Month: October 2021

Geheimdienstchefs im Bundestag: Nachrichtendienste wollen weiter Spionagetools zukaufen

Von der Debatte um Pegasus zeigen sich die deutschen Nachrichtendienste unbeeindruckt. Der Zukauf von Trojanern und Analysesoftware sei unverzichtbar, heißt es. Ein Bericht von Friedhelm Greis (Geheimdienste, Datenschutz)

Von der Debatte um Pegasus zeigen sich die deutschen Nachrichtendienste unbeeindruckt. Der Zukauf von Trojanern und Analysesoftware sei unverzichtbar, heißt es. Ein Bericht von Friedhelm Greis (Geheimdienste, Datenschutz)

Koalitionsverhandlungen: Wenn 22 Arbeitsgruppen an einer "Enttäuschung" feilen

Ende November soll der Koalitionsvertrag für die “Ampel” in Sack und Tüten sein. Welche Wahlberechtigten sich darin wiederfinden und ob er verfassungskonform wird, ist unklar

Ende November soll der Koalitionsvertrag für die "Ampel" in Sack und Tüten sein. Welche Wahlberechtigten sich darin wiederfinden und ob er verfassungskonform wird, ist unklar

The Windows 11 Microsoft Store is now rolling out for Windows 10

Microsoft debuted a new version of the Microsoft Store with Windows 11, bringing an updated design, support for more apps, and even the option to download third-party app and game stores like the Epic Games Store. But the new Microsoft Store isn’t a Windows 11 exclusive. After launching alongside Windows 11 in October, Microsoft’s Rudy […]

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Microsoft debuted a new version of the Microsoft Store with Windows 11, bringing an updated design, support for more apps, and even the option to download third-party app and game stores like the Epic Games Store.

But the new Microsoft Store isn’t a Windows 11 exclusive. After launching alongside Windows 11 in October, Microsoft’s Rudy Huyn says the new Store is now starting to roll out for Windows 10 users.

The new Microsoft Store has an updated user interface, but the biggest change for Windows 10 users may be support for Win32 apps as well as Universal Windows Platform apps and Progressive Web apps. That means developers of existing Win32 apps won’t need to create new versions using different technologies to submit them to the Microsoft Store anymore (although it’s still up to developers to submit apps, so don’t expect to find every Windows app you’re looking for.

Microsoft has also eased up some of the restrictions on the types of apps it allows in the store. Third-party app and game stores like the Epic Games Store? They’re allowed now. Web browsers like Firefox that use their own rendering engine rather than the Blink engine used by Microsoft’s Edge browser? No problem.

And just like the old Microsoft Store, the new version’s not just for apps and games – you can also purchase or rent movies & TV shows.

One feature that is going to remain a Windows 11 exclusive though? Android apps. Since the Windows Subsystem for Android doesn’t run on Windows 10, you won’t find the Amazon Appstore or any other Android apps in the new Microsoft Store if you’re running it on Windows 10.

This article was originally published October 27, 2021 and last updated November 12, 2021.

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NASA wants to buy SLS rockets at half price, fly them into the 2050s

The agency wants the rocket to become a “sustainable and affordable system.”

A view of NASA's SLS rocket, nearly fully assembled, in September 2020.

Enlarge / A view of NASA's SLS rocket, nearly fully assembled, in September 2020. (credit: NASA)

NASA has asked the US aerospace industry how it would go about "maximizing the long-term efficiency and sustainability" of the Space Launch System rocket and its associated ground systems.

The request comes as NASA and its chief contractor for the rocket, Boeing, are nearing the launch pad after a long, arduous, and expensive development process that has lasted more than a decade. The heavy lift SLS rocket, carrying an Orion space capsule, should finally make its debut during the first half of 2022.

In its request NASA says it would like to fly the SLS rocket for "30 years or more" as a national capability. Moreover, the agency wants the rocket to become a "sustainable and affordable system for moving humans and large cargo payloads to cislunar and deep-space destinations."

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Securing your digital life, part two: The bigger picture—and special circumstances

We did the basics—now let’s look at some more detailed steps to protect yourself.

Securing your digital life, part two: The bigger picture—and special circumstances

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In the first half of this guide to personal digital security, I covered the basics of assessing digital risks and protecting what you can control: your devices. But the physical devices you use represent only a fraction of your overall digital exposure.

According to a report by Aite Group, nearly half of US consumers experienced some form of identity theft over the last two years. Losses from these thefts are expected to reach $721.3 billion for 2021—and that’s only counting cases where criminals take over and abuse online accounts. Other valuable parts of your digital life may not carry specific monetary risks to you but could still have a tangible impact on your privacy, safety, and overall financial health.

Case in point: last September, my Twitter account was targeted for takeover by an unidentified attacker. Even though I had taken multiple measures to prevent the theft of my account (including two-factor authentication), the attacker made it impossible for me to log in (though they were locked out of the account as well). It took several weeks and some high-level communication with Twitter to restore my account. As someone whose livelihood is tied to getting the word out about things with a verified Twitter account, this went beyond inconvenience and was really screwing with my job.

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Pixel 6 und Android 12: Googles halbgare Android-Update-Schummelei

Seit Jahren arbeitet Google daran, endlich so lange Updates zu liefern wie die Konkurrenz. Mit dem Pixel 6 und Android 12 enttäuscht der Konzern aber. Ein IMHO von Sebastian Grüner (Android-Updates, Android)

Seit Jahren arbeitet Google daran, endlich so lange Updates zu liefern wie die Konkurrenz. Mit dem Pixel 6 und Android 12 enttäuscht der Konzern aber. Ein IMHO von Sebastian Grüner (Android-Updates, Android)