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We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 – August 3. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Learn more about Transform 2022 A newly disclosed remote code execution vulnerability in Spring Core, a widely used Java framework, does not appear to represent …

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Microsoft has finally solved its browser choice problem within Windows 11…sort of. As Neowin noted, the most recent optional update to Windows 11 (build 2000.593, or KB5011563) includes a long list of bug fixes—but one new feature that it hides is the ability to finally set your default browser in one click. If you navigate …

New Windows 11 update restores one-click browser choice, mostly Read More »

Brad Chacos/IDG Could we be finally seeing some relief in graphics card prices? With an official Asus price cut en route, perhaps so. Asus said Monday in an emailed statement that it was planning to cut the official price of its RTX 30-series cards beginning in April. The manufacturer didn’t cite any change in demand …

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It’s been three years since Microsoft started releasing first-run Xbox and PC games on the all-in-one Xbox Game Pass service, and started an innovative platform-agnostic approach to publishing games. While Game Pass hasn’t conquered the game industry, it’s definitely making waves. Perennial console rival Sony has taken notice, and is now revamping its own subscription …

Sony reveals its Game Pass alternative…and Microsoft has nothing to worry about Read More »

PCWorld This is not a drill: If you use Chrome or Edge, update your browser immediately to protect against a newly discovered vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine. Released on Friday, Chrome version 99.0.4844.84 patches issue CVE-2022-1096—which Google says already has a known exploit. Microsoft Edge version 99.0.1150.55 also addresses this bug. Users of other …

Update Chrome and Edge right now to fix a dangerous exploit Read More »

MSI If you’re looking for a new gaming laptop, we’ve got a great deal for you. Best Buy is selling the MSI GF65 gaming laptop with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 for $800. That’s down from an MSRP of $1,100. There’s a lot to love about this laptop. You can expect pretty much no compromises …

This MSI laptop with an RTX 3060 inside is an absolute steal at $800 Read More »

According to Eric Berkowitz’s Dangerous Ideas, the first public book burning in recorded history likely occurred in 430 BCE. Because the Sophist philosopher Protagoras questioned the existence of the gods, who had inflicted defeats in war and a devastating pestilence on Athens, his fellow citizens wanted to appease them by incinerating his sacrilegious writings. Two …

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StackCommerce Are you worried about hackers? If not, you probably should be. Luckily, we’re bundling NordVPN and NordPass Premium together for one low price. These tools provide solid protection from cybercrime, and at $99, 75% off retail, they’re a lot more affordable than any potential consequences that come with compromised accounts. NordVPN is considered one of the …

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Antimalware provider Kaspersky Lab has been blacklisted by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, adding its name alongside Huawei and ZTE as companies that are deemed a threat to national security. The FCC maintains a list of companies which are “deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to national security or the security and safety of United …

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