Microsoft hasn’t yet released Windows 11. Currently, it is only available for Windows Insider Program members and developers. But understandably there are a lot of people out there who are very excited about it and can’t wait to try it out. Cyber-criminals have obviously jumped in on the opportunity and Read more…
Sometimes we casually decide to shut down the computer by pressing the power button for few seconds or by pulling the plug. Whereas sometimes computer freezes and when there is no response, we have no choice but to shut down the system forcibly. But, have you ever wondered about what Read more…
Having issues deleting a folder or a file? Are you getting messages about filename too long or path too long? Then read on for a simple solution. Windows uses a naming convention called “Long Filenames (LFN)”. The LFN system supports file names up to 255 characters. Windows also has a Read more…
It has been reported that a new ransomware named as “Wannacry” is spreading widely. Wannacry encrypts the files on infected Windows systems. This ransomware spreads by using a vulnerability in implementations of Server Message Block (SMB) in Windows systems. This exploit is named as ETERNALBLUE. The ransomware called WannaCrypt or Read more…
Users of Webroot’s endpoint security product, consumers and businesses alike, had a nasty surprise when the program started flagging Windows files as malicious and Facebook page as phishing site. Webroot’s update, however, went bad and changed the way antivirus software work. Although the firm pulled the update, it still caused Read more…
Microsoft is bidding farewell to Windows Vista, more than 10 years after it first debuted. Support for Windows Vista ended on Apr 11 2017, meaning users will have to move to a more recent version of Windows to remain secure. It’s the end of an era for an operating system Read more…
These days a lot of headlines around Windows Phone and Windows 10 Mobile get written when a company opts to stop updating their app and either pulls it from the Windows Store or just leaves it in place until it stops working. No matter the reasoning behind it, fans of Read more…