Microsoft has begun updating Secure Boot certificates originally issued in 2011 to ensure that Windows devices continue to verify boot software as older certificates reach the end of their lifecycle and begin expiring in June 2026. How Secure Boot certificate updates work For most individuals and businesses that allow Microsoft to manage updates, the new certificates will install automatically with monthly Windows updates, requiring no additional action. For specialized systems, such as servers and IoT devices, organizations should include the update process in deployment planning and validation procedures. Some device manufacturers may also require a firmware update before the system…
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In April 2025, anonymized queries made up 46.77% of website traffic.This number is slightly higher than our 2022 study on anonymized queries. However, that’s the average. Some websites in our research saw dramatically higher percentages of anonymized queries.Read on to see how it might impact you.Anonymous queries explainedThe problem is that I believe Google’s classification for anonymized queries is overly broad. Here’s how Google defines anonymized queries:Some queries (called anonymized queries) are not included in Search Console data to protect the privacy of the user making the query.Anonymized queries are those that aren’t issued by more than a few dozen users…
Published Feb 11, 2026, 5:04 PM EST Timi has been writing about technology for over a decade, focusing on smartphones, computers, and anything that he finds interesting in the space. He started writing for XDA, covering all things mobile, but has transitioned to covering deals, with a mission to shed light on some of the best discounts around the internet on the greatest tech products. We’ve seen the prices of computing hardware rise over the past couple of months. And while the prices could eventually come down, it’s not exactly a great time to upgrade. With that said, if you spot…
The AgreeTo add-in for Outlook has been hijacked and turned into a phishing kit that stole more than 4,000 Microsoft account credentials. Originally a legitimate meeting scheduling tool for Outlook users, the module was developed by an independent publisher and has been on the Microsoft Office Add-in Store since December 2022. Office add-ins are just URLs pointing to content loaded into Microsoft products from the developer’s server. In the case of AgreeTo, the developer used a Vercel-hosted URL (outlook-one.vercel.app) but abandoned the project, despite the userbase it formed. However, the add-in continued to be listed on Microsoft’s store, and a threat actor claimed its…
Reputation Signals Now Matter More Than Reviews Alone Positive reviews are no longer the primary fast path to the top of local search results. As Google Local Pack and Maps continue to evolve, reputation signals are playing a much larger role in how businesses earn visibility. At the same time, AI tools are emerging as a new entry point for local discovery, changing how brands are cited, mentioned, and recommended. Join Alexia Platenburg, Senior Product Marketing Manager at GatherUp, for a data-driven look at the local SEO signals shaping visibility today. In this session, she will break down how modern…
T-Mobile is taking a significant accessibility step, essentially by eliminating the tax that has long kept high-end AI features locked behind expensive hardware and software subscriptions. I’m specifically pointing at live translation — something that T-Mobile is now unlocking for users on its network. Related Best T-Mobile plans in 2025 Get the 5G data you need without wasting cash on features you don’t The carrier giant says it is the first to integrate a real-time agentic AI platform directly into a wireless network. This integration should now allow it to “bring new capabilities straight to customers — without new devices,…
Ready to travel to gain hands-on experience with new networking and infrastructure tools? Tech conferences – in person and virtual – give attendees a chance to access product demos, network with peers, earn continuing education credits, and catch a celebrity keynote or live entertainment. Check out our calendar of upcoming network, I&O, and data center conferences, and let us know if we’re missing any of your favorites. February 2026 March 2026 Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, Spain: March 2-5 Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, Mumbai, India: March 9-10 Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit, London, U.K.: March 9-10 Compute Summit,…
Nevada’s IT agency has rolled out a new policy aimed at standardizing the privacy of state data, months after a massive cyberattack crippled certain systems for weeks. The policy announced Wednesday from the Governor’s Technology Office marks the first time the state will have clear-cut categories for data sensitivity. Officials said this will allow agencies to go beyond simply denoting something as “sensitive” or “personal” and will ensure private data is not treated the same as public information. “Agencies can now rely on a shared baseline for how information is categorized and protected, reducing uncertainty and hesitation when exchanging data,”…
The About Us page isn’t just a throwaway section of your website—it’s a powerful opportunity to connect with your audience, build trust, and differentiate your small business. Data shows that as many as 65% of all website visitors will click on a business’s About page, often looking for business information (e.g., hours of operation, address, etc.) or more context on the business (e.g., the origin story, founder info, etc.). An About page is also a top source for AI referral traffic. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refreshing an outdated About Us page on your website, we’ll walk you through…
TL;DR The Galaxy S26 Ultra and S26 Plus have surfaced in official-looking images, giving us the clearest look yet at Samsung’s next flagship. Flat frames, a centered punch-hole selfie cam, and subtly rounded corners keep the S26 Ultra familiar. The leak spotlights a fingerprint-resistant matte black finish, with white, violet, and blue also expected. These new images, shared by YTECHB, show the Galaxy S26 Ultra and its sibling, the S26 Plus, from multiple angles that highlight the changes Samsung is making.As previous leaks suggested, Samsung seems to be moving away from the ring-style cutouts seen in recent models. Instead, it…