Experimental new Windows 11 feature aims to significantly boost PC battery life
Microsoft has released a new Insider build for testers in the Canary Channel. Build 26002 includes changes to the taskbar and system tray, but the standout feature is a new Energy Saver tool.
This experimental inclusion offers an "easy way to extend battery life and reduce energy use by trading off some system performance."
Windows 11 Build 23595 moves the Copilot icon to where it always should have been
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 23595 for those Insiders in the Dev Channel. This new flight comes with the usual selection of changes, improvements and fixes, including shifting the location of the Copilot AI icon.
Microsoft has taken the wise decision to relocate the icon from its current position next to the search box, to the right side of the system tray on the taskbar. The reason for this it to "make the entry point to Copilot more clear and easily accessible by being closer to where the Copilot pane opens."
TEAMGROUP unveils T-CREATE CinemaPr P31 USB-C SSD
Today, TEAMGROUP unveils the T-CREATE CinemaPr P31 Portable External SSD. What sets the CinemaPr P31 apart is its innovative design that allows it to be mounted to DSLR cameras. It includes unique 12 1/4" screw holes, complete with a bundled screw set compatible with all standard 1/4" screw hole cages. The ability to mount the SSD in multiple directions makes it incredibly adaptable to various shooting environments. Plus, its compact size and light weight of just 110g make it an effortless addition to any photographer or videographer's toolkit.
But the T-CREATE CinemaPr P31 is more than just an elegant piece of hardware. Its promises respectable performance, supporting high-speed data transfer over a USB Type-C interface, which is essential for professionals working with 6K or 8K resolutions. The storage capacity is impressive too, offering up to 4TB of space. That's enough to hold around 960 minutes of 4K 60 fps video.
Apricorn Aegis NVX: A rugged, super-fast, hardware-encrypted solid-state drive that fits in your pocket [Review]
If you have personal files that you want to be able to access when on the go, there are a couple of concerns you may have. Firstly, you may not fully trust cloud providers to keep your files safe and secure. Secondly, you might be worried about the risks associated with storing your files on a USB memory stick, as it could be easily lost or stolen. Fortunately, there is a solution that addresses both of these concerns: the Aegis NVX.
This rugged, 256-bit AES XTS hardware encrypted USB drive offers the best of both worlds for accessing personal data while maintaining security. Unlike cloud providers, you have complete control over your files as they are stored directly on the internal NVMe SSD, eliminating the need to rely on third-party services.
Harmonizing human insight with AI: The future of tax and finance in the digital era
In common with many industries, the digital transformation era has ushered in a paradigm shift in the tax and accountancy sectors. This has placed automation and artificial intelligence (AI) at the center of operational innovation, efficiency and competitive advantage. In doing so, these and other technologies are redefining the way industry professionals approach their work, with profound implications for the future.
Among the key questions this creates are: what does this all mean for human skillsets and expertise, and how can businesses balance these changes with uniquely human capabilities, ensuring that one complements the other? In looking for answers, there are several key areas to consider:
Cloud storage vulnerable to ransomware attacks
New research from Dig reveals that cloud assets like Amazon S3 buckets and Azure Storage accounts are being left open to ransomware attacks thanks to poor configuration.
It shows that only 31 percent of S3 buckets have versioning enabled, an essential for data recovery, while just two-thirds of sensitive buckets have logging enabled, a prerequisite for detection. In addition 72 percent of remote CMK buckets are not actively monitored.
Get 'Cybersecurity All-in-One For Dummies' (worth $30) for FREE
Cybersecurity All-in-One For Dummies covers a lot of ground in the world of keeping computer systems safe from those who want to break in.
This book offers a one-stop resource on cybersecurity basics, personal security, business security, cloud security, security testing, and security awareness. Filled with content to help with both personal and business cybersecurity needs, this book shows you how to lock down your computers, devices, and systems -- and explains why doing so is more important now than ever.
How the internet is keeping over 50s alive
We hear a lot about the negative aspects of the internet, but a new report from Atlas VPN shows that internet users aged 50 and older have a 33 percent lower risk of death than non-users.
Older adults who use the internet have a 19 percent lower risk of a stroke than those who do not, while internet use among individuals aged 50 and above is also associated with a 17 percent lower risk of diabetes.
Microsoft improves sharing, inking and Task Manager in Windows 11 with KB5032292 update
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.2776 to the Beta Channel. Also known as the KB5032292 update, this fixes numerous issues from previous builds, and also introduces several new features and options.
There are big improvements to Windows Ink, so handwriting recognition is now more accurate and can be used with more languages. Significant changes to Windows Share make it possible to share directly to specific Microsoft Teams Channels and group chats. Beloved stalwart tool Task Manager has some improvements for power users too.
New tiny11 build shrinks Windows 11 23H2 smaller than ever and gives you Copilot... if you want it
Windows 11 is many things, but small it ain't. This is something that tiny11 exists to address, and we've covered this stripped-back version of Windows 11 before. Now it has been updated with new features and a smaller footprint than ever.
The latest version of tiny11 is based on Windows 11 23H2 and has been shrunk by a massive 20 percent from the previous version. There is a new naming system that makes much more sense (this is tiny11 2311), the software is updatable to future cumulative updates, and Copilot is available as an option. And that's just scratching the surface.
The challenges of securing the healthcare sector [Q&A]
The healthcare sector is particularly attractive to cybercriminals due to the amount of personal data held and the critical nature of many systems.
We spoke to Shankar Somasundaram, CEO of IoT risk management platform Asimily, to discuss healthcare systems and the challenges involved in securing them.
The New York Jets suck at football, so 84 people will win 98-inch TCL TVs
I’m a huge New York Jets fan, even though they suck this year (ok, they are terrible most years). While I will always watch and root for that football team, being their fan is anything but fun. The Jets seem to be a cursed franchise, full of disappointment and sadness. Hell, Aaron Rodgers tore his ACL after a mere four plays for the team. You can’t make this stuff up, folks.
This year, the New York Jets played the Miami Dolphins in the inaugural NFL Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) game. In that matchup, there was a 99-yard interception return by Miami’s Jevon Holland. It was a huge embarrassment for The Jets, and the subsequent loss pretty much ended their (slim) playoff hopes.
Download Microsoft's new Windows XP Bliss wallpapers for mobile, desktop, or Teams
This holiday season, Microsoft has gone back in time to create an "ugly sweater" based on its iconic Bliss wallpaper from Windows XP.
If you like the look of it, the software giant is making the sweater available to buy (in limited quantities) for $69.99. That’s not all though. The company has also produced four stylish Bliss wallpapers for phone, Teams background, or desktop.
Microsoft goes back to Windows XP for this holiday season's ugly sweater -- here's how you can get one
Every holiday season, Microsoft brings out an "ugly sweater" and this time it’s going way, way back with a special XP-themed Bliss design.
This sweater, which features the iconic Bliss backdrop from Windows XP, (originally a photo of a pretty blue sky and rolling green hills taken in Sonoma County, California) has been created in part to support The Nature Conservancy.
The bridge to the future
Unless there is easy and seamless connectivity between different blockchain-based asset types on different platforms, the full benefits of tokenization will not be realized. However, achieving this interoperability has proven a significant obstacle. The blockchain bridge has emerged as a promising solution, albeit one that has historically carried cost and risk. But recent advancements have made these bridges accessible, secure, and cost-effective.
Blockchain technology, which captured the imagination of the public some 15 years ago, promised to revolutionize the financial world. With each passing year, new and use cases have emerged, slowly but surely attracting a growing user base. Although the exact timeline for mass adoption remains a topic of debate, many in the industry agree it is an eventuality.
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