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Friday, May 29, 2020

Commentary: Developers have never been in more demand, yet many are unhappy in their jobs. Here's how to make things better, one GitHub repo at a time.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-open-source-can-help-your-developer-retention-problem/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 29, 2020

How open source can help your developer retention problem

Commentary: Developers have never been in more demand, yet many are unhappy in their jobs. Here's how to make things better, one GitHub ...
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Here's what you need to know about robotic process automation, including major software vendors, how it might affect jobs, and how to start using RPA.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/robotic-process-automation-a-cheat-sheet/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 29, 2020

Robotic process automation: A cheat sheet

Here's what you need to know about robotic process automation, including major software vendors, how it might affect jobs, and how to st...
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Companies are constantly looking for new ways to help their employees handle the drastic changes to how we all work.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/mental-health-awareness-month-highlights-struggles-of-working-from-home-during-pandemic/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 29, 2020

Mental health awareness month highlights struggles of working from home during pandemic

Companies are constantly looking for new ways to help their employees handle the drastic changes to how we all work. source https://www.te...
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New Forrester research digs deep into RPA and looks at its key philosophies as well as the similarities and differences of RPA and test automation.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/10-golden-rules-for-rpa-success-and-rpa-and-test-automation/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 29, 2020

10 golden rules for RPA success, and RPA and test automation

New Forrester research digs deep into RPA and looks at its key philosophies as well as the similarities and differences of RPA and test auto...
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With solid interim policies in place, it's time to update your IT policies based on what your company learned during COVID-19.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-refresh-your-it-policies/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 29, 2020

How to refresh your IT policies

With solid interim policies in place, it's time to update your IT policies based on what your company learned during COVID-19. source ...
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Twitter is a weird place with a language all its own. A new study focuses on using the tweets, chock-full of misspellings and slang, to improve artificial intelligence.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/sayyy-whatttt-researchers-analyze-strange-human-tweets-to-build-better-ai/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 29, 2020

Sayyy whatttt?: Researchers analyze strange human tweets to build better AI

Twitter is a weird place with a language all its own. A new study focuses on using the tweets, chock-full of misspellings and slang, to impr...
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S mode is a Windows 10 feature that improves security and boosts performance, but at a significant cost. Find out if Windows 10 S mode is right for your needs.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/windows-10-s-mode-pros-and-cons/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 29, 2020

Windows 10 S mode: Pros and cons

S mode is a Windows 10 feature that improves security and boosts performance, but at a significant cost. Find out if Windows 10 S mode is ri...
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Managers averaged more time per week gaming than others, with nearly one in 10 playing a game during an in-person meeting, a study by Word.tips found.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/80-of-people-have-played-games-while-working/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 29, 2020

80% of people have played games while working

Managers averaged more time per week gaming than others, with nearly one in 10 playing a game during an in-person meeting, a study by Word.t...
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In the digital age, paper files--even those containing sensitive information--are not usually considered as high a security risk. Experts say that's a mistake.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/with-employees-working-from-home-dont-neglect-the-security-of-hard-copy-files/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 29, 2020

With employees working from home, don't neglect the security of hard-copy files

In the digital age, paper files--even those containing sensitive information--are not usually considered as high a security risk. Experts sa...
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Steps taken by one company with 40,000 employees worldwide can offer insights for other enterprises trying to get their operations back up to speed following shutdowns.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/seagate-adopts-5-critical-strategies-to-reopen-as-pandemic-restrictions-are-easing/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 29, 2020

Seagate adopts 5 critical strategies to reopen as pandemic restrictions are easing

Steps taken by one company with 40,000 employees worldwide can offer insights for other enterprises trying to get their operations back up t...
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Jobs are out there, even in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic, if you know where to look. Flexjobs has a list of 15 companies that can help you find remote work.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/15-companies-that-are-hiring-remote-workers-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 29, 2020

15 companies that are hiring remote workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Jobs are out there, even in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic, if you know where to look. Flexjobs has a list of 15 companies that...
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Security concerns remain prominent across all network environments, with some unique to the network edge, SDN, and other services. Get some tips from industry insiders.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/security-at-the-network-edge-inside-software-defined-networking-and-kubernetes/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 29, 2020

Security at the network edge: Inside software-defined networking and Kubernetes

Security concerns remain prominent across all network environments, with some unique to the network edge, SDN, and other services. Get some ...
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Unique times requires a unique set of IT policies.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/why-now-is-the-best-time-to-set-your-post-pandemic-it-policies/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 29, 2020

Why now is the best time to set your post-pandemic IT policies

Unique times requires a unique set of IT policies. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/why-now-is-the-best-time-to-set-your-post-p...
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Powered by Google Cloud, the new portal combines information from public and private sectors as well as hospitals to provide a single place for critical health data and analytics.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/covid-19-national-response-portal-puts-essential-data-within-reach/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 29, 2020

COVID-19 national response portal puts essential data within reach

Powered by Google Cloud, the new portal combines information from public and private sectors as well as hospitals to provide a single place ...
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We interviewed individuals across the industry to understand some of the best project management practices organizations can adopt to meet their goals.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/10-project-management-tips-to-take-organizations-to-the-next-level/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 29, 2020

10 project management tips to take organizations to the next level

We interviewed individuals across the industry to understand some of the best project management practices organizations can adopt to meet t...
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Samsung's new Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra phones boast 5G connectivity, as many as four rear camera systems, an Infinity-O display, and an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/samsung-galaxy-s20-a-cheat-sheet/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 29, 2020

Samsung Galaxy S20: A cheat sheet

Samsung's new Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra phones boast 5G connectivity, as many as four rear camera systems, an Infinity-O display, ...
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HR departments will need to use AI and other tech tools to wade through thousands of resumes as millions start looking for jobs, according to CareerBuilder.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-companies-must-prepare-for-the-great-rehiring-in-the-new-normal-after-the-pandemic/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 29, 2020

How companies must prepare for the "great rehiring" in the new normal after the pandemic

HR departments will need to use AI and other tech tools to wade through thousands of resumes as millions start looking for jobs, according t...
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Amazon's Rekognition software is still struggling with basic facial recognition, according to Comparitech, in a follow-up to an ACLU experiment.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/study-finds-amazons-face-recognition-incorrectly-matches-105-us-and-uk-politicians/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 29, 2020

Study finds Amazon's face recognition incorrectly matches 105 US and UK politicians

Amazon's Rekognition software is still struggling with basic facial recognition, according to Comparitech, in a follow-up to an ACLU exp...
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The malicious campaign is aimed at people in general in an effort to grab their email addresses and passwords, says Abnormal Security.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/phishing-attack-spoofs-world-health-organization-to-steal-email-credentials/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 29, 2020

Phishing attack spoofs World Health Organization to steal email credentials

The malicious campaign is aimed at people in general in an effort to grab their email addresses and passwords, says Abnormal Security. sou...
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Find out what AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure have to offer and which bootcamps and online classes will help you prepare for the exams.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/19-cloud-computing-certifications-to