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A penchant for patching: After 20 years, the system’s still a mess
Though Microsoft has tried a variety of patching schemes over the past two decades, update problems continue with no end in sight.
Legacy apps are at risk with the September Patch Tuesday update
Testing your legacy applications and printing will be important when dealing with this month's Patch Tuesday updates.
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It’s been a big week for patches
In addition to Patch Tuesday’s retinue of updates from Microsoft, fixes arrived this week for zero-day flaws affecting Google’s Chrome browser and Apple hardware.
Windows 11: Just say no
In a few weeks, Windows 11 will arrive. Should you upgrade to it? Let me answer with a question: "Should you stop hitting your head against the wall?"
Apple hits the alarm with multi-OS emergency update to patch zero-click flaw
The company on Monday pushed out emergency security updates for iOS, macOS, and its other operating systems to plug a hole that threatened security on a range of devices.
Apple backs off controversial child-safety plans
The company now plans to take a few months more to collect input and make improvements before releasing the features, which drew fire from privacy advocates.
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Podcast: Windows 11 overview: Hardware requirements, security updates and upgrade confusion
Microsoft will launch Windows 11 on October 5, but not every PC will be eligible for an immediate upgrade. Rollout will last well into 2022 for machines that meet the necessary hardware requirements, and Windows 10 will be supported...
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Windows 11 overview: Hardware requirements, security updates and upgrade confusion
Microsoft will launch Windows 11 on October 5, but not every PC will be eligible for an immediate upgrade. Rollout will last well into 2022 for machines that meet the necessary hardware requirements, and Windows 10 will be supported...
How to go incognito in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari
While incognito mode in any of the big four web browsers offers a measure of privacy, it doesn’t completely hide your tracks online. Here’s how the feature works in each browser, and how to use it.
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Triggered by email? Some thoughts on how to stay safe
When even previewing an email can let attackers gain access to your system, it pays to be cautious.
What is Windows Hello? Microsoft’s biometrics security system explained
Windows Hello gives Windows users an alternate way to log into their devices and applications using a fingerprint, iris scan or facial recognition. Here’s what the technology does, who uses it and the hardware required.
Apple: It's time to bolster supply chain security
Apple has agreed to help secure the tech industry supply chain as part of a White House cybersecurity push. Perhaps you should also protect your supply chain as well?
The Windows print nightmare continues for the enterprise
KB5005652, meant to address “PrintNightmare” vulnerabilities, is causing some enterprise users to be prompted to reinstall print drivers or install new drivers — which they can’t do without admin privileges.
How to protect your privacy in Windows 10
Worried about privacy in Windows 10? Here's what you can do.
How to use iCloud Keychain to audit your passwords
Word of another big leak of customer data makes this a good time for enterprise pros to audit their passwords by any means necessary.
The focus for August's Patch Tuesday? Printing
August brought a fairly light Patch Tuesday as Microsoft pushed out just 44 patches across Windows, Office and the Microsoft development platforms.
Apple’s botched CSAM plan shows need for digital rights
Apple’s failed communication round its CSAM plan shows why we need an international bill of human digital rights.
Apple's anti-porn overreach — good intent, bad execution
Apple has unveiled plans to use its extensive powers to fight child pornography. Even though it has good intentions, the company's actual plan has given people dozens of reasons to oppose the move.
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