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Jun 26

Windows 11 Is Testing Desktop Widgets

Microsoft

Windows XP and Windows Vista both supported adding “gadgets” to the desktop, like a clock or calendar. It looks like that functionality might make a return for Windows 11.

Microsoft started rolling out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25120 to testers in the Dev Channel, which includes an interesting new feature: the ability to add interactive widgets to the desktop. The company said in a blog post, “Windows Insiders who use the Dev Channel may get to try out new ideas, longer lead features, and experiences that are intended to help validate concepts. Starting with this preview build, some Insiders will see one of these conceptual features as we begin to explore exposing lightweight interactive content on the Windows desktop.”

Windows 11 image with search bar visible on desktop — Microsoft

The only desktop widget available for testing for now is a web search bar, similar to the Google Search bar available on most Android devices. predictably, the search always opens results in Microsoft Edge, even if your default browser is set to something else. Microsoft Classics.

Windows 11 already has widgets, but they’re only accessible from a special panel accessible from the taskbar — you can’t keep them on the desktop, taskbar, or anywhere else so they’re always visible. Microsoft also doesn’t allow widgets created by third-party developers. Meanwhile, Android has offered robust widget support for over a decade, and Apple brought them to the iPhone and iPad with iOS 14. Widgets are accessible on Mac through the Notification Center, and many Linux distributions have some version of the feature.

Microsoft has also experimented with interactive desktop widgets in the past. Windows Vista introduced Desktop Gadgets, but they were removed in Windows 8 because they were a security risk. Many third-party widget services and frameworks have also been available over the years, like Google Gadgets.

It’s not clear when (or if) this functionality will roll out to everyone using Windows 11. Microsoft said in the blog post that this is just an experiment for now, and the company will listen to feedback for future changes.

Source: Windows Blog

Jun 26

Senior Graphic Designer job with AMIRI

AMIRI is looking for a Sr. Graphic Designer to join the team! Reporting to the Director of Graphics, this position will assist the Design team across our Menswear department. This role will work cross-functionally to execute the vision of the Design team and contribute creatively to ensure we continue to develop & elevate our products to the highest standard.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Design and execute graphic artwork and print solutions for Menswear Pre-Collections and Runway.
Develop and produce graphic designs per product strategy from concept through delivery.
Daily maintenance of PLM Centric system.
Organize and maintain design development including artwork, thanks, mock-ups, and protos.
Assemble and maintain presentation boards for meetings.
Ability to create professional digital and physical mock-ups.
Create color and graphic placement options.
Work with Design team to research, develop concepts, colors, fabrics, and silhouette designs based on the global creative direction.
Proactively Research and identify trends and techniques that align with the Amiri
Exhibits flexibility to accommodate emerging opportunities in the business and areas of acceleration in the calendar.
Ability to sketch all designs in Illustrator and color CADs based on merch plan.
Knowledge on graphic techniques and development on seasonal needs.
Partner with the Brand team to support the artistic direction and translate the Company’s visual identity across all channels.
Develop design detail pages with instructions for garment development samples.
Participate and correct technical details/sketches from fittings as needed.
Partner with Ecom team to retouch garment photos as needed – cosmetic and clothing.
Manage and adhere to a seasonal brief.
Propose innovative, creative graphic design solutions that elevate the AMIRI brand; ensure cohesive output is in line with Company aesthetic, compelling, and reflects the creative direction of the brand.
Create an efficient process to ensure all deadlines are met, with the ability to work across multiple apparel seasons, divisions, and special projects.
Coordinate with other department calendars, timelines, and deadlines.

Who You Are:

Ability to multi-task, think outside the box, be open-minded and optimistic.
Excellent time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Must have a strong eye for trends and current industry news/development.
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Ability to handle multiple tasks/projects with adherence to deadlines.
Must be flexible to adapt to changing trends of business and corporate strategy.

Qualifications:

3+ years graphic design experience in the fashion industry, including a knowledge of menswear garments.
Familiarity with graphic print techniques, prints, and garment construction.
Concentration in Men’s graphics.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Graphic Design or Fashion / Print Design.

Jun 26

Over a Dozen Flaws Found in Siemens’ Industrial Network Management System

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details about 15 security flaws in Siemens SINEC network management system (NMS), some of which could be chained by an attacker to achieve remote code execution on affected systems.

“The vulnerabilities, if exploited, pose a number of risks to Siemens devices on the network including denial-of-service attacks, credential leaks, and remote code execution in certain circumstances,” industrial security company Claroty said in a new report.

The drawbacks in question — tracked from CVE-2021-33722 through CVE-2021-33736 — were addressed by Siemens in version V1.0 SP2 Update 1 as part of patches shipped on October 12, 2021.

“The most severe could allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, with system privileges, under certain conditions,” Siemens noted in an advisory at the time.

Chief among the weaknesses is CVE-2021-33723 (CVSS score: 8.8), which allows for privilege escalation to an administrator account and could be combined with CVE-2021-33722 (CVSS score: 7.2), a path traversal flaw, to execute arbitrary code remotely.

