The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will start requiring users to sign up for the ID.me identity service to use starting in the summer of 2022. Existing IRS user accounts will still work until then.
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SystemRescue operating system for computer repairs
SystemRescue is a Linux operating system designed to repair Windows and Linux computers. It can be downloaded and started from a CD/DVD drive or USB drive. More information is available in the Quick Start guide and online documentation.
Apache Java logging library security alert for servers
The Apache Software Foundation has released a security advisory for Java logging library Apache Log4j. This vulnerability may be exploited over a network without the need for a username and password. This is logged in the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) as CVE-2021-44228. Multiple server and cloud software vendors will be releasing security updates.
Find a Microsoft Windows product key
A valid Microsoft Windows product key is required to reinstall Windows if the hard drive has to be replaced.
This key can be found for some PCs with OEM Windows licenses by opening a Command Prompt (right-click and select “Run as Administrator”).
At the command prompt, type:
wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey
Visual Studio 2022 now available
Microsoft announced the release of Visual Studio 2022 and .NET 6 in November 2021. New features include a new Razor editor for local ASP.NET Core development and Hot Reload of code. More information can be found at:
Apple Self Service Repair option
Apple has announced a new Self Service Repair for customers who want to repair their Apple devices with genuine Apple parts. This program will be available in the U.S. starting in early 2022 and will first include iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 parts, with additional devices and service areas to be added later.
Microsoft releases Windows 11 SE operating system
Microsoft has released Windows 11 SE, a new operating system specifically optimized for low-cost computers for students and schools. More information about this new OS is available at the FAQ page.
Robinhood financial app data security incident
Robinhood has reported that some of its financial app’s customer data was leaked in November 2021. This includes at least two million full names and 5 million email addresses. A much smaller amount of customers had additional data leaked. Social security numbers and bank account numbers were not affected.
PASS Data Community Summit 2021
PASS Data Community Summit 2021 is a free online event for Microsoft data platform professionals that runs November 8 – 12, 2021. Register online at passdatacommunitysummit.com.
QuickBooks Connect online event starts November 3rd 2021
Intuit is hosting its QuickBooks Connect free online two day online event starting November 3rd 2021. Register for this event at quickbooksconnect.com