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[Newsletter] Latest News Sep 28, 2021 [Skype teases "next version", promises all browser support, forgets Firefox icon]( Microsoft [revealed]( its future plans for Skype, the communication service that it [acquired in 2011 for $8.5 billion](. The next version of Skype will be "improved, faster, reliable, and super modern-looking" according to Microsoft. ... [Read more...]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [MediaCreationTool.bat: download Windows 11 ISOs and bypass system compatibility checks]( MediaCreationTool,bat is a useful script for Windows to download Windows ISO images from Microsoft servers. The developer has updated the program recently; the latest release introduces support for downloading Windows 11 ISO images and includes a standalone script to toggle the Windows 11 compatibility checks during setup. ... [Read more...]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( checks) [HelloTalk app reportedly installed a malicious app called HT Coin on Android devices]( HelloTalk is a popular community-driven language learning app that is available on the Google Play Store. It has over 10 Million downloads. A couple of days ago, a reddit user ... [Read more...]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( Featured Free Resource [Active Directory Protection Checklist]( The Active Directory (AD) environment is a primary target for attackers. However, protecting AD is a daunting task, made more difficult because AD administrators must balance operational requirements with restrictive security measures. [How to block sites from requesting Idle Detection API permissions in Chrome]( Google introduced a controversial API in [Google Chrome 94]( this month. [Called Idle Detection API]( it allows sites to query the device to find out whether it is idle or in active use. A device enters idle state if it is not used actively for a period; the API can request the idle state of components or events, such as the keyboard, mouse or screensaver. ... [Read more...]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Will unsupported Windows 11 devices be bricked by Microsoft?]( When Microsoft announced its Windows 11 operating system, it made it very clear that the operating system was designed for devices that meet the operating system's system requirements. The company pulled the released Windows 11 compatibility checker, because it only returned "compatible" or "not compatible" when run, but did not provide explanations. ... [Read more...]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Paint.net 4.3 released with performance improvements and switch to .NET 5]( A new version of the image editor Paint.net was released this week. The latest version, Paint.Net 4.3, is the first that uses the .NET 5 framework and no longer .NET Framework 4.8. The framework change has positive and negative consequences for the application. ... [Read more...]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( Featured Free Resource [10 Popular ERP Systems You Should Know]( With over 150+ ERP systems on the market, it can be hard to know what distinguishes one system from another and which is right for you. That’s where we come in. [Best Pinterest Plugin for Chrome? Here is my best choice]( Chrome has extensions for all sorts of sites, and Pinterest is no exception. Which ones are the best? Plenty of people rely on Pinterest for a nice burst of inspiration or just to pin and remember ideas. It’s great for creatives, cooks, and even just those who like to see some nice art or photography from time to time. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Google Chrome: emergency update to patch zero-day vulnerability has been released]( Days after the release of Chrome 94 to the Stable channel, comes another update for Google's Chrome web browser. Chrome 94.0.4606.61 is available for the desktop operating systems Linux, Mac and Windows. The update patches a security vulnerability in the client that is exploited actively in the wild. ... [Read more...]( Liked this article? Share it on... [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Microsoft says it will roll out the Android 11 Update for the 1st gen Surface Duo by the end of this year]( Microsoft announced its new Surface Duo 2 a couple of days ago. But let's not forget the first gen foldable. It was launched in August 2020, and was priced starting at $1399 for the base variant with 128 GB of storage, while the 256 GB model was available for $1499. ... [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](