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We are all familiar with the traditional way of finding the running tasks and killing them using Task Manager. While this method is simple, it is not as fun and geeky as using command prompt(come on! accept it). Moreover, killing a task using the command prompt provides us with much more control and ability to […]
Windows provides several methods to view processes remotely on another computer. Terminal Server is one way or you can use the command line utility pslist from Microsoft Sysinternals site. While both options are good alternatives, Windows XP and Vista provides a built-in utility for viewing and killing a process on remote Computers using Tasklist and […]
Critical code-execution flaw resides in Windows, Mac, and Linux. Patch now. Developers with both Mozilla and Tor have published browser updates that patch a critical Firefox vulnerability being actively exploited to deanonymize people using the privacy service. “The security flaw responsible for this urgent release is already actively exploited on Windows systems,” a Tor official […]
Short Bytes: Microsoft is planning to introduce tons of new features in its Windows 10 Creators Update. The company is looking to add more functionalities in Windows 10 Linux subsystem and Windows console to make things easier for developers. This step is also seen as Microsoft’s way to erase the boundaries between Windows and Linux. […]
Short Bytes: Microsoft has advised Windows 10 users to avoid altering Linux subsystem files using Windows tools, app, consoles etc. This might result in the loss of metadata, making the whole Linux environment corrupt. The company advises you to access files on your Windows filesystem from within Bash. In its Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Microsoft […]
Long time ago we have posted an article on Top 10 Screen Recording Software for Windows in 2015. Now we have arrived with best webcam recording software of 2016. Free2X Webcam Recorder Best free webcam recording software ever. You can use both for educational and commercial purpose. You can record the audio directly from a […]
The best way to know if your computer was running at a particular time or it was turned off at a time by using the Windows Event Viewer. Starting Windows Event Viewer in Windows 7 Click the Start Button Click on Control Panel Click on System and Security (or Maintenance) Click on Administrative Tools Double-click the […]
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 […]
In our previous tutorial we have showed you on how to solve math equation on Microsoft OneNote. Today we are going to see how to set white/green/blue or any plain colors to our desktop background in Windows 10. Step 1: Open your Windows 10 PC and click Settings > Personalization > Background.Step 2: On right […]
After messing around with users’ webcams the Microsoft’s Windows10 Anniversary Update is now causing crash whenever an Amazon Kindle is connected through USB. Microsoft has released its Windows 10 anniversary update recently and received criticism from all fronts especially when it was revealed that the updated caused webcam malfunction worldwide. Now, the anniversary update is creating more issues for users […]
You can have two (or more) versions of Windows installed side-by-side on the same PC and choose between them at boot time. The process for creating a dual-boot system is similar no matter what operating system you’re dual-booting with. Follow the step by step procedure below to successfully dual boot two or more versions of Windows […]
In this simple tutorial, we will show you how to disable control panel in Windows system. This option works only in certain versions of Windows which requires editor system module. By disabling control panel will help you to secure your computer system settings from other user accounts. Steps to disable Control Panel in Windows […]
The flaw, which allows a malicious website to extract user passwords, is made worse if a user is logged in with a Microsoft account. A previously disclosed flaw in Windows can allow an attacker to steal usernames and passwords of any signed-in user — simply by tricking a user into visiting a malicious website. But […]
Everyone wants their PC to be fast enough, but as time goes on your PC may start slowing down slowly. Just like all other problems you face in computers, you need to check the reasons for slowing-down issues of computers. In most cases, the reasons are as follows: Malware Attacks High-data consumption Low-performance hardware Exceeded Memory […]
Attack from the ’90s resurfaces more deadly than before. A flaw in how Windows handles old authentication procedures for shared network resources can leak a user’s Microsoft account username and password, or VPN credentials if the user is using a VPN to surf the Internet. The exploit relies on an attacker embedding a link to an […]
Short Bytes: In a slight intermission in the Btrfs series, we’re looking at WinBtrfs, a “from-scratch” implementation of the Linux brainchild filesystem, Btrfs. Windows has a notorious lack of support for filesystems, and a shaky reputation with its RAID software, meaning WinBtrfs could be a saving grace for filesystems on Windows. Like Apple, Microsoft has […]
Short Bytes: Password cracking is an integral part of digital forensics and pentesting. Keeping that in mind, we have prepared a list of the top 10 best password cracking tools that are widely used by ethical hackers and cybersecurity experts. These tools–including the likes of Aircrack, John the Ripper, and THC Hydra–use different algorithms and […]
Short Bytes: If you are willing to reinstall your Windows operating system, it’s possible that you’ll be stuck at some point due to lost Windows key. However, using some simple methods that involve PowerShell, Command Prompt, and Windows Registry, you can easily find Windows product key. These methods are a lifesaver for every Windows user […]
Researchers have crafted a stealthy new way of bypassing Windows User Account Controls (UAC) that opens the door to attacks on targeted systems. According researchers, the bypass technique can fly under the radar of security solutions that monitor for this type of circumvention. The UAC bypass technique works on Windows 10 systems, and as opposed a number […]
Short Bytes: As a part of its monthly update cycle, Microsoft has released security patches for all versions of Windows operating system. This update addresses a critical flaw that lets an attacker launch man-in-the-middle attacks on workstations. This security vulnerability arises as the print spooler service allows a user to install untrusted drivers with elevated privileges. Microsoft […]
The two zero-days were fixed in the summer of 2015.Project Zero researchers revealed this week that they helped Microsoft patch 16 security issues relating to how font processing operations are handled in the Windows kernel, 2 of which were zero-day vulnerabilities at the time they were discovered. Project Zero is an initiative to help improve […]