Category: Technical

Microsoft is going to wipe out Edge browser with New Update

At first, we really thought that this world pandemic I.e., Covid 19 will take its toll on our daily activities and our work life. But fortunately, we all learned to adjust to a new lifestyle and are indeed able to show our progress even with more enthusiasm. 

Since the beginning of 2021 a lot of big giant techs have been developing new devices, systems and launching new updates. 

On April 13, Microsoft will wipe out its old Edge browser out of Windows 10 PCs. This initiative is indeed a very important step by Microsoft as their years long effort is finally going to move its immense customer base to a new advanced browser. 

As we know that around Two decades ago, the software giant’s Internet Explorer crushed competitors like Netscape Navigator and dominated the market, but it is noticeable that Microsoft let the software languish. 

It is clear that newer rivals like Firefox and Chrome seized the initiative, and Apple’s Safari began a revolution in mobile browsers. 

Considering all the tech situation Microsoft wasn’t able to keep up, even after trying to strip IE down into a modernized Edge. Microsoft moved Edge to Google Chrome’s open-source Chromium foundation. It renamed the earlier Edge as Edge Legacy. 

On Friday, Microsoft announced that a Windows security update will install the new Edge, if it hasn’t already been installed, and remove Edge Legacy. The new Edge already is the default browser on the latest Windows 10 version. 

Microsoft has been working on this update from quite some time now. Microsoft initially released the first test version of the new Edge for public testing in April 2019 and released the first stable version in January 2020. The software is similar to Google’s dominant Chrome, relying on its core software, but includes differences like a vertical tab arrangement and collections to house information you gather while on the web. 

 Microsoft has also built Edge features like improved search designed to help Microsoft’s sizable population of business users. 

The latest major Windows update brought new tricks for your browser, Start menu and more. Many updates have been included in the latest version. Windows 10 mainly include 3 new features, those are; 

  1. Microsoft Edge browser brings privacy improvements 
  1. Customize your new Start menu 
  1. Open all of your tabs at once 

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Australian government urged to adopt global cyber security standards for cloud

New South Wales government has asked all local, federal and state governments to adopt internationally recognized cyber security standards for Cloud Services. 

The government has also advised all said governments to evaluate proposals or tender bids with careful consideration from companies that adopt cyber security. 

And also favorably evaluate proposals of those companies that are adopting other risk standards for telecommunications and the internet of things (IoT).  

The NSW cyber security made this recommendation along with several other suggestions mentioned in 16-page report issued by them. 

The recommendations for standards development and implementation have been separated into seven key areas: cloud, defence, education, energy, financial services, health and telco and IoT. 

The report particularly includes all relevant points related to cyber security. In the cloud area, the report urges governments to “adopt and leverage recognized ISO and/or IEC standards as baseline requirements for information security.

The report said that standards could be placed within “any regulatory frameworks or procurement models proposed in relation to cyber security”. 

The report also recommends that all businesses and governments should develop material that “clearly communicates any business benefits around that adoption of standards”. 

The report also points that international standards should be followed in the event that a principles-based approach is adopted. 

The report also highlights the standards around cyber security, including IoT security specifically, and risk management. 

All businesses should definitely follow the recommendations and incase looking for secured web hosting services then, IT Consultants are always available to provide best web hosting that is not only secure but fast as well. 

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All iPhone Users: Keep your iPhone 15cm away from your pacemaker

Where there are lots of updates being released by the big tech giants, there is another news that should not be ignored especially during this world pandemic – Covid-19. 

And this whole situation has changed our lifestyle completely – not that we didn’t use to spend our time on social media before.  

But now businesses are completely working online and are preferring social media marketing as compared to traditional marketing strategies. 

Apple recently announced that all customers should be vigilant about their smartphones as there is a chance that it might interfere with medical devices, including pacemakers. 

Previously, Apple issued a safety information in which they warned users about iPhones containing magnets and radios that emit electromagnetic fields. These elements impact medical devices such as, pacemakers and defibrillators. 

Apple notes that iPhone 12 versions have more magnets than prior iPhone models. 

And states that it does not result in huge risk of magnetic interference with medical devices than their previous models. 

However, Apple said that medical devices have some sensors that might react to magnets and are harmful. 

Apple recommends its users that they should keep their iPhones and MagSafe chargers at a “safe distance” away from medical devices. 

The exact distance is also advised by Apple which is, more than 15 centimeters, or 38.1 centimeters apart when wirelessly charging. 

Apple, however, have not yet responded to any requests to talk about why it is expanding on the safety guidance now. 

