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Windows 11: How to Navigate Mouse Settings Outside the Control Panel
Microsoft is transitioning more functionalities from the traditional Control Panel to the more streamlined Settings app as part of its ongoing updates to Windows 11. Currently, they are testing this migration in preview build 26276 for Windows Server 2025, with plans for a subsequent rollout to Windows 11. At this juncture, users can already adjust…
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Critical Security Vulnerability Found in Windows: What You Need to Know
Researchers at ESET have discovered a critical security vulnerability (CVE-2025-24983) affecting older versions of Windows, allowing hackers to execute malicious code on compromised systems through a zero-day exploit. This type of attack requires that the target device is already infected with a backdoor, ultimately raising significant security concerns. ESET researcher Filip Jurčacko explained that the…
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Windows 11 Streamlines User Experience by Migrating Mouse Settings Away from Control Panel
Windows 11 is set to offer users another compelling reason to abandon the Control Panel, as it transitions advanced mouse settings to the Settings app. This enhancement, evident in the recent Windows Server Build 26376, showcases how mouse-related functionalities are now conveniently clustered together, albeit still spread across various sections. For instance, options such as…
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How to Exclude a Specific User or Computer from Group Policy in Windows
To exclude specific users or computers from Group Policy Object (GPO) settings in Active Directory, there are several effective methods you can employ: GPO Security Filtering: This is the simplest method, allowing you to control which Active Directory objects can apply the policy. WMI Filters: You can limit the scope of the GPO using Windows…
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Enhanced Mouse Control: New Settings Migration from Control Panel to Settings
Windows 11 has evolved significantly since its launch, as Microsoft gradually shifts features from the traditional Control Panel to the more user-friendly Settings app. Recently, an important update was noted in Windows Server build 26376, where additional mouse control options have been relocated from the Control Panel to the new Settings interface, making it unnecessary…
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March Patch Tuesday Alert: Urgent Action Needed to Address Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Windows and VMware
CISOs must urgently address zero-day vulnerabilities affecting Windows and VMware products that are at risk of exploitation. Administrators are particularly warned to act quickly due to a vulnerability with an open proof-of-concept exploit, which is likely to attract threat actors’ attention. As part of the March Patch Tuesday updates, significant security patches were issued by…
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Essential Strategies for Planning Data Disruptions in Exchange Server
It is crucial to be prepared for potential disruptions to your Exchange Server, as data loss and service interruptions can greatly affect business continuity. In this guide, we will outline effective practices for establishing a backup and recovery strategy for Exchange Server. Best Practices for Backup and Recovery Understand Exchange Server Backup and Recovery Concepts…
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A Comprehensive Guide to Writing Logs to the Windows Event Viewer Using PowerShell and CMD
To log event information directly to the Windows Event Viewer using PowerShell or Command Prompt, you can utilize the Write-EventLog cmdlet. This approach is beneficial for tracking script execution without creating text log files. Here’s how you can do it: Log an Information Event:Use the following command to write an informational entry to the Application…
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Unsecured Webcams: A New Tool for Cyberattackers Revealed
Criminals from the Akira ransomware group have recently used an unsecured webcam to launch a cyberattack, encrypting an entire corporate network. According to cybersecurity researchers at S-RM, the attackers first accessed the target’s remote access solution by brute-forcing credentials or purchasing them on the black market. After gaining access, they deployed AnyDesk software to navigate…
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Feds Warn of Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities in Windows and Routers: What You Need to Know
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently updated its list of actively exploited vulnerabilities, highlighting threats affecting Cisco routers and Windows computers. This update serves as a warning to federal agencies regarding ongoing malicious exploits. One significant vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-20118, enables hackers to execute arbitrary commands on select VPN routers, including…