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What do Windows 10 and Uber or Lyft have in common? One bad driver can really ruin your day. And 40 can totally ruin your month
2019-08-12 20:51

Powerful code signed by Microsoft littered with vulns DEF CON Too many trusted Windows 10 peripheral drivers, signed off by Microsoft and running with powerful kernel-level privileges, are riddled...

How to automatically deny UAC elevation requests in Windows 10
2019-08-09 19:01

To install an app in Windows 10, standard level users are prompted for elevated credentials. With a few tweaks, you can change that behavior to deny such requests.

If you’re struggling with Windows 10 migration, updates will be an even bigger challenge
2019-07-24 05:00

With the end of Windows 7 support on the horizon, many companies remain significantly behind in completing their Windows 10 migration, new data from 1E shows. Of 600 senior IT decision makers...

Bluetooth Flaws Could Allow Global Tracking of Apple, Windows 10 Devices
2019-07-17 17:29

Identifying tokens and random addresses, meant to create anonymity, do not change in sync on some devices -- opening an attack vector.

How to securely and completely delete files in Windows 10 without third-party software
2019-07-09 18:16

Deleting files in Windows 10 does not really delete the file. Security best practice requires deleted files to be completely overwritten more than once.

Dear El Reg, Will Windows 10 break my VPN? I read it on the web so it must be true
2019-07-08 19:52

In summary: Nice try, Redmond, but you'll have to try harder to upset folks Microsoft's latest official Windows 10 update, OS Build 18362.207, from June 27, 2019, can potentially break your VPN....

Microsoft uses AI to push Windows 10 upgrade to users
2019-06-21 12:03

From November, users running some versions of Windows 10 will be required to upgrade or find themselves unable to receive security updates.

Microsoft Pushing for a Passwordless Windows 10
2019-06-11 15:12

Microsoft wants to make its Windows platform passwordless and the latest Windows 10 release marks one step closer to that goal.  read more

Windows 10 passwords won't expire: Why Microsoft says this will make your account safer
2019-06-06 15:37

Changing passwords frequently is not only a pain, but also unsafe, according to Microsoft. Here's why the company's decision to remove password expirations is a good one.

Unofficial Patch Available for Recent Windows 10 Task Scheduler Zero-Day
2019-06-05 15:29

An unofficial patch has been released for a recently disclosed zero-day vulnerability in Windows 10’s Task Scheduler.  read more