Cortana tips to make your life easier

Posted on Friday December 11, 2015

164_MW_AWouldn't it be grand if you could afford to hire your own personal assistant? Someone who could take care of menial tasks, sing songs to you, and generally just make your life more pleasant? As technology develops, we are getting closer and closer to virtual assistants who are just as good as their real-life counterparts. In fact, Cortana, the assistant for Microsoft Windows 10, can do all three of the tasks mentioned above (yes, she'll actually sing for you) and a whole lot more. Here are some handy tips and tricks every Windows 10 user should know about their new virtual assistant.

 

The keys to a successful Office 365 migration

Posted on Friday December 11, 2015

Office365_Dec11_AMicrosoft Office 365 is growing in popularity as more and more businesses make the move to the cloud. However, without proper planning and testing beforehand, you could get stuck in the middle of the migration process, end up with duplicated data, or even have to abort the transition completely. Needless to say, all of these scenarios could result in serious network downtime. But you can easily avoid a migration nightmare by considering these key points before making the switch to Office 365.

 

4 reasons you should consider the iPad Pro

Posted on Wednesday December 09, 2015

164_A_ipadWhether you're considering a new tablet as a gift for a loved one or are interested in decking out your offices with a couple dozen of them, the iPad Pro is worth your consideration. With the ability to use a keyboard as well other new features, this iPad takes a quantum jump ahead of its predecessors. Here are four of its best features that are worth a look.

 

3057154 - Update to Harden Use of DES Encryption - Version: 1.1

Posted on Tuesday December 08, 2015

Revision Note: V1.1 (December 8, 2015): Advisory updated to include more information about disabling DES by default in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 and later operating systems. The update allows DES to be used between client and server to address scenarios in which DES is still required for application compatibility reasons.
Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an update to harden scenarios in which Data Encryption Standard (DES) encryption keys are used with accounts to ensure that domain users, services, and computers that support other encryption types are not vulnerable to credential theft or elevation of privilege attacks. DES is considered a weak cipher due to well-known brute force and faster than brute force attacks. The cryptographic algorithm has also been removed from the standard [RFC 6649]. To further protect our users, Microsoft has disabled DES by default in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 and later operating systems. However, this update does allow DES to be used between client and server to address scenarios in which DES is still required for application compatibility reasons. The improvement is part of ongoing efforts to bolster the effectiveness of encryption in Windows and still support legacy line-of-business (LOB) applications.

 

3123040 - Inadvertently Disclosed Digital Certificate Could Allow Spoofing - Version: 1.0

Posted on Tuesday December 08, 2015

Revision Note: V1.0 (December 8, 2015): Advisory published.
Summary: Microsoft is aware of an SSL/TLS digital certificate for *.xboxlive.com for which the private keys were inadvertently disclosed. The certificate could be used in attempts to perform man-in-the-middle attacks. It cannot be used to issue other certificates, impersonate other domains, or sign code. This issue affects all supported releases of Microsoft Windows. Microsoft is not currently aware of attacks related to this issue.

 

Best Android tablet apps you should have

Posted on Thursday December 03, 2015

AndroidTablet_Dec3_AChoosing an app for your Android tablet can be daunting. Whether you're looking for a document reader app or a new web browser, there are many options out there that offer similar features. So how do you know which ones are the best fit for your device? We've compiled a list of powerful applications that will help you make the most of your Android tablet. Check them out and save yourself from browsing through hundreds of thousands of apps in the store.

 

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