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News archive: 2018

September

Wednesday, September 19th, 2018

09/19 : Google Remotely Changes Phone Settings

Tuesday, September 18th, 2018

09/18 : Microsoft Warns Users Not to Install Chrome Browser

Monday, September 17th, 2018

09/17 : Explained: Is Ransomware a Real Threat? Should I worry?

Friday, September 14th, 2018

09/14 : How to Fix: OpenVPN 'SSL_CTX_use_certificate:ca md too weak'

Thursday, September 13th, 2018

09/13 : Vizio Smart TVs Spied on Users; Sold Data to Ad Firms

Wednesday, September 12th, 2018

09/12 : Windows 10 Gets SMS, Seamless Photo Sharing via Phone

Tuesday, September 11th, 2018

09/11 : Explained: Difference Between Dark Web, Deep Net, Darknet and More

Monday, September 10th, 2018

09/10 : Explained: If I Reset Windows 10 will it Remove Malware?

Friday, September 7th, 2018

09/07 : Scammed by Live PC Expert? Here's What to Do

Thursday, September 6th, 2018

09/06 : New Firefox to Block Unwanted Tracking, Cryptojacking

Wednesday, September 5th, 2018

09/05 : Next Major Windows Update on the Way

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018

09/04 : Facebook Tells Users What They Have in Common

August

Friday, August 31st, 2018

08/31 : Explained: VPN vs Proxy; What's the Difference?

Thursday, August 30th, 2018

08/30 : 'ShutUp10' Simplifies Windows 10 Privacy Settings

Wednesday, August 29th, 2018

08/29 : Google Warns: Major Security Flaw in Fortnite Game

Tuesday, August 28th, 2018

08/28 : Google to Make News More Positive with 'Good News'

Monday, August 27th, 2018

08/27 : Explained: Difference Between VPN Server and VPN (Service)

Friday, August 24th, 2018

08/24 : How to Fix: Kodi Password Protect Folder / Content

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018

08/22 : Microsoft Phasing Out Windows 8

Tuesday, August 21st, 2018

08/21 : Skype Offers Secret Calling, End-to-End Encryption

Monday, August 20th, 2018

08/20 : Samsung: Smartphones Most Secure for Cryptocurrencies

Thursday, August 16th, 2018

08/16 : Experiment Unveils Google Location Tracking

Wednesday, August 15th, 2018

08/15 : Mock Election Site Hacked By Pre-Teen

Tuesday, August 14th, 2018

08/14 : Chromebooks Could Run Windows 10

Monday, August 13th, 2018

08/13 : How to Fix: WD My Book Read Only (Remove Write Protect)

Friday, August 10th, 2018

08/10 : How to Fix: Microsoft Visual C++ Hangs During Install

Thursday, August 9th, 2018

08/09 : EU Wants to Ban Apple Lightening, Quick Charge

Wednesday, August 8th, 2018

08/08 : US Military Bans Fitness Trackers, Citing Spy Risk

Tuesday, August 7th, 2018

08/07 : New Android Pie Improves CPU, Battery, 'Wellbeing'

Thursday, August 2nd, 2018

08/02 : Gov't Staff Revert to Typewriters After Ransomware Attack

Wednesday, August 1st, 2018

08/01 : Google Bans Apps That Hijack Device Resources

July

Tuesday, July 31st, 2018

07/31 : Chrome Security Warnings Revamped: What You Need to Know

Monday, July 30th, 2018

07/30 : Best Anti Ransomware Software Free - 5 Steps

Thursday, July 26th, 2018

07/26 : Google Fights Phishing Scams using USB Key

Wednesday, July 25th, 2018

07/25 : Microsoft: Phishing Scam Targets Politicians

Tuesday, July 24th, 2018

07/24 : Google Hit With $5 Billion Antitrust Fine

Monday, July 23rd, 2018

07/23 : How to Fix: Classic Shell Start Menu Empty / Blank

Friday, July 20th, 2018

07/20 : How to Fix: Windows 10 We Can't Sign Into Your Account

Thursday, July 19th, 2018

07/19 : Scientists: Internet 'At Risk' of Climate Change

Wednesday, July 18th, 2018

07/18 : Chrome to become Slower, Use More Memory to Tackle Malware

Tuesday, July 17th, 2018

07/17 : Courts: Facebook Accounts Can Be Inherited After Death

Monday, July 16th, 2018

07/16 : How to Fix: OpenVPN Won't Resolve After April Update

Friday, July 13th, 2018

07/13 : How to Fix: Computer Name Won't Resolve on Network (April Update)

