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However, it is not the lenders themselves who were targeted. Instead, threat actors successfully breached Nelnet Servicing. Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, this is the servicing system and web portal provider for both EdFinancial and OSLA. NelNet Servicing sent a breach disclosure letter to loan customers who were affected by the breach. This letter was sent July 21, 2022 and highlighted how an investigation was underway: “[Our] cybersecurity team took immediate action to secure the information system, block the suspicious activity, fix the issue, and launched[sic] an investigation with third-party forensic experts to determine the nature and scope of the activity,” the letter reads....

To avoid becoming the victims of accidental disasters, you need to comprehensive backup software for your system. A good backup program could provide the most powerful features, combining with the most intuitive user interface as well as the easiest understanding guidance to take users out of the essential chores and simplify users’ affairs. AOMEI Backupper is such a backup and restores utility that could perform the full backup, incremental and differential backup so that you can restore your important data no matter when you need it....

We have previously reported on the potential of Snapdragon 850 to solve a problem for Microsoft. Currently, Qualcomm uses its mobile flagship processors for Always Connected PCs. The first generation of Windows 10 on ARM devices have been available since the start of the year. Unfortunately, reviews for Always Connected PCs have not been kind. Much of the problem lies with the Snapdragon 835, a chipset designed for mobile phones, not for laptops....

Qualcomm previously displayed its technology for under-screen finger reading tech as Mobile World Congress (MWC) back in March. Now, Chinese company Vivo has become the first to implement the technology into a handset. Vivo is among the Chinese companies that thrives on delivering super-spec’d hardware, even if quality sometime lacks. The company has released a video to show how the under-screen fingerprint tech has been implemented in is new XPlay 6 smartphone....

“On Friday, Dec 2, 2022, we became aware of an issue impacting our Hosted Exchange environment. We proactively powered down and disconnected the Hosted Exchange environment while we triaged to understand the extent and the severity of the impact. After further analysis, we have determined that this is a security incident.” Rackspace points out that this breach is “isolated to a portion” of its Microsoft Exchange services. However, the outage persisted for several days, with updates on December 3 and December 4 saying the company is still tackling the problem....

Canonical, the parent company of Ubuntu, has announced the launch of Skype as a snap app. The move to a universal package will make it accessible to more Linux distros, including Mint, Debian, Arch Linux, OpenSUSE, Manjaro, Solus, and more. “We’re delighted to welcome Skype to the snaps ecosystem,” said Jamie Bennett, VP of Engineering, Devices & IoT. “Skype, and the ever-growing number of snaps it joins, looks to put the Linux user first, allowing them to enjoy the latest versions upon release and provide a wider range of applications for users to choose from....

As mentioned, this is Skype Insider Preview, so is available to testers at the moment. This cross-platform update bumps the Skype experience to version 8.35.76.65 and comes with one significant addition. Microsoft now allows Skype users to disable incoming video calls. Some users simply never engage in video calls, while others may use the feature to save data or to make audio call quality better. You may notice there is one Skype version missing from the list of platforms receiving version 8....

Slack has integrated Microsoft OneDrive and Azure Active Directory for some time. Now the company is going all-in with Office 365 support. It’s a good move for Slack, which can now present a more even productivity level as Microsoft (although not all Office 365 integrations are available). As for Microsoft, it moves into an ever-increasing win-win situation. The company’s Microsoft Teams is thriving and now its productivity tools are available on a major competitor....

Microsoft store not working Windows 11 Checking internet connection, Disable VPN and third-party antivirus, Reset store cache and run the windows store troubleshooter are some most common solutions you need apply to fix the Microsoft store not working problem in windows 11. If you are unable to download or update apps and games from the Microsoft store Because of this error “Something Happened on Our End” apply the solutions listed below to fix it...

Most of the time incorrect time, data and region settings cause this problem while downloading or updating an app or games from the Microsoft Store. Also Proxy, network instability or any system file corruption can cause the same problem on Windows 10 Store. If you are also struggling with this error here some solutions to apply. Microsoft store Something went wrong First of all check, your internet connection is properly working....

