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Speed Up your PC by Disabling Intel Delayed Launcher

Many PC users usually complain about slow boost speeds after mere months since they bought their new PC. The is a direct tie between boot speed and the programs you have on your pc, to be more precise, programs which start-up when the PC is powered on. Usually, they only add a few seconds but in some cases seconds turn into minutes. Intel Delayed Launcher is one such program and in the following lines you will learn why the program is useful, why it can slow down your boot time and how to disable it should you want to speed things up.

Why is Intel Delayed Launcher useful?

Intel’s ‘’Delay Launcher’’ or ‘’Iastoriconlaunch.exe’’ is a startup program and part of the Intel Rapid Storage Technology.  Supposedly, it offers faster program launch times and faster drive speeds, for simple SATA drives to RAID storage assemblies.

How does it work?

By automatically starting Windows is loaded, the program delays the OS startup for 30 to 60 seconds in order to prevent potential viruses from infecting the drive. This also allows the Intel Rapid Recovery Technology to load up a secure recovery partition if a security breach is detected. While the system is useful, the chances that someone will try to infect your home machine with by using this type of virus are very slim. If you think that you don’t need it, here is how you can safely disable Intel Delayed Launcher:

Disable Intel Delayed Launcher using MsConfig on Windows 7

  1. Open the Run menu by searching for it in the Start Menu or pressing the Windows key+R at the same time
  2. Type msconfig and press enter. A new window called System configuration should open.
  3. Click on the Startup tab and search for Intel Rapid Storage Technology. Uncheck the tick, click on Apply and OK. After you restart your PC, you should observe faster boot times.

Disable Intel Delayed Launcher on Windows 8/10

  1. Open Task manager from the Start Menu or by pressing CTRL-Shift-Esc
  2. Click on the ‘’More Details’’ button
  3. Select the startup tab
  4. Select ‘’Delayed launcher ‘’ from the list, click on disable and confirm if needed.

Reboot and you are good to go. If you use a RAID system, disabling it is not recommended as it may cause drive consistency problems.

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The Professional Golfers’ Association of America Is The Latest Victim Of A Bitcoin (BTC) Ransomware Attack

On the eve of the start of the 100th-anniversary championship, the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) became the latest new victim of hackers, whose methodology is to seize sensitive information and ask for ransom in return. In this practice, it is widespread for cybercriminals to demand payments in Bitcoin (BTC) or other cryptocurrencies, in what is called a ransomware attack.

According to the specialized media, Golf Week, the attack was perpetrated on Wednesday, August 8th, when employees were unable to access the server. Instead, they received a message announcing the encryption of all files and threatening to make them unrecoverable from any attempt at decryption.

The attackers made it clear from the beginning that their target was Bitcoin (BTC) extortion

However, although the ransomware message includes the address of a Bitcoin (BTC) wallet, the hackers did not specify the amount of Bitcoin they wanted to get for unlocking the PGA servers.

However, according to an anonymous source, the Professional Golfers Association of America, the PGA, will not pay ransom for the archives, and that they took steps to ensure that the development of the anniversary championship won’t be impaired.

At the time of writing, no information has been released on the recovery of PGA servers or payment of the Bitcoin (BTC) ransom, the start of the PGA Championship 2018 tournament took place as usual.

Ransomware attacks involving cryptocurrency decline in popularity, while cryptojacking takes the lead

According to several studies carried out by various computer security companies worldwide, ransomware attacks involving cryptocurrency are declining in popularity, as the cybercriminals have gradually migrated to a more effective and lucrative business model, such as the use of hidden crypto mining malware. This method is known as cryptojacking and uses the computational power of victims’ devices to mine cryptocurrencies for the hackers.

A report released by Kaspersky Labs about a month ago confirmed the increase in cryptojacking attacks. Cybercriminals are developing increasingly sophisticated forms of crypto mining malware programs, using techniques such as file-free contamination or placing malware directly on routers.

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Ohio State Legally Recognized Blockchain Technology And Smart Contracts Utility

Ohio became one of the first territories to legally recognize blockchain for the storage and transmission of information throughout the United States after the state governor signed a bill on Monday that legalizes such technology applied to a wide range of industries.

Through Bill SB300, which directly amends Ohio’s Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, a group of legislators introduced in May the possibility of distributed accounting technology being legally recognized in Ohio’s private and public industries for information management.