Thursday, July 12th, 2018

07/12 : New FB, Messenger, Whatsapp Tools Prevent Scams, Fake News

Wednesday, July 11th, 2018

07/11 : Smart Home Tech Dangerous if Relationships Sour

Tuesday, July 10th, 2018

07/10 : Facebook Flags Declaration of Independence as Hate Speech

Monday, July 9th, 2018

07/09 : How to Fix: Disable Firefox Top Sites, Recommended by Pocket, Highlights

Friday, July 6th, 2018

07/06 : How to Fix: GoDaddy Email Not Syncing (IMAP Not Working)

Thursday, July 5th, 2018

07/05 : App Developers Could Be Reading Your Gmail

Wednesday, July 4th, 2018

07/04 : Samsung Phone Bug Secretly Shares Pics at Random

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018

07/03 : Google Apps, Assistant Coming to Basic Cellphones

June

Friday, June 29th, 2018

06/29 : How to Fix: VPNFilter Router Malware (And Test if Vulnerable)

Thursday, June 28th, 2018

06/28 : Swann Home Security Cam Sends Pics, Video to Wrong Users

Wednesday, June 27th, 2018

06/27 : Lookalike Domain Names Yet Another Browser Scam

Tuesday, June 26th, 2018

06/26 : Android Apps Now have Secure ID; Avoid Malicious Installs

Thursday, June 21st, 2018

06/21 : Apple Disabled iPhones due to 3rd Party Repair

Wednesday, June 20th, 2018

06/20 : IBM Computer Beats Debating Champion

Tuesday, June 19th, 2018

06/19 : iPhones to Make 911 Calls More Effective

Monday, June 18th, 2018

06/18 : How to Prevent Ransomware in 2018 - 10 Steps

Thursday, June 14th, 2018

06/14 : Folding Smartphone Screens Could Be Gamechanger

Wednesday, June 13th, 2018

06/13 : Consumer Group Claims Win10 Problems 'Widespread'

Tuesday, June 12th, 2018

06/12 : Microsoft Scales Back Tech Support for Windows 7, 8

Monday, June 11th, 2018

06/11 : How to Fix: Computer / Network Infected with Ransomware (10 Steps)

Friday, June 8th, 2018

06/08 : How to Fix: HP Laserjet 1200 Won't Recognize in Windows 10

Thursday, June 7th, 2018

06/07 : Google Facing Huge Competition Fine

Wednesday, June 6th, 2018

06/06 : Driver Fined for Using Apple Watch

Tuesday, June 5th, 2018

06/05 : Browsers to Support Fingerprint Logins to Websites

May

Thursday, May 31st, 2018

05/31 : Chrome Browser Theme 'Free Movie' Offer is a Scam

Wednesday, May 30th, 2018

05/30 : Country Plans to Ban Facebook for a Month

Tuesday, May 29th, 2018

05/29 : Apple Watch Alerts Man to Serious Heart Condition

Thursday, May 24th, 2018

05/24 : Google Autocomplete Could Breach Court Orders

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018

05/23 : Microsoft: New Processor Bug Could Leak Data

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018

05/22 : Google Sued $4B for 'Secretly Tracking Users'

