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Chinese company OnePlus is conducting a contest called the #PMChallenge for which it is inviting users to design features for its OxygenOS which will be incorporated into the upcoming OS version by the company. Interested users can send across his or her PRD (product requirements document) to OnePlus Forum in a new thread in the […]
Until a few years ago, Microsoft was considered one of the greatest enemies of the open source world. However, the recent steps taken by the company shows that things have changed — up to an extent where it might even be ready to open the gates of Windows Core OS to the open-source ecosystem. According to the LinkedIn profile of one of […]
There seems to be a general belief among the people that Mac OS is safer than Windows. We know many reasons why the public is convinced that on Mac their data is safe and protected. One of the reasons is, of course, related to recent Microsoft events or should we say scandals when they admitted […]
Kaspersky is a security software developer and cyber security firm that is trusted by people globally. So, when the company states that it has created a hack-proof operating system, users are bound to feel overjoyed. Also Read: Facebook Join Forces with Kaspersky to Spot Malware on Computers According to the company’s CEO Eugene Kaspersky, this operating […]
Short Bytes: We’re a little late on reporting the Minoca OS announcement, but only because we’re bringing some exclusive content to our article, so be sure to read on for some new insight into Minoca OS. It’s a general purpose operating system written from the ground up with an intention to conserve power, storage and […]
Short Bytes: Researchers at CyberArk Labs have described a method that shows how an attacker can exploit Windows Safe Mode to steal login credentials. This is possible because Safe Mode only boots with minimal drivers and tools–without third-party security measures. To mitigate the risks, the researchers have advised the sysadmins to take necessary security steps. Very often […]
Short Bytes: Mathieu Passenaud, a creative developer, has built an entire operating system to showcase his CV. He used an 8-year-old project from his student days and created the operating system around it. The result is a basic operating system ( a 2-page CV) that reads keyboard input and displays text. Writing a perfect resume is […]
Over 1.5 billion users in danger thanks to new exploit. A hacker going by the handle BuggiCorp is selling a zero-day vulnerability affecting all Windows OS versions that can allow an attacker to elevate privileges for software processes to the highest level available in Windows, known as SYSTEM. Security firm Trustawave discovered the bug this past […]
Microsoft is forcing users to upgrade their OS from Win 7 and Win 8 to Win 10 — But, here are 8 reasons that you should consider before you click the upgrade tab! Microsoft has been trying so much to make the upgrade to the new Windows 10 software. They offered a free upgrade for […]
Microsoft Disabling Controversial Wi-Fi Sense Feature in Upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update Windows 10 users can breathe a sigh of relief because their Wi-Fi passwords will not be shared with other users, which so far was a default feature of the latest version of their favorite operating system. As per the official statement from Gabe […]
Microsoft will charge you $119 from 29th July 2016 in order to update your operating system from Windows 7 and Win 8 to Windows 10 — It’s a do or die situation! Microsoft has been forcing users to update their OS from Windows 7 and Win 8 to Windows 10 but who knew the tech […]
Researchers have identified a new malware taking advantage of Windows God Mode and infecting users. Malware in a Window OS is not a new thing but Microsoft claimed that apps in Windows 10 will automatically detect the presence of malware — However, the Dynamer malware breached Windows OS security by exploiting God Mode. God Mode is […]
Short Bytes: To answer your security related concerns, Subgraph OS is here as a free, secure, open source Linux operating system for the non-technical users. This security-focused distro comes with complete TOR integration, full-disk encryption, OpenPGP mail integration, system hardening and other features. Know more about the OS and make your system secure. In the recent […]
Only Latest Technology PCs will run Windows 10 – Confirms Microsoft Now this can be termed as nothing else but a bombshell by Microsoft. It has been revealed that the latest chips from Intel or any other manufacturer won’t be supporting the older versions of Windows, so Windows 10 will only work on latest PCs. […]
Microsoft has released stats regarding Windows 10 usage worldwide which proves the point that user privacy is a very real concern Although, Windows 10 has been surrounded by controversies since its launch, it’s quickly becoming one of the most used operating systems today. The reason behind this increase in popularity is not the operating system […]
It is possible to prevent encryption keys from reaching Microsoft’s Servers – Learn how: It is a known fact that for all new Windows devices, Microsoft secretly creates backups of encryption keys on its servers. However, if you are one of those who like to maintain their privacy, we can guide you how to remove […]
Image | fossBytes Short Bytes: OS.js is a free and open source operating system that runs in your web browser. Based on Javascript, this operating system comes with a fully-fledged window manager, ability to install applications, access to virtual filesystems and a lot more. Read more to know about the OS in detail. Did you ever […]
North Korea is known as an authoritarian state but researchers have found their technological systems to be following the same path. Researchers have scrutinized the Linux distribution, Red Star OS, in North Korea and found it to be very restrictive. Previously, the operating system was found to be watermarking all the files on the USB […]
It’s not surprising to know that Microsoft is desperate to have Windows 10 on user’s PCs. As for users still running Windows 8.1 or 7, there is only two option left either they should upgrade now or later, there is no option of terminating the update. For users updating their systems to an upgraded version of […]
Windows 10 spying on users is not a new thing nor its force downloading tactics but Windows 10’s November update saw marked improvement in the performance of PCs and tablets, but just a month after the update, users are discovering changes that they didn’t recognize initially. One of the users on Reddit reported regarding how the […]
Linux is considered as one of the most secure operating systems — However, there’s a trojan attacking specifically those on Linux. Linux users could be in danger of getting attacked by a powerful and picky Trojan as a Russian anti-virus maker, Dr.Web, has found a Trojan which is aimed towards Linux users known as Rekoobe. […]