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Microsoft Remote Powershell exploit in Microsoft Office a silent threat in 2022.

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There is a new threat in Microsoft Office, this allows the remote execution of Powershell code on a target computer. This means that you can download an infected office document and then be open to an attack from a script that could do anything to your computer. There is a Proof of Concept file here: … Read more

How to install Microsoft Edge on Ubuntu or Mint.

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You can install the Microsoft Edge DEV version on Ubuntu now. This is very easy. Download the package with this command. ┌──[[email protected]]─[~/Documents/Microsoft] └──╼ ╼ $ curl https://packages.microsoft.com/repos/edge/pool/main/m/microsoft-edge-dev/microsoft-edge-dev_93.0.946.1-1_amd64.deb -o edge.deb┌──[[email protected]]─[~/Documents/Microsoft] └──╼ ╼ $ curl https://packages.microsoft.com/repos/edge/pool/main/m/microsoft-edge-dev/microsoft-edge-dev_93.0.946.1-1_amd64.deb -o edge.deb Then install the package easily. ┌──[[email protected]]─[~/Documents/Microsoft] └──╼ ╼ $ sudo dpkg -i edge.deb [sudo] password for jason: Selecting previously … Read more

Youtube-dl to be removed from the Internet? Time to make a private repo.

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The RIAA is arguing that youtube-dl is illegal because it’s a tool to download copyrighted content. They filed a complaint to Github which took several of its forks down immediately. This could mean it will disappear from the Internet. Time to make a local repo and share it on other channels. They are worried about … Read more

Windows 10 KB4532693 update causing headaches for users.

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Reports are increasing across Twitter and Microsoft forums that following the most recent Patch Tuesday update (KB4532693), users are complaining that their profiles and desktop files are missing, and that custom icons and wallpaper have all been reset to their default state. The KB4532693 update is allegedly causing much more serious headaches for some users. … Read more

Microsoft Windows 10 updates still an embarrassment.

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Microsoft have been plagued by many issues regarding the quality control and testing within the organisation. The main problem is that there are different testing teams for each section of the operating system, and this has lead to problems slipping through the cracks into mainstream releases. This has caused a lot of embarrassment for Microsoft, … Read more

Microsoft to add exFAT support to Linux kernel.

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Microsoft Corporation are intending to add code to the Linux kernel to support exFAT. This would allow better support for exFAT storage devices without using proprietary Linux kernel modules. This is very good news, if only Nvidia would supply open source drivers for their hardware, then using it would be easier, as it requires tainting … Read more

Stupid scammers running an obviously fake website. This is hilarious.

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This is a scam website that purports to be Microsoft. This is very funny. When you call your webpage “Microsoft Official Support” to make the virus you’re peddling sound legit, but your URL is an encrypted subdomain of cloudfare.net. This is the funniest thing ever, sure on the `phone this could seem legitimate, but it … Read more

Microsoft developing a custom Linux kernel to power azure.

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Microsoft corporation is developing a custom Linux kernel, that is intended to power their Azure Sphere security framework. This is a great step for the software giant, that has formerly opposed free software and even Google. Now they are embracing Github and Linux. This is only a kernel; not an entire operating system. A kernel … Read more

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has retired as company faces needed shake-up. This is a sign of the future.

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Steve Ballmer, the CEO of Microsoft; has retired in a move that could spark the further decline of Microsoft. The company that released the controversial Windows 8 operating system with the touch interface is in dire need of new leadership. This company is in danger of becoming irrelevant if they do not rethink their approach … Read more

A nice infographic on the many failures of the Microsoft corporation and their products.

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Created by: MBAOnline.com. This is a nice infographic that one of the members of mbaonline.com sent me recently. Microsoft, whilst making a lot of money from selling copies of Windows, especially the copies pre-installed on pre-packaged computers, they still are to get a handle on security as well as making a product that people actually … Read more

Xbox Kinect technology to control computers?

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The Xbox Kinect technology is being released for use on Windows. I do not see how this technology will be useful on a PC, waving your arms in front of a computer screen to control your computer would get tiring very quickly. This technology is not exclusive to the Xbox, other companies before Microsoft have … Read more

Microsoft redeveloping OLE?

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Microsoft is developing a new way for applications to communicate with each other and share files such as images or sound betwixt programs such as a photo editor or a sound editing application. A URL for instance can be automatically sent to Facebook or Twitter without the need to actually visit the Social Networking website. … Read more

Windows 8 copy and move operations to be overhauled.

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This HTML5 video isn’t supported in your browser. If you don’t see a video here or can’t play it, download it here: High quality MP4 | Low quality MP4 The copy and move operations in Windows are to be repaired, previously in Windows the copy and move operations were quite hit and miss with the … Read more

Microsoft putting backdoors in Skype.

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Are you still wanting to use Skype now? Even after this sorry tale has surfaced, telling of Microsoft cuddling up to the Homeland Security department and putting a legal back-door in Skype allowing the government to listen to all voice traffic through the Skype system. You should never use Skype for anything that requires secrecy … Read more

Microsoft attacking Firefox 4?

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From Slashdot: “A Microsoft executive late Thursday used the furor over Mozilla’s decision to curtail support for Firefox 4 to plead the case for Internet Explorer in the enterprise. ‘I think I speak for everyone on the IE team when I say we’d like the opportunity to win back your business,’ Ari Bixhorn, director of … Read more