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Microsoft will no longer let users "sign in" with their face in a darkened room. It's a deliberate choice of security over convenience. The change affects the Windows Hello feature that lets users sign into their Windows device using something other ... than a password. This includes a PIN (which can only work on a specific device) or biometric logins such as a fingerprint or facial recognition. One lesser-known limitation is that an ordinary webcam won't work for the feature. Instead, it must have an infrared capability that means it has depth perception. This effectively means it can scan a ... (view more)

Android 16 has been released much earlier than expected. Although it has some notable new features, it's biggest design overhaul won't be arriving till September. Normally a new Android release is expected in August or September. Google hasn't ... officially said why version 16 is earlier, other than that it "ensures you get the latest updates as soon as possible on your devices." One theory is that Google wants to give a boost to sales of Android phones by letting manufacturers start preloading the system onto new handsets for sale in the fall. As usual with Android, the new version is debuting ... (view more)

Are you being sextorted? Need real answers - fast? Contact me now for 1-on-1 assistance. I've worked on over 1,000+ sextortion cases since 2019 and know this scam inside and out, including the tried-and-tested strategies for preventing your ... exposure. Our business has been online for 24 years, and is BBB A+ Accredited with ZERO complaints - ever. That track record speaks for itself. If you're ready to take action, reach out to me now . Otherwise, keep reading - this guide will show you exactly what's happening and what to do (and what not to do) next. Infopackets Reader Adam G. writes: "Dear ... (view more)

Breaking encryption using quantum computing could be 20 times easier than previously thought. It's not happening any time soon, but the point where computer security needs an overhaul may be earlier than expected. Most computer encryption today is ... based on creating an encryption key by multiplying two large prime numbers together. The beauty and simplicity is that doing this is very simple, but reversing the process to work out what the two numbers originally were is incredibly complex. While a computer can eventually figure it out, the idea is that it would take so long (potentially years or ... (view more)

Microsoft has issued an emergency fix and guidelines after a Windows 10 update caused major problems for some users. It meant some machines went into an inescapable reboot loop. The issue came with May's monthly security update, which has the ... reference code KB5058379. It affected users who have an Intel vPro processor with a feature called Intel Trusted Execution Technology enabled. An Intel vPro processor is mainly aimed at small business users as it includes key security and network management capabilities. The Trusted Execution Technology feature is designed to secure computer hardware to ... (view more)

If you're caught up in a Venmo sextortion trap and are desperate for a way out - you're not alone, and this in-depth, Q&A article is for you. If you are in full-on panic and need help now, you can contact me here for assistance . Otherwise, keep ... reading! Infopackets Reader Sanjay B. writes: " Dear Dennis, I paid someone on Venmo and now they're blackmailing me . Here's my story: a few days ago I met a woman on Adult Friend Finder claiming to be local to me. We chatted casually for a couple of days, but then moved to WhatsApp for privacy. As soon as I did, the tone changed; she was ... (view more)

Infopackets Reader Bob V. writes: " Dear Dennis, Recently, I received an email from Mozilla indicating the discontinuing of Mozilla Pocket. I have used Mozilla Pocket for several years and find it quite useful. Can you suggest an useful alternative ... to Pocket? Thanks, in advance, Bob. " My response: Sure - I'm happy to assist. For those unaware, Mozilla Pocket is (or was) a "read-it-later" app developed by Mozilla (makes of Firefox and Thunderbird) that allowed users to save online content such as articles, videos, and web pages to be viewed later in a clean, distraction-free format. In this ... (view more)