What is Windows Safe Mode? Windows loads in Safe Mode when there is a system critical problem that interferes with the normal operation of Windows. Administrators may also choose to reboot a computer into Safe Mode to run administrative and diagnostic tasks. It is normally used to troubleshoot Windows problems and try and to determine what is stopping it from functioning properly. In Safe Mode, Windows only loads essential software and drivers the operating system needs to run....

Protest In May and early June, the Chinese government asked Zoom to shut down meetings that were held by human rights activists. The online meetings were held for the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Protests and for the issues in Hong Kong. The activists had been promoting the meetings on social media. But the Chinese government forbids citizens from observing the protests, so they asked the company to shut down the meetings....

The company said it manages an infrastructure that allows smart contracts to scale and travel through heterogeneous blockchain networks. The Meter network, as well as the Moonriver network, were affected by the hack. Blockchain research company PeckShield confirmed that 1391 ETH and 2.74 BTC were stolen during the incident. Around 2 pm ET on Saturday, the company said it was hacked and urged users not to trade unbacked meterBNB circulating on Moonriver....

The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the companies said Kyndryl will establish an AWS Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE) to “offer state-of-the-art customer solutions and services for supporting mission-critical infrastructure, next-generation technologies and modernizing applications and workflows across industries.” “Our ability to freely explore and unleash the combined benefits of AWS cloud services with Kyndryl’s deep industry-specific managed services and expertise will provide an unprecedented level of knowledge and innovation,” said Martin Schroeter, CEO of Kyndryl....

A couple of months prior to the DDoS attack on the Generalitat, the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) was forced to revert to pen, paper and chalkboards when it was hit by a ransomware attack. The connection to the network was reset at the end of December, with most email accounts having been recovered – and a double authentication system applied – which allowed virtual classes to resume. While most systems have since been restored, others aren’t expected to be fully functional until the end of January....

If you live in or are traveling to one of these countries — don’t worry. You can still play PUBG with help from a VPN. The best VPNs can bypass even the strictest geo-restrictions, meaning you can play PUBG in countries where it’s been blocked. Even if you don’t live in a country where PUBG has been banned, VPNs can also have lots of other benefits when it comes to gaming....

A VPN with a global server network can easily help unblock content anywhere. Advanced VPNs also employ strong security and privacy measures so you get extra protection against snoops and cyber threats. My team and I tested 70+ VPNs, and ExpressVPN is my recommended service for Austria. Its servers are spread worldwide (including Austria) for seamlessly bypassing geo-restrictions, and they’re also super-fast for smooth UHD streaming. Plus, the VPN uses robust military-grade encryption and a no-logs policy to help maintain your online privacy....

My team and I tested over 90 VPNs for Malaysia and found only a few that can reliably bypass geo-restrictions without noticeable slowdowns. Apart from that, all VPNs on my list come with best-in-class encryption, a strict no-logs policy, and a kill switch to protect your privacy. My top pick is ExpressVPN. It offers an extensive server network to access Malaysian and international content at lightning-fast speeds while keeping you safe online with high-level security features....

With cyber threats increasing in Panama, your online privacy is also at risk. Public networks are rarely secured and can leave you vulnerable to hackers and snoops. My team and I tested 60+ VPNs to find the best ones for Panama. All shortlisted VPNs have high-speed servers worldwide to bypass geoblocks and stream your favorite content without buffering. They also let you access local Panama content while abroad. In addition, these VPNs keep you secure online with high-end safety features....

My team and I tested 70+ VPNs and found the best ones to get around geoblocks. Most have servers in Sri Lanka for accessing country-specific websites and apps abroad. Each VPN also has robust security features like AES 256-bit encryption, a no-logs policy, and a kill switch to protect your privacy. ExpressVPN is the best for Sri Lanka because of its global network of fast servers for accessing content in Sri Lanka and worldwide....

