Windows 10 gives users access to Linux file systems
In a recent Windows 10 preview, Microsoft offers the possibility to add a hard drive to a Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2) distribution. This feature is available in Windows 10 Insider Preview build 20211.
This feature gives users access to Linux file systems, such as ext4, that are not nat... Read more
Android users warned after Cerberus leaks to the dark web
The source code for the banking malware Cerberus is now available for free on underground forums.
The full source code for the Cerberus banking malware has been released online, according to cybersecurity company Kaspersky.
Cerberus, a sort of Trojan virus, was originally tracked in the summ... Read more
Microsoft’s will use “MetaOS” to restructure its 365 platform
The new system helps the company's pitch its products for consumers and business as a part of a "whole life experience."
Recently, Microsoft watchers have heard about the company's "MetaOS" that is being deployed to revolutionize Microsoft's productivity platforms across the board.
The new Me... Read more
Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 14 – but developers aren’t happy
With only a day's notice to get ready for the new release, third-party app developers are scrambling - and complaining.
Apple officially released its iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 on Sept. 16. The update will be available on any device that currently runs iOS 13 or iPadOS 13.
The iPhone is benef... Read more
Pure Storage acquires PortWorx to accelerate cloud-native growth
Pure Storage is looking to expand its operations into the growing cloud-native and Kubernetes-based storage market. As a result, they have announced that they are acquiring Portworx, a data services platform. The company announced that it is paying $370 million in cash for the deal.
Portworx off... Read more
Google and Lenovo partner up to release video conferencing hardware
Google is investing even more in videoconferencing with the launch of Google Meet Series One hardware, in partnership with Lenovo. The Google Meet Series One room kits are made for companies that have already shifted to a “distributed team” work model during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Google is ... Read more
Dell integrates VxRail with VMware’s Tanzu
Dell Technologies announced that it's integrating its Dell EMC VxRail hyperconverged infrastructure appliance with VMware's Tanzu solution. The move will lead to faster on-premises Kubernetes deployments
The company claims that this means Dell EMC VxRail is the first appliance to offer a fully i... Read more
Net neutrality in Europe: Top court rules for open Internet
The ruling is a major rebuke to telecom giants and ISPs. Internet traffic needs to be treated in a non-discriminatory manner. ISP's may not favour certain traffic over others or apply a premium price.
In a long-awaited decision, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled to put peo... Read more
Apple changes App Store rules after criticism Facebook and Microsoft
After criticisms from other tech giants like Facebook and Google, Apple changes its App Store rules to allow more types of apps and in-app features into iOS. The management style of the App Store has also spawned a high-profile lawsuit and antitrust probe in the European Union.
This recent rule ... Read more
Zoom adds two-factor authentication to its mobile and desktop apps
Zoom is now adding 2FA (two-factor authentication) to its desktop and mobile apps, giving users the option of extra security that goes beyond just the password. In a blog post, the company said that users could turn on the additional feature, straight from Zoom's dashboard.
This is not the first... Read more