Have you checked the batteries in your devices lately? When you grab your flashlight, which has been in your vehicle for years, and find it barely produces light. You open the flashlight to change the batteries and find corrosion throughout the flashlight which may not be easily cleaned or has permanently destroyed your device. Check your batteries in your TV remote control, emergency radio, mice, keyboard, clock, garage door opener, etc. You might be surprised to find the dating, the leaking or corrosion on the batteries."

My pointer:

Oftentimes, the corrosive material from the batteries transfers to whatever device you were using the batteries to power. Unless effectively treated, the corrosion will return from the contact points to whatever batteries you might use to replace the corroded ones with. You can very often completely remove the corrosive material from the device's contact points and area around same by using clear vinegar. Apply a vinegar wet cotton swab to get around the nooks and crannies of the contacts and adjacent areas. Use it generously as it should evaporate fairly quickly. You can also use an air can to dry the area of application and force the residue out of corners and cracks. Once I figured out that vinegar did the trick, I have been able to salvage a number of good quality instruments and devices (flashlights, remotes, etc.).

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General Discussion / Re: Alan Raul – July 7, 2019 Meeting Notes
« on: July 08, 2019, 07:16:40 PM »
Oftentimes, the corrosive material from the batteries transfers to whatever device you were using the batteries to power. Unless effectively treated, the corrosion will return from the contact points to whatever batteries you might use to replace the corroded ones with. You can very often completely remove the corrosive material from the device's contact points and area around same by using clear vinegar. Apply a vinegar wet cotton swab to get around the nooks and crannies of the contacts and adjacent areas. Use it generously as it should evaporate fairly quickly. You can also use an air can to dry the area of application and force the residue out of corners and cracks. Once I figured out that vinegar did the trick, I have been able to salvage a number of good quality instruments and devices (flashlights, remotes, etc.).

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General Discussion / Microsoft warns about Astaroth malware campaign.
« on: July 08, 2019, 06:45:28 PM »
Microsoft warns about Astaroth malware campaign. By Catalin Cimpanu for Zero Day:

https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-warns-about-astaroth-malware-campaign/

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