Third party patch roundup – December 2016

December is a busy time for most of us and in the IT world, the network communications must go on, and keeping them secure remains as important as ever.

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A Few States Now Actually Help You Figure Out If You’ve Been Hacked

This week, Massachusetts became the latest in a small group of states to publish data on hacks against its citizens. The post A Few States Now Actually Help You Figure Out If You’ve Been Hacked appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/01/states-now-actually-help-figure-youve-hacked/

Tech Phone in

Fevzi Turkalp from GadgetDetective.com answers 5Live listeners’ technology questions From smartphones & tablets, to dealing with malware & protecting your privacy, our resident expert, Fevzi Turkalp has all the tech advice you need to choose the best tech for your needs & keep your existing gadgets running smoothly. In this week’s tech phone-in, Fevzi advises listeners on… •Choosing a suitable hard drive for making back-ups •When you should consider replacing a computer’s hard drive •Messaging apps and the privacy considerations of using them •Free, compatible, alternatives to using Microsoft Office •How to stop Windows 10 from entering sleep mode •How to help children stay safe online •Upgrading a gaming PC •Choosing a suitable indoor TV antennas The Tech phone-in is broadcast live on BBC Radio 5Live on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, from 2am to 3am. You can follow Fevzi on Twitter @GadgetDetective

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FBI Says the Democratic Party Wouldn’t Let Agents See the Hacked Email Servers

A confusing situation just got even more complicated. The post FBI Says the Democratic Party Wouldn't Let Agents See the Hacked Email Servers appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/01/fbi-says-democratic-party-wouldnt-let-agents-see-hacked-email-servers/

Assange’s Claims on DNC Hack Have ‘No Credibility’, Say Intel Chiefs

A senate hearing on Russian hacking turns Assange into a punching bag---and Donald Trump by association. The post Assange's Claims on DNC Hack Have ‘No Credibility’, Say Intel Chiefs appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/01/us-intel-chiefs-tell-congress-assange-no-credibility/

Razer’s Project Valerie Is an Insane Laptop With 3 Screens

If you thought last year's Razer Blade Pro was an over-the-top gaming laptop, wait till you see this "portable" multi-monitor beast. The post Razer's Project Valerie Is an Insane Laptop With 3 Screens appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/01/razers-project-valerie-insane-laptop-3-screens/

11 More Things We Want to Steal From CES

The gadgets keep on coming. The post 11 More Things We Want to Steal From CES appeared first on WIRED.

from SweetTech https://www.wired.com/2017/01/ces-gallery-day-two/