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How to steal Windows password via Outlook email exploiting vulnerabilities in Windows Performance Analyzer (WPA) and File Explorer

Varonis Threat Labs has uncovered a significant vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook (CVE-2023-35636) that allows attackers to access NTLM v2 hashed passwords. This discovery also includes vulnerabilities in Windows Performance Analyzer (WPA) and Windows File Explorer, posing serious security risks. What is CVE-2023-35636? CVE-2023-35636 is an exploit targeting the calendar sharing function in Microsoft Outlook. By […]

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Old Tesla Model S Vs Tesla Model 3 Performance: Are Old EVs Worth It?

If I say the word ‘High Mileage Tesla Model S,’ what comes to your mind? Is it the image of an old battered up electric car that has battery degradation? If your answer is yes, then I will be glad to disprove your assumption. Brooks, a drag racing professional, recently tested a high mileage Tesla […]

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Tesla Model 3 Performance Killer Is A Dodge Challenger R/T 1320

Yes, you read that right. We have a Tesla Model 3 Performance killer – a stock Dodge Challenger finally beat the Model 3 in a quarter-mile drag race. Our regular readers are familiar with the YouTube channel ‘Drag Times’ and its owner Brooks. He is a professional drag-racing enthusiast and regularly uploads racing content on […]

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This Chinese Tesla Roadster Costs As Much As A Model S Performance

Qiantu K50 electric car is a Chinese Tesla Roadster replica that costs as much as a Model S Performance. It costs just $80,000, after subsidies, in China and frankly looks like a million bucks. This EV is made by CH Auto, a third-party technology company, and it is their first fully electric car. In terms […]

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Tesla Model 3 Performance vs Challenger Hellcat In 1/2 Mile Drag Race

In an unsurprising turn of events, a Tesla Model 3 Performance absolutely obliterated a tuned Dodge Challenger Hellcat, while setting a track record in the process. The video of the event was posted by YouTube Channel JR Garage, run by two brothers Jeff and Christian. At the start of the video, we see that the […]

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Tesla Model 3 & Model S Performance Increase Has A Surprising Result

Recently, Tesla Model 3 and the Model S received a performance software update which guarantees a 5% increase in the former and minor performance upgrades in the latter. But how did that translate into real-world performance? YouTube channel Drag Times answers the same question in a new video by comparing the quarter-mile drag race results […]

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iOS 13.1 Will Throttle Performance Of iPhone XS And iPhone XR

Apple faced criticism from users after it secretly added a processor throttling feature to the iPhones in 2017 via an iOS update. Later, the company acknowledged the feature and said it intended to prevent abrupt shutdowns of iPhones due to aging batteries. Now, the process throttling feature is ready to make a comeback for iPhone […]

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Rock Pi 4 With M.2 Extender: ARM CPU + NVMe Drive Performance Reviewed

The RK3399 SoC has been used in a huge variety of devices. From Chromebooks to SBCs, routers, TV boxes, and even the upcoming Pinebook Pro. With its six cores, gigabit ethernet, USB 3.0, and PCIe support, it’s clearly an SBC powerhouse in the ARM world. I’ve often wondered what kind of benefit was actually gained […]

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Tesla Model 3 SR+ Has Better Top End Performance Than Long Range

Mountain Pass performance recently conducted a dyno test on the latest Tesla Model 3 SR+ and found some interesting results. During the dyno test run, the Tesla Model 3 SR+, also known as the Tesla Model 3 Mid-Range, defeated the long-range Model 3 in a top-end performance above 65 mph. Tesla electric cars are notorious […]

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Hackers Can Reduce Tor Network Performance For Just $17,000/mo: Research

Amongst privacy enthusiasts, the Tor network is a popular means to browse the internet anonymously. However, time and again, vulnerabilities have been found in the Tor network that allow hackers to exploit it. A new study has revealed that a hacker or a nation-sponsored bad actor can degrade the performance of the Tor network for […]

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Nvidia GPU Hardware Documents To Bring Performance Boost On Linux

Nvidia GPU hardware documents have been released on GitHub for the easier development of Open source Linux drivers, also known as NOUVEAU. Open Source software like Linux and Nvidia haven’t played nice for a long time. So, it’s no surprise that Nvidia has been promising to release the full documentation of its GPU since 2012. […]

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Intel Launches 10nm “Ice Lake” Processors With 2X GPU Performance Boost

Intel has finally launched Ice Lake processors that are based on the new 10nm fabrication process. The company says 35 laptops and 2-in-1 devices fitted with Ice Lake CPUs are lined up for the festive season this year. The silicon giant has unveiled a total of 11 processors under the 10th Gen Intel Core lineup. […]

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7 Easy-to-Use Java Performance Tuning Tips

Are you looking for easy-to-use Java performance tuning tips because you want to learn more developer knowledge and experience because of the current over-complicated process of optimization techniques? With a bit of practice, there are a few easy ways to learn best practices that allow you to build and optimize a well-designed and executed application. […]

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Apple Promises To Inform Users Before Throttling iPhone Performance

Last year, many people criticized Apple for pushing an iOS update that throttled the performance of iPhones and iPads. The Cupertino giant has now signed an agreement with the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that it will be “clearer and more upfront” with iPhone users regarding battery health and performance. The agreement is the […]

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Skullcandy Indy Review: Affordable AirPods Alternative With Decent Performance

Ever since Apple launched AirPods, the market for wireless earbuds has taken a sharp turn and now every company is trying to replicate what AirPods has achieved. Skullcandy has become the latest company to bring an AirPods alternative at a much cheaper price. Skullcandy Indy truly wireless earbuds is another attempt by the company after […]

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Clear Linux From Intel Brings Best Performance On Intel CPUs

When I first came across Clear Linux about two years ago, the information available on the project was limited. It was simply being called Intel’s custom distribution that will offer the best Linux support on Intel hardware in cloud deployments. As developers were also working to add support for Steam, gamers also expected to get […]

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MDS vulnerabilities force Google to reduce Chrome OS performance

According to web application penetration testing specialists, Google announced the launch of a Chrome OS update that includes a series of fixes for the MDS vulnerabilities that, if exploited, could allow a malicious hacker access privileged parts of the memory. The bad news for Chrome users is that Hyper-Threading technology will be disabled by default. […]

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