Microsoft has added 6 new known issues to the change log for Windows 10 Build 17063. Issues affect Bluetooth devices, Timeline, BSOD/GSOD, and more.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Photos app is getting new animations and features
Microsoft is working on another update for its built-in Windows 10 Photos app for members of the Windows Insider program. The new update not only introduces new features, but also improves the UI by adding new animations and transition effects to the app. These features are currently being tested by Microsoft and will be rolled out to the public later.
Download Nordic Landscapes theme for Windows 10, 8 and 7
The Nordic Landscapes theme for Windows features wallpapers with very beautiful nature views. This gorgeous themepack was initially created for Windows 7, but you can use it in Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Find If Your PC is Affected by Meltdown and Spectre CPU Vulnerabilities
It is no secret any more that all Intel CPUs released during the past decade are affected by a serious issue. A specially malformed code can be used to steal the private data of any other process, including sensitive data like passwords, security keys and so on. In this article, we will see how to find if your PC is affected by the issue.
Secure Google Chrome Against Meltdown and Spectre Vulnerabilities
As you may already know, all Intel CPUs released during the past decade are affected by a serious issue. A specially malformed code can be used to steal the private data of any other process, including sensitive data like passwords, security keys and so on. Even a browser with JavaScript enabled can be used as an attack vector. If you are a Google Chrome/Chromium user, you can do the following.
Firefox 57.0.4 released with Meltdown and Spectre attack workaround
Mozilla today released a new version of their Firefox browser. It offers extra protection against the serious security issues recently found in Intel CPUs. The updated release has a workaround for Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities.
Add Attributes Context Menu in Windows 10
File attributes are special metadata or properties of files stored in the file system which instruct computer software to change its behavior. Some of them may be enforced by operating system. For example, the read-only attribute prevents apps from writing to such files and tells File Explorer to warn the user that the file or folder can be important. The console DEL command doesn't remove files with the read-only attribute.
Here are Windows 7 and 8.1 fixes for Meltdown and Spectre CPU flaws
A critical flaw was found in all Intel processors launched in the past decade. The vulnerability can allow an attacker to gain access to protected kernel memory. This chip-level security flaw cannot be fixed with a CPU microcode (software) update. Instead, it requires modification of the OS kernel. Earlier today, Microsoft released security patches for Windows 10. The appropriate patches are now available for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.
Download Add the Attributes Context Menu
Add the Attributes Context Menu.
Use these Registry files to add or remove the Attributes context menu Windows 10 to change the file attributes faster. The undo tweak is included.
Opera 50 is out with anti-Bitcoin mining tool
The final version of Opera 50 was released earlier today. It is a modern web browser with interesting and exclusive features you may or may not like. Let's see what's new in this version.
