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Microsoft outage is an urgent wake-up call for greater digital resilience

Microsoft Teams app icon in this illustration taken on November 13, 2026. | Photo Credit: Dado Ruvic Friday the 13th turned out to be very unlucky indeed for Microsoft. A major outage of the tech giant’s services put a halt to digital communication for …

Why your SD card won't let you transfer files bigger than 4GB, and how to fix it

Your SD card's file system might be stopping you from transferring large files, but there's an easy fix for that. SD card capacities have grown by leaps and bounds since hitting the market in the early 2000s, and the best microSD cards now come in …

Microsoft outage affects legal services across Ireland

Legal services across Ireland have been affected by the global Microsoft outage as the disruption that began on Thursday afternoon continues into Friday.  Outlook, Teams, Copilot and other Microsoft 365 products have been experiencing disruption since …

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MATLAB Application Automates Gielis Microstrip Structure Modeling in CST Studio Suite

In planar high-frequency technology, the electromagnetic response of a printed microstrip circuit is dictated not only by the dielectric properties of the substrate, the metallization thickness, and the excitation feeding scheme, but also by the physical …

Forget Chrome and Edge. 7 Reasons Why Firefox Is Still My Browser of Choice

I use a lot of different web browsers, but Firefox has been my favorite for years and remains my default. There's plenty to like on Chrome and Edge, however, there are several reasons I still rely on Firefox as my go-to option in my personal and …

From 9/11 to the 2026 blackout: a history of major US aviation crises

The nationwide suspension of take-offs imposed by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday, 13 November 2026, has brought renewed attention to one of the most serious problems facing American aviation: the dependence of the world’s largest …

Microsoft outage an urgent wakeup call for greater digital resilience

London: Friday the 13th turned out to be very unlucky indeed for Microsoft. A major outage of the tech giant’s services put a halt to digital communication for millions across the world. So after UK government warnings to prepare for a possible cyber- …

Hackers Disguise XLoader Malware as Purchase Order Confirmations to Infect Windows Computers

Hackers are distributing XLoader malware through phishing emails disguised as purchase order confirmation requests, using malicious Word attachments to compromise Windows computers. The emails ask recipients to review an attached DOCX file and verify an …

Microsoft Outage Shows Risks of Relying on a Single Tech Provider for Essential Services

A global Microsoft outage this week disrupted email and other workplace tools, plunging business chatter and everyday services into disarray worldwide and highlighting the risks of depending on one of just a few major providers of essential technology. …

Mordecai: Joseph 2.0

The world of computer programming has provided multiple examples of software “updates” that were inferior to their predecessors. Microsoft followed up the incredible success of Windows XP with two infamous failures: the Windows Vista and Windows 8 …

Microsoft’s global outage should be an urgent wake-up call, expert warns

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Friday the 13th turned out to be very unlucky indeed for Microsoft. A major outage of the tech …

Put your PC in business class — Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is just $12.97 right now

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › TL;DR: Pay $12.97 once for a lifetime Windows 11 Pro license on one compatible PC. Sometimes going Pro means years of training. Here, it means …

Nvidia founder’s wife faces spotlight that MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates know well

by Kurt Schlosser on Nov 12, 2026 at 9:56 amNovember 12, 2026 at 11:05 am Nvidia founder Jensen Huang during a Microsoft Windows and Surface event in San Francisco on Oct. 7. (Ken Yeung Photo for GeekWire) As the fallout from Jensen Huang’s affair came to …

I watched every network request my AI desktop apps make, and one sent far more than I expected

I have several AI desktop apps on my PC, all of which I believed remained idle and closed when I'm not typing into them. Of course, I had never bothered to check whether that was true, so I spent an evening logging every network connection they made, …

India waves rules to allow use of Israeli spyware

INDIA’S Home Minister Amit Shah has exempted foreign surveillance technology, including phone-hacking tools made by the Israeli firm Cellebrite, from the country’s ‘make in India’ procurement rules, clearing government agencies to buy equipment that can …

Limited-edition $159 Windows 95 watch turns mouse pointer into watch hand

While the watch certainly looks unusual, its technology is fairly conventional. The limited-edition watch features a round stainless steel case with a diameter of 39 millimeters and water resistance to 5 ATM. The included strap can be replaced with a …

Chinese AI firms rush to secure overseas Nvidia computing capacity

MANUEL ORBEGOZO /REUTERS / OCT> 7 The motherboard of a Surface Laptop Ultra containing Nvidia’s new RTX Spark chip stands on display at a Microsoft Windows & Surface event in San Francisco last month. BEIJING >> Chinese AI companies …

The Microsoft outage is an urgent wake-up call for greater digital resilience

Friday the 13th turned out to be very unlucky indeed for Microsoft. A major outage of the tech giant’s services put a halt to digital communication for millions across the world. So after UK government warnings to prepare for a possible cyber-attack, …

Top 5 GEO Optimization Services Suppliers for AI Search Visibility in 2026

An overview of service approaches for improving brand discoverability across generative AI platforms and traditional search. TAIPEI CITY, TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN, November 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 生成式 AI 正在改寫品牌被發現的方式。當採購人員在 ChatGPT、Perplexity …

