Month: October 2020
The Best Roller Skates (2020): Helmets, Protection, and More
Recently jumped on the skating craze? If you’re confused about what gear to get, our recommendations on skaters, helmets, and more can help. Source
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Intel’s Core i9-9900K and i7-9700K Coffee Lake CPUs have never been cheaper null
Intel’s Core i9-9900K flagship and Core i7-9700K processor are more affordable than ever, it would seem. Tom’s Hardware highlighted some fresh data from CamelCamelCamel (an outfit that tracks Amazon prices), which shows that Amazon.com (US) pricing on the 9900K has hit an all-time low of $359.99 (it launched at $479),…
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Google Calendar’s mobile apps can create and view Tasks now
As Google has upgraded its G Suite of services and apps, one thing that’s been missing has been deep integration of the to-do list function. The Google Tasks app was integrated into Google Calendar on the web, but you could only access those tasks on… Source
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This malware is another reason to dread PowerPoint presentations Microsoft PowerPoint
Researchers have identified a new malware distribution campaign that utilizes malicious macros concealed within Microsoft PowerPoint attachments. According to security firm Trustwave, the rigged PowerPoint files are being distributed en masse via email and, once downloaded, set in motion a chain of events that ultimately lead to a LokiBot malware…
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Facebook and Twitter CEOs to attend hearing about Section 230 protections
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey have agreed to testify before the Senate Commerce Committee to discuss Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Their confirmation comes a day after the committee unanimously voted to sub… Source
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Now Twitter ‘won’t tolerate’ tweets hoping that someone dies
In the hours since the president revealed he has COVID-19, some people have been tweeting that they’re in favor of the virus. This Motherboard article mentions they asked Twitter about the behavior, and were informed that under its current rules, twe… Source
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