On October 14th, Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10. This change may pose challenges for many users. Some might find themselves unable to afford an upgrade to Windows 11, while others may feel uncomfortable with its new interface. Additionally, some users might prefer to hold onto their existing Continue Reading
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Survey Reveals Shift: Conversations Are Shifting from YouTuber Lingo to ChatGPT Style, Says PCWorld
A research team from the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin has conducted an in-depth analysis involving 280,000 academic YouTube videos, leading to noteworthy findings about language trends. Their study particularly highlights the usage of certain words like “meticulous,” “delve,” “realm,” and “adept.” These terms are more commonly Continue Reading
16 Billion Passwords Exposed: Understanding the Real Risks
Earlier this week, a significant discovery surfaced: 16 billion login records from various online services, including Apple, Google, Facebook, and GitHub, were made publicly accessible as part of extensive datasets. Unlike many previous information breaches, this set of credentials appears to contain new, unreported data. The total collection spans 30 Continue Reading
Warning Sign: Data Breach Exposes Information of 86 Million AT&T Customers Again
Last year, AT&T experienced a significant data breach, exposing sensitive information of millions of U.S. customers. This breach not only included account numbers but also full names, phone numbers, email addresses, physical addresses, birth dates, and social security numbers. Alarmingly, the stolen data resurfaced later, revealing that previously encrypted birthdates Continue Reading
Many Minecraft Mods on GitHub Contain Hidden Spyware, Warn Experts
Imagine, for a moment, that you are a malware developer tasked with selecting target groups for your harmful software. Instead of a random approach—which tends to be less effective—you might focus on vulnerable demographics, such as older adults who may lack technical savvy or children engrossed in video games. Currently, Continue Reading
After Two Years, Meta’s Threads Introduces Direct Messaging Feature
Threads, a recent addition to the Meta family, has opted for an envelope icon for its messaging feature, differentiating itself from Instagram, which uses a paper airplane icon. This design choice aligns Threads more closely with platforms like X, creating a unique identity for the app. Currently, the instant messaging Continue Reading
Wikipedia Halts AI-Generated Summaries Following Significant Public Backlash
Recently, the Wikimedia Foundation experimented with AI-generated summaries for Wikipedia articles. This initiative drew mixed reactions from the community. Some users expressed their discontent by simply saying “Yuck,” while others provided more in-depth critiques, highlighting concerns about the potential harm to Wikipedia’s reputation as a credible and reliable source of Continue Reading
Microsoft Takes Jabs at the Familiar New Look of macOS Tahoe
Social media quickly lit up with comparisons between the new translucent visuals of Windows and Windows Vista from 2006, sparking discussions among enthusiasts. Microsoft joined the conversation by sharing screenshots of Vista alongside nostalgic boot-up sounds. The viral post featured a brief caption: “Y’all good??? #Windows #WindowsVista #WindowsAero.” Within just Continue Reading
AMD’s AI Chips Ready to Transform Windows PCs: A Game Changer for Performance
AMD has historically lagged behind in software development for PCs, but company executives assert that this is changing. The focus of the recent Advancing AI event was on enterprise-class GPUs, particularly the Instinct series, but a lesser-known software platform, ROCm, is equally crucial to AMD’s vision. With the release of Continue Reading
June Update from Microsoft Addresses Numerous Security Vulnerabilities in Windows and Office
Yesterday marked June’s Patch Tuesday, during which Microsoft released security updates addressing 66 vulnerabilities. Notably, one specific vulnerability in Windows has already been exploited in attacks, while several other issues identified in both Windows and Office products have been classified as critical. For additional details on these vulnerabilities, keep reading. Continue Reading