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digitpatrox6 days ago
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How to block ads on Gmail (in 3 simple steps)

Ads are an eyesore at best and a serious security risk at worst. For instance, cyber gangs like BlackCat have exploited Google ads to spread malware disguised as legitimate tools. Learning how to block ads on Gmail can help you stay safe and keep your inbox clutter-free. Below, we’ll show you how to turn off Gmail ads through the basic…
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digitpatrox2 weeks ago
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Meta asks California AG to block OpenAI’s switch from non-profit to for-profit

Dear General Bonta: As a California company that builds Generative AI technology, Meta Platforms, Inc. (“Meta”) is deeply concerned about OpenAI’s attempt to shed the non-profit status under which it was founded in order to establish a for-profit entity. We urge you to review this proposed transaction, including the nature and timing of any transfer of assets from OpenAI’s non-profit…
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digitpatrox2 weeks ago
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Microsoft lifts Windows 11 24H2 block on PCs with USB scanners

Microsoft has lifted a compatibility block preventing Windows 11 24H2 upgrades after fixing a bug causing USB connection issues to some scanners. The company confirmed the issue two weeks ago following widespread user reports that started coming in on Reddit, Microsoft’s own community website, and other online platforms, saying the connection problems are caused by affected devices not switching from…
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digitpatrox3 weeks ago
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US shares tips to block hackers behind recent telecom breaches

CISA released guidance today to help network defenders harden their systems against attacks coordinated by the Salt Typhoon Chinese threat group that breached multiple major global telecommunications providers earlier this year. The U.S. cybersecurity agency and the FBI confirmed the breaches in late October after reports that Salt Typhoon breached multiple broadband providers, including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Lumen Technologies.…
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digitpatrox4 weeks ago
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TikTok will block beauty filters for teens over mental health concerns

TikTok is placing age restrictions on some of its beauty filters to address concerns about how they impact the mental health of its teenage users. Some of the changes rolling out “in the coming weeks” include preventing under-18s from using certain appearance-altering effects, and expanding filter descriptions to specify what the filters adjust when applied. The press release says that…
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digitpatroxNovember 12, 2024
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iPhones now auto-restart to block access to encrypted data after long idle times

Apple has added a new security feature with the iOS 18.1 update released last month to ensure that iPhones automatically reboot after long idle periods to re-encrypt data and make it harder to extract. While the company has yet to officially confirm this new “inactivity reboot” feature, law enforcement officers were the first to discover it after observing suspects’ iPhones…
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digitpatroxNovember 5, 2024
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Judge declines to block Musk’s $1 million voter giveaways

Elon Musk’s America PAC can move forward with its $1 million giveaways to voters after a Philadelphia judge declined an emergency petition from District Attorney Larry Krasner to block them. Krasner accused the PAC of running an illegal lottery and deceptively marketing the prize selections as random, even though “multiple winners that have been selected are individuals who have shown…
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digitpatroxNovember 2, 2024
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How to Block Access to Apple Intelligence’s Writing Tools on iPhone and Mac

Like every other major tech company right now, Apple has its own take on generating AI text. Called Writing Tools, It won’t write your essays for you, but it can polish your writing, helping you proofread and rewrite text. Still, a rewrite is a rewrite, and Apple Intelligence does do full text replacement. What you wrote will be gone, replaced…
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digitpatroxOctober 26, 2024
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New Cisco ASA and FTD features block VPN brute-force password attacks

Cisco has added new security features that significantly mitigate brute-force and password spray attacks on Cisco ASA and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), helping protect the network from breaches and reducing resource utilization on devices. Password spray and brute force attacks are similar in that they both attempt to gain unauthorized access to an online account by guessing a password. However, password spray…
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digitpatroxSeptember 29, 2024
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I live next to a nightclub — how I slept using Loop Earplugs to block out the noise

As someone who lives next to a nightclub in a city center and sleeps next to a partner who’s snoring seems to shake the bed, good earplugs are essential. However, I’m yet to find a pair that are both comfortable and effective at noise blocking. While investing in one of this year’s best mattresses and maintaining excellent sleep hygiene can…
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