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Earlier this week we reported on a technique that could determine a password by listening to keystrokes. Just in case you weren't worried enough by that, today we learn of the risk of passwords being compromised by 'thermal attacks'.

These use heat-sensitive cameras to read the traces of fingerprints left on surfaces like smartphone screens, computer keyboards and PIN pads. Hackers can then use the relative intensity of heat traces across recently-touched surfaces to reconstruct users' passwords.

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Five-hundred-and-fifty-five in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 and 11 on the Microsoft Store and elsewhere in the past seven days.

Soon, Windows 11 users will be able to uninstall the Cortana application. Microsoft announced the deprecation of the app, in favor of Windows Copilot and other AI-integrations, this week.

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The amount of data held by enterprises is growing at an alarming rate, yet it's often still being stored on 20-year-old technology.

Add to this a proliferation of different types of systems -- or even different storage platforms for specific use cases -- and you have greater complexity at a time when it’s hard to find new IT personnel.

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With the latest Canary build of Windows 11, Microsoft is at it again, hiding new features for anyone who knows where to look. In Windows 11 build 25926, it is a new section in the Settings app that has been secreted away.

Added with no announcement, and no mention in the release notes, a hidden System Components section in Settings can be enabled with the likes of ViVeTool or Microsoft’s own StagingTool. It provides a list of Windows 11's built-in apps and tools, and allows many to be uninstalled.

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Get ready, iPhone gamers -- the future of mobile gaming is here, and it’s Atom-ic! You see, Turtle Beach has announced the Atom Mobile Game Controller, previously released for Android phones, is making its way to Apple iPhone next month.

The controller, available in a captivating Cobalt Blue hue, features a unique two-piece design. These ergonomic modules effortlessly attach to iPhone models ranging from 11 to the latest 14, making gaming seamless. And the best part? You can game away without bothering about removing those pesky phone cases.

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Hey there, fellow storage enthusiasts! I am excited to tell you about the latest solid state drive from Transcend Information: the SSD910T. Imagine a 2.5-inch SSD that’s got its sights set on the Enterprise -- think data centers, cloud computing, and those hefty analytics tasks. What’s it promising? Top-notch Quality of Service (QoS), rock-solid stability, and that silky-smooth low latency we all crave.

Digging a bit deeper, this bad boy is packed with a 112-layer 3D NAND flash and a super-speedy SATA III 6Gb/s interface. Toss in a specially optimized DRAM cache, and you’re looking at some respectable read/write speeds. And for the tech aficionados wondering about credentials, it’s got the JEDEC enterprise-grade seal of approval. That’s a big deal!

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Yesterday, Microsoft rolled a new flight to Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary Channel. Today the company has a new build for those on the Dev Channel.

Build 23521 introduces a number of changes and improvements, as well as fixes for known problems.

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Today, V-COLOR launches DDR5 OC R-DIMM workstation memory, available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB sticks. Specifically tailored for Intel's newly unveiled Xeon W-2400X and W-3400X series processors, these memory modules are optimized for Intel W790 chipset-based motherboards boasting both quad and octo-channel memory support.

These modules aren't just about capacity -- they're designed to challenge what's possible in overclocking. Utilizing V-COLOR's signature technology, these modules promise unmatched speeds, catering to demanding workstation tasks with ease. Intel XMP 3.0 certification ensures users will experience a smooth and optimized performance enhancement.

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Ever keen to jump aboard a passing bandwagon, scammers are looking to make a quick buck by exploiting eager vacationers trying to save money when booking travel deals.

But new research from Bitdefender Antispam Lab finds that only 38 percent of analyzed travel-themed spam emails received during a three-month analysis were marketing lures, with the remaining 62 percent marked as scams.

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Dynamic Digital Marketing teaches any business or individual how to increase online visibility and presence, attract their target audience, generate leads, and convert them into profitable customers. Author Dawn McGruer is an expert at making businesses and brands shine online. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and businesses maximize their digital marketing profits by developing digital skills which scale and grow their businesses and accelerate their success.

Most entrepreneurs and businesses fully understand the importance of digital marketing, yet many do not know where to start or, worse, continue to spend time, money, and effort on strategies that fail to provide the best results for their investment. To remedy this situation, Dawn developed her multi-award-winning digital marketing framework, Dynamic Digital Marketing Model. Offering step-by-step guidance, this book shows you how to use this model to market your business online whilst transforming yourself into a proficient digital marketer.

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New research from audio visual solutions and services provider Kinly, shows that 27 percent of AV professionals believe that customer trust in their organization has been weakened by remote work.

The research surveyed 150 UK-based AV professionals working across 'high trust' industries like banking, finance, healthcare, energy, and the public sector, and reveals that communication via open Wi-Fi networks (89 percent) is the top security concern with hybrid work.

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Many organizations need help gaining visibility into the IP addresses across their whole environment in order to understand their attack surface.

New enhancements to the Detectify platform include an IP Addresses view, this lets users gain seamless access to a comprehensive list of all IPs associated with their domains.

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Microsoft has announced the availability of the public preview of Windows 365 Switch. The utility makes it easy for Windows 11 users to jump between a Windows 365 Cloud PC and the local desktop.

The company highlights the benefits of the feature to BYOD scenarios, pointing to a seamless experience from within Windows 11 via the Task view feature. Using Windows 365 Switch, switching between a Cloud PC and a local desktop can be achieved with keyboard commands, as well as a mouse-click or a swipe gesture.

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Google has announced that it will release security updates for Chrome on a weekly basis, doubling the speed with which fixes are delivered to the stable channel.

This will not change the release schedule for significant new versions of Chrome, but it means that users of the browser can enjoy greater security. Google's change in pace is designed to reduce the "patch gap", with the company saying that it treats "all critical and high severity bugs as if they will be exploited".

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Microsoft today releases a new Windows 11 flight for those Windows Insiders who like to live on the cutting edge.

Canary build 25926 comes with new features from the Dev Channel, such as improvements for Windows Ink, advanced screen casting, and local file sharing tweaks, as well as a number of other changes and improvements.

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