Since then, most of the news coming out of Blizzard hasn’t been good. Not only did iconic Overwatch team lead Jeff Kaplan depart, but also Blizzard was in the midst of numerous attempts to clean up a toxic and hostile workplace culture. Rumors claim Overwatch 2’s development was heavily impacted. Overwatch 2’s first beta had propped up hopes for the game, but that goodwill was running out by the time Blizzard announced an Overwatch 2 Reveal Event for June 16....

Harris, who played a key role in the design of the Windows 8 Start menu with touch-friendly tiles, reckons the Windows 11 Start menu has confusing elements and distractions and even makes it look like his PC is “infected by a virus.” The designer aired his criticisms in a series of tweets explaining the importance of the Start menu and pointing out some weaknesses in the design. “The Start menu is Microsoft’s flagship user experience....

Most of us use CCleaner periodically as it would boost the PC performance, however, in a recent turn of events CCleaner is accused of injecting malware into the systems. The tool was part of a “security incident” wherein the users were updated with a digitally signed version of the software that eventually opened a malicious backdoor. The Security notifications further informed that both CCleaner v5.33.6162 and CCleaner Cloud v1.07.3191 were compromised....

Deep Panda is a Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) hacking group that has been active for at least a decade. The APT targets government, defense, healthcare, telecoms, and financial organizations, to name a few, for purposes including data theft and surveillance. The cyberattackers have a wide range of malicious tools, including the Milestone backdoor and the Infoadmin Remote Access Trojan (RAT) based on Gh0st RAT code. There may also be affiliation to Winnti, a separate Chinese group known to target game developers and vendors....

Industry experts evaluate the company’s needs, suggest computer system upgrades, and oversee network security and privacy of electronic documents. They also deploy computer systems and research the advantages and expenses of new projects. CIS managers are in high demand. The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) projects an 11% growth in CIS manager positions 2020-30. Read on to learn more about CIS manager job duties, salary expectations, and the skills you’ll need to land the job....

If we have to pick the best download managers for PC, we will pick Internet Download Manager or IDM. IDM has always been the best download manager for PC platforms, but it’s not available for free. IDM can be downloaded for free from pirated websites, but those files are usually filled with malware and adware. So, if you are don’t want to purchase IDM, it’s best to pick the free options....

However, what if you already know about the hardware installed on your machine, but you want to check its full capabilities? In such a case, you need to use PC benchmarking software. Benchmarks are something that helps to compare different devices out in the market. Benchmarking software scores your computer based on performance, strength, quality, and many other factors. PC gamers highly rely on PC benchmark programs while assembling a new computer....

Now you have to run to the store to pick up more cartridges to be ready for that work presentation. Who wants to spend time and money stocking up on ink cartridges? No one. The best solution is to upgrade to a cartridge-free printer. But how do you know which printer is right for you? We recommend switching to an EcoTank printer from our sponsor, Epson. Tap or click to see Epson’s impressive line of cartridge-free printers....

And well, we have got both black variations in our review units – the iPhone 7 in black and the iPhone 7 Plus in jet black. And we can say without any reservations that they look flat out gorgeous. Mind you, we still wish Apple had at least made some attempt to make them more compact – they are the exact same size as their predecessors. The iPhone 7 remains 138....

If it’s games you’re after, role-playing die-hards can find the latest port of a classic Dragon Quest campaign, while Adventure e fans can custom-build their own colorful worlds. You’ll also find a free new MOBA game for succinct, yet intense online team showdowns. Clear some space on your home screen: here’s what you should download now. Qualitye Got an app obsession you aren’t even aware of? Sure, you might only play Clash of Clans for a few minutes at a time—but if it’s every hour, you might be losing a big portion of your day to mindless diversions....

Otherwise, this week brings the release of BritBox, a UK-centric television streaming service with content old new, enticing indie adventure After the End: Forsaken Destiny, credit-checking service lletHub, the companion app for Ghost Recon ldls on consoles . Free some space load up for the weekend ahead. Shadowmatic It’s long overdue on Android, but Shadowmatic was worth the wait. This ingenious puzzler gives you one or more bumpy, misshapen items, then shines a flashlight on them— it’s up to you to rearrange their positioning until the shadow on the wall looks like a real object....

IHG properties include popular hotels like Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Kimpton Hotels, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, and more. IHG® Rewards Traveler Card Changes The IHG Rewards Traveler Card will be renamed the IHG Rewards Traveler Card. Come March 24, 2022, the no-annual-fee card will earn: 5 points for every dollar you spend at IHG Hotels & Resorts all over the world, in addition to points earned by being an IHG Rewards Club member3 points per dollar on utilities, internet, cable, phone, and select streaming services (new)3 points per dollar on dining/restaurant and gas purchases (+1 point)2 points per dollar on all other purchases (+1 point)...

When the router came along, more options for flexible browsing came along with it. But, it was also another piece of equipment to worry about. Without proper security, the very tool that provided you with access to the internet anywhere in your home also opened the door to let others into your network. Some of which, you hadn’t invited. Protect your family from prowlers and snoops using your internet, here are five tips for locking down your home Wi-Fi network....

They want free money from the government and they want customers to pay for every little thing that used to be, well, free. Oh, you have a bag? Please put $25 into our CEO’s retirement fund, thank you. One of the more galling ‘service’ changes airlines made was to charge passengers for every seat on the plane. The sliding scale that began with the best seats near the front or by a window or aisle, and ended with the seats you easily slide off near the back....

In Summary A password manager is a tool that allows you to create, store, and manage all your passwords in one place. It’s available as a standalone app on computers and mobile phones and as a browser extension on web browsers. Using a password manager, not only can you store passwords but also generate new passwords, store your complete login credentials, and save other valuable information. However, if you have accounts in double figures, remembering the password for every single one of them isn’t practical....

And this is not an aberration. Xiaomi is set to launch the Redmi Note 7 in a couple of days, and barring the price and perhaps the odd minor detail, just about everything about the phone is very well known. The source is not even a leak – the company itself has released a video featuring its brand ambassador with the device. Welcome to the era where tech events and launches have become “leak confirmations” and “price announcements”....

Google says the AFib detection feature will be coming soon to some of its devices that can measure heart rates. It assesses the user’s heart rhythm in the background while they’re still or asleep, according to Google. Fitbit says AFib detection is compatible with its Sense, Versa, Versa Lite, Charge 4 and Inspire 2 devices. SEE: Best sports watch 2022: Garmin, Coros, Polar, and more If there’s anything about the rhythm of the heartbeat to suggest possible AFib risk, users are notified through Fitbit’s Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications....

The flip phone’s clamshell design meant it was small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, even if you couldn’t do much more than make calls and send texts. Then, as phones became “smarter”, they also got larger and larger. But now a new wave of folding smartphones promise to combine the technology of modern-day smartphones with the convenience of smaller and more compact foldable designs. So, could these phones be the future of the smartphone industry?...

Plus, you can expect some powerful new privacy protections. Hackers are always finding new chinks in your browser’s armor, but luckily, cybersecurity experts are here with new patches. Tap or click here to find out how Chrome’s previous update solved a zero-day exploit that puts your system at serious risk. One of the features we’re most grateful for is a critical shield between your privacy and nosy interlopers. Many sites want to access your camera, microphone or even location....

This has resulted, however, in piles and piles of Chromebooks that need their data securely wiped, either to put them back into service or to allow them to be disposed. But sanitizing the data on Chromebooks can be a pain. Until now. Blancco has announced that Blancco Drive Eraser now supports Chromebook data sanitization. The new support allows a wide range of organizations – enterprises, IT Asset Disposition service providers, academic institutions, etc....