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Meta's new resource, Privacy Center, to offer an insight into its approach to privacy

Fiza Ali — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 02:30:01 +0000

Meta's Privacy Center is now available to a limited number of people using Facebook on desktop in the US. The tech giant plans to launch it for more users and more of its apps in the near future. Read more...

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Mac now offers better security controls for USB devices

Usama Jawad — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:36:01 +0000

In order to reduce the potential attack surface for employees who plug in USB devices to their organization's Macs without realizing security risks, Microsoft has rolled out better security controls. Read more...

Russian prosecutors urged to investigate Microsoft over claims Windows 10 is ‘spying' on users

Andy Weir — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 06:18:01 +0000

Russia's Prosecutor General has been asked to look into Microsoft amid claims that Windows 10 'illicitly' collects user data, by a state official who says the OS is 'effectively spying on its users'. Read more...

Xbox Video gets updated on Windows Phone, appears to bring new features

Andy Weir — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 08:42:01 +0000

Microsoft has rolled out its latest update to the Xbox Video app on Windows Phone, with little fanfare and still no changelog yet, although it appears at least to introduce some new playback controls. Read more...

Device Controls Laptop Without Keyboard, Mouse

Tue, 01 May 2007 02:41:47 +0000

BT researchers have produced the BT Balance device which makes it easier for disabled people or those working in cramped conditions to control laptop computers without the need of a mouse or keyboard. Employers may... Read more...

Tighter Controls on .eu Domain Names

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 22:45:10 +0000

Under a new rule that will come into effect February 19, European registrars will have the option to deny the transfer of ownership of the ".eu" domain name if there is abuse suspected. Previously the... Read more...

Playstation 3 to Ship with Parental Controls

Tue, 25 Oct 2005 16:00:00 +0000

Sony has reaffirmed its commitment to the protection of minors from the effects of violent videogames with the announcement of in-built parental controls for its next generation PS3 console. Sony joined Japan's biggest... Read more...

Copy Controls Bill Draws Fire

Fri, 23 Jul 2004 19:28:16 +0000

Four technology groups are fighting a U.S. Senate bill that would allow copyright holders to sue creators of products that "induce" copyright violations. The bill would discourage technology companies from offering new media players or... Read more...

IBM Patches Faulty ActiveX Controls

Tue, 22 Jun 2004 22:53:20 +0000

IBM today released patches for eGatherer 2.0.0.16 and acpRunner 1.2.5.0. If these controls are left un-patched an attacker could "write malicious files anywhere on a computer's hard disk via a special Web page". ... Read more...

IE Web Controls for CMS 2002 /w SP1a

Daniel Fleshbourne — Sat, 01 Nov 2003 11:48:02 +0000

This download includes the Microsoft® Internet Explorer WebControls Version 1.0 of the ASP.NET Server Controls, which is a prerequisite for MCMS 2002 with SP1a Server Component. WebControls simplify Web development in several common scenarios by... Read more...

Microsoft steps up software controls

Tue, 04 Feb 2003 21:59:51 +0000

Microsoft is continuing to clamp down on employees who buy software at cost and then resell it. The company confirmed yesterday that it has taken "appropriate actions" against an undisclosed number of workers at the... Read more...

DVD Copy Controls Head to Court

Darren Bolton — Wed, 24 Apr 2002 10:23:09 +0000

Small software firm challenges digital copyright law, tries to assert the right to backups. Call... Read more...

Xbox to Offer Parental Controls

Fri, 05 Oct 2001 17:19:33 +0000

SEATTLE (AP) - Parents worried about the content of videogames designed for Microsoft's Xbox (news - web sites) will have the option of restricting their children's access. The head of Microsoft Corp.'s... Read more...