Blog Windows 11 Makes It Harder To Switch From Edge Browser September 2, 2021 by Vertical Axion Analysts who have been following the development of Windows 11 generally have good things to say about the redesign of the interface. There is one aspect of the new OS that’s been raising hackles and causing analysts to sound alarm bells. That has to do with the new software’s browser controls. Microsoft faced a chorus […] Read more » General Interest Microsoft Microsoft Edge New Technology Recent News Windows
Blog Microsoft Paint Gets New Look In Windows 11 September 1, 2021 by Vertical Axion MS Paint has had a long and interesting history. It is one of the oldest apps bundled with Windows and has been present for literally decades. Microsoft made plans to retire Paint and replace it with Paint 3D. When the company actually began moving toward retiring Paint they faced an unexpected uproar from their massive […] Read more » General Interest Microsoft Recent News Technology News Windows
Blog Microsoft 365 Getting Button To Easily Report Phishing Emails August 31, 2021 by Vertical Axion We’re beginning to see increasing collaboration between giant tech companies and government agencies around the world. In the UK the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) launched its Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS) back in April of 2020. The agency has received nearly 7 million reports since its launch. These include more than 50,500 reported scams […] Read more » General Interest Microsoft Office 365 Phishing Recent News Security Technology News
Blog iCloud For Windows Adds Cloud Password Access And Management August 27, 2021 by Vertical Axion Version 12.5 of iCloud for Windows is now out and features a small but important upgrade. The new version adds password access and management features. These allow users to manage passwords that have been saved in the iCloud from a Windows-based machine. The management features you will find here are pretty bare bones which makes […] Read more » Apple General Interest Microsoft Recent News Technology News Windows
Blog Coalition Of Big Names Coming Together To Fight Ransomware August 24, 2021 by Vertical Axion If you’re worried about ransomware attacks know that help is on the way. The CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) has announced a partnership with some of the biggest names in tech. The specific purpose of this collaborative effort called the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative is to put an end to ransomware and other serious […] Read more » Amazon Google Microsoft Ransomware Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Windows Turned On Default Blocking For Potentially Unwanted Apps August 17, 2021 by Vertical Axion Microsoft made a small but significant change to Windows 10 recently as it relates to PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Apps). It wasn’t something that got a lot of press but it’s a change well worth knowing about. Beginning with the May 2020 update for Windows 10, 2004, the Redmond Giant added a PUA blocking feature to […] Read more » General Interest Microsoft Recent News Security Technology News Windows
Blog Microsoft Teams Fend Off Phishing Attacks With Link Protection August 11, 2021 by Vertical Axion Microsoft Defender has long included “Safe Links” protection as part of its overall function. The company recently announced that it would be extending Safe Link functionality so that it provides protection from inside Microsoft Teams as well. Safe Links is a powerful safety feature that scans a web link in real time as a user […] Read more » General Interest Microsoft Security Technology News
Blog Microsoft Issues Patches For PrintNightmare Bug July 22, 2021 by Vertical Axion If you’re one of the legions of Windows users, you may be aware that the OS currently has some printer issues. In fact, they’re so severe that the bug has been dubbed “PrintNightmare,” and note that this flaw affects all versions of Windows. The good news is that Microsoft got to work just after the […] Read more » General Interest Microsoft Recent News Technology News
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 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
