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Jan 14, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Cybersecurity The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added a second security flaw impacting BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) products to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability in question is … [Read more...]

For a pair of operating systems that are hitting the 30-year mark, Windows 95 and 98 still get a lot of love to this day. Just under a year ago, someone ported thousands of apps from Windows 98 to 95 by reverse-engineering some code. Now, someone is showing Windows 98 some love by creating a Minecraft Launcher that runs on the retro operating system. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

Welcome to the Blog Folks!If you're in the tech world, you're likely familiar with networking jargon daily. However, these terms can often be confusing. In this article, I'll explain key networking concepts using simple analogies, ensuring you understand them clearly. By the end of this blog, you'll have a solid understanding of these terms and feel more confident in your tech knowledge. Before … [Read more...]

Chinese government officials have reportedly discussed a scenario where ByteDance sells TikTok’s United States arm to Elon Musk, should the Supreme Court uphold the law banning the app on January 19. Bloomberg reports that China would strongly prefer for TikTok to stay under ByteDance’s ownership, but says government officials have considered a sale to Musk as part of a broader plan to work with … [Read more...]

Nominet, the official registry for .uk domain names and one of the largest country code registries globally has disclosed a significant cybersecurity breach linked to a recently discovered zero-day vulnerability in Ivanti’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) software. The incident, which came to light in early January 2025, marks the first publicly confirmed case of exploitation related to the … [Read more...]

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, creating adaptive and user-friendly applications is more crucial than ever. As mobile devices proliferate and screen sizes vary, developers must ensure their applications respond seamlessly to varying dimensions. Enter Angular's Component Dev Kit (CDK) BreakpointObserver, a powerful tool that allows developers to respond to changes in viewport size … [Read more...]

OneBlood, a major blood donation nonprofit serving the southeastern United States, has confirmed a significant data breach resulting from a ransomware attack that occurred in July 2024. The organization, which provides blood to over 250 hospitals across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and the Carolinas, disclosed that sensitive personal information of donors was compromised during the … [Read more...]

Remote access software has become a valuable tool for individuals and businesses alike. Whether you need to troubleshoot a family member’s computer, collaborate with colleagues on a project, or manage a network of devices, having reliable remote access is crucial. However, finding an ideal tool for my needs and budget turned out to be more challenging than I thought. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

There are a lot of tablets on the market right now. But if you're looking for something compact and powerful, the iPad Mini is going to be one of the best options. This is the latest model that utilizes the brand's A17 Pro chip. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

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While Excel is incredibly powerful for organizing data and performing calculations, repetitive tasks like data entry, formatting, and report generation can quickly turn into a nightmare. While several built-in ways to automate an Excel workbook exist, they feel limited during complex tasks. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

With TikTok likely just days away from being banned in the US, the app’s users are pushing some previously little-known apps to the top of Apple and Google’s stores. The app that has so far seemed to benefit the most is a Chinese social media app called “RedNote” or Xiaohongshu, which translates to "little red book."The TikTok-like app for shortform video is currently the number one app in Apple’s … [Read more...]

a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Illustration: The VergeGoogle is adjusting the “profile sharing” feature in its Google Messages app to allow users to set custom contact … [Read more...]

TikTok has warned of a looming shutdown in just six days, as the Supreme Court is currently weighing the law that would ban the app. So we thought it’s time to take a look at other platforms that may be able to fill the TikTok-shaped hole in our lives.  The law gives TikTok parent company ByteDance until January 19 to divest its U.S. operations or face a ban in the country. TikTok is hoping … [Read more...]

Introduction: Why Import Order in React Is More Important Than You ThinkHave you ever spent hours debugging a seemingly simple React application, only to realize the culprit was a misplaced import? Incorrect import order can lead to a host of issues, from unexpected behavior to significant performance degradation. In this article, we'll delve into the intricacies of import order in React, … [Read more...]

Last week, Meta decided it would replace its professional fact-checking program with X-style "Community Notes" and it looks like a version of the feature is already being tested on Threads. Alessandro Paluzzi, a developer who frequently posts leaked details on Meta's apps, shared three screenshots that show an early look of what the Community Notes will look like in Threads.Paluzzi's images show a … [Read more...]

In this blog we will try to understand heavy web jargons and terminologies. We will also see how we can relate and the web terms to real world examples.TLS TLS stands for “Transport Layer Security“. It provides security to requests and responses of browser and servers. It encrypts the request in the browser and decrypt it in server and same its does with responses also. It makes users data more … [Read more...]

a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty ImagesTikTokers are coping with the app’s potential ban with an unusual trend: by bidding farewell … [Read more...]

This is one of the best Windows laptops that you can buy in 2025. While it's technically a tablet right out of the box, the optional keyboard accessory makes one of the thinnest and lightest laptops that you can buy. Of course, you also get plenty of power thanks to Qualcomm's Snapdragon X processor. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

While browsing through some of my old projects, I stumbled upon a portfolio I worked on a while back. The funny thing? I never used it. So, I decided to give it a fresh look and thought, why not share it with you? As a developer, having a portfolio i... Source: hashnode.com … [Read more...]