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TUXEDO Stellaris 17 (Gen6): A high-performance portable Linux workstation

TUXEDO Computers has launched the 6th-generation Stellaris 17, a new high-performance laptop designed for gaming and professional use. The device is equipped with advanced components including an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU and an Intel Core i9-14900HX processor. This setup enables it to deliver exceptional performance comparable to high-end desktop PCs.

The Stellaris 17 includes a mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX switches, a 99 Wh battery, and a 17-inch display that has a 240 Hz refresh rate and a 16:10 aspect ratio. These features are packed into a chassis that combines aluminum and high-quality plastics, providing a robust yet portable frame. The overall build is designed to be fingerprint-resistant and durable, with a total weight of 2.8 kg and a height of 27 mm.

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New solution helps companies prepare for 90-day TLS standard

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Google's proposal to cut TLS certificate lifespans to 90 days -- down from the current 398 -- was aired last year and has caused something of a stir in security circles.

According to a recent Venafi study, 83 percent of organizations have been hit by certificate-related outages in the past 12 months, and 57 percent of organizations have experienced security incidents involving compromised TLS certificates. Shortening certificate lifespans will therefore help businesses reduce the risk of compromise.

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Get 'Enterprise Transformation to AI and the Metaverse' (worth $59.99) for FREE

Enterprise Transformation to AI and the Metaverse provides guidance on how organizations can respond effectively to a rapidly converging collection of advanced technologies, methods, and models often referred to as “the metaverse.”

The arrival of the metaverse will likely lead to one of the most disruptive eras in modern history. We will see our personal, social, professional, and business lives change just as dramatically as we experienced with the arrival of the personal computer, Internet, and smart phone.

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Best Windows apps this week

Five-hundred-and-ninety-three in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 and 11 on the Microsoft Store and elsewhere in the past seven days.

Microsoft reduced the size of Windows 10 updates to improve delivery performance. The same technique has been used on Windows 11 since the release of the operating system in 2021.

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All you wanted to know about passkeys but were afraid to ask

Yesterday's coverage of World Password Day sparked some discussion among the BetaNews team about passkeys and how they work.

We figured that if we're confused about them then some of you probably are too, so here's a FAQ look at passkeys, how they work and why you should consider using them.

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Microsoft tells users 'if you want to fix 0x80070643 errors, you'll have to do it yourself'

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Updates released for Windows 10, Windows 11 and Windows Server back in January proved problematic for many users. There have been widespread reports of 0x80070643 errors, and Microsoft acknowledged the issue some time ago.

But for anyone holding out for a fix, there's some disappointing news. The company says that it will not be releasing a fix for the problem, but is instead expecting users to follow instructions to sort things out for themselves.

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Identity and permissions present a major security challenge

The average organization has roughly 1,400 permissions for every employee, according to a new report from Veza.

The findings also show that identity teams face a daunting number of groups and roles to manage. With organizations averaging nearly 700 groups for every 1,000 users, it is difficult for admins to choose the least-privilege groups and roles that will meet the needs of any given employee, contractor, or service account.

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Windows 11 is losing market share to Windows 10

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In what will come as something of a disappointment to Microsoft, the latest figures from Statcounter shows that Windows 11 is becoming less popular.

While Windows 11’s market share is in decline, there is an almost mirrored increase in Windows 10’s market share. It appears that there remains a preference for the significantly older version of Windows.

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Microsoft may have broken your VPN with Windows updates

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If your VPN has stopped working in Windows 10 or Windows 11, you can take some comfort in the fact that you're not alone. The April update for the operating system, or the preview version, is causing VPN connection failures.

It is not clear quite how widespread the problem is, nor just how many VPN tools are affected. However, Microsoft is aware of the issue but is offering little in the way of help at the moment.

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The changing face of the cybersecurity market [Q&A]

The cybersecurity world is a fast changing one with a constant arms race between attackers and defenders.

New entrants are always coming to the market with innovative technologies to solve particular problems. We spoke to Justin Somaini, a partner at cybersecurity venture capital firm YL Ventures, to find out more about up and coming security trends and shaping the future of cybersecurity.

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Firefox for Android achieves over 1,000 extensions

In a remarkable display of growth and developer engagement, Firefox for Android has achieved a major milestone—over 1,000 extensions are now available on its platform! This achievement comes less than five months after Mozilla launched its new open ecosystem for extensions in December, which initially featured just over 400 options.

The rapid expansion in the number of extensions underscores the enthusiasm and innovative spirit of the developer community. This surge not only reflects the developers' readiness to explore new territories in mobile browser customization but also highlights the robust capabilities of Firefox on Android devices.

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Proton 9.0 launches: A major boost for Linux gamers

Today, the Linux gaming world gets a huge boost with the release of Proton 9.0. If you are not familiar, Proton is an open-source tool that lets you to play some Windows games on Linux.

This latest version introduces extensive compatibility improvements, enhancing the gaming experience for a wide array of titles previously only playable on Proton Experimental. Among these games are popular titles such as "Dinogen Online," "Photography Simulator Demo," and "The Finals." Proton 9.0 also breathes new life into classics like "Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 and Yuri’s Revenge" and "Lord of the Rings: Gollum."

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Get 'Linux Cookbook, 2nd edition' (worth $56.99) for FREE

This handy cookbook teaches new-to-intermediate Linux users the essential skills necessary to manage a Linux system, using both graphical and command-line tools.

Whether you run Linux in embedded, desktop, server, or cloud or virtual environments, the fundamental skills are the same. This book aims to get you up and running quickly, with copy-paste examples.

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Internal communication gaps leave enterprises vulnerable to attack

A new report shows that CISOs find it difficult to communicate threats to the C-suite, which is leaving gaps in the organization’s understanding of cyberrisk.

The study from Dynatrace reveals that 87 percent of CISOs say application security is a blind spot at the CEO and board level.

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Combating small ransomware attacks  

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Ransomware attacks are so destructive that it’s easy to assume that all of them are large-scale in nature. However, this isn’t always the case, and ransomware gangs can do incredible amounts of damage with relatively small amounts of data. For example, an analysis carried out by Zerto of 116 globally diverse ransomware attacks spanning 43 different ransomware variants uncovered a median dataset size of just 183.5 GB.

When considered alongside a study carried out by Splunk, which says the average ransomware can encrypt a gigabyte of data in 47.7 seconds, the typical encryption detonation process for 183.5 GB of data would take nearly two and a half hours: That’s not very long at all.

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