Thursday, May 17th, 2018

05/17 : Exams Plagued By 'Cheater' Wristwatches

Wednesday, May 16th, 2018

05/16 : Facebook Reveals Content Removal Stats

Tuesday, May 15th, 2018

05/15 : Google Drone Military Involvement Sparks Resignations

Friday, May 11th, 2018

05/11 : How to: Use a Firewall to Block Full Screen Ads on Android

Thursday, May 10th, 2018

05/10 : YouTube Deletes Videos Promoting Cheating

Wednesday, May 9th, 2018

05/09 : Robocalls on the Rise; FCC rethinks Restrictions

Tuesday, May 8th, 2018

05/08 : Google Cracks Down On Election Ad Abuse

Friday, May 4th, 2018

05/04 : How to Fix: Win10 April Update: RDP, Mapped Drives Broken

Thursday, May 3rd, 2018

05/03 : Facebook Fires 'Stalker' Engineer

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018

05/02 : Firefox Browser To Carry Ads

Tuesday, May 1st, 2018

05/01 : Windows 10 Update: Here's What's New

April

Monday, April 30th, 2018

04/30 : Explained: Absolute Best way to Limit Data on Android

Friday, April 27th, 2018

04/27 : Scammed by Informatico Experts? Here's What to Do

Thursday, April 26th, 2018

04/26 : Man Jailed for Copying Windows Restore Disks

Wednesday, April 25th, 2018

04/25 : Facebook Unveils 'Content Rules'

Tuesday, April 24th, 2018

04/24 : Robot Puts Together Ikea Furniture

Thursday, April 19th, 2018

04/19 : Passengers Live Stream Crashing Plane

Wednesday, April 18th, 2018

04/18 : Apple to Launch 'Netflix' Style Magazine Package

Tuesday, April 17th, 2018

04/17 : Police Link Smartphone Hand Photo to Jail Dealer

Thursday, April 12th, 2018

04/12 : Amazon Patent Eavesdrops, Targets User Ads

Wednesday, April 11th, 2018

04/11 : New Ransomware Demand: Play Video Game, Not Cash

Tuesday, April 10th, 2018

04/10 : YouTube's Under-13 Policy In Question

Monday, April 9th, 2018

04/09 : How to Fix: Remove JSCoinMiner Browser Malware (Step By Step)

Friday, April 6th, 2018

04/06 : How to Fix: Windows 10 1709 Won't Install

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

04/05 : Chrome Browser PC Scans Come As Surprise

Wednesday, April 4th, 2018

04/04 : Apple Watch May Have Blown Murder Alibi

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018

04/03 : Google Cracks Down On Cryptomining Scams

March

Thursday, March 29th, 2018

03/29 : Billion Dollar Cyber Crime Chief Finally Caught

Wednesday, March 28th, 2018

03/28 : Google Speech Synthesis Gets More Realistic

Tuesday, March 27th, 2018

03/27 : Facebook Admits: We Log All Your Calls and SMS History

Friday, March 23rd, 2018

03/23 : How to Fix: OpenVPN SMB Not Working; Can't Resolve Names

Thursday, March 22nd, 2018

03/22 : US Blamed for Sophisticated Router Malware

Wednesday, March 21st, 2018

03/21 : Google Bids $300M for Paywall Support, Combat Fake News

Tuesday, March 20th, 2018

03/20 : Uber Self-Driving Car Kills Pedestrian Crossing Street

Friday, March 16th, 2018

03/16 : 3 Ways to Fix: Install Failed During First_Boot Sysprep Operation

Thursday, March 15th, 2018

03/15 : Trump Blocks Broadcom, Qualcomm Tech Deal

Wednesday, March 14th, 2018

03/14 : YouTube Reviewers OK Terror Group Videos

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

03/13 : Infected Routers Spread Malware, Log Keystrokes

Friday, March 9th, 2018

03/09 : Explained: How to Send and Receive Encrypted Emails (Easily!)

Thursday, March 8th, 2018

03/08 : Survey: One In Five Have Smart Speakers

Wednesday, March 7th, 2018

03/07 : Net Neutrality Now State vs Federal, but Will it Last?

Tuesday, March 6th, 2018

03/06 : Shocking Facebook Survey Asks: Is Pedophilia OK?

Monday, March 5th, 2018

03/05 : Explained: Do I Need Norton Identity Protection and Similar Services?

