Blog Google Calendar Adds Virtual Meeting For Hybrid Office Workers July 20, 2021 by Vertical Axion The pandemic is slowly fading from the headlines and releasing its grip on the world as the dominant factor in daily life. Now, businesses of all shapes and sizes are beginning to transition away from the pure “work from home” models that most have been employing over the past year. Based on the early, emerging […] Read more » Business & Finance General Interest Google Recent News Technology News
Blog Fake Apps Stealing Info With Current Cryptocurrency Boom July 19, 2021 by Vertical Axion In case you haven’t been paying attention, the Cryptocurrency markets have been booming in recent months. All of the major currencies have now pulled back from their all time highs, but BitCoin shattered several of its own records recently, as did Ethereum, which crested at a price of more than $3,300. Needless to say, this […] Read more » Cryptocurrency General Interest Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Chromebooks Get First Optimized Browser Alternative July 17, 2021 by Vertical Axion In the world of internet browsers, most people only think of the Big Three: Chrome, Safari, and Microsoft Edge. Occasionally, Firefox gets an honorable mention, but there are a whole raft of smaller browsers out there if you’re looking for an alternative to the majors. Recently, the little Opera browser made a significant change, becoming […] Read more » Browsers Chrome General Interest Google New Technology Recent News
Blog This Malware Could Be Using Your PC To Make Money July 16, 2021 by Vertical Axion If you haven’t heard of a malware strain called Crackonosh, be aware that it might be abusing your system, and specifically, Windows Safe Mode, to make money for its controllers. In fact, since it was first discovered, researchers at Avast estimate that Crackonosh has quietly generated millions by enslaving PCs around the world and using […] Read more » General Interest Malware and Virus Protection New Technology Recent News Security
Blog Some Netgear Devices May Have Vulnerabilities According To Microsoft July 15, 2021 by Vertical Axion Do you use a Netgear DGN router, either at home or in your office? If so, be aware that Microsoft has discovered a number of security flaws that impact those devices, if they are running a firmware version older than V1.0.0.60. Those vulnerabilities give attackers access to an unpatched router’s management page, which can be […] Read more » General Interest Malware and Virus Protection Microsoft Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Some US Mercedes Customers Likely Hit With Data Breach July 14, 2021 by Vertical Axion Do you own, or have you recently test-driven a Mercedes? If so, or if you’ve created an account on their website for some other purpose, be advised that the company recently disclosed that they had been hacked. They say that the attackers made off with personal and financial information belonging to more than 1.6 million […] Read more » Branding Data Breach General Interest Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Don’t Let The Dog Days Of Summer Wreak Havoc On Your Technology July 14, 2021 by Vertical Axion Heat and technology don’t mix. We’re talking about things like PCs, servers and everything inside of them. A lot of manufacturers try to make sure the heat generated by hardware has a way to escape, but it’s not always enough. And what about heat from the outside? This is where problems can really get out […] Read more »
Blog Windows 11 Might Change The Blue Screen Of Death July 13, 2021 by Vertical Axion On the heels of Microsoft’s announcement of Windows 11, the Redmond Giant published an overview of the changes we can expect when the new OS rolls out. There’s a lot to like in what the company has told us so far. One change, however, has largely escaped notice. Granted, it’s a small change, but when […] Read more » General Interest Microsoft New Technology Recent News Windows
Blog Microsoft May Allow 7th Generation Intel CPU’s On Windows 11 July 12, 2021 by Vertical Axion Not long ago, Microsoft announced the development of Windows 11, which formally brought the Windows 10 era to a close. Details were sketchy of course, as is often the case with announcements like the one Microsoft made. However, over time, additional details have come to light. Recently, for instance, the company announced that they were […] Read more » General Interest Microsoft New Technology Recent News Technology News Windows
Blog Chrome Soon Releasing Feature To Always Use Secure Connections July 10, 2021 by Vertical Axion Recently, Google announced another change to its Chrome browser designed with user security in mind. The company will soon be rolling out an “HTTPS-Only” mode that will help make surfing a safer and more secure experience. The new feature is currently available for preview in the Canary build, Chrome 93, for Windows, Linux, Mac, Chrome […] Read more » Chrome General Interest Google New Technology Recent News Security Windows
