Are There Any Security Risks You’re Exposing Yourself to When You Skip Windows Updates?

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Based on the latest data, the most commonly used operating system in the world today is Windows, which was developed by Microsoft. This software is in great demand both among ordinary users and corporate ones. Due to its practicality and reliability, Windows has not lost ground for many years and remains the strongest competitor in the operating system market. Therefore, it is not strange that such well-known and popular software often falls into the field of view of hackers.

If you care about your data protection, you just need to keep track of regular updates of the operating system.

Knowing the risks and threats

It's no secret that users often underestimate the value of their personal data on a computer and neglect basic security rules. But while you think that your photos or documents are useless and of no importance, hackers and fraudsters already know how to extract the information they need from your hard drive.

Firstly, if your computer is not protected, this greatly increases the likelihood of cybercriminals getting into your personal data. And believe me, it will not be difficult for them to hack your email and download the database of your contacts from there. Today, unfortunately, this is a very common scheme for hackers as the data they steal is valuable for Internet marketing and e-commerce. In addition, there are special malware programs that record literally every keystroke you press. Before you even have time to wake up, all accounts in social networks and private data on other websites will be hacked. With such programs, hackers and cybercriminals can hack all your passwords and access information from existing online accounts.

The best way to keep your data safe and prevent such situations is to update Windows regularly.

Hackers competing with developers

Probably each of us is now thinking, why can't the Windows developers make one update that will last a long time and will be reliable protection for our computer? Everything is simple here: for any new update, there will be those who will try with all their might to hack it. And if you don't regularly make changes to the security system, sooner or later cybercriminals will still get to the data they need.

However, Microsoft programmers also understand the importance and necessity of computer security, so they thoroughly test each update before release. This of course increases the likelihood that the operating system, along with the rest of the data, is safe each time. But who knows how far hackers can go and what their next attack plan is? All that programmers can do at this stage is to observe the shortest possible interval between the release of new updates. And then it's up to us, users. It's up to us to decide whether to secure ourselves with a new update or give hackers access to our personal data.

Responsible users’ behavior

Each hour of the day hackers are evolving and finding new sophisticated ways to illegally possess someone's data, photos, or money. And their closest partner in crime is an open internet network. By downloading or uploading something using such a network, you increase the chance of being hacked by 100%. Even if you think that you have nothing to lose or you don't have any valuable information or money on your credit card, you may not be the only victim. Through you, hackers can probably blackmail your relatives or friends or find their sensitive data. That is why even Windows recommends updating their software using a private network. However, if you are not sure about your privacy, you should protect yourself by using RusVPN for Windows (https://rusvpn.com/en/download/windows/). It will prevent accidental information leakage.

Informing Windows when to install updates

Most people leave all of the settings on their devices as “default”, which can sometimes be troublesome. We all know that software updates always come in the wrong place at the wrong time, whether you are in a meeting or are in an online game. 

Although, you probably don't notice the updates, especially on Windows 10, because it does it in the background, but major updates may be very inconvenient. That is why we recommend you to adjust this setting to your schedule.

For Windows 10, choose the Settings option in the Start Menu. Here you should go to the Update and Security section. Then click on Windows Update and go to the Advanced Settings.

This simple action will prevent you from raging on your computer and losing the work done.

Conclusion

To sum up, we would like to repeat that Windows updates should be up-to-date and not without reason. 

To prevent having inconvenient software updates, during your work or studying time, adjust the update schedule in the Windows Settings. It is very simple to do so!

To prevent having your data leaked and exposed, update your Windows only while using a private network or a VPN. No one can be too safe in this world of progress and technology!

These simple actions are enough to stop dangerous hackers from getting to you, so don't overlook them!

Is "Rent-to-own" more like a scam than a convenience?

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Ano nga ba difference ng "Rent-To-Own" sa purely "Rent" a condo?

"The rent-to-own setup is vulnerable to scams and shady landlords. As the tenant, you take on most of the risk in a rent-to-own contract. You're the one paying more than necessary in rent each month with the promise that the owner will credit the amount toward the purchase price someday."

Deceiving ang "rent-to-own" term dahil hindi totally paying a monthly rent ang peg which sorts of makes it a scam of condo or house brokers or sellers ... dahil you are not really fully "renting-to-own" as expected.

It's more like they just made it easier for a buyer to pay for the .... let's say 20% bulk downpayment (which you can now pay within 6 months for example.. while already occupying the property)....and the rest is the usual scheme of getting a bank to approve your loan of the bigger part of the actual cost.

Real "rent-to-own" per se should be paying a monthly rental until you have completely paid for the property.

There should not be a third party like a bank that you have to owe a loan. Because banks require a lot of documents and qualifying criteria before they could approve your loan.

"Unlike traditional financing, rent-to-own is owner financed, which means that the owner is the one offering financing to buyers. As a result, lessees pay rent that is slightly above market rate. This is because a portion of it will go to the down payment for the property in the event that the lessee decides to purchase it. In such case, he or she must arrange for financing, either through a bank or other lending institution, to pay for the remaining balance."

The Significance of Sugawara as a Character in Haikyuu

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Wait! Who called Sugawara useless?!

To whoever said Sugawara isn't useful, you better rewatch the show sweetie. Sugawara is very much useful in the show. He lightens up the mood and even taught Hinata the hand signals. Even as a third year, he gave his spot to Kags and I have mad respect for him.

Excuse me, but Sugawara is one of the reasons why Karasuno developed this much. He maintains the stability of the team, yet you're calling him useless, you f*cker? 

Sugawara is one of the biggest clutch characters for Karasuno and is one of the main reasons why Kageyama developed so much. Without him, Karasuno loses their mental backbone and stability in numerous ways.

Don't you dare slander my bestest boy Sugawara because I will slit all your throats. This boy stayed up all night to study best defenses for the team. You know they can't just rely on Tobio's attacks.

Y'all make Sugawara so bland like you know damn well his personality is full of spice and you just reduce him to being the mom?

Bokutos emo mode is completely normal and you guys just see it as him being “emotional” because you're used to characters that don't show emotion like he does.

Sugawara fucking Koshi is the mastermind throughout the game. He's the one to make techniques, dumbasses!

SUGAWARA ISNT USELESS!

HERE IS A THREAD ON THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SUGAWARA AS A CHARACTER IN HAIKYUU (Since some of yall lack insight) by @sgastripysocks:

Lets begin! 

Sugawara was one of the first people on karasuno’s team to understand and acknowledge how talented kageyama was, despite his standoffish and hostile attitude at the time.

Sugawara wanted the best for the team and gave his place as the starting setter over to Kageyama because he believed and had faith that he would be able to bring out the best in his teammates. Let’s not forget that he wasn’t jealous or resentful towards Kageyama in any way.

Throughout the anime and manga he acted as a voice of reason towards his underclassmen, helping them train and giving them advice, as well as supporting them during games and cheering on their successes.

Sugawara has an incredibly kind hearted personality, and is almost always encouraging his teammates to be more positive and confident in themselves. 

A lot of people fail to acknowledge his skill as a setter, and in the games he’s played throughout the series, his talent as a setter is recognised by everyone’s that watches him play as well as their opponents.

So in conclusion, there’s so much more to sugawara than a ‘pretty setter’ or the ‘mom of the group’. Without him, the team wouldn’t have gotten as far as they did.