Talos Security Intelligence & Research Group has published a new report detailing its discovery of a zero-day exploit impacting all Windows versions, including newly updated Windows 11 machines. The team describes this exploit as an “elevation of privilege vulnerability” that impacts Windows Installer, also noting some malware is already in circulation that targets this particular […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the proposed N5,000 for 40 million poor Nigerians when the subsidy on Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS) is removed. NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, said in Abuja last night that there are no ongoing talks between labour and the Federal Government, as negotiation was adjourned sine die many months ago. […]
If you forgot your Apple ID password, don’t panic. It’s likely we’ve all forgotten a password or two at some point. Losing your Apple ID password for your iPhone, iPad or Mac (here’s what to do if you lost the password to your computer) is a frustration akin to losing the car keys. The password, like your […]
Popular photo-editing app Paint.Net is dropping support for Windows 7, and Windows 8.1. The app will be limited to 64-bit on Windows 10 and Windows 11 heading into the future, the developer announced recently. According to Rick Brewster, the developer of the app, Paint.Net v4.3.x will be the last release that works on Windows 7, Windows […]
Kogi State government has described as “mischievous, false and politically motivated” a statement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that it returned N19.3 billion bailout funds allegedly “hidden” by the state to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The government gave EFCC a 48-hour ultimatum to retract the statement posted on its Facebook […]
The rise in remote work has forced millions of people across the globe to redesign their home office with better, more powerful, more professional PC hardware. Dell’s Latitude 5420 seems a perfect fit, promising business-grade features at a price that, if not affordable, is at least obtainable. Dell Latitude 5420 Specifications Processor: Intel Core i7-10610U Graphics: Intel UHD […]
If you consider yourself a tech wizard, Apple will let you take matters into your own hands—literally. Apple today announced its Self Service Repair program which will allow customers who are comfortable with repairing their own products, access to Apple’s genuine parts and tools. The company is making parts, tools, and manuals available for the iPhone 12 […]
Afrobeats artiste, Davido has raised over 140 million naira (over $300,000) after calling on his friends and fans, who have enjoyed his hits to send him money ahead of his 29th birthday. “If you know I’ve given you a hit song… send me money… una know una selves o,” the singer wrote in an Instagram […]
Like any other operating system, Windows has always come with its set of first-party utilities for the most basic needs, from calculators to media players to drawing tools. Most of these haven’t seen any notable update in years, possibly decades, like the venerable Microsoft Paint that has remained the same since 2012 until recently. It seems […]
The International Monetary Fund has advised the Central Bank of Nigeria to anticipate the threats that eNaira may pose to the stability of the country’s financial and economic sector. Asides from this anticipate risk, the IMF also highlighted the benefits eNaira, especially for Nigerians in the diaspora, noting the low transfer fees involved for those […]