The law was approved in the first instance by the state Senate in June, and this week it was approved by the governor of the territory, John Kasich, according to a public statement.

The new legislation states that all documents scanned, sent and signed through the blockchain are recognized as authentic and even digital signatures and smart contracts can be used for commerce and will have legal effect.

Ohio State adopts a new regulatory framework to recognize blockchain technology and smart contracts utility

The initiative is mainly focused on the financial industry. However, the communiqué also highlights that supply chain companies, government authorities, and health platforms could also benefit from technological advances in distributed ledger networks.

Ohio State Senator Matt Dolan said blockchain technology could help the local economy by securing the technological and economic leadership.

“For Ohio to compete for new investments and jobs, we must welcome innovation, and new technology,” he said.

Valentina Isakina, executive director of financial services for the Ohio Private Development Corporation (JobsOhio), also said this kind of action could help move the most innovative projects to realize their full potential, an approach that will allow Ohio to expand economically.

“In Ohio, blockchain technology innovators can thrive in their efforts to develop new products and applications for the financial industry and beyond,” said Valentina Isakina from JobsOhio.

The Ohio State is one of the largest economies in the United States, ranking fifth among the most economically and financially developed states in the nation. As if this were not enough, the territory has also presented an essential development of blockchain technology initiatives, which will directly benefit from the recently passed legislation.

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The Best Cydia Tweaks for Electra iOS 11 – 11.3.1

There are many reasons why Apple fans love to jailbreak their iOS devices, but the most important one has to be getting access to Cydia. The latest jailbreak tool available is Electra and it works on devices that run on iOS 11 – 11.3.1. With that said, we have compiled a list with the best Cydia tweaks that will run on iPads, iPods and iPhones that are jailbroken with the latest Electra tool.

Jumper

Jumper is the first tweak on our list because of the utility that it brings. Apple fans who installed Cydia on their iOS-powered device will be able to jump to an app directly from the lock screen. Moreover, Jumper is priced at $1.99.

RealCC

If you are the type of person who loves having full control over your iOS-powered device, then RealCC is the tweak you need. RealCC gives Apple fans the ability to disable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi straight from the Control Center. This tweak is great because it doesn’t force Apple fans to open the Settings panel every time they want to disable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. In addition, RealCC is free to use.

BIOPROTECT X

BIOPROTECT X is the ideal Cydia tweak for Apple fans who care about their security. BIOPROTECT X makes it possible for users to open apps, services and software with a Touch ID or passcode, thus making the designated iOS-powered device more secure than usual. BIOPROTECT X is priced at $2.99.

NINE

Apple refreshed how the notification panel looks when it released iOS 10. However, not everyone loves the new notification panel and some wish they could go back in time and use the classic one. Fortunately, you don’t have to go back in time for that since NINE brings the old iOS 9 notification center to iOS-devices that are running on iOS 11 jailbroken firmware. Furthermore, NINE is free to use.

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Facebook Messenger 179.0.0.14.71 Beta Download Available with AR Games

Even though reports are showing that Facebook is losing its popularity, the social media giant is not giving up that easy. Instagram and Snapchat are the two apps that are “stealing” users from Facebook and Facebook decided to strike back by launching a new update for the Messenger app which introduces two AR games.

Facebook Messenger 179.0.0.14.71 Beta

The latest update for Facebook Messenger has been recently released and it sports the 179.0.0.14.71 beta version number. As we can clearly tell from the update’s version number, the update is targeted towards beta testers who want to get access to Facebook’s latest features ahead of everyone else. With that said, let’s see what the new update brings.

AR Games

One of the main reasons why Snapchat and Instagram have the upper hand over Facebook is because they feature cool camera filters. Well, it looks like Facebook wants to get back into the popularity race because the new update introduces two new AR (augmented reality) games which are quite similar to what Snapchat and Instagram have to offer. Nonetheless, the two games are really fun to play and it shows us that Facebook is taking the Messenger app into the right direction.

Android Package Kit

We need to mention that this latest update is exclusive to Android users because it comes in the form of APK. APK is an acronym for “Android Package Kit” and Facebook fans who want to get access to the new AR games need to manually download and install the update. This is the case with all APK updates. In addition, Facebook fans who want the new update also need to enlist in Facebook’s beta program and to enable the “Unknown Sources” feature that can be found in the “Settings” panel.

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