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Microsoft now testing Notepad text formatting in Windows 11
Microsoft announced today that the Windows 11 Notepad application is getting a text formatting feature supporting Markdown-style input. The feature is being introduced one year after Microsoft removed the WordPad basic word processing app that had text formatting capabilities, with the rollout of Windows 11 24H2 to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. “With this update, we are introducing lightweight…
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Poor software testing risks software outages
Two-thirds of organizations globally are at risk of a software outage over the next year – and the UK’s doing worse than most. Companies are centered on productivity, with 45% focused on improving delivery speed and only 13% on enhancing software quality. More than six-in-ten are shipping code without having fully tested it. And as a result, testing firm Tricentis…
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Hackers now testing ClickFix attacks against Linux targets
A new campaign employing ClickFix attacks has been spotted targeting both Windows and Linux systems using instructions that make infections on either operating system possible. ClickFix is a social engineering tactic where fake verification systems or application errors are used to trick website visitors into running console commands that install malware. These attacks have traditionally targeted Windows systems, prompting targets…
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YouTube Is Testing a New Video UI That You Might Not Like
Summary YouTube is testing a significant redesign of its web video player interface. The primary change is the fragmentation of the control bar into floating capsules. Volume controls have been moved to the right side, which could potentially upset some. YouTube has quietly rolled out many design changes, but for the most part, they’ve either been inoffensive or people have…
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US lab testing provider exposed health data of 1.6 million people
Laboratory Services Cooperative (LSC) has released a statement informing it suffered a data breach where hackers stole sensitive information of roughly 1.6 million people from its systems. LSC is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization that provides centralized laboratory services to its member affiliates, including select Planned Parenthood centers. It plays a crucial role within its niche, supporting organizations in the reproductive health…
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Netflix is testing a new OpenAI-powered search
The new search engine will let users “look for shows using far more specific terms, including the subscriber’s mood, for example, the company said,” per the report. This OpenAI-powered search will also allow users to make queries that “go well beyond genres or actors’ names.” The feature, which is opt in, is already available for some users to try in…
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Microsoft starts final Windows Recall testing before rollout
Microsoft is gradually rolling out the AI-powered Windows Recall feature to Insiders in the Release Preview channel before making it generally available to all Windows users with Copilot+ PCs. Recall is an opt-in Windows feature that screenshots active windows every few seconds, analyzes them, and allows Windows 11 users to search text within the snapshots using natural language. As the…
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Microsoft starts testing Windows 11 taskbar icon scaling
Microsoft is testing a new taskbar icon scaling feature that automatically scales down Windows taskbar icons to show more apps when it gets too overcrowded. The feature is gradually rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Beta (Build 26120.3671) and Dev (Build 26200.5518) channels on Windows 11, version 24H2. “We are starting to roll out taskbar icon scaling to Windows…
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Bugcrowd’s new MSP program looks to transform pen testing for small businesses
Cybersecurity provider Bugcrowd has launched a new service aimed at helping MSP’s drive pen testing capabilities – with a particular focus on supporting small businesses. The company said the program will address a growing backlog of compliance-related pen tests among SMBs, enabling them to meet requirements and streamline capabilities. Drawing on the expertise of ethical hackers, Bugcrowd said the launch…
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The Pentax 17 heralds a new age for film photography: here’s my verdict after testing it for a week
Film photography. We all know it, we’ve all most probably used a film camera at some point, and we all love it. How can you not? Film photos have an undeniable charm about them, and reusable and disposable film cameras have made a comeback in recent years. The future of film photography is bright, and the Pentax 17 heralds a…
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