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What is DirectAccess? DirectAccess, also known as Unified Remote Access, is a VPN-like technology that provides intranet connectivity to client computers when they are connected to the Internet. Unlike many traditional VPN connections, which must be initiated and terminated by explicit user action, DirectAccess connections are designed to connect automatically as soon as the computer connects to the Internet. DirectAccess uses IPv6 to reach the intranet resource. Worried that your environment is not IPv6 ready yet?...

In addition to the obvious updates, the tech giant Microsoft now wants to make sure it detects these attacks in advance and can react before the problems arise. For this purpose, the tech giant Microsoft is preparing a solution that will resort to artificial intelligence and the information gathered from the thousands of PCs running the tech giant Microsoft’s Windows operating system. The idea of the tech giant Microsoft is simple, as the tech giant Microsoft explained, that it aims to eliminate global-scale attacks that have hit its users....

For starters, the Windows 10 Cloud may be referred to as a reincarnated Windows RT. Many won’t be remembering Windows RT though; as the shrunken down version of the OS never gained its deserved success. With that said, the latest report coming from ZDNet reveals that the Redmond giant is on its way to make a comeback again with their latest OS. While the Cloud name may make you believe that it has something to do with cloud computing, the only difference between the full blown Windows 10 and Windows 10 Cloud is said to be in the app compatibility....

Last year, the FBI warned that hackers could use unsecured smart TVs as a backdoor into your network. Tap or click here to see how to keep your TV safe. In 2020, the risks are even more obvious. One of the most popular smart TV brands has a critical flaw in its operating system that gives a hacker full access to the system’s back end. All they need to know is the TV’s IP address....

Apple has filed a new patent that shows the possibility of Apple Pencil support in future MacBook. Right above the keyboard, there may be a dock to keep the pencil safely in the MacBook. Also, the other image shows the edge or chassis of the MacBook will also support the mounting of the Pencil. Future MacBook Might Get Support For Apple Pencil According to Patently Apple, the pencil will also work as a mouse when it is in the retainer within the computer....

Give it a listen while you’re driving, washing dishes or even sitting on your couch. You’ll learn a ton of valuable tips. Kim talks with Cequence Security hacker Jason Kent about how bots can cause serious damage in real life. For instance, did you know someone can manipulate your internet-connected gadgets to take over smart devices in your home? This is seriously scary stuff you need to know about. Knowledge is power, and that’s the only way to protect yourself....

This article will detail the EvilGnome malware family. We’ll explore what EvilGnome is, how EvilGnome works, malware anatomy (including modules) and probable connections to an existing attack group, as well as how to detect EvilGnome. This malware may come across as a rare malware type that many will never encounter. But for Linux users, EvilGnome is a threat that should be understood. What is EvilGnome? Discovered in July 2019 by security researchers at Intezer Labs, EvilGnome is a rare malware family afflicting Linux systems....

Specifically, it happened on March 6, although it is now when the company discloses this report. This attack lasted about 12 hours and the Windows protection system managed to stop the infection. The software giant reports that it is Dofoil malware, which is also known as Smoke Loader. It is a popular program that downloads malware. As reported by Mark Simos, one of the tech giant Microsoft’s security leaders, Windows Defender stopped more than 80,000 threats in the form of Trojans using advanced infection techniques and this was on March 6....

Motorola’s Moto X, which technically isn’t even out yet, already has a sweet new family of accessories available. Starting with the least interesting one, it’s a $40 car dock. If you’ve seen one car dock, you’ve seen them all. Next, the desktop dock, which is made by Griffin and is called a “PowerDock”. It’s $40, it charges your phone, and if you want your screen pointing at you while you work instead of pointing towards the ceiling, this is for you....

Now the Moto M has been once again ousted after the latest bunch of live photos surfaced thanks to Nowhereelse. The pictures show the device being held along with a few Moto mod lying on the background. Furthermore, the images also show off the metal build along with the rear Fingerprint sensor. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that the Moto M abides by the family traditions when it comes to the design aspect despite the minute deviations....

