Tip of the Week: Relocating a Lost Recycle Bin

Tip of the Week: Relocating a Lost Recycle Bin

It’s not unheard of for the Windows Recycling Bin to disappear following a major update or upgrade to Windows 10.

In fact, this can happen for not just Windows 10, but updates to Windows 7 or 8.1 as well.

How can you make sure that your Recycle Bin doesn’t mysteriously disappear, and how can you make it come back? Read on to find out.

Before we assume that the Recycle Bin is really gone, try this method.

First, open up the Settings app (click the Start Menu, followed by the Gear) and navigate to the Personalization tab. Underneath Themes, make your way to Desktop Icon Settings and check the Recycle Bin box. If this doesn’t work, follow the below steps.

If you have a Windows 10 Laptop, it may have a neat ability to go into Tablet mode allowing you to use a touch-based interface instead of a mouse.

Unfortunately, you may run into compatibility issues with tablet mode, which will make your desktop icons disappear. To change the way that this is displayed, you’ll need to go to the Start menu and navigate through Settings to System. Once there, you want to select Tablet Mode.

Make sure that the following buttons are turned off:

  • Hide app icons on the taskbar in tablet mode
  • Automatically hide the taskbar in tablet mode

If you do this, you should be able to see the icons, even if you’re in tablet mode.

If this doesn’t work either, you have to recreate the Recycle Bin icon from scratch. Just follow these steps:

  1. Open up the Windows File Explorer (open up a folder or This PC from the start menu)
  2. Click on the View tab
  3. Select Options
  4. In the Folder Options window, click the tab once again
  5. Make sure that the Show hidden files, folders, and drives box is selected
  6. You should also turn off the option to Hide protected operating system files
  7. Go back to the File Explorer and select PC from the right-hand column
  8. Select your OS (C:) or C: Drive
  9. Right-click the Recycle Bin and click Send To
  10. Click on Desktop to create your shortcut

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How to Prevent PoS Breaches

How to Prevent PoS Breaches

Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor are adding their names to the growing list of major businesses that have been cyber attacked. Many of these retailers have had their PoS systems breached, resulting in the potential compromise of information for millions of debit and credit cards.

Details about the Attack

One distinctive feature of the Saks and Lord & Taylor breach was that it was not only a PoS breach. Instead, the hackers took over the network to gain access to the confidential financial information. In these types of attacks on major retailers, hackers gain access to the network when privileged accounts are compromised. Traditionally, these cyber thieves gain access through phishing attacks, steal privileged information and elevate their privileges while gaining access to information through the network. The end goal for many of these thieves is the PoS system where the thief can steal information from debit and credit cards.

How to Prevent PoS Breaches

Retailers do not have to stand idly by until they become the newest victims of these PoS attacks. Some ways to reduce the likelihood of falling victim to a cyber attack include:

  • Use EMV or Chip-and-Pin Technology – The latest chip-enabled cards prevent privileged information about payment cards from being exposed. Replacing outdated magnetic strip readers with newer chip-enabled technology can protect cyber attackers from gaining access to his information.
  • Close Security Gaps – Attackers often gain access to PoS systems through employee’s compromised information. Retail networks should be secure and separate from the rest of the network. Additionally, retailers can automate the vault and protect and monitor credentials to prevent these cyber attacks.
  • Require Multi-factor Authentication – Implement multi-factor authentication on privileged accounts to provide greater security measures.

Contact an IT Specialist

If you are concerned that your business may be vulnerable to attack, it is important to talk to a qualified IT specialist. We can review your business’ security measures and assess your level of risk. We can recommend and implement best practices to provide greater security to your network. To schedule a professional consultation, contact us.

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