You want it darker? Microsoft is testing a black look for dark mode in Edge
The love of gloomier hues -- whether for the sake of being gentler on one's eyes, or for purely aesthetic reasons -- means that just about every piece of software now has the option of switching from light to dark mode.
Microsoft Edge is no different, and the latest preview builds show that things could be about to get even darker. Select users who are signed up for the Canary channel report seeing much darker screen elements, with the likes of the favorites bar and tabs having fully black backgrounds.
Ahead of Prime Day, Amazon is sued for 'manipulative tactics' that trick customers into taking out and renewing Prime subscriptions
The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon for fooling customers into "unknowingly" subscribing to Amazon Prime. The company is accused of using manipulation and "dark patterns" to dupe people into what the FTC describes as "Nonconsensual Enrollments".
As well as the accusation of tricking customers into Prime Subscriptions, the FTC's complaints say that the company makes the cancellation process "labyrinthine". The Commission points out that while signing up for an auto-renewing Prime account takes just two clicks, bringing the subscription to an end requires navigating "four-page, six-click, fifteen-option cancellation process".
Ubuntu-based Linux Mint 21.2 'Victoria' BETA now available for download
Linux Mint, one of the most popular Linux distributions, is back with an exciting release. Linux Mint 21.2 BETA, which is codenamed "Victoria," is a long-term support release that promises extended support until 2027. This ensures stability and reliability for its users. This upcoming version brings a host of updated software, refinements, and new features, making it a compelling choice for desktop users.
Linux Mint 12.2 BETA is based on Ubuntu 22.04 and uses kernel 5.15. As usual, there are three desktop environments from which to choose -- Cinnamon (5.8), MATE (1.26), and Xfce (4.18). Linux Mint 21.2 Beta also brings numerous improvements, including touchpad driver options, Wine installation enhancements, sound and microphone issue fixes, and more.
Why cloud connectivity doesn't have to be complicated
Whether it’s a delay on the first leg of a connecting flight, buffering on Netflix, or a weak signal during a train journey, nobody likes it when a connection fails. We live in a world of instant gratification and downtime (even seconds) frustrates us all.
That’s especially true for organizations that have migrated their applications and workloads to the cloud. A study by Netwrix determined that, on average, companies have 41 percent of their workloads in the cloud and plan to reach 54 percent by the end of 2023. What’s more, Flexera found that 89 percent of businesses using cloud storage embrace a multi-cloud strategy, and 80 percent of those organizations take a hybrid approach. Cloud strategies are becoming more popular, flexible and complex than ever.
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Email attacks grow faster in Europe than the US
Email attacks in the US grew by five times between June 2022 and May 2023. However, Europe saw total attacks increase seven-fold during the same period -- to an average of 2,842 attacks per 1,000 mailboxes in May.
Data released today by Abnormal Security shows that where business email compromise (BEC) attacks are concerned, the disparity is even greater.
Enterprises paying too much for cloud as economic climate bites
A new global survey of 600 IT decision makers finds that 54 percent say the cloud is vital to balancing their IT spending, however, 44 percent are actively looking for ways to reduce and/or control their cloud spend due to economic conditions.
The study, from database platform Couchbase, finds that on average enterprises spend $28.91 million on cloud services, resulting in an overspend of approximately $6.5 million.
'Digital-first' economy creates new risks for CISOs
Today’s digital-first economy has transformed the role of the modern CISO, increasing threats and changing security priorities. New research from Salt Security shows that 89 percent of CISOs report that the rapid deployment of digital services has generated unforeseen risks to securing critical business data.
The study of 300 CSOs and CISOs around the world reveals the top risk as being personal liability and litigation resulting from security breaches, with 48 percent of CISOs citing that challenge.
Cloud revolution: Reinventing IT infrastructure for the modern era
One of the greatest misconceptions about cloud technology? That it somehow downplays the significance of IT infrastructure. Nothing is more false than that. The importance of infrastructure to the success of the company has never been greater. That's because technology has never had a bigger role than it does now in assisting businesses in generating profitable growth, developing cutting-edge experiences, and conducting sustainable, accountable business.
The foundation of the modern "ever-ready" digital enterprise is infrastructure. Infrastructure serves as the framework on which businesses can run this enormous growth of potential with ease. It offers the computing, networking, workspace, and database platform characteristics required to execute the business-critical applications. Additionally, it offers the base upon which outstanding consumer and staff experiences can be created.
Complex environments mean enterprises can't use a third of their data effectively
New research from hybrid data company Cloudera reveals that organizations currently estimate they are not using 33 percent of their data effectively.
The survey 850 IT decision makers (ITDMs) across the EMEA region shows 72 percent of respondents agree that having data sitting across different cloud and on-premises environments makes it complex to extract value from all the data in their organization.
Uncovering the security gaps that expose hybrid identity systems to attackers [Q&A]
Hybrid computing environments, which combine on-premises and cloud-based technologies, have become increasingly common in recent years. This shift has created new security challenges for IT leaders, particularly when it comes to managing the security of identity environments.
We spoke with Ran Harel, associate vice president of security products at Semperis, to find out more about the changing risk landscape and how it can be addressed.
Apple simplifies Self Service Repair and adds cover for newer iPhones and Macs
Apple's Self Service Repair program was welcomed when it first launched a little over year ago, but right from the start even its fans acknowledged there was room for improvement. Having listened to customer feedback, Apple has responded accordingly, announcing an expansion of the program so that it covers a wider range of devices, and the elimination of a System Configuration process annoyance.
The changes means that in addition to the M2-powered 13-inch MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, the program is also now available for the iPhone 14 lineup. Apple also points out that self-repairers will no longer be obliged to contact the Self Service Repair support team to run the final step of a repair.
AI-powered Opera One web browser now available for Linux, Windows, and macOS
Opera One, an innovative web browser that utilizes Artificial Intelligence, is finally here. With its integration of Aria, the first-ever browser AI, Opera One takes browsing to the next level. Aria is easily accessible through a new command line and the browser sidebar, allowing users to tap into a leading generative AI service and stay up-to-date with real-time web information.
Opera has been at the forefront of generative AI advancements, aiming to provide users with an exceptional browsing experience that boosts productivity and creativity. Unlike other browser companies, Opera didn't simply add AI services as an afterthought. The developers went back to the drawing board and completely redesigned their flagship browser.
Three ways to reduce expenses without sacrificing an employee's digital experience
The cost of supporting employee devices continues to increase, as does spending on network bandwidth and cloud services. Unfortunately, for many organizations, IT budgets are not keeping pace with the rising costs.
While IT spending is expected to rise in the next year, a large portion of that increase will go toward increased labor costs, as inflation and a stubbornly tight tech labor market will force companies to increase salaries.
Summer time and cybersecurity ain't easy
Cybersecurity concerns are likely to go out of the window during the summer months according to a new study which finds that 33 percent of employees in the US and UK are less likely to worry about following best practices while working in the summer.
The research, from API and application protection platform ThreatX, also shows IT teams are struggling to monitor and enforce BYOD policies during summer months when more employees are traveling or working remotely.
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