Another notable flaw relates to a case of SQL injection (CVE-2021-33729, CVSS score: 8.8) that could be exploited by an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands in the local database.

“SINEC is in a powerful central position within the network topology because it requires access to the credentials, cryptographic keys, and other secrets granting it administrator access in order to manage devices in the network,” Claroty’s Noam Moshe said.

“From an attacker’s perspective carrying out a living-off-the-land type of attack where legitimate credentials and network tools are abused to carry out malicious activity, access to, and control of, SINEC puts an attacker in prime position for: reconnaissance, lateral movement, and privilege escalation.”

Jun 25

Best laptops for graphic design 2022: Reviewed and ranked

Whether you’re creating a sleek new logo for your company or a magazine cover that’s popping with bright colors and interesting shapes, graphic designers need the right kind of laptop to get the job done. The most important thing is powerful hardware. For tasks like 3D modeling, you’re going to need a powerful CPU and a good amount of RAM. Depending on the size and complexity of the project, you may need a processor with multiple cores. Another essential piece of hardware is the graphics card. This is important if you’re working with massive textures.

If you’re not sure where to begin your search, don’t worry. We’ve assembled a list of top picks. Not only are these machines graphically powerful, but they’ve also got awesome screens for those times when detail and color accuracy are paramount. We’ve also included options at different price points. So, whatever your budget may be, we’ve got something for every type of graphic designer. If you’re looking for something different, be sure to check out our comprehensive roundup of the best laptops for all purposes.

Asus VivoBook Pro 16X OLED – Best overall

Pros

Beautiful 4K OLED displays
Long battery life
Useful DialPad tool

Cons

Design lacks flair
Lackluster webcam

Graphic designers need a high-quality display for their projects, which is why you should consider picking up the Asus VivoBook Pro 16X OLED. The 4K OLED display is absolutely stunning, as it produces vibrant colors and deep blacks. It’s also a good option for those who suffer from eye strain and tension headaches. If you’re to spend hours peering into a display, it might as well be a top-quality one. The VivoBook also packs a decent punch in the processing department.

The CPU is the Ryzen 9 5900HX, which should be plenty zippy for basic graphic design needs and general use. It also has 32GB of RAM and a whopping 1TB of PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD storage. That’s sufficient enough for multitasking or firing up a couple of applications simultaneously. There are a couple of trade-offs you should be aware of like the lackluster webcam and the temperamental fingerprint reader. Those drawbacks are fairly small, though. Overall, the VivoBook Pro is a great machine that any graphic designer would love.

Read our full Asus VivoBook Pro 16X OLED review

MSI GF76 Katana – Best value

Pros

Decent CPU performance
Interesting design with plenty of flair
Comfortable keyboard and trackpad

Cons

Lackluster GPU performance
The display lacks brightness
Audio produces less-than-stellar bass

If you’re working with an inflexible budget, the MSI GF76 Katana is the best bang for your buck. It comes with an Intel Core i7-12700H CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050Ti GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of PCle 4 SSD storage. In other words, this machine should be able to handle most design tasks with relative ease as well as everyday workloads. The GPU is a little underwhelming when running newer games, but MSI offers up to seven different configurations, so you can

Jun 25

Bitcoin Lightning Network Community Diamond Hands Partners With Open House Group

The largest Lightning community in Japan, Diamond Hands, is partnering with one of the largest real estate firms, Open House Group, in Tokyo for a joint-research project.
Open House will research leveraging the Bitcoin Lightning Network for real estate transactions in the region.
The real estate company will also look to build out infrastructure practices for businesses in the area looking to adopt the Lightning Network.

Open House Group Company Limited, a top real estate firm in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area, is sponsoring Japan’s largest Lightning Network community known as Diamond Hands in a joint-research project, per a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine.

Open House will sponsor the support and outreach efforts of Diamond Hands as it seeks to further Lightning Network adoption in the region. The Lightning community will join Open House in research and development of both internal projects and community development as it relates to the adoption of Lightning for both individual users and businesses.

Furthermore, Open House seeks to strengthen its understanding of the ecosystem by exploring full-node business operations for firms. This research will include securely storing data on personal devices and cloud databases on full nodes at real estate properties, the leveraging of layer two Bitcoin technology for real estate transactions, and how to route payments on the Lightning Network.

Previously, Diamond Hands made headlines for its partnership with bitcoin-only gaming company ZEBEDEE in which the two organizations, along with Mimesis Capital, joined forces to strengthen Lightning adoption in Asia.

Consequently, Mimesis Capital, being a bitcoin-focused family office, planned to leverage the connections of Diamond Hands to offer business consultation to firms looking to integrate the Lightning Network into their professions. In addition, ZEBEDEE sets its sights on building out infrastructure to allow heightened levels of bitcoin gaming in the region.

“The Diamond Hands community has played an integral role for Lightning adoption for both individuals and enterprises in Japan since last year, but we are looking to push this even further by collaborating with international companies and communities,” Koji Higashi, co-organizer of Diamond Hands had previously stated.