In its release note, Microsoft points out that the update is for Windows 10 versions 20H2, 21H1, 21H2, 22H1, and 22H2. The company offers the following explanation to detail the fix: “We address an issue that might affect some types of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) connections. These connections might have handshake failures. For developers, the affected connections are likely to receive one or more records followed by a partial record with a size of less than 5 bytes within a single input buffer....

Yesterday, MSDN users started noticing the Windows 10 May 2019 Update appearing as available. Microsoft was originally expected to roll out this update this month. However, the company made a change in update strategy to avoid unstable releases and moved the release to May. Commercial customers usually get updates the same time other Windows 10 business channels receive them. In other words, MSDN availability was not expected until next month....

1 Fix Windows 10 Taskbar by restarting Explorer2 Repopulate Windows Taskbar via Command Prompt3 Fix unclickable Windows 10 Taskbar4 Update Drivers to fix Windows 10 Taskbar5 Create a New User Account Fortunately, the majority of the Windows Taskbar issues can be resolved easily and this is exactly what we will show you today. In this tutorial, you will find the solution to known problems that the Windows Taskbar encounters over time....

Issues extend to June Patch Tuesday and the cumulative update for Windows 10 version 2004. In the latest problem caused by the updates, Windows 10 KB4557957 is causing an issue for users. If you’re unfamiliar with this patch, it introduced some optimizations for the touch experience on the platform. It allows users to stay in desktop mode when detaching a keyboard. It is part of Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to create an efficient tablet mode that does not interfere with the user experience....

Cisco Talos Security Intelligence & Research Group backed up the work done by Abdelhamid Naceri, who found the flaw. Essentially, Microsoft considered the bug CVE-2021-41379 as a low-level threat because it did not provide escalating privileges to users. The company rolled out a fix during November 2021 Patch Tuesday updates. Naceri found that it was possible to bypass the fix and that indeed the bug does allow escalation of privileges, making it more dangerous than first though....

One such ‘fileless’ attack has been discovered and analysed by the researchers from the Cisco Systems Talos team. Called DNSMessenger, the attack targets Microsoft’s Word via a malicous document that is sent through an email phishing campaign. Of course, email phishing is hardly a new concept. Attackers simply send out thousands of emails with infected attachments. The attacker is literally fishing for someone to take bait, usually a vulnerable user who would open an anonymous email....

Version 0.8 will release on the 14th and will include important features like search and tab sizing, but also a throwback to the past. An experimental mode will let users enable “retro-style CRT effects”. The functionality is mostly a bit of fun, but customizing software to your liking also makes you more likely to use it. This will be a nice throwback for those who have already made retro-inspired interfaces....

Windows Terminal is Microsoft’s replacement for the classic command tool. The app is a new command prompt experience for Windows 10. Developers can leverage multiple tabs and customize the experience with themes. On that latter front, you’ll need to edit a JSON file to access the full suite of customization tools. The app was launched in preview in June 2019 via the Microsoft Store. At Build 2020 this year, Microsoft launched version 1....

Spencer spoke at the recent Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference in San Francisco. He discussed his vision for the future of Xbox and gaming in general: “We’ll have multiple business models that will work with streaming, but the connection of streaming with the subscription model makes a ton of sense,” said Spencer. “You see it in music. You see it in video. So, you can look at Project xCloud and you can look at something like Game Pass, and you can see there’s natural synergies....

In its message, Microsoft says Xbox Live Messaging will get the Message Request feature to console and the Xbox Game Bar on Windows 10. The Xbox app on Windows 10 will also be receiving support for GIF format. Microsoft has also issued a warning, telling Windows 10 Xbox application users that the service will lose its group messaging feature. The company says it is working on another desktop group messaging tool that will arrive soon....

However, users may find the best deals in some smaller, independent games. As part of Deals with Gold, Overcooked is available for $5.61, which is practically a steal. The fast-paced cooking game supports up to four players are they battle to save the onion kingdom with their restaurant skills. The title is rated 80 on Metacritic for its addictive, high tension gameplay. Another highlight is Thomas Was Alone, which is available as a Spotlight sale for $3....

As a result, you’ll see text messages from both SIMs on your PC, with support for both sending and receiving. This makes it far more useful for those who have enterprise and personal SIMs, as they won’t have to pick and choose. The news comes via senior program manager lead Analy Diaz (via Windows Central), who announced it on Twitter. Your Phone’s latest build doesn’t seem to add any additional functionality, but this is another sign that Microsoft is ramping up its efforts....

“President Trump is the only individual who can testify about the totality of his conversations and the overall message he conveyed,” said AWS’ lawyers. “Moreover, President Trump has unique knowledge about whether he had other, previously undisclosed conversations with individuals not previously identified, and who therefore do not appear on the deposition list.” I imagine the chance of the president responding to the summons is near zero. If he can dodge an impeachment, this shouldn’t cause a significant legal issue....

Specifically, AMD processors are gaining CPU market share on Steam. Each month, Steam publishes its Hardware and Software Survey. This shows usage statistics across the platform, including operating system and other metrics… including processors. Last month, Intel machines continued to be the most used on Steam, with 77.54 percent of users. However, AMD enjoyed a 0.74 percent boost and now has 22.45 percent of the usage market. Since January, the company’s share has increased by over one percent....

That means it has no new design elements or features to speak of, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t benefits. The Store version uses Microsoft’s install and update systems, which means a lack of bloatware. According to ArsTechnica, this version doesn’t try to install iCloud or other Apple software, nor does it install background services. It also means users on Windows 10 S will be able to use the software, which is essential for iPhone users....

I have previously written that Apple usually keeps to its on stage performance promises, even if the M1 MacBook’s are not without their teething problems. We have also covered the potential for Windows 10 to one day run on the M1, even if Microsoft suggests not. Microsoft suggested Windows 10 won’t run on the M1 laptops on the basis Apple would need access to Windows 10 on ARM: “Microsoft only licenses Windows 10 on ARM to OEMs....

The information allegedly comes from the supply chain and could result in a delayed release. In the report, Hargreaves states: “Apple continues to struggle with the workaround for the fingerprint sensor. This increases the potential that the new OLED iPhone could be delayed, or ship without a fingerprint sensor, either of which could increase risk to unit sales and mix for the cycle.” The Facial Recognition Route The cut-off date has been calculated through the time it would take Apple to place the orders for fingerprint sensor chips....

Today, many security cameras, cars, remote controls, appliances, and even toys use microcontrollers (MCUs). They’re rarely updated, painfully insecure, and expected to be in every household applicance and industrial device in the next decade. Azure Sphere is part of the solution for that problem. The other aspect is the design for a new class of MCU that manufacturers will get for free. Azure Sphere will run on these, also integrating with a cloud-based security service for 10 years of updates....

Clearly a treasure chest for the threat actor, these combinations are in clear text. It includes user information for security breaches that have happened to platforms in recent years. For example, email and password credentials for users from LinkedIn, Netflix, and other major services are in the trove. Known as COMB by the person or persons who first uploaded the compilation has been available online since February 2. The posting was made by an individual or group known as “Singularity0x01....

Subscribers in the U.K. on Xbox Live Gold, it’s perhaps best to take a seat because this is not good news. Microsoft is emailing customers telling them substantial price increases are on the way. How much? Well, quite a lot is the answer. Xbox Live Gold on a yearly subscription will now cost £49.99 each year, up from its previous £39.99 cost. That’s a hike of 25%, hardly a short amount....