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[Newsletter] Latest News May 10, 2024 [Windows 11's Start Menu could soon show information in a floating sidebar]( Microsoft introduced support for what it calls Start Menu Companions in a recent Windows 11 beta build. This feature adds a sidebar to the Start Menu that display information, for instance from widgets. ... [Read more...]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [How long does it take to crack a password in 2024?]( Password cracking tools improve all the time. With AI entering the game, the time to brute force passwords has been reduced significantly already and continues to be reduced. ... [Read more...]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Apple launches iPad Pro with M4 chip, but removes the headphone jack]( Apple has launched a new iPad, the first one in over a year and a half. Let's take a look at what the iPad Pro has to offer. The new iPad Pro comes in two sizes, an 11-inch display and a 13-inch display. Both models are powered by a brand-new chipset, the mighty Apple Silicon M4. This is surprising because the ... [Read more...]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( Featured Free Resource [Machine Learning Infrastructure and Best Practices for Software Engineers ($35.99 Value) FREE for a Limited Time]( Although creating a machine learning pipeline or developing a working prototype of a software system from that pipeline is easy and straightforward nowadays, the journey toward a professional software system is still extensive. [Unactivated Windows 11 systems could soon block access to Microsoft Edge settings]( Microsoft is testing new activation related restrictions on Windows 11 currently that affect the system's integrated Microsoft Edge browser. Windows 11 can be installed without a product key. This leaves the operating system in an unactivated state. While the system works fine for the most part, it does display reminders and a watermark, and does prevent access to certain personalization options, such as setting wallpapers ( ... [Read more...]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [TunnelVision attack against VPNs breaks anonymity and bypasses encryption]( Researchers from Leviathan Security have [discovered]( a new vulnerability that affects virtual private networks (VPNs) on most platforms. VPNs serve multiple purposes. They encrypt all traffic when connected to a VPN server to prevent eavesdropping and tampering. VPNs furthermore help users stay anonymous, as the VPNs IP address is revealed to websites and services. ... [Read more...]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Google now lets you set up 2-Step Verification without adding a phone number]( Google has announced that it is streamlining the process of setting up 2-Step Verification (2SV) for user accounts. Users can now enable 2SV without adding a phone number. ... [Read more...]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( Featured Free Resource [Machine Learning Infrastructure and Best Practices for Software Engineers ($35.99 Value) FREE for a Limited Time]( Although creating a machine learning pipeline or developing a working prototype of a software system from that pipeline is easy and straightforward nowadays, the journey toward a professional software system is still extensive. [How to block Windows 11 from encrypting drives during installation]( A clean installation of Windows 10 or Windows 11 may enable Bitlocker drive encryption automatically. The main system partition and all fixed drives will be encrypted in this case after the out-of-box experience. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Mozilla blames recaptcha issue in Firefox on Google]( Mozilla confirmed a recaptcha issue in the organization's Firefox web browser yesterday evening. Affected Firefox users see a spinning animation when they try to solve the captcha, which means that they are unable to do so. The result is that they cannot access the website or service. A workaround is available. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Microsoft introduces Passkeys support for consumer accounts]( Microsoft is celebrating World Password Day by announcing a new feature. All Microsoft consumer accounts now support Passkeys. Microsoft first added support for Passkeys in Windows 11 ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. You are receiving this newsletter because you opted-in to receive relevant communications from Ghacks.net. If you would like to manage your newsletter preferences, please [click here](. Ghacks.net | Von-Einem-Str.52 Essen, 45130 Germany Contact: newsletter@ghacks.net [Unsubscribe](