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This is a non-security update, tagged KB5016688, which brings two new features for enterprise use. First, Microsoft has ’enhanced’ Defender for Endpoint to better “identify and intercept ransomware and advanced attacks”, according to its blogpost. The second is that IT admins can now remotely add languages and language-related features, as well as manage language scenarios across endpoint managers. Earlier this month Microsoft rolled out the enhanced ransomware detection and intercept capability in Defender for Endpoint in the Windows 11 preview to the Beta Channel, but didn’t explain what the specific changes were....

While the headset only comes in one color, the rating is 4.3 stars, making the Z2 headphones a great addition to your music routine. We don’t know how long this sale will last, so be sure to add them to your cart today.

The Grief ransomware gang – which has ties to the prolific Russian cybercrime group Evil Corp – posted about the NRA on its leak site, setting off hours of headlines and concerns from group members. By Wednesday afternoon, NRA Public Affairs managing director Andrew Arulanandam took to Twitter to say the group is doing what it can to protect the data of its members. “NRA does not discuss matters relating to its physical or electronic security....

Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said in a statement that the PDV rebate, which is currently available for the local film industry, would be extended to the digital games sector from October 1. He believes the move would help give a boost to the local sector while also ramp up export potential. “Our world-renowned universities and technical talent were already drawcards for the industry, and this incentive is the level-up that will make NSW the most desirable place for digital games companies to set up and export to the world,” he said....

Oracle and Syntax are expanding their partnership to help on-premise Oracle E-Business Suite customers move or extend their deployments to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. The two companies will jointly provide onboarding, migration, training, and customer service. Syntax is also offering OCI as a fully-integrated, turnkey option for its existing private cloud customers. “We are in a great position, strategically aligned with Oracle to offer E-Business Suite customers a very rich environment,” Syntax Global CEO Christian Primeau said to ZDNet....

Universal credits can be applied to any OCI service – customers simply pay their bill with credits on the OCI console. Similarly, a customer’s Support Rewards are automatically added in the OCI Console every month and can be applied anytime. As a result, Oracle says that a customer could effectively reimburse all of their Oracle support fees by migrating a handful of workloads to the cloud. Oracle promises to its customers “to continuously and always protect your investment in technology,” co-founder and CTO Larry Ellison said in a virtual event on Tuesday....

Recently, Paragon Software announced it would port some of its NTFS driver software to the Linux kernel. That was great… except the NTFS3 code was in no condition to be added to the kernel. At 27,000 lines of code, it was much too large. As Linux kernel developer Nikolay Borisov wrote, “So, how exactly do you expect someone to review this monstrosity?” There were other problems with the code, as well....

Also: How to use DALL-E 2 to turn your creative visions into AI-generated art With its slew of photo-editing tools, Photoshop charges a pretty penny to reap the benefits. Whether you’re a student, an aspiring graphics designer, or just wanting to avoid Adobe’s $21 monthly tax, the one and only way to use the professional service at no cost is through its free 7-day trial. Sorry, we’re also anxiously hoping for Adobe to finally announce a free version, even if it came with fewer features....

The Surveillance Legislation Amendment (Identify and Disrupt) Bill 2020, if passed, would hand the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) the new warrants for dealing with online crime. The first of the warrants is a data disruption one, which according to the Bill’s explanatory memorandum, is intended to be used to prevent “continuation of criminal activity by participants, and be the safest and most expedient option where those participants are in unknown locations or acting under anonymous or false identities”....

Power outages aren’t just an annoyance. Depending on how long they last, they can be life-changing – especially for those who work from home. Whether it’s damage to the power grid from natural disasters, cyberattacks, or simply a systemic failure like Texas’s in 2021, homeowners need to be prepared. Portable generators are an excellent failsafe, but solar generators are even better. And Geneverse’s HomePower ONE system is proving to be one of the most reliable....

In situations like these, you may need public speaking tips to help develop skills you’ve rarely used. That’s where we come in. Read on to learn how to become a confident public speaker at work and beyond. To supplement these tips, we spoke to Marla Cormier, president of Emerging Leader Training. Like many, Cormier once feared public speaking but overcame her fear through practice. 1. Start practicing when you’re not under pressure....

The FAFSA can tell you how much federal aid you can receive through grants and loans. Keep reading to discover more about the financial aid and 19 online schools that accept FAFSA. 19 accredited online colleges that accept FAFSA If you’re looking to save money on your higher education by applying for FAFSA, start your college search with the list below. Each of the following online schools — listed in alphabetical order — is accredited and accepts FAFSA....

Users will be able to sync the information they store in Brex’s vault with their 1Password account, allowing online purchases to be made in just a few clicks. People can also easily delete card information from both platforms if their information is compromised. 1Password noted that the partnership also gives business employees “control over card security and spend by capping limits and securely storing card numbers.” “With the new integration, Brex customers can autofill their Brex corporate and vendor card information while checking out anywhere on the web – right from 1Password in the browser....

That’s truly an astonishing feat of modern technology. Also: DJI Mini 3 Pro first impressions: A tiny, quiet, flying camera wrapped around a battery I’ve flown countless hours with a variety of drones, and it still surprises me just how remarkable it is to be able to have a flying camera to take photos and from unique angles. Note that a handy way to get two spare batteries and spare props is to buy the Fly More kit for the Mini 3 Pro....

I want to offer up five easy tips that can help you navigate the ChromeOS platform much faster and easier. Also: The two smart devices I will never install in my house All of these tips take advantage of features baked into the system, so there’s nothing to install and only a minimal amount of configuration to take care of. All you need to do is know how this particular magic works....

That’s why, when you’re looking for an internet service provider for your small business, you should look for more than just high speeds and low prices. Reliability is at the absolute top of the list, backed up by service level agreements that clearly spell out what you’re buying. That’s followed closely by support, which should be available 24/7 and knowledgeable enough to quickly handle problems so an outage doesn’t ruin your day....

To create good content, you don’t need all the fancy equipment your favorite streamer has. What you need is a dedication to the craft and a genuine enjoyment of what you’re doing. But here are a few of our favorite products to help get you started. Must read: The best webcams for streaming of 2022The 5 best headphones of 2022The 5 best streaming mics of 2022The best streaming lights for Twitch, YouTube, TikTokThe 5 best green screens in 2022...

The survey from Rackspace Technology features the insights of 1,420 IT decision-makers from companies with $300 million annual earnings revenue and above who were polled from March to May on a variety of topics related to customer experience. According to the survey, 94% of all respondents said their organization was working on some kind of user experience initiative, with 48% citing it as a “main strategic priority” ahead of IT security and compliance....

Would you use your power for good? Or would it all go to your head? Or, perhaps, a little of both? Also: Sony TV deal: Get the 75-inch X80J series TV for $549 at Best Buy I only ask because of a fascinating diatribe just offered by very famous actor Diego Tinoco. I say he’s very famous, even though I’ve never heard of him. He’s appeared on Teen Wolf, On My Block and many other TV shows I’ve never watched....

In its latest Wholesale Market Indictors report, the ACCC said the number of connections on 12/1Mbps plans dropped by 47,500 to be back under 1 million at 968,600, a quarter of a million connections left 25/5Mbps tier to sit at 1,067,000, while 50/20Mbps gained 314,000 connections to now have 4.59 million lines. At the higher end of the market, an extra 23,200 lines joined the 100/20Mbps tier to take it to 373,000, almost 19,000 dropped off 100/40Mbps tier leaving it on 634,000, and over 72,000 lines in aggregate took up the 250/25Mbps speed....