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Microsoft makes Notepad a separate Store app starting with new Windows 10 20H1 test build

Finally, we can save all that space on the install DVD

Source: ZDNet

Kaspersky AV injected unique ID that allowed sites to track users, even in incognito mode

Every single day, and every web page you display, I'll be watching you

Source: Ars Technica

Bluetooth vulnerability could expose device data to hackers

Beware of hackers offering pairing opportunities?

Source: The Verge

Source: turnoff.us

Developer News

How Facebook catches bugs in its 100 million lines of code

You're assuming they do

Source: Wired

Maybe we should stop creating inscrutable CLIs

And create inscrutable windows apps instead?

Source: Philosophical Hacker

When it comes to application security, banks pay little interest

It's not like they're playing with their money, after all

Source: Security Boulevard

Science and Technology

Are Siri and Alexa making us ruder?

"Politeness doesn't cost anything"

Source: Tech Xplore

Elon Musk floats 'Nuke Mars' idea again (he has t-shirts)

"It's the only way to be sure."

Source: Space

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