With the release of version 49, developers of Windows 10 PowerToys added a Mouse utilities app to the toolkit. We show you how it works and when to use it.
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The SolarWinds Hackers Are Looking for Their Next Big Score
Plus: Gas station hacks in Iran, ransomware arrests in Europe, and more of the week’s top security news.
An Apparent Ransomware Hack Puts the NRA in a Bind
The group behind the reported attack is under sanctions from the US Treasury, which means a payout could come with penalties for the victim.
The Best Mesh Wi-Fi Routers
Forget about that patchy internet connection and dead spots with one of these WIRED-tested systems.
Even the CIA and NSA Use Ad Blockers to Stay Safe Online
Plus: The ransomware scourge continues, a massive botnet gets wounded, and more of the week’s top security news.
Everything Microsoft Announced, Including a Wacky Laptop
The new hardware includes an updated Surface Duo 2, which you can finally call a phone, and a cute eco-friendly mouse.
You can now eliminate the password for your Microsoft account
By using an alternative means of authentication, you can now go passwordless on your Microsoft account.
California Man Stole 620,000 iCloud Photos in Search of Nudes
Plus: The T-Mobile hacker, another big bad Microsoft bug, and more of the week’s top security news.