Computer Safety & News

CISA has recently added new Ransomware assessment capabilities to CSET CISA’s CSET Tool Sets Sights on Ransomware Threat | CISA CISA has released a new module in its Cyber Security Evaluation Tool (CSET): the Ransomware Readiness Assessment (RRA). CSET is a desktop software tool that guides network defenders through a step-by-step process to evaluate their […]

These links share Microsoft’s 1st release of Windows 11 preview, and includes in-depth information on the new features in the initial build Microsoft Releases Windows 11 Preview and Outlines Hardware Requirements — Redmondmag.com Announcing the first Insider Preview for Windows 11 | Windows Insider Blog Update on Windows 11 minimum system requirements | Windows Insider […]

If TPM 2.0 & other new requirements hold up as “final”, only more recent PCs less than 5 years old will likely be eligible for upgrades in early 2022 Find out exactly why your PC can’t run Windows 11 (xda-developers.com) GitHub – rcmaehl/WhyNotWin11: Detection Script to help identify why your PC isn’t Windows 11 Release […]

Some of forthcoming security improvements in WIN11 are highlighted Windows 11 enables security by design from the chip to the cloud | Microsoft Security Blog We’ve made significant strides in that journey to create chip-to-cloud Zero Trust out of the box. In 2019, we announced secured-core PCs that apply security best-practices to the firmware layer, or device […]

CISA has started a new catalog of “bad cybersecurity” practices starting in June 2021. This is a helpful resource to help identify practices or risks that security ADMINs may not be fully tuned into.  Avoiding these risks help improve overall security  CISA Begins Cataloging Bad Practices that Increase Cyber Risk | CISA Bad Practices | […]

While it will require extensive bandwidth/speed — this new option is an interesting & worthwhile option for streaming services that other providers may implement in future. YouTube TV Adds 4K Option for an Extra $20/Month | PCMag In just four years, YouTube TV has proven itself a broadcasting contender, offering everything from international networks to unlimited DVR […]

These 5 principles are excellent in achieving a good action plan for each work day ahead. Start Your Day Right With These 5 Highly Productive Habits | PCMag Part of being organized is creating habits that help us get the most out of every day. When we rely on habits rather than deliberate actions that […]

Microsoft: Actually, Windows 11 Won’t Arrive Until 2022 for Existing Windows 10 PCs | PCMag Microsoft has just introduced the next-generation OS, and told the public it’ll arrive for existing Windows 10 PCs as a free upgrade “this holiday.”  But a day later, the company’s official Twitter account for Windows began telling individual users the […]

Currently there are shortages & higher prices for car rentals, which malware authors can take advantage of in designing attacks.  FTC offers excellent advice to work directly with these firms to better avoid deceptions, scams & fraud Hot rental car market = scams | FTC Consumer Information Scammers are posing as rental car companies, setting […]

Redmond Magazine shares an in-depth early look at new features & server versions for Windows Server 2022 Microsoft Outlines Windows Server 2022 Coming Features and Editions — Redmondmag.com Run Windows Server 2022 on Azure | Microsoft Azure Microsoft’s new application server products, such as Exchange Server 2022 and SharePoint Server 2022, will arrive “shortly after” […]