Microsoft is continuing its slow retirement of legacy features, and WordPad is the latest to meet its end. Starting with the Windows 11 version 24H2 update, the free text editor will be completely removed, putting a final stamp on its deprecation confirmed back in March. For long-time Windows users, the removal of WordPad might feel like the end of an era, but this change has been on the horizon for some time.
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Poco F7 Pro, Poco F7 Ultra Reportedly Listed on Indonesia Telecom Site; Could Launch Soon
Poco F7 Pro and Poco F7 Ultra could be launched soon, as the handsets have reportedly appeared on a regulator's website. Although the Xiaomi sub-brand is yet to announce a specific launch timeline, they have been listed on the Indonesia Telecom certification site revealing their model numbers. The Poco F7 Pro is expected to debut as a rebranded Redmi K80. It is likely to run on a Snapdragon 8 Gen … [Read More...]
Huawei Band 9 With 2.5D AMOLED Screen and Swimming Mode Announced in India: Price, Specifications
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Infostealer Infections Lead to Telefonica Ticketing System Breach
Information stealer malware allowed threat actors to compromise the credentials of multiple Telefonica employees and access the telecommunication giant’s internal ticketing system. The data breach came to light last week, after members of the Hellcat ransomware group (which previously claimed the attack on Schneider Electric) boasted on the BreachForums cybercrime forum about stealing customer … [Read More...]
Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Surfaces on BIS Website, Could Launch in India Soon
Motorola Razr 60 Ultra could be launched in India soon as the company's next flagship foldable phone, according to a report. The smartphone is said to have been spotted on a certification website in the country, hinting at its upcoming debut. While specifications of the purported handset remain unknown, the Motorola Razr 60 Ultra is speculated to build upon the features of its predecessor, the … [Read More...]
CISA Adds Second BeyondTrust Flaw to KEV Catalog Amid Active Attacks
Jan 14, 2025Ravie 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...]
Someone ported the Minecraft launcher into Windows 98, because why not
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...]
Jargons Every Developer Should Know
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...]
China is reportedly open to Elon Musk acquiring TikTok US
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...]
UK Domain Registry Nominet Confirms Cyber Attack Exploiting Ivanti RCE Zero-Day
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...]
Mastering Responsive Design with Angular CDK’s BreakpointObserver
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...]