Over half of supplier management processes still not digitized
New research from Ivalua shows more than half (53 percent) of procurement and supplier management processes have yet to be digitized.
This is creating inefficiencies, with procurement teams estimating they are wasting 22 percent of their time each year dealing with paper-based or manual processes.
Microsoft no longer supports Windows 11 21H2 or Windows Server 2012
With the release of this month's security updates for Windows, Microsoft has brought to an end support for not only Windows Server 2012, but also Windows 11 21H2.
What this means for users of these versions of the operating system is that there will be no more updates of any sort made available -- and this means both security updates and non-security updates. For anyone who wants or needs to stick with Windows 2012, things could get expensive, but there are free upgrades available to those currently running Windows 11 21H2.
Fedora Project and Slimbook launch Linux ultrabook
The Fedora Project and Slimbook have teamed up to introduce the Fedora Slimbook, a modern ultrabook that combines high-end technology with user-friendly features. Slimbook, known for its dedication to quality, innovation, and support for the Linux community, has partnered with the Fedora Project to offer users a unique computing experience.
The Fedora Slimbook showcases a stunning 16-inch 16:10 sRGB 99 percent screen, which brings a 3K display operating at a refresh rate of 90Hz to the table. This feature guarantees clear and vibrant visuals, making any graphical work or media consumption a delightful experience.
Logitech Wave Keys keyboard makes work more comfortable and efficient
Today, Logitech brings something new to the table with its Wave Keys and Wave Keys for Business. These are wireless ergonomic keyboards designed to make working at a desk more comfortable and healthy. With more people of all ages spending a lot of time in front of computers, having a comfy keyboard is becoming very important.
Wave Keys comes with a special wave design in a compact size, making typing easy without having to learn anything new. It also has a soft place to rest your palms, which is great for support all day long. The wave design isn’t just for looks; it helps place your hands, wrists, and forearms in a natural position while typing. This can help reduce the usual strain from typing for a long time.
QR codes used to phish for Microsoft credentials
The latest biannual Cyber Threat Intelligence Report from Critical Start reveals the top 10 cyber threats, including a rise in phishing attacks using QR codes are on the rise with bad actors masquerading as Microsoft security notifications.
Since May this year a major campaign has seen emails with a QR code embedded inside a PNG image or a PDF attachment. This has been aimed across industries with the energy sector being hardest hit -- one US energy company received 29 percent of all emails in the campaign.
How endpoint management can support your cyber resilience strategy
Despite considerable efforts by business leaders to protect their digital assets, in today’s cybersecurity landscape, a security breach is all but inevitable. According to reports, threat actors have already compromised hundreds of millions of records in 2023, and IBM says 83 percent of businesses had more than one breach in 2022. Companies must prepare themselves to respond and seamlessly recover post-attack in this climate and starting at the endpoint could help bolster their cyber resilience.
Endpoint management plays a pivotal role in supporting a robust cyber resilience strategy. By maintaining an up-to-date inventory of all devices connected to your network, endpoint management allows for the rapid identification and isolation of potentially compromised systems, preventing the spread of security incidents and minimizing their impact.
An endpoint management approach to cyber resilience is also supported by principles found in the MITRE Corporation’s Cyber Resiliency Engineering Framework (CREF) Navigator. Their cyber resilience framework focuses on sharing an understanding of what it takes to maintain and inform preparedness and is guided by four pillars. These include:
68 percent of IT decision makers are worried about the rise of deepfakes
A new survey of 205 IT security decision makers highlights mounting concerns over the use of AI, and deepfakes in particular, as 68 percent of respondents express concerns about cybercriminals using deepfakes to target their organisations.
The study from Integrity360 finds 59 percent also agree that AI is increasing the number of cyber attacks, which aligns with the change in attacks that have been noticeable over the past year as 'offensive AI' is being used for tasks such as malware creation.
Microsoft is deprecating VBScript in Windows
Microsoft has quietly announced plans to deprecate VBScript in "future releases of Windows". The company has not been more specific about the timeline than this, but there are some details about the deprecation process.
As part of a phased withdrawal, VBScript (Visual Basic Scripting Edition) was initially removed from Internet Explorer, and before being killed off in Windows completely, it will become an optional component. While a useful scripting language in its day, VBScript became something of an abused security nightmare, and has since been replaced by PowerShell.
How investing in 'prompt engineering' training can contribute to business success [Q&A]
While some might argue that generative AI is eliminating the need for certain jobs, it's also increasing the need for new roles and skills such as 'prompt engineering'.
With many people looking to upskill in this area to produce better results from AI tools like ChatGPT, and some companies creating new roles to stay ahead of AI's fast-paced developments, we spoke to Mike Loukides, vice president of content strategy for O'Reilly Media, to find out more about prompt engineering and why it’s important.
Microsoft patches the problems in Windows 10 with the KB5031356 update
For anyone running Windows 10 21H2 or Windows 10 22H2, Microsoft has a new cumulative update that fixes various issues with the operating system as well as introducing new features and options.
As is customary, Microsoft provides sparse details about the security issues the update addresses, but it does share information about the various other improvements included in the KB5031356 update.
Google is testing a new option so you can keep your super-recent browsing history secret
Your browsing history can be very revealing; there are countless reasons for not wanting a list of the sites you have visited to be seen by others. While it can be hard to maintain complete privacy, there are steps you can take on a local basis -- such as simply deleting your browsing history.
It is easy to see the deletion of browsing history as using a sledgehammer to crack a nut, and for a very long time it was very much an "all or nothing" approach. Over time, Google and others introduced options to limit how much browsing history should be deleted, and now Chrome users are being offered even more fine-grained controls.
Play PC games on your Android phone for free using Winlator 2.0 [Updated]
If you want to play Android games on your PC, there are third-party emulators like Bluestacks available to install, or you can make use of the Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11.
Surprisingly, though, you can do the reverse and play PC games on your Android device. For this you'll need Winlator. We’ve covered this Android app before, but it’s just been updated to improve compatibility and performance, and fix a number of problems.
Micron unveils 1β DDR5 DRAM
Micron Technology has today announced an extension to its 1β (1-beta) process node technology with the introduction of 16Gb DDR5 memory.
With a demonstrated functionality reaching speeds up to 7,200 MT/s, Micron's 1β DDR5 DRAM is now available to all data center and PC customers. This new DDR5 memory, made with advanced high-k CMOS device technology, 4-phase clocking, and clock-sync 1, offers up to a 50 percent performance improvement and a 33 percent better performance per watt compared to the previous generation. Yeah, it’s a very big deal.
Microsoft has exciting new Windows 11 wallpaper available to download now
Although it’s easy enough to find new wallpaper for Windows, many users prefer to stick with the default images supplied by Microsoft.
The software giant includes a choice of wallpapers with the OS, so if you don’t like the default ones, you can pick any of the available variations. Today, Microsoft adds two new images to its collection which you can download right now.
Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 Build 22635.2419 (KB5031463) and changes how future features get delivered
Although new Windows 11 test builds typically arrive on a Wednesday, they can drop almost any day of the working week.
Today, Microsoft releases a new Windows 11 build to Insiders in the Beta Channel, and makes changes to how future features will be delivered going forward. Insiders will have the choice to be among the first to receive new features, or to just get them gradually, over time.
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