Caught Again! Lenovo Found to Stick New Windows Laptops with Unremovable Bloatware
Usually, if you find some sort of bloatware or crapware on your computer you can simply uninstall it and not worry about it again. However, Lenovo has been silently sticking bloatware onto new laptops for years now that is not only an inconvenience but also impossible to remove. As Chris Williams explains, even if the hard drive is wiped or the bloatware is uninstalled Lenovo will secretly reinstall it without you ever knowing a...
Google Reorganizes Under New Holding Company – Alphabet
During the late 90s Google was founded as an internet search engine, aimed at bringing all of the world’s digital data into a single, organized place. Since then, Google has broadened their reach and put their fingers into everything from Google Glass, to map data to self-driving cars. Of which may have you wondering, “Where is Google going next?” Last night Google announced that they are reorganizing under a new name as Alphabet...
Google Changes Local Map Pack for Restaurant Queries
10 days ago news hit the wire that Google was experimenting with their maps listings for Home Services Professionals in certain geographical areas. Today, we’ve noticed yet a new trend that seems to be rolling out slowly for restaurants – a changed map pack following a company’s website that matches the search query. As seen in the example to the left, when searching for the exact name of a restaurant, the company’s website will first...
Millions of Android Devices at Risk in Latest Security Breach
According to security firm Check Point, millions of Android smart phones are at risk from an unseen security flaw that allows attackers to hijack a device without the user ever knowing it. Before phones are shipped to customers, manufacturers often install apps such as TeamViewer that allow remote technicians to access the phone from a distance to solve problems. Unfortunately, this is where the flaw has been discovered. Now known as...
Cloud File Storage Under Attack: Hackers Able to Access GoogleDrive, OneDrive and Dropbox Files Without a Password
On Wednesday, security firm Imperva released new data that illustrates how any user in a cloud service, such as DropBox or OneDrive, can retrieve files across the network without anybody ever noticing. Additionally, Imperva found that attackers could also infect other users with malware and viruses. Cloud file storage has become increasingly more popular for personal and business use alike, allowing friends and multiple employees to...
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