Apple released a slew of updates this week for devices new and old, and even if you’re not getting any new features, there are tons of security patches waiting to make your systems safer.
[#]apple #0day #security #updates
https://www.macworld.com/article/2594226/reminder-you-really-need-to-update-your-apple-devices-this-weekend.html
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Microsoft Edge has a new feature known as "Scareware Blocker" that helps you block tech support online scams. This guide helps you understand and enable the feature on Windows 11.
[#]microsoft #edge #browser #windows11 #scareware
https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/how-to-enable-edges-scareware-blocker-and-protect-yourself-from-online-scams
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The idea with Google's new Ask For Me offering is it can do the heavy lifting for you by directly calling businesses to get information on pricing, availability, and more based on what you want to find out.
[#]google #duplex #askforme #businesses #ai
https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/googles-incredibly-lifelike-ai-can-now-call-businesses-for-you-heres-how-to-use-it
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Passkeys don’t require memorization, can be stored directly on your phone, and are stronger than passwords. One particular advantage: They’re phishing-resistant.
[#]passkeys #password #phishing #security
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2591499/if-you-hate-passwords-switch-to-this-other-kind-of-login-right-now.html
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Android’s Identity Check security feature is seeing wider availability on Pixels. When enabled, “explicit biometric authentication” is required to access certain features and settings when you’re away from trusted locations. (9to5Google by Abner Li)
[#]android #identity #security
https://9to5google.com/2025/01/29/google-pixel-identity-check/
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Google blocked 2.3 million Android app submissions to the Play Store in 2024 due to violations of its policies. In addition, 158,000 developer accounts were banned for attempting to publish harmful apps.
[#]google #android #playstore #malware
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-blocked-236-million-risky-android-apps-from-play-store-in-2024/
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With Apple silicon Macs and especially MacBooks, the best reason to restart them is RAM. A restart once a week or so will go a long way toward improving battery life and freeing up RAM.
[#]apple #macbook #ram #battery #performance
https://www.macworld.com/article/2592657/have-you-restarted-your-macbook-this-week-you-should.html
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Microsoft's new Windows 11 preview update resolves some persistent and annoying problems with Windows 11 24H2, but you may need to download and install it manually.
[#]microsoft #windows11 #update
https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsofts-latest-optional-patch-is-a-bug-fix-bonanza-for-windows-11-24h2/
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Generative artificial intelligence output based purely on text prompts — even detailed ones — isn’t protected by current copyright law, according to the US Copyright Office.
[#]generativeai #prompt #copyright #law
https://www.theverge.com/news/602096/copyright-office-says-ai-prompting-doesnt-deserve-copyright-protection
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A new attack called 'Browser Syncjacking' demonstrates the possibility of using a seemingly benign Chrome extension to take over a victim's device.
[#]google #chrome #browser #extension #syncjacking
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-syncjacking-attack-hijacks-devices-using-chrome-extensions/
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One of the best things you can do to boost your personal privacy is to invest in a handful of secure apps that have your privacy in mind.
[#]dataprivacyweek #data #privacy #apps
https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/privacy-powerhouses-5-apps-thatll-give-your-online-security-a-serious-boost
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Generative artificial intelligence output based purely on text prompts — even detailed ones — isn’t protected by current copyright law, according to the US Copyright Office.
[#]generativeai #prompt #copyright #law
https://www.theverge.com/news/602096/copyright-office-says-ai-prompting-doesnt-deserve-copyright-protection
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If you have an iPhone or iPad, you can now download Vivaldi 7.1 from the App Store. Version 7.1 for iOS, released today, introduces several new features like Translate, improved Speed Dial, and more.
[#]vivaldi #browser #ios #iphone #appstore
https://www.neowin.net/news/vivaldi-71-arrives-on-ios-with-translate-improved-speed-dial-and-more/
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Beginning in March, the excellent Mozilla Thunderbird email client will make its monthly ‘release channel’ builds the default download instead of the current ESR channel.
[#]thunderbird #mozilla #email #client
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/01/thunderbird-release-channel-becomes-default-march
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Daily Media Digest 1-29-2025
https://www.techhelpkb.com/daily-media-digest-1-29-2025/
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Chrome is known for being a resource hog on desktops. Chrome's built in task manager helps identify resource hungry browser processes, and a new search box and Tabs, Extensions, and Browser categories are coming.
[#]google #chrome #browser #task #manager
https://www.androidpolice.com/google-chrome-integrated-task-manager-design-refresh-canary/
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A cumulative Windows 11 24H2 update has over two dozen bug fixes and small changes, including a fix for the high-profile USB audio bug that arose from this month’s earlier update.
[#]microsoft #windows11 #update #audio
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2591942/optional-windows-11-update-fixes-usb-audio-bugs-among-others.html
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If you love good data visualization, then you'll like Google’s latest Sheets update. An upgrade to the app’s Gemini side panel gives its AI agent the ability to generate more in-depth insights about your spreadsheet data.
[#]google #gemini #sheets #data
https://www.engadget.com/ai/gemini-can-now-do-more-complex-data-analysis-in-google-sheets-191218214.html
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Windows 11's Start menu is getting a big update with full-fledged Android and iPhone integration, allowing users improved access to users' mobile texts and images from their computers. (Bleeping Computer by Mayank Parmar)
[#]microsoft #windows11 #start #android #iphone
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11s-start-menu-is-getting-iphone-and-android-integration/
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Security researchers have discovered two flaws present in all current iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The vulnerabilities could potentially allow an attacker to see the current contents of your open web tabs.
[#]apple #vulnerability #security #iphone #macos
https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/29/slap-and-flop-security-flaws-affect-all-current-apple-devices-and-many-older-ones/
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