Thursday, March 1st, 2018

03/01 : Amazon Still Wants to Open Your Front Door

February

Wednesday, February 28th, 2018

02/28 : Google Hides 1M Pages in 'Right to be Forgotten' Battle

Tuesday, February 27th, 2018

02/27 : Windows XP and Vista Lose iTunes Store Access

Monday, February 26th, 2018

02/26 : Explained: Windows 10 Upgrade: is Recovery Drive Upgraded as well?

Friday, February 23rd, 2018

02/23 : How to Fix: Can't Connect to Domain Controller (DNS Does Not Exist)

Thursday, February 22nd, 2018

02/22 : Website Highlights Unpublished Drug Trials

Wednesday, February 21st, 2018

02/21 : Microsoft Details Anti-Malware Cloud-Based System

Tuesday, February 20th, 2018

02/20 : Google Exposes Unfixed Microsoft Edge Security Flaw

Thursday, February 15th, 2018

02/15 : Thousands of Sites Hit By 'Cryptojacking' Scam

Wednesday, February 14th, 2018

02/14 : 'Facebook Protect' VPN Tool Actually Spies on Users

Tuesday, February 13th, 2018

02/13 : Report: Youth Abandoning Facebook

Monday, February 12th, 2018

02/12 : How to Fix: OpenVPN Remote Desktop Not Working (Suddenly)

Friday, February 9th, 2018

02/09 : How to Fix: KB4056892, KB4058258 Won't Install; Other Updates Stuck

Thursday, February 8th, 2018

02/08 : Latest Tech Support Scam Freezes Web Browser

Wednesday, February 7th, 2018

02/07 : Microsoft Abandons The Unusual 'Windows 10 S'
02/07 : Myths About VPNs

Tuesday, February 6th, 2018

02/06 : Former Execs to Battle 'Social Media Addiction'

Friday, February 2nd, 2018

02/02 : How to Fix: Windows Stuck in a Reboot Loop (Windows 8 and 10)

Thursday, February 1st, 2018

02/01 : Google to Predict Flight Delays before Airlines

January

Wednesday, January 31st, 2018

01/31 : Facebook to Promote Local News

Tuesday, January 30th, 2018

01/30 : Report: Fitness Apps May Compromise Military Security

Friday, January 26th, 2018

01/26 : How to Fix: Disable Windows 10 Email Notifications

Thursday, January 25th, 2018

01/25 : New Cars Could Measure Tired and Stressed Drivers

Wednesday, January 24th, 2018

01/24 : Facebook Creates New Unit of Time - And No, it's Not a Gimmick

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018

01/23 : T-Mobile Ranks Fastest Network for 2018

Monday, January 22nd, 2018

01/22 : How to Fix: 'Access Denied' Folder on Mounted VMWare Virtual Disk

Friday, January 19th, 2018

01/19 : How to Fix: 'This site can't be reached. The connection was reset.' Error

Thursday, January 18th, 2018

01/18 : Chrome Extensions Labelled Rogue

Wednesday, January 17th, 2018

01/17 : New Android Malware Most Powerful Yet

Tuesday, January 16th, 2018

01/16 : Report: Google Home, Chromecast Break WiFi

Thursday, January 11th, 2018

01/11 : Intel and IBM Demo Quantum Computer at CES 2018

Wednesday, January 10th, 2018

01/10 : Samsung Unveils 'The Wall' - a Massive 146" MLED TV

Tuesday, January 9th, 2018

01/09 : Investors Demand Apple Tackle Phone Addiction

Monday, January 8th, 2018

01/08 : Can Malware (Spectre, Meltdown) Spy After Reboot?

Friday, January 5th, 2018

01/05 : Spectre and Meltdown Exploits - What You Need to Know

Thursday, January 4th, 2018

01/04 : Politician: Tech Firms Should Fight Terror or Pay Tax

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018

01/03 : ISP Issues Bizarre Warning to Customers Engaged in Piracy

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018

01/02 : Websites Face $60 Million Fine for 'Illegal Content'

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