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Microsoft’s Windows store is finally becoming more Steam-like for games

The Verge

Microsoft will finally allow Windows users to install PC games from the Microsoft Store or Xbox Game Pass for PC to any folder of their choice with unrestricted access. The move will allow PC gamers to access the folders of games and mod them freely, or let Windows users move games freely to any folders or drives of their choice.

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For Windows users, tips on fighting ransomware attacks

Computerworld Vertical IT

It’s one word that strikes fear in the minds of many a computer user, especially given the near daily headlines about companies affected. Once inside the network, they can disable backups and lie in wait until the best time to attack. Ransomware. It makes us wonder why this keeps happening to users and businesses, large and small.

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SeanDaniel.com [tech]: Windows Small Business Server 2011.

Sean Daniel

Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials & Windows Home Server 2011 RTM! Another set of great products out the door from the Windows Server Solutions team. Both Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials and Windows Home Server 2011 have released to manufacturing! Online Backup. (5). Windows 7.

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Dropbox’s password manager and secure vault are available today, but only for paid users

The Verge

Dropbox’s new password manager, secure vault for sensitive files, and computer backup features will be available to all users globally on Wednesday, the company announced. The feature works on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android, and your passwords will sync across devices. Photo by Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images.

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Inside our hybrid studio: GeekWire’s tech tips and tricks for the latest twist in virtual meetings

GeekWire

Also making an appearance are some new Microsoft headsets and microphones that we’ve been trying out on loan from the company. Computers: Our workhorse studio machine is a Dell Alienware Aurora R7 with 16 GB of memory, a 256GB solid state drive and a 2TB hard drive and NVIDIA graphics card, running Windows 10. Different companies.).

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Top 8 ways to improve cybersecurity for your organization

CIO Business Intelligence

A company that I assisted a few years ago utilized cartoon storyboards to illustrate how to improve cybersecurity for different types of cybersecurity risks, from phishing threats to plugging suspicious USB drives into computers. For example, educate employees to see if they can recognize and avoid a phishing email.

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Securely Removing Personal Data from your Corporate Windows Computer

Mick's IT Blog

You have been using your company computer for your own private use, especially if it is a laptop. Now you want to securely remove the personal data off of the company equipment. First place, it''s not wise to store your personal data on a company computer. WARNING: Do not remove data that pertains to the company.

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