Month: April 2020
HP Support Assistant flaws expose Windows PCs to hackers
Software pre-installed in all new HP laptops and computers have a number of major security flaws which could open up the device to hackers, experts have warned. The HP Support Assistant software was found to have several unpatched vulnerabilities which could have let hackers access the system remotely, make changes…
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Uber partners with Flipkart and BigBasket in India to deliver essential items
Uber is resuming some services in India as it looks to help other firms deliver grocery and other essential items in select parts of the country, nearly two weeks after New Delhi ordered a three-week lockdown for its 1.3 billion people. The American firm said on Monday that it has…
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Nintendo scrambles to address Animal Crossing egg complaints
A new patch has been released for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and according to the patch notes it adjusts the amount of eggs that appear as part of the game’s Bunny Day event. Polygon reports that the amount of sky eggs appearing in the game seem to have fallen as…
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Google is making a security compromise to keep Chrome running smoothly
Google is delaying a Chrome security update to minimize disruption while people are forced to work remotely. Back in February, Google started to implement an important change to limit the functionality of third-party cookies in Chrome. Launched in Chrome 80, the cookie changes were designed to help improve the privacy…
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NatWests’s Mettle offers gratis access to cloud-based FreeAgent accountancy software
Mettle, the free standalone digital business account offered by NatWest, has announced that it is offering access to cloud-based accountancy package FreeAgent without charge. The partnership has the potential to save users up to £150, which equates to the cheapest annual subscription charge for using FreeAgent. New and existing customers…
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The Reality of Covid-19 Is Hitting Teens Especially Hard
The pandemic has been devastating for us adults, but its impact on teenagers is arguably far greater. Source
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