The developers of Tiny11 (a slimmed-down third-party version of Windows 11) have released a new version of their Tiny11 Builder, a tool that enables you to modify and customize your own version of Windows 11 to make it more trimmed-down. This version will allow you to make Windows 11 ISOs (installation media) with disabled telemetry … Read more
Hybrid access as a service (HAaaS) provider Cloudbrink has created a new tool that can measure packet loss impact, revealing the deep-seated causes of network and application performance problems affecting the hybrid workforce. Cloudbrink’s own research reveals as little as 0.0047% packet loss in conjunction with 30ms latency can cause a dramatic decline in speed, … Read more
RedacTek’s tool alerts users to PubPeer discussions, and indicates when a study, or the papers that it cites, has been retracted.Credit: deepblue4you/Getty A free online tool released earlier this month alerts researchers when a paper cites studies that are mentioned on the website PubPeer, a forum scientists often use to raise integrity concerns surrounding published … Read more
Spring isn’t just the time for cleaning your home. It’s also the time for renovating, refurbishing, and restoring. That yardwork project you put off last fall? Those garage projects you wanted to do all winter when it was too cold to work out there? Now’s the time to stock up on tools and gear, but … Read more
The sun continues to set on the iconic Windows Control Panel, as another key part, the Fonts page, makes its way to the Settings app instead. The Control Panel isn’t on the way out just yet, but it’s directing users to the Settings app for an increasing number of functions. And now, reports suggest that … Read more
Proton Mail has just unveiled a new Dark Web Monitoring feature in a bid to bolster its security capabilities against widespread data breaches. Incidents of data leaks are reportedly on the rise, as billions of people’s credentials are exposed. The longer this sensitive information remains on the web, the easier is for cybercriminals to exploit … Read more
The role of AI in security has come under severe scrutiny in recent years as companies of all sizes look to establish their footing in the industry. The recent Google Cloud Next 24 event saw a major focus on AI, but security was also a prominent presence, with a number of security-focused releases and services … Read more
In a darkened room at Nvidia’s ‘Future of Gaming’ showcase at a fancy London hotel earlier this week, I was ushered before a bank of computer screens showing live gameplay from a very exciting game: Valve’s Half-Life 2. Alright, HL2 isn’t a new game – in fact, it turns 20 this year! – but it’s … Read more
Several emerging Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tools are available in the market that are becoming increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence. These tools not only streamline a company’s workflow but also effectively enhance its content’s ranking potential. For SEO tools to be successful, they must cover all aspects, be user-friendly, reasonably priced, and offer a feature … Read more
DuckDuckGo today announced the launch of Privacy Pro, a new subscription service that bundles three privacy-focused features together. Privacy Pro includes a VPN for anonymous browsing and secure connections regardless of location, personal information removal for removing personal data from data broker sites, and identity theft restoration should any DuckDuckGo subscriber suffer from an identity … Read more