There's still no 'dislike' option, but Facebook is testing upvote and downvote buttons with many users

The Like button is synonymous with Facebook, and ever since its inception people have been clamoring for its nemesis to be added to the site. The arrival of 'reactions' two years ago pleased some people, as it gave them the opportunity to express a negative response to something -- but there was still no Dislike button. The social network is currently testing a feature which is a step closer to the option people have been asking for for so long. Currently being trialed is a comment voting system that lets user upvote or downvote comments left by others. See also:… [Continue Reading]

North Korean antivirus software uses decade old pirated scan engine

With a name like 'SiliVaccine' you could be forgiven it's something your doctor would give you if you were worried about turning into a clown. But in fact this is North Korea's home grown antivirus product. Check Point Software has obtained and analyzed a rare copy of the software and discovered key components of its source code to be identical to a 10-year old copy of Trend Micro's AV software. Analysis has also uncovered that SiliVaccine is designed to allow a specific malware signature to pass undetected to users, and an update patch for the software contained JAKU malware, which… [Continue Reading]

73 percent of UK businesses unaware of lawful basis for processing data ahead of GDPR

A few weeks ago we spoke to ThinkMarble about the impending arrival of GDPR and the company's virtual data protection office service. As the May 25th deadline draws closer, the company has released some research data that shows almost three-quarters of UK businesses are unaware of the lawful basis for processing data and a quarter still don't know, or are unsure of, where the personal data they are responsible for is currently held. The data, sourced from more than 250 businesses that completed ThinkMarble's GDPR Readiness online portal tool, also reveals that 79 percent of businesses haven't reviewed their data… [Continue Reading]

Windows 10 April 2018 -- what's new for IT pros?

As the keenly awaited Windows 10 April 2018 update (Windows 10 1803) begins its roll out, IT professionals will be interested to see what features it offers them. Among the developments of interest to professionals is the Windows Autopilot feature which offers cloud powered device management. Using Intune, Autopilot now allows the device to be locked during provisioning until policies and settings for the device get provisioned, ensuring that by the time the user gets to the desktop, the device is secured and configured correctly. Autopilot is available on Surface, Lenovo, and Dell devices, with other OEMs coming onboard in… [Continue Reading]

How to download the Windows 10 April 2018 Update and create your own installation USB flash drive or DVD

Windows 10 April 2018 Update is slowly rolling out to users with compatible systems, but don’t expect to be offered it any time soon If you can’t wait to try the new features, the good news is Microsoft has updated its Media Creation tool to include the update and you can use this to download Windows 10 now and create your own installation media on either a USB flash drive or DVD. This is particularly handy if you want to perform a clean install, or update multiple computers in quick succession. If you’ve previously updated Windows 7 or 8.1 to… [Continue Reading]

Privacy: How to disable Timeline in Windows 10 April 2018 Update

We've already written quite a bit about Windows 10 April 2018 Update, and there's a reasonable chance that you've taken the plunge and installed it. While there are new features to get excited about, some have people more concerned than excited -- such as Timeline. In theory, the feature sounds great, making it possible to synchronize your activities between devices, but it's also something of a privacy nightmare. Timelime -- by design and because of its very nature -- gathers a huge amount of information about you and what you do within Windows 10. Thankfully, you can disable it. See… [Continue Reading]

Linksys announces affordable Velop Dual-Band Whole Home Mesh WiFi System

If you have ever experienced spotty or weak Wi-Fi coverage in your home, you know just how frustrating it can be. Look, like it or not, we all crave to be connected to the internet at all times these days. When we can't connect, it can feel like pure misery (first-world problems, I know). Yeah, you can buy range extenders or run Ethernet cable, but that can be a pain in the butt. Thankfully, mesh networking is here to save the day. If you aren't familiar, this is is where several access points are used simultaneously to blanket a home… [Continue Reading]