SDCs are data errors that do not leave any record or trace in system logs. Sources of SDCs include datapath dependencies, temperature variance, and age, among other silicon factors. Since these data errors are silent, they can stay undetected within workloads and propagate across several services. The data error can affect memory, storage, networking, as well as computer CPUs and cause data loss and corruption. Meta engineers started testing three years ago as they had a difficult time detecting SDCs once components had already gone into one of its production data centre fleets....

The 5G technology will be ready within 2020. Recently, ZTE unveiled a phone that supports 5G technology and is capable of catching the speed of up to 1GB Per second. Well, ZTE had unveiled this 5G ready phone on Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona. ZTE unveiled Gigabit phone which is the first smartphone to support 5G technology and catch download speed of up to 1 gigabit per second which is almost ten times faster than current 4G services....

The tech giant’s first bit of advice for admins using Windows Group Policy to manage enterprise Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices is don’t mess too much with the defaults. Admins shouldn’t try too hard to customize device security patching and feature updates because the defaults are “often the best”, according to Microsoft. This focus on defaults keeps users happy and productive, while ensuring devices are patched and up to date....

Following the complaints of several developers over the last months, Apple today announced some changes to the App Store Review Guidelines regarding streaming game platforms. However, it doesn’t seem that other companies have approved these changes, at least this is what Microsoft says. Prior to today’s App Store Review Guidelines changes, Apple rejected any streaming game app on the grounds that the company must review and approve each game individually. The new guidelines allow game streaming apps to be released on the App Store, but the rules are the same as before....

As we reported earlier, Satya Nadella had announced that both the devices will be available in India starting from December, that being said there is still no information on the price tags these phones will carry in the Indian context. Microsoft is all set to release the Windows 10 Mobile on November 12 along with the Thunderbolt 2 update. The fall build will bring about a host of improvements and is expected to fix most of the bugs plaguing the ongoing version of the Windows 10....

Improvements and Fixes to Core Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac Apps Microsoft Outlook for Mac 15.18.0 (160109) Full-Screen ModeView multiple messages or invitations side-by-side.Room FinderFind available conference rooms when scheduling a meeting. Of all the updates, this is probably the one that I’m the most excited about. Room finder makes finding available conference rooms simple.Bug fixesOk… Unfortunately, that’s all the details Microsoft provided. Microsoft Word for Mac 15.18.0 (160109) Save ....

Meet The World’s Lightest Laptop The well-known South Korean giant LG just launched a new generation of Gram laptops, which are basically focused on high performance and portability. The South Korean giant LG launched two models, with 14 and 17-inch screen, but the most eye-catching feature of these new series laptops of the well-known South Korean giant LG are that they are the world’s lightest laptop with all these sizes of screen....

Infrastructure to vehicle communication isn’t a new concept, though its development and deployment have been hamstrung from widespread adoption on public roads by the difficulties of coordinating the technology rollout and the underlying costs of such a scheme. Seoul Robotics is rolling out a practical testbed specifically targeting enterprise logistics. The company’s Level 5 Control Tower guides vehicles autonomously through a proprietary mesh network of computers without having to place any sensors on an individual vehicle....

The updated policy, formerly referred to as its data policy, now provides examples of what information is collected, and how it is used, shared, retained, and transferred, including with the type of third parties. New controls to manage who can view a post and the topic users want to see ads about has also been included. Meta has also used illustrations, a video, and a table to present the information, instead of relying on a giant wall of text....

Before SecurityIQ, MSD Wayne experienced an onslaught of four ransomware attacks, one of them crippling an applications database. For Pete Just, MSD Wayne’s CTO, this was the warning and opportunity to strengthen his district’s security strategy. He enrolled all faculty and staff in SecurityIQ awareness training to strengthen their social engineering defenses. Since then, the district has been ransom-free for 18 months. The success of MSD Wayne’s program draws on Just’s former years as an instructor....

Microsoft Store, the company’s new approach to its app store The changes made by the leading software development company have begun to be viewed by users of the Insiders program of the popular operating system in the recent release of the Release Preview ring. As the tech giant Microsoft’s Insider points out, this evolution not only means a simple change of name but also it represents a new perspective adopted by the Redmond to diversify and unify in one place the company’s product stores....

