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Windows 10’s Package Manager Flooded With Duplicate, Malformed Apps Last week, Microsoft released the first stable version of its Windows 10 package manager, Winget, which enables users to manage apps via command-line. Much like package managers available on other platforms, Winget lets Windows users automate app management when it comes to installing, configuring, upgrading, and uninstalling applications. But, over the weekend, multiple users
Firefox Now Blocks Cross-site Tracking By Default in Private Browsing Mozilla says that Firefox users will be protected against cross-site tracking automatically while browsing the Internet in Private Browsing mode. This is because, starting with the Firefox 89 version released today, the Total Cookie Protection will be enabled by default in Private Browsing windows. Total
Swedish Health Agency Shuts Down SmiNet After Hacking Attempts The Swedish Public Health Agency (Folkhälsomyndigheten) has shut down SmiNet, the country’s infectious diseases database, on Thursday after it was targeted in several hacking attempts. SmiNet, which is also used to store electronic reports with statistics on COVID-19 infections, was shut down on Thursday to investigate the
Windows 10 KB5003214 Update Causes Taskbar Display Glitches The latest Windows 10 2004, 20H2, and 21H1 preview update is causing display issues and glitches on the taskbar’s system tray. Last week, Microsoft released the optional Window 10 KB5003214 preview update so that users and the enterprise can test the fixes coming in the mandatory June 2021 Patch Tuesday updates.