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Zombie Crapware: How the Windows Platform Binary Table Works
Few people noticed at the time, but Microsoft added a new feature to Windows 8 that allows manufacturers to infect the UEFI firmware with crapware. Windows will continue installing and resurrecting this junk software even after you perform a clean-install.
Source: Zombie Crapware: How the Windows Platform Binary Table Works
The History of SQL Injection, the Hack That Will Never Go Away | Motherboard
Over 15 years after it was first publicly disclosed, SQL injection is still the number one threat to websites.
Source: The History of SQL Injection, the Hack That Will Never Go Away | Motherboard
What the Emoji You’re Sending Actually Look Like to Your Friends | Motherboard
Emoji are standardized, but the variations across devices are enough to totally change the meaning of what you’re trying to convey.
Source: What the Emoji You’re Sending Actually Look Like to Your Friends | Motherboard
Why You Can’t “Securely Delete” a File, and What to Do Instead
Some utilities have a “secure delete” option that promises to securely erase a file from your hard drive, removing all traces of it. Older versions of Mac OS X have a “Secure Empty Trash” option that tries to do something similar. Apple removed this feature recently because it just doesn’t work reliably on modern drives.
Source: Why You Can’t “Securely Delete” a File, and What to Do Instead
Obama Won’t Seek Access to Encrypted User Data
The Obama administration has concluded that it is not possible to give American agencies a back door to encrypted smartphone data without creating an opening for other nations, criminals and terrorists.
Remove default Apps from Windows 10 | Thomas’ Miniblog
Windows 10 comes preloaded with a lot of default apps. Depending on which version you have1, you will see various apps in your start menu that you don’t want. I previously explained how to uninstall OneNote from Windows 10, but you can actually remove any app you want. The very first thing you should try … →
Source: Remove default Apps from Windows 10 | Thomas’ Miniblog
Can I completely disable Cortana on Windows 10? – Super User
How to Change the Login Screen Background on Windows 10
Windows 10 allows you to change the lock screen background, but the login screen background always features the default Windows 10 background. Use these tweaks and you can set any image or color you want as the background.
Source: How to Change the Login Screen Background on Windows 10
Disable or Uninstall OneDrive Completely in Windows 10 – Tech Journey
OneDrive (previously SkyDrive, Windows Live SkyDrive and Windows Live Folders) is a personal cloud file hosting, storage and sync service from Microsoft. In Windows 10, the OneDrive desktop app is installed and comes natively with the operating system. And if you sign into Windows 10 with a Microsoft Account (MSA), OneDrive is also enabled by […]
Source: Disable or Uninstall OneDrive Completely in Windows 10 – Tech Journey