It is advised that if a customer feels like their iPhone 12 or MagSafe charger is interfering with their medical devices, then they should immediately stop using them. 

Apart from this health safety concers shown by Apple. Apple also warned its iPhone 12 users to be aware of placing their credit cards, security badges, passports etc when using MagSafe. 

So, If you are an iPhone user and you have a phone case that holds such items then make sure that you remove them before wirelessly charging your device. 

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New Features in Edge Chromium 88

The most recent update for Edge Chromium, version 88, has brought so many new useful features for Windows and macOS versions of the browser. 

The amazing new features include new password security tools, an updated look, and several quality-of-life enhancements.  

Let’s find out more about these features and how to use it. 

Password generator and security tools 

Edge 88’s update includes two password features. The first one is a randomized password generator that automatically creates a password when a new account is created, or an existing account is being updated. It also saves the password and when you need it again, it auto-fills it. 

Second password tool is automated data breach monitoring that is the biggest security monitoring feature included in this update. Edge security tool conducts a cross-reference based on the saved login information and notifies the user if there is a chance that account is being compromised. 

 The usage of both features is quite easy. All you must do is to sign into Edge with a Microsoft account and turn on Password Syncing under Settings > Profile > Sync > Passwords. to enable the password generator. That’s’ it! 

“Offer to save password” option will remember your password and whenever you will input a new password, Edge will offer to create it for you.  

Sleeping tabs 

With this feature all users can now set inactive tabs to “go to sleep” after a specified time. Edge will stop checking sleeping tabs in the background, which frees up your PC’s memory and CPU to be used elsewhere.  

Users can configure the setting in Settings > System > Save resources. You can choose the time duration to set based on your will and you will get notifications about it as well.  

Sidebar search 

Yet another useful feature, users can now search the web without opening a new tab or leaving the current page. All you must do is to highlight a word, then right-click > Search and you will see al search results in a sidebar.  

New looks 

Any device or application is not complete without its interface. In this update Edge 88 has also changed the browser’s appearance and has included new “Fluent Design” interface icons. 

These icons match Microsoft’s other products and offers over 24 new browser themes which you can use to personalize your Edge look.  

Other latest features 

Some of the tweaks which were limited to certain platforms are now available for desktop version. Such as.  

  • Now the new tab page shows incoming emails from user’s Outlook account. 
  • Cross-device history and tab syncing are available for all users. 
  • Automatic Profile Switching is available on Mac as well. 

Hope these details would help you understand new features and it’s usage. 

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Why companies fail to pick the right cloud modernization partner

Success in modernizing IT Solutions through the cloud is driven by a complete standardization and automation strategy. 

Technological change is so rapid nowadays, even if the organization has made up its mind to change the technology, the sponsoring technology partner always face myriad of avenues to investigate it. 

Sponsoring technology managers are then left with a decision to make, either to buy a new technology or build one. 

The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new, adaptability is about the powerful difference between adapting to cope and adapting to win. Enterprises that overlook modernization are sure to fail in fulfilling critical compliance and security problems thus, endangering both, their businesses and customers. Such vulnerabilities exist a lot over the internet and especially. website security is biggest concern among businesses. 

It is true that finding the right technology partner is a critical task, but there are several factors that can help organizations to make a profound decision, such as., 

Not just stay afloat, but also surge ahead: 

Senior technology managers always think ahead of the impact an initiative is going to have and try to find an optimum solution to a problem. 

  • By articulating an inefficiency, risk or opportunity in a technology strategy 
  • Ideated potential pathways forward (tactical remediation, acquisition of new tools, wider-scale technology transformation) 
  • Canvased opinions of senior managers in other organizations 
  • Taken meetings with software product representatives and service consultancies 
  • And, lastly defining the what, how and who of an appropriate end state 

Set Expectations:

  • By introducing consultants to internal delivery and operational personnel for discovery activities, expectations of collaboration 
  • Consultants listen to problems and validate potential future ways of operating 

Commitment of Senior Managers:

Sponsoring managers might find themselves sharing these expectations as they discuss emerging discovery outcomes with other functional leaders. This can also happen as they become associated with an on-trial supplier and strategic initiative. 

And with the financial year progressing and pressure mounting to make inroads on strategic priorities, sponsoring managers may forgive early signs of poor supplier alignment to create short-term momentum. 

These factors can contribute to ill-fitting technology supplier arrangements. These arrangements can erode the technology function’s business value due to poor definition, execution and solution adoption. 

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