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What Windows 11 means for Windows on Arm, and why it will bring more big name apps
Making it easier for developers to port apps to Arm at their own speed without losing the convenience of emulation should make Windows on Arm more credible.
Europe Makes the Case to Ban Biometric Surveillance
Companies are racing to track everything about you. It could be a convenient way to reduce fraud—or seriously creepy and discriminatory.
Microsoft Keeps Failing to Patch a Critical Windows Bug
For the second time in a month, the company issued an update that doesn’t fully address a severe security vulnerability in Windows.
Critical flaws in Windows Print spooler service could allow for remote attacks
Administrators are urged to apply the latest patches from Microsoft and disable the Windows Print spooler service in domain controllers and systems not used for printing.
Amazon Echo Dots Store a Wealth of Data—Even After a Reset
Thinking about selling your smart speaker? Be aware that you can’t completely delete personal content from the device.
Windows 11: Understanding the system requirements and the security benefits
Security is a big part of Windows 11, but so is delivering productivity and a good experience with all the security features turned on.
SolarWinds Hackers Continue Assault With New Microsoft Breach
The company says the Nobelium hacking group compromised a support agent’s computer and levied brute-force attacks against some of its customers.
Hackers Are Erasing Western Digital Hard Drives Remotely
Amazon acquires Wickr, the Senate holds up CISA, and more of the week’s top security news.
How to Return and Exchange Your Unwanted Gifts or Purchases
You can’t always get what you want. But there are smarter, more sustainable ways to get cash (or store credit) instead.