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AV-Test provided the results of testing the best antivirus programs for Windows. The site published a ranking for December 2019, showcasing the advantages of various protective applications. According to the published data, almost all antivirus programs provide a similar level of protection. The 'problematic' ones were eScan ISS and Total AV with 4.5 and 4 points respectively. The other solutions provided 5 and […]
Open standards are gaining more supporters. IT giants are not only forced to reckon with this phenomenon but also to give their unique developments to open communities. A fresh example is Intel's transfer of the AIB bus to the CHIPS Alliance. This week, Intel became a member of CHIPS Alliance (Common Hardware for Interfaces, Processors, and Systems). As derived from the acronym CHIPS, […]
It was probably easy to review the first e-books (readers) with screens using "electronic ink." A couple of phrases were enough: "The body shape is rectangular. What can it do? It shows letters." Now, writing such a review isn't as simple: readers have acquired touch screens, adjustable color tone backlighting, word and text translation capabilities, internet access, audio output, and installation options […]
This month, Microsoft released the final update for Windows 7, which is no longer supported. It turned out that in some cases, the update disrupts the functionality of desktop wallpapers, turning them into a black background. Microsoft intended to release a fix for this issue only for clients who paid for extended OS support, but the solution was later changed. Microsoft representatives confirmed that after […]
The "general euphoria" surrounding blockchain is beginning to wane, writes Kommersant, citing experts. Consequently, investment plans for implementing this technology in Russia have become significantly more modest. According to the draft "roadmap" from Rostec, submitted for approval to the Ministry of Digital Development and the Analytical Center under the Government, approximately 28.4 billion rubles will be allocated for the development of blockchain technologies in Russia by 2024, including […]
New trends in the field of import substitution are forcing Russian companies to switch to domestic operating systems. One of these systems is the Russian OS based on Debian – Astra Linux. In the realm of government procurement, there are increasingly frequent requirements to use domestically produced software with FSTEC certificates, as well as its inclusion in the registry of domestic software. However, it should be noted that […]
In this article, we will tell the story of one of the employees at EnglishDom, who learned English through a rather unusual method — role-playing Dungeons & Dragons. Here and below, we present his story nearly unchanged. We hope you enjoy it. First, let me tell a little about Dungeons & Dragons for those who are hearing about this game for the first time. To summarize, […]
As is known, support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, so Microsoft is no longer working on new patches for the system. The "posthumous" update of the OS has caused issues with wallpaper display. The cause was the patch numbered KB4534310, as confirmed in Redmond. It is reported that this update causes a crash if the "Stretch" option is used when setting wallpapers. The problem occurs on Windows […]
In the latest update, Telegram developers have introduced several new features aimed at making work easier. The first is an enhancement to polls, which now include three new types of voting. Users can now create a public poll that shows who voted for which option. The second type is a quiz, where the results can be seen immediately—correct or incorrect. Finally, […]
In the past two weeks, Mozilla has removed 197 add-ons from the addons.mozilla.org (AMO) directory that executed code loaded from third-party sites, transmitted sensitive data to external servers, engaged in malicious activities, or employed obfuscation methods. Among the removed add-ons, 129 were distributed by 2Ring, which specializes in B2B solutions. The specified add-ons were removed for loading and executing code from an external server (rules […]
A few days ago, it became known that Google is working on bringing Google Assistant to the Chrome browser on Android. This will allow the web browser to interact directly with the voice assistant. The assistant will be integrated into the browser's Omnibox. Currently, this feature is available in Chrome Canary, but there is no information on when it will be released. To activate Assistant in […]
Concerns about data privacy, data leaks, and the growing 'power' of large IT corporations are increasingly troubling not only ordinary internet users but also representatives of various political parties. Some of these, such as supporters of leftist movements, propose radical approaches — from nationalizing the internet to transforming tech giants into cooperatives. Discussions are ongoing about what real steps can be taken in this direction for such 'restructuring' […]