It’s true that iPhones are more difficult to hack than other mobile devices, as they are produced by one manufacturer dedicated to keeping them secure. Dozens of companies produce Android devices, which means greater risk of vulnerabilities. However, hackers have found creative ways to steal your sensitive data from the iPhone apps collecting it on a daily basis. They could grab your browsing history, personal images, current location, and even passwords without you ever knowing it....

(A screenshot from a Delta ad.) The airlines are almost getting bullish now. Why, Delta and United both insist that problems with flight delays are largely the fault of Air Traffic Control rather than, say, the fact that airlines let far too many competent people leave during the COVID-19 pandemic while they trousered billions of taxpayer dollars. Now they’re furiously hiring. The question some might ask is: who exactly is taking these airline jobs?...

Do You Want to be My Friend? An eight-year old girl was left terrified last week when she heard noises coming from her bedroom. The child’s parents had installed a security camera a few days before. The mum wanted to keep an eye on the girls while she worked shifts as an overnight nurse. After she heard a banging noise and music playing, the girl went to her bedroom to investigate....

Last Friday, NASA rolled the 321 foot (97 meter) SLS rocket and the Orion spacecraft to the launch pad as it prepared to launch on Monday November 14 from the Kennedy Space Center. The storm behind this Artemis launch delay is Tropical Storm Nicola, which is expected to reach landfall on Florida’s southeast coast on Thursday morning as a Category 1 hurricane. The Kennedy Space Center is located on the southeast coast too, but is north of Nicola’s projected path, which will likely hit West Palm Beach, about 150 miles south of Kennedy....

The ACCC said Telstra has increased its postpaid prices by AU$5 to AU$15 a month, Optus has raised prices by AU$6, and Vodafone has spiked its prices by AU$5 and AU$40 coupled with “heavy discounting and temporary bonus inclusions”. For prepaid plans, the watchdog said Telstra has reduced 35 and 42-day plans down to 28 days, which was effectively a 25% to 50% increase, Optus kept its prepaid plans stable, while Vodafone increased its prepaid plans by 25% by reducing its 35-day recharge down to 28 days....

The authorisation has been granted for 24 years until 30 September 2045, and it will allow the group to negotiate through joint tender process access to green energy from a solar or wind farm, as well as allowing the group to be connected to the National Electricity Market. At the same time, the authorisation would allow each company to individually enter into a power purchasing agreement (PPA) with a seller, as well as to consult each other and make joint decisions regarding the ongoing administration and operation of certain aspects of the PPA during the term of the contract....

Design & features Rather than the conventional clamshell form factor of the Swift X, the TravelMate Spin P4 has a more versatile convertible design that allows the 14-inch touch screen to be reversed for presentations, or simply folded right back to function in tablet mode when you don’t need – or have room for – the keyboard. The 14-inch IPS display may only provide FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels, 157.3ppi), but it’s sharp and colourful, with good viewing angles....

The bundle contains two separate memberships. Over 800 courses are included in the Stone River eLearning: Lifetime Membership, all designed to train you for lucrative positions in the tech industry. You can learn coding, mobile apps, graphic design, game development, and so much more. VIP perks include a personal learning guide, unlimited e-books, and a 1-year subscription to CodeMag Skills. Best of all, you have access to exams that will provide you with certifications to make your resume stand out among a horde of job seekers....

As pointed out in a new five-year study, the AI100 report, published last week by Stanford University, “many within the field are becoming aware of the carbon footprint of building such large models,” referring to deep learning programs. “There are significant environmental costs,” the study asserts. Despite the pressing matter of sustainability, many of the leading vendors of chips and systems that run AI programs are more focused on achieving performance, in terms of raw speed, than they are watching out for energy efficiency....

To be dubbed SYD3, the hyperscale data centre will based in Australia’s Western Sydney and join the company’s existing data centre SYD1 located nearby. According to AirTrunk, with SYD3, the company’s Western Sydney region will expand to more than 450MW. The new data centre will also include nine phases set across 8.3 hectares and be powered by a 132kV on-site substation, with the company noting that it will be the company’s largest single campus in the APAC region, excluding China....