XorDdos conducts automated password-guessing attacks across thousands of Linux servers to find matching admin credentials used on Secure Shell (SSH) servers. SSH is a secure network communications protocol commonly used for remote system administration. Once credentials are gained, the botnet uses root privileges to install itself on a Linux device and uses XOR-based encryption to communicate with the attacker’s command and control infrastructure. SEE: Microsoft warns: This botnet has new tricks to target Linux and Windows systems While DDoS attacks are a serious threat to system availability and are growing in size each year, Microsoft is worried about other capabilities of these botnets....

Surface Pro 6 Microsoft unveiled the Surface Pro 6, which is a refresh of its signature Surface device. It will come in both white and black colors, and the company claims this one will be 67 percent faster with Intel’s 8th gen quad-core processor under the hood. It is available for pre-order now and will begin shipping on October 16th. Surface Laptop 2 Microsoft claims the Surface Laptop 2 will be up to 85-percent faster than the original, thanks to a new 8th gen Intel processor....

The two key Defender for Cloud services are Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Cloud Workload Protection (CWP) – two categories of security products that address cloud misconfigurations. SEE: Cloud computing is the key to business success. But unlocking its benefits is hard work Eric Doerr, corporate vice president of Cloud Security at Microsoft, noted there are no dependencies on Google’s own tools, easy onboarding from GCP workloads, and more than 80 recommendations to harden an environment in GCP or AWS....

Update: When this was first announced, it was only available to Windows Insiders; shortly after, the company made the Edge iOS beta available to everyone. Microsoft exec Joe Belfiore made the announcement the following day on Twitter. — Joe Belfiore (@joebelfiore) October 6, 2017 Microsoft Edge for iOS and Android If you’re a Windows Insider and want to get in on the previewing action, you need to open Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update on your PC....

Sharp on Thursday started accepting pre-orders for its RoboHon robot. In terms of specifications, this robot phone is 7.7 inch tall and it comes with all features of a smartphone. RoboHon runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS, it comes with 16GB inbuilt storage and 8MP camera. The beast mini robot can walk on its two legs and can be also operated through voice commands. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 and at the back it sports 2 inch QVGA display with 720p projector included in its head....

The Micromax Dual 5, therefore, has its phone-y plate full when it comes to expectations and hopes. Not only is it the first flagship level device from Micromax since the Canvas 6 and 6 Pro were launched last year, it also represents the Indian brand’s foray into a segment which it has generally tended to steer clear of – the higher priced smartphone segment. Micromax has gone north of the Rs 20,000 price band (most notably with the first Canvas Knight) in the past, but it is best known for what many call its “value for money” (read “super affordable”) phones, especially around the USD 150 territory....

Not many businesses are using Windows 11 right now because of the high bar of its minimum hardware requirements, but it has been rolling out rapidly to consumers since its October release. Microsoft teamed up with Intel to deliver its Secured-core PCs for enterprise customers and create the Pluton security co-processor with Intel, AMD and Qualcomm for storing encrypted secrets like passwords. The hardware-based security efforts, which were introduced in 2019, aim to thwart attacks on firmware, where attackers may have physical access to the computer, like a state-sponsored hacker....

Highlights of the New OneDrive for Business Features The flagship change is the integration between OneDrive and SharePoint Online team sites. The OneDrive sync client has long been used to keep files synced across devices, but now you can sync SharePoint Online team sites to your OneDrive with the click of a button. This will be a particularly welcome change for Mac users since they’ll now have a seamless way to access files on SharePoint Online team sites....

But what about those who laid out some cash for OneCare? Well, if you purchased OneCare before July 1, 2009, then you could be eligible for a full refund. Yeah I know, when I read about it I was pretty surprised too! First off if you haven’t done so already head on over and pick up Microsoft Security Essentials, it’s the new replacement for OneCare. However, if you’re a die-hard OneCare fan, or don’t have the means of installing Microsoft Security Essentials (what?...