GDID is the persistent Windows ID that helped FBI trace a Scattered Spider hacker despite VPNs. Here's how it works and how ...

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Key TakeawaysThe "Unknown Hard Error" in Windows 11 can happen when important system processes like explorer.exe and sihost.exe crash, causing problems like a black screen or missing taskbar. It ...

An FBI complaint against an alleged Scattered Spider member reveals Microsoft can link a Windows PC’s online activity to a persistent Global Device ID, even when the user is behind a VPN.

A hacker used a VPN to stay anonymous. Microsoft's Windows Global Device Identifier logged his activity anyway and handed it ...

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If keeping your data really secure matters to you, then Proton Drive is worth a look (Ian Evenden) OneDrive, iCloud and Google Drive are the heavyweights of cloud storage systems. Sure, Dropbox, Sync ...

OneDrive, iCloud and Google Drive are the heavyweights of cloud storage systems. Sure, Dropbox, Sync or iDrive are popular ...

TPM identity is a permanent hardware fingerprint that cannot be erased. Unlike GDID, a software identifier, TPM keys remain constant across system reinstalls. Users have no good options to completely ...

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A new Windows 11 recovery feature called Cloud Rebuild can restore an unbootable PC to a clean state, no USB drive required.

Microsoft has confirmed a Windows 11 bug that can silently consume over 500GB of storage. Here's how to check if you're ...