Microsoft powers up Windows Terminal with session restoration and experimental scratchpad features
Microsoft has released Windows Terminal Preview 1.21 and, despite the small version number increase, it is home to a large number of changes.
Possibly the most interesting -- and useful -- addition is Buffer Restore which will load the windows from the previous session if you want. There are new font options, rendering changes, new settings, and new support for Custom Action by JSON Fragment Extensions.
Microsoft makes the Windows 11 Start Menu expandable with Start Menu Companions
Microsoft has made a lot of controversial decisions when it comes to the Start menu in Windows 11, not least of which is the plan to introduce ads. In the latest beta build of Windows 11, however, there are some interesting changes afoot – notably Start Menu Companions.
While not yet fully operational, Companions are essentially plugins or extensions for the Start menu. The display information -- such as weather or stock prices in a floating panel to the side of the Start menu, blending the ideas of Live Tiles and Widgets into something new.
The critical intersection between AI and identity management
Today, almost every organization and most individuals are using or experimenting with Artificial Intelligence (AI). There are plenty of examples of how it is changing businesses for the better, from marketing and HR to IT teams. What was once computationally impossible, or prohibitively expensive to do, is now within reach with the use of AI.
According to Gartner, approximately 80 percent of enterprises will have used generative AI (GenAI) APIs or models by 2026. As AI drives value for organizations, it is fueling further demand and adoption.
Unmasking the impact of shadow AI -- and what businesses can do about it
The AI era is here -- and businesses are starting to capitalize. Britain’s AI market alone is already worth over £21 billion and expected to add £1 trillion of value to the UK economy by 2035. However, the threat of “shadow AI” -- unauthorized AI initiatives within a company -- looms large.
Its predecessor -- “shadow IT” -- has been well understood (albeit not always well managed) for a while now. Employees using personal devices and tools like Dropbox, without the supervision of IT teams, can increase an organization’s attack surface -- without execs or the C-suite ever knowing. Examples of shadow AI include customer service teams deploying chatbots without informing the IT department, unauthorized data analysis, and unsanctioned workflow automation tools (for tasks like document processing or email filtering).
Best Windows apps this week
Five-hundred-and-ninety-four in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 and 11 on the Microsoft Store and elsewhere in the past seven days.
Unactivated Windows 11 systems could soon prevent users from changing certain Microsoft Edge settings. Edge could show a "PC not activated" notification in Settings to users.
Highest and lowest cyber risk countries revealed
New analysis from MixMode.ai reveals the countries with the highest and lowest risk for cyber threats worldwide in 2024, with the US ranking 9th overall among countries with the lowest risk.
The analysis is based on a comprehensive dataset encompassing various indices, including the National Cyber Security Index, Cybersecurity Exposure Index, Global Cybersecurity Index, Cyber Resilience Index, and the Final Cyber Safety Score to give each of 70 countries a score out of 100.
How to ensure customers and developers are on the same page [Q&A]
It should be the case that in the business world systems deliver for the customer. But often there can be conflict between what the customer wants -- usability and feeling valued -- and what the developer is looking to provide -- technical mastery, collaboration and self-serve capabilities.
We spoke to Gilad Shriki, co-founder of Descope to discover how enterprises can satisfy the needs of both.
Ubuntu Linux 24.10 Oracular Oriole daily builds now available
Exciting news for Linux enthusiasts: Ubuntu Linux 24.10, codenamed "Oracular Oriole," has officially released its daily images for public testing. This release is designed for developers and testers who are eager to get a first look and provide feedback on the upcoming features of this new Ubuntu release.
As of today, the latest build, dated May 9, 2024, is available for download. This continuous development cycle is a crucial part of Ubuntu’s development philosophy, providing a transparent process that allows both developers and users to participate in refining and enhancing the system before its official release.
CORSAIR launches insanely fast MP700 PRO SE PCIe 5.0 SSD
CORSAIR today launched the MP700 PRO SE PCIe 5.0 SSD, and it’s insanely fast. This latest addition to the SSD market boasts sequential read speeds of up to 14,000MB/sec and write speeds of up to 12,000MB/sec, nearly doubling the performance of top-tier PCIe 4.0 SSDs and surpassing SATA SSDs by up to 25-fold.
Available in 2TB and 4TB models, the MP700 PRO SE leverages cutting-edge interface, controller, and NAND flash technologies to optimize random read and write performance, which is crucial for small file transfers and operating system functionality. Users can expect significantly reduced load times for applications and games, streamlined large file management, and native support for Microsoft DirectStorage, promising enhanced gaming experiences.
Are you putting your business at risk by not patching these common vulnerabilities?
Patching is something that we all know we have to do. But it is easier said than done. In reality, patching can be hard due to problems around application compatibility, having adequate downtime windows, or more pressing business risks to manage. This can lead to some very serious software problems being left open and vulnerable to exploitation.
Here are three examples of common software vulnerabilities that existed for years with updates available, yet are still regularly targeted by threat actors.
Cybercriminals get faster at exploiting new vulnerabilities
A new report from Fortinet shows that the second half of 2023 saw attackers increase the speed with which they capitalized on newly publicized vulnerabilities.
Attacks were carried out 43 percent faster than 1H 2023, starting on average 4.76 days after new exploits were publicly disclosed.
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US is top source of spam emails
The latest Email Threat Trends report from VIPRE Security Group identifies the US as the top source of spam emails globally, followed by the UK, Ireland, and Japan. The US, UK, and Canada are the top three countries most subjected to email-based attacks.
Looking at targets, the manufacturing, government, and IT sectors are the most attacked by malicious actors. In Q1 2024, the manufacturing sector suffered 43 percent of email-based attacks, with government (15 percent) and IT (11 percent) trailing well behind. This is a change from Q1 2023, when attackers targeted the financial (25 percent), healthcare (22 percent), and education (15 percent) sectors most often.
AI-ttack of the Clones: The rise and risks of AI scams
Used for productivity, generative AI offers unprecedented potential to improve the performance and impact of modern software solutions. One of its major capabilities is that it lowers the barriers to entry for those without software development knowledge and experience. While this has its advantages, in the wrong hands, it can also be dangerous.
GenAI has also raised the stakes for those looking to protect users against social engineering, with increasingly sophisticated and compelling scams making it more difficult than ever to filter genuine communication from fake.
Sabrent launches Rocket NANO 2242 SSD (SB-2142-1TB)
In the ever-evolving world of storage solutions, Sabrent has launched a new offering: the Rocket NANO 2242 M.2 SSD (SB-2142-1TB). This drive (available here now) may be compact, but it packs a significant punch, specifically designed for space-limited devices like the Lenovo Legion Go and Lenovo ThinkPads, among others.
The Rocket NANO 2242 stands out due to its size and compatibility. Though primarily designed for M.2 2242 slots, it offers flexibility with an extendable option to M.2 2280, catering to a broader range of motherboard configurations and portable devices. It also supports most add-in-cards, enclosures, and cloners, making it highly versatile.
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