Despite showing prototypes of the hardware but kept details to a minimum. We do know the Surface Neo will run Windows 10X, a new SKU that is also known as Windows 10 Core OS (WCOS). As for the Surface Duo, it was more surprising as Microsoft confirmed it is an Android device. Elsewhere, the Duo boasts a pair of 5.6-inch screens that can be opened to 8.3-inches combined. Aside from that, information on the devices has been limited....

Consumer advocacy site Which asked its members whether they have experienced issues with Windows 10 updates. The results show 50% of respondents have had problems, and some were serious. 1,100 people were surveyed, with 21% pointing to software compatibility as the root of the issue they faced. 16% had hardware problems do deal with, such as keyboard malfunctions or other peripherals not working. Some users also reported their machines simply failed to work post update....

Adam Podgorski and Milind Bhargava, Deloitte Canada researchers, conducted separate research. Both found they could scoop user’s data from three Tor Exit Nodes and create user profiles. Tor is noted for its apparent encryption and Exit Nodes encrypt traffic on the network before it goes online. The researchers say Tor is moving the unencrypted data online without users known. Podgorski and Bhargava say this unencrypted traffic is 5 percent from iOS but 95 percent from Android....

However, we still see that Microsoft wants Xbox to serve has an entertainment hub for users. So, the more apps and services available through the Xbox Dashboard, the better for Microsoft’s vision. That means it is good news all-round that Twitch streaming is now coming back to the Xbox dashboard. You may remember Twitch was first made available on the dashboard for the Xbox One in 2014. It then disappeared from the dashboard, although the Twitch app remained....

It seems that developers are increasingly finding efficient ways for Linux to run on machines meant for Windows 10 on ARM. Specifically, the HP Envy x2, Asus NovaGo, and Lenovo Miix 630 Always Connected PC models. These devices are the first to gain the rewards of the AArch64 Laptop project, which brings Ubuntu installs for the machines. Currently, the Linux fork is only available as a pre-built image with some significant limitations....

However, it also introduces a feature developers have been requesting for some time: portable mode. The addition forces all data created by Visual Studio Code to live near the application. As a result, it’s far easier for developers to continue where they left off on another device. You can run your VS Code setup directly from a USB thumb drive or file share. The July 2018 update also introduces a grid editor layout for the app, meaning you can tile more than 3 editors side-by-side....

AppleInsider originally claimed the company will stop using Windows 10 PCs and push employees to use Macs. This would have been a big loss for Microsoft. Walmart is one of the biggest companies in the world and 100,000 employees would have ditched Windows. The initial report suggested Walmart made the announcement at the Kamf Nation User Conference. The world’s largest Apple-oriented IT event would be a good place for such a reveal....

What is a Computer Network? 1 What is a Computer Network?2 What is the Internet?3 What is the difference between a network and the Internet?3.1 Requirements of Network3.2 Requirements of Internet3.3 Features of Network3.4 Features of Internet3.5 Limitations of Network3.6 Limitations of the Internet The network is a connection between two computer devices to share resources like internet connection, printer, apps, etc., It is a collection of computers or other devices that are connected with wireless technology or transmission media....

Windows 10 lets you use Cortana to translate sentences, words, or phrases, with the results read back to you automatically. This makes it particularly useful for group scenarios, but you can also type if you’re unsure about pronunciation. Translating with Cortana doesn’t always produce perfect results and will in many cases depend on your individual scenario. Factors like the language you’re translating in, accent, and complexity can all affect whether the assistant hears you correctly....

1 Bug fixes2 Known issues Windows 10 20H1 previewers now have a new tablet experience. Functional on 2-in-1 convertible PCs, the change lets you enter tablet mode without interruption. So, if you want to flip the device from a laptop to tent triangle stance, you will see no interruption as Windows 10 switches to tablet mode. There have also been some changes made to table mode. For example, taskbar icons increase, the search box becomes an icon, File Explorer becomes touch-enabled, and the touch keyboard will automatically open with text fields are selected....