LiveShareNow Relaunches Website for App-Free QR Code Event Photo Sharing

Updated website helps wedding hosts, families and event organizers compare photo-sharing plans, explore features and find answers. NEILLSVILLE, WI, UNITED STATES, November 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LiveShareNow has relaunched livesharenow.com with …

Methodhub announces the press release for un-audited financial results for the half year ended September 30, 2026

Methodhub Software Limited announces the press release for un-audited financial results for the half year ended September 30, 2026 BENGALURU, KARNATAKA, INDIA, November 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MethodHub Software Limited (the "Company…

HashTurn Announces MemoReply, an AI-Powered Client Communication Assistant for Freelancers and Agencies

HashTurn Announces MemoReply, an AI-Powered Client Communication Assistant for Freelancers and Agencies GRANBURY, TX, UNITED STATES, November 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HashTurn LLC, a technology and business automation company, today …

Callvera AI Launched a Free Lead Generation Calculator for Multi-Location Brands

Free lead generation calculator developed by Callvera AI for better decision-making and more accurate budget allocation was published on the company's website. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Callvera AI …

NSOffice.AI Wins Sovereign AI Innovation of the Year at UK AI Summit 2026

The award recognises NSOffice.AI’s innovation in Enterprise AI, with focus on data sovereignty, security, organisational control, context-driven intelligence. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Network Science, a London- …

Core Factors Releases Upgraded Pro Account, Participant Hub, and Evidentra AI Coach Assistant

Core Factors upgrades the Pro Account, Participant Hub, and Evidentra to give practitioners one platform for the engagement and the development that follows. TEMECULA, CA, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Core Factors® …

Todd Stager Publishes 2027 Law Firm SEO Company Comparison

LawSEO founder Todd Stager publishes a LinkedIn comparison for attorneys reviewing law firm SEO companies and services for 2027. BEND, OR, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Todd R. Stager, founder of SEO for Lawyers, LLC, …

Swiss Security Solutions pledges to enhance global fraud prevention and fraud detection - UNODC Global Fraud Summit 2026

Swiss Security Solutions pledges to enhance global fraud prevention and detection by deploying RegTech platform and issuing a free Guide by Q4 2027. ZURICH CITY, ZURICH ZH, SWITZERLAND, November 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Swiss Security …

AISEOTX.com Launches AI Visibility Reviews to Help Businesses Assess AI Search Presence

This new Tyler, Texas-based service helps businesses find out how they appear in ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity. TYLER, TX, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AISEOTX.com, led by digital marketer …

MARK MARANDO MEDIA LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE COMMENCE MONTHLY FEATURES ON AN ARRAY OF MOBILE PHONE RELATED MATTERS

Management of Mark Marando Media confirmed to Eleven Media they will commence in December feature posts ranging from data recovery to common phone repairs done. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, November 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mark Marando Media …

Can AI Help Detroiters Build Generational Wealth? Free Community Event Explores the Possibilities

New book connects artificial intelligence, financial literacy and entrepreneurship to help individuals take greater control of their financial futures. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What if artificial …

LN4 Fusion Announces 2027 FIA Formula 3 Driver Lineup

James Egozi, Dion Gowda and Gabriel Gomez will race for LN4 Fusion in the team’s debut FIA Formula 3 season in 2027. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- James Egozi, Dion Gowda and Gabriel Gomez will race for LN4 …

ShieldApps Expands Its Cybersecurity Portfolio With the Launch of ShieldApps Privacy, a New Data Removal Platform

The new service helps consumers remove personal information from data brokers and monitor dark web exposure. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The new service helps consumers remove personal information from data …

OptimizeTeamwork.com Hosts Free Webinar on Human Skills in an Age of AI Adoption

Dr. Rachel Cubas-Wilkinson will discuss psychological safety, agility, emotional intelligence, and leading others through change and uncertainty. ANN ARBOR, MI, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OptimizeTeamwork.com today …

ATTO Technology to Demonstrate Pre-Release SiliconDisk™ Ethernet-Connected, DRAM-Based Storage at SC26

A new shared storage tier combines memory-speed performance, ultra-low latency and Ethernet-scale access for demanding compute environments AMHERST, NY, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ATTO Technology, Inc., a global leader in …

Serial Cables Launches Hydra Command Center Turning the HYDRA's PCIe 6.0 JBOF Into an End-to-End Qualification System

New software unifies out-of-band enclosure control, host-side correlation, repeatable workloads and qualification reporting across all eight HYDRA JBOF bays ENGLEWOOD, CO, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Serial Cables …

Automotive Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Compressor Market Projected to Reach $12.75 Billion

The Business Research Company’s Automotive Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Compressor Global Market Report 2026 – Market Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

The Automotive Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Ducts Market Expected to Grow Rapidly at a 7% CAGR

The Business Research Company’s Automotive Heating, Ventilation,and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Ducts Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

ChatGPT and Google Brand Changes Still Rely on Outside Sources, Victorious Says

ChatGPT now lets businesses claim profiles, and Google moved brand AI Overviews to its right column. Both answers still draw on sources outside the company. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OpenAI …