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A hacker's arrest reveals Microsoft can track users via a Windows device ID

The FBI used a Microsoft device identifier, dubbed GDID, to link a teenager to a hack attributed to Scattered Spider, raising ...
Rochester Institute of Technology

Hack your first computer at Imagine RIT

One of the best defenses against a cyber attack is to know your enemy. At the Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival on May 2, festivalgoers can begin protecting themselves by learning how a ...
iTechify

3 Windows 11 Registry Hacks I Use on Every Fresh Install

Master three essential Windows 11 registry hacks that eliminate common frustrations. Simple tweaks for the context menu, God ...
Hackaday

computer hacks

Sometimes it starts with a 555 timer and an op-amp. Other times with a small microcontroller. But the timing’s not so great and needs a dedicated timing crystal circuit. And maybe some more memory, ...
techtimes

Signs of Hacking: How to Know If Your Computer Is Compromised and Essential Cybersecurity Tips

Spot signs of hacking early: Detect if computer compromised with key indicators, tools, and cybersecurity tips to secure your system fast. Pixabay, pixelcreatures Rising cyber threats make early ...
TechRepublic

New Hack Lets 30-Year-Old Windows PCs Run Modern Linux

WSL9x lets Windows 9x systems run a modern Linux 6.19 kernel without virtualization, showing how vintage PCs can still stretch beyond old limits. A 30-year-old Windows PC running a modern Linux kernel ...
TechSpot

This Windows registry hack can boost NVMe SSD performance by up to 80%, but there's a catch

In a nutshell: Microsoft recently updated Windows Server 2025 with a native NVMe driver that can significantly increase SSD performance. While the new driver is not officially available for consumer ...