AV1 is the latest video codec that offers a slew of advantages over Android’s VP9 standard. Most importantly VP9 offers nearly 30% better compression without any loss in quality. Now Netflix has announced that it will offer AV1 natively on Android devices. Earlier Netflix used VP6 on Android and the new codec should offer better quality streaming while consuming less data. The new codec comes as a boon in regions where cellular networks are not reliable....

The manufacturer has resurfaced as a phoenix with the help of HMD Global and had now entered the Android market. The next smartphone that could be expected from the HMD global is Nokia 9 and it’s going to be the first high-end smartphone from Nokia that can compete against the all new Samsung Galaxy S8, Note 8 and iPhone X. The design of the alleged Nokia 9 smartphone from HMD Global was leaked recently and it shows that the smartphone will feature an AMOLED display and a curved glass at the back....

Earlier this month, HMD global unveiled Nokia C10 Plus. Today the company has pulled wraps from Nokia C20 Plus. The latest from Nokia runs on Android Go and is backed by a large 4,950 battery pack. Nokia C20 Plus Features and Specifications The Nokia C20 Plus comes equipped with a 6.5-inch HD+ display that offers 20:9 aspect ratio. Powering the device is an octa-core Unisoc SC9863 SoC paired with 3GB of RAM....

1. More than game for videogames! Like most high school kids, Jai Mani was also into videogames. But make no mistake, he was not just into videogames, he played in a team. It might not have been a professional gig but he was part of a league and as per him, they were the best team in America back then. Pretty cool, eh? 2. Upgraded game, destroyed computer, got first tech job!...

This had been coming for some time. Torvalds hinted to me the day before in an exclusive interview that this move was coming. “It’s been going on long enough that we just need to merge it because not merging it isn’t helping anything. And it is going to happen.” We’ll know later today if Rust makes it in. I expect that it will. The Rust programming language has already become Linux’s de facto second Linux language....

Pro tip: It is pretty easy as long as you keep saying the gibberish out loud because when you put together it ultimately sounds like the right word or phrase you have to guess. But you have to do all of this quickly because there is a timer. When it runs out you are given the answer. Welcome to Guess the Gibberish, the AR filter that has got so many literally guessing what’s up (on your forehead) on Instagram....

It is important to note that almost all companies have some kind of wireless network running within their organization presently, and the adoption and use of wireless networks is a trend that continues to grow globally. It therefore makes sense for your IT strategy to include Wi-Fi as an essential part of your IT policy documentation. This policy document will help to ensure that your users are aware of any possible security risks that exist, and how to keep themselves and your network secure....

The execution of these parallel goals rapidly diverges upon actual use of either company’s app, showing different priorities, apparent target demographics, and levels of cohesive design. We’ve reviewed both Google Tasks and Microsoft To Do already, highlighting the pros and cons of each application. If you’d like to take a deeper dive into the specifics of each, take a look at our coverage linked below. Google Tasks review: This simple to-do list app gets the job done Microsoft To Do review: A to-do list app that makes you do too much...

It is intuitively called BatOn and is a quite straightforward app designed for a single purpose. The app lists down your paired Bluetooth devices with their respective battery percentages left. You also get persistent notifications whenever a particular headset or speaker connects. However, the app isn’t compatible with every Bluetooth-equipped gizmo out there. It can only function that have handset functionality (i.e. accept/reject calls) or a GATT profile (usually Bluetooth 4....

Earlier this month, Motorola announced that it is re-entering China with the Moto X, Moto G and the Moto X Pro. Today, the Lenovo-owned company revealed more details about the products that it will be bringing to the country. China will be the first country in Asia where Motorola will be launching the LTE enabled 2nd gen. Moto G. The company will also be offering its Moto Maker customisation feature for the Moto X in the country in a few months....