Is there such a thing as a “celebrity hacker team?” If so, there appears to be one on the rise. A few weeks ago Nvidia was hacked, with internal documents and even encryption keys leaked in the bizarre follow-up. Now the same team of hackers claims that it’s infiltrated Microsoft, making away with 37 gigabytes of proprietary source code. A torrent file containing at least some Microsoft projects has been distributed.
The “Lapsus$” hackers claim the data they s
It’s a good day to charge up your mobile gear. Amazon is throwing a one-day sale on Anker charging accessories with everything from cables to power banks and wireless chargers.
Here are our top three picks from the sale. The deals end just before midnight Pacific time on Tuesday evening, so don’t delay if any of these deals catch your eye.
First up we’ve got the always interesting Anker PowerCore Solar power bank for $30, down from $40 to $50. This power bank features
You would think that Windows 11 PCs are all encrypted. Security is such a big focus for Microsoft’s latest operating system that automatically keeping stored data scrambled unless the computer is unlocked seems sensible.
In fact, the mechanisms to do exactly that are already in place. Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro both support automatic device encryption, with the Home version a more streamlined experience. You just have to sign into the machine with a Microsoft account, wh
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The job market is as competitive as ever. And it’s vastly different from anything we’ve experienced before, especially in the technology sector. That means, if you work in IT, it might be a good idea to add credentials to your resume. This is why you should consider the Complete Microsoft Azure Certification Prep Bundle, which is offered this week at a discounted price.
This package features six courses that prepare students to earn valuable certifications from Microso
Microsoft lets you run Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, but if you do, be prepared to be reminded about it. A recent Windows Insider preview marked as a release candidate adds a watermark to the desktop, warning you that you’re using unsupported hardware along with a matching note in the main window of the Settings app, as spotted by Windows Latest.
Microsoft drastically altered the hardware requirements for Windows 11—requiring users to have an ultra-modern CPU, a Trusted Pr
Despite Google’s best efforts with both the Play Store and Stadia, Chromebooks aren’t known as gaming powerhouses. That might change in the near future. We’ve seen evidence that at least one upcoming model will sport a gaming-style RGB keyboard, and a new experimental feature in the latest build of both the browser and the operating system is expanding things even further: support for variable refresh rate displays.
As reported by About Chromebooks, the new Dev Channel ve
Valve’s Linux-based Steam Deck has captured the gaming world’s attention and this weekend it received a major boost—from Microsoft, of all companies. The beta version of Microsoft’s Edge browser for Linux now brings Xbox Cloud Gaming support to the Steam Deck, mere weeks after Valve released official Windows drivers for its handheld gaming PC. That sound you hear is Steve Ballmer shrieking into his pillow somewhere.
Getting it set up requires jumping through some hoo
In certain situations, you may find yourself wanting to change your name on your Facebook profile. This may be because of a change in marital status, legal name change, or even a simple typo. But changing your name on either the Facebook app or desktop version isn’t exactly the most straightforward process. If you’re not sure how to go about it, don’t sweat it. We’ve set up a simple step-by-step guide for you. Read on to learn more.
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Amazon Fire tablets make awesome secondary devices. They’re easy to use and you don’t have to drop a ton of cash to get one. Today, you can add a solid slate to your home for less. Amazon is selling the Fire HD 8 tablet for $45, which is down from $90.
Amazon tablets are both intuitive and affordable. This particular model features 32GB of storage, an eight-inch display with 1280-by-800 resolution at 189 pixels per inch, 2GB of storage, and a battery life promise of up to 12 ho