News Security
February 21, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
Two critical OpenSSH vulnerabilities have been discovered: a MitM attack (CVE-2025-26465) and a DoS attack (CVE-2025-26466). Learn how to protect your systems with recommended security measures.
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Microsoft News
February 20, 2025 / February 20, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
Microsoft has unveiled the Majorana 1 chip, a groundbreaking quantum chip that utilizes a new Topological Core architecture. This innovation aims to enable quantum computers capable of solving significant industrial challenges in years rather than decades, leveraging topoconductors to produce stable and scalable qubits. With a vision to reach a million qubits, Microsoft is set to revolutionize industries from healthcare to materials science.
Apple News
February 19, 2025 / February 19, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16e, an affordable alternative to its flagship models. With a modern design, a 6.1-inch OLED display, the A18 chip, and a 48 MP camera, it offers high-end features at a lower price. Starting at $599, the iPhone 16e is perfect for those seeking a powerful yet budget-friendly iPhone.
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X has started blocking Signal.me links, preventing users from sharing secure messaging connections. This move impacts journalists and privacy-conscious individuals who rely on Signal for encrypted communication. Find out why it’s happening and what alternatives exist.
Apple News Security
Apple’s latest iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1 updates fix a critical security flaw that could allow attackers to bypass USB Restricted Mode on locked devices. This vulnerability (CVE-2025-24200) has been exploited in targeted attacks. Learn why this update matters and how to secure your device.
Android Guide
February 17, 2025 / February 17, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
Keeping your Android phone up to date ensures better security, new features, and improved performance. In this guide, we’ll show you how to check for updates and install them in just a few simple steps. 🚀
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Valve has warned Steam users about PirateFi, a recently released game that was found to contain malware. The malicious files aimed to steal browser cookies, leading to account hijacking. Learn what happened and how to stay safe. Valve has recently issued a security alert to Steam users regarding a newly released game, PirateFi, which was found to contain malware. This alarming discovery has raised concerns among gamers, emphasizing the importance of vigilance when downloading and launching games from digital platforms.
February 12, 2025 / February 12, 2025 by Corentin C | 1 Comment on DeepSeek R1: Microsoft’s Strategic Move in AI Beyond OpenAI
Microsoft has added DeepSeek R1 to its Azure AI Foundry, offering a cost-effective and high-performance AI model. With local execution support on Copilot+ PCs and growing security concerns, this move signals Microsoft's shift towards AI diversification beyond OpenAI.
News Software
February 11, 2025 / February 11, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
FLAC 1.5.0 brings multithreaded encoding, improved metadata handling, and enhanced decoding for chained Ogg FLAC files. Discover the latest improvements and get the update now! 🚀
AI
February 11, 2025 / February 10, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
Explore the best tools for running large language models (LLMs) locally, including LM Studio, Jan, Llamafile, GPT4ALL, Ollama, and LLaMa.cpp. Learn how these tools offer enhanced privacy, customization options, and cost savings, making them perfect for developers and businesses seeking to keep data offline.
Cloud and Network News
February 9, 2025 / February 9, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
On February 6, 2025, Cloudflare R2 suffered a major outage for 59 minutes due to human error, impacting services like Stream, Images, and Cache Reserve. The incident was caused by an unintended shutdown of the R2 Gateway service during an abuse report remediation. Cloudflare has since implemented new safeguards to prevent similar disruptions. Read more about the incident and its aftermath.
Software
February 8, 2025 / February 7, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
Need a quick and easy way to free up memory on your PC? MemoryCleaner is a lightweight optimization tool that clears unnecessary RAM usage, ensuring better performance. Now available on ToolsLib!
AI News
February 8, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
Alibaba’s Qwen 2.5 AI models have launched with strong capabilities, but the unveiling was much quieter than DeepSeek V3’s. With impressive results in video analysis and math, Qwen 2.5 signals Alibaba’s growing presence in the AI race.
February 8, 2025 / February 8, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
The French Senate has approved a law that expands surveillance powers, sparking debates on privacy and encryption. The bill allows authorities broader access to encrypted communications, raising concerns among security experts and privacy advocates. Proton has warned that such measures could undermine end-to-end encryption and create security vulnerabilities.
February 7, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
Apple is facing pressure from the UK government to create a backdoor for encrypted iCloud backups under the Investigatory Powers Act. If implemented, this could compromise global user privacy and set a dangerous precedent for digital security.
Announcement Security Software
February 7, 2025 / February 7, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
We’re excited to welcome Furtivex Malware Removal Script to ToolsLib! This free, portable malware scanner provides aggressive threat removal, system integrity checks, and comprehensive logging. Download it today and boost your security!
Security Windows
February 5, 2025 / February 5, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
February 2025's Patch Tuesday brings important updates for Office and Microsoft 365, including retirements, new features, and security enhancements. Stay ahead by understanding what’s changing and how these updates impact your workflow.
Apple Security
February 4, 2025 / February 4, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
Apple has issued critical security updates to address a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-24085) impacting iOS and other Apple devices. The flaw, actively exploited in the wild, allows attackers to take control of vulnerable devices through malicious apps. Learn how to safeguard your Apple devices by installing the latest updates immediately.
How-To Windows
February 3, 2025 / February 3, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
Discover the easiest ways to reset your Windows 10 or 11 PC, whether to fix performance issues or wipe everything clean. Back up your files first, and follow our step-by-step guide for a smooth reset process.
AI News Security
January 31, 2025 / January 31, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek suffered a major security breach after leaving a ClickHouse database publicly accessible, exposing over a million log entries, API keys, and chat history. Security researchers warned that attackers could have accessed internal data, executed SQL queries, and escalated privileges. This incident highlights the critical risks of poor AI security practices, especially as DeepSeek faces growing scrutiny over privacy concerns and potential misuse of OpenAI’s API.
How-To
Many users rely on third-party PC cleaners like CCleaner, but with privacy concerns, bundled software, and aggressive cleaning, is it still worth using? This guide explains why Windows Disk Cleanup and Storage Sense are safer and more effective alternatives for keeping your PC clean and optimized.
AI How-To
January 28, 2025 / January 30, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
Ollama is your go-to tool for running large language models (LLMs) locally. From popular models like Llama 2 and Mistral to specialized ones like DeepSeek Coder, Ollama ensures privacy, cost efficiency, and seamless model management. Perfect for developers, researchers, and enthusiasts!
January 28, 2025 / January 28, 2025 by Corentin C | Leave a Comment
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI app that recently overtook ChatGPT in App Store downloads, is under attack. Facing a large-scale cyberattack, the platform has limited new user registrations but remains accessible to existing users. This incident underscores growing cybersecurity risks in the AI industry amidst DeepSeek's rapid rise and global impact.
News Windows
Microsoft Dev Home, a platform for developers on Windows, will reach its end-of-life in May 2025. With its customizable dashboard, machine configuration tools, and app installation features, it aimed to streamline developer workflows. As Microsoft sunsets the app, now is the time to explore alternatives.
