Saturday, January 1, 2022

How to disable the V8 JavaScript engine’s JIT compiler within Edge

Starting with Edge version 96, an option is available to disable the V8 JavaScript engine’s JIT compiler.  This will impact performance with sites that use a large amount of JavaScript but it should improve overall security, as a large number of past security issues are related to the JIT.

https://microsoftedge.github.io/edgevr/posts/Super-Duper-Secure-Mode/

https://www.reviewgeek.com/104171/microsoft-edge-gets-a-super-duper-secure-mode-heres-how-to-enable-it/



PowerShell command to display SMART hard drive failure status

To check local drives for a SMART notification of a potential drive failure, use the following command:

Get-WMIObject -NameSpace root\wmi -class MSStorageDriver_FailurePredictStatus | Select-Object PredictFailure, Reason




Another SMART utility such as CrystalDiskInfo verified that the drive in question was at end of life.



https://www.itprotoday.com/disaster-recovery-and-business-continuity/smart-failure-predicted-hard-disk-how-concerned-should-you

iVerify app for iOS

The iVerify app for iOS offers advice on securing a device as well as scans to verify the operating system is current.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iverify/id1466120520?s=09

https://www.iverify.io/


VUit

VUit is a free video streaming service that includes on-demand access to content produced by local TV news stations around the United States.

https://www.vuit.com/

Use WMI commands to obtain information on memory

WMI commands can be used to obtain details concerning local memory.  Below are some examples of the commands available.

wmic memorychip get devicelocator, manufacturer

wmic memorychip get devicelocator, partnumber

wmic memorychip get devicelocator, capacity

wmic memorychip get devicelocator, speed

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-check-ram-size-speed-type-part-form-factor-windows-11



Windows 10 start up folders

To access the startup folders within Windows 10, use the following commands:

User Account ->  shell:startup

All Users -> shell:common startup