Todays news in technology and computer
While Apple dominates Jason Squared’s list of best technology products, Google and Amazon do make an appearance.
It’s nearly the end of the year, which means it’s time to take a step back and reflect on 2020.
Despite how much this year was an Annus Horribilis on so many levels, some very good technology products were released. While we cannot list them all, here’s what made the top of our list on Jason Squared at ZDNet.
Windows 10 Professional is the most advanced and secure Windows operating system to date with its universal, customized apps, features, and advanced security options for desktops, laptops, and tablets. New editions and automatic updates for your favorite apps and features make it easy to be more efficient and relax knowing your device is secure.
Zoom has kicked off end-to-end encryption for its mobile and desktop apps. Phase one of the encryption rollout doesn’t include meetings via a web browser.
Zoom, the big winner from remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic, is rolling out end-to-end encryption for all video meetings on mobile and desktop devices after criticism that it used “substandard” encryption.
This year has forced organisations to adapt quickly to enabling employees to work from home. That’s creating ‘chaos with no control’ – which cyber criminals are exploiting.
The unique conditions of 2020 mean businesses are more reliant on being digitally connected than ever before. Cyber criminals know this, which is why ransomware attacks have become even more pervasive – and effective during the course of this year.
Chrome 86, released earlier this month, comes with a secret Read Later feature.
The latest version of the Google Chrome browser, v86, released earlier this month, contains a secret Read Later feature reminiscent of the old Set Aside function from the classic Microsoft Edge browser and the current Pocket integration from Firefox.
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This product is the winandoffice-Edition of the the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020. This edition contains all major product features of the program package minus the online and collaboration features. The access to the online contents provided by Corel is not given. This results in the reduced price of the product.
East London council tries to restore services after ‘serious and complex’ attack creates disruption.
Hackney Council in London is continuing to try to restore services after a “serious and complex” cyberattack 10 days ago disrupted a number of its systems.
“I am incredibly angry that organised criminals have chosen to attack us in this way, and in the middle of dealing with a global pandemic. It is morally repugnant, and is making it harder for us to deliver the services you rely on,” said Hackney’s mayor, Philip Glanville.
Microsoft confirms Windows 10 ‘Reset This PC’ feature problems on some hardware running Windows 10 version 2004.
Microsoft has offered users of Windows 10 version 2004 a workaround for the ‘Reset This PC’ problem that stops them using the feature.
Windows 10 Reset This PC feature is designed to help user reset the PC if it isn’t running well. As of Windows 10 version 2004, the feature offers users the option of downloading setup files from the cloud instead of using the local installation files.
Ubuntu 20.10 on Raspberry Pi now comes with the full Linux desktop and, believe it or not, support for clouds.
Canonical, Ubuntu Linux’s parent company, just released Ubuntu 20.10. This “Groovy Gorilla” is a short-term release (STR) that’s only supported for 9 months. If you want an Ubuntu to use in production you want the long-term support (LTS) Ubuntu 20.04. But, the new Ubuntu does come with one new feature that Raspberry Pi users will appreciate. It’s the first version to come with optimized Raspberry Pi images for the desktop, server, and the cloud. Yes, the cloud. Stick with me. Here’s how it works.
The United States Department of Justice is taking Google to court, alleging that the search giant is violating antitrust law. Do you think they’re right?
In a lawsuit filed earlier this week, the United States Department of Justice accused Google of violating Section 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act. The blistering 64-page complaint alleges that the search giant is guilty of “exclusionary practices that are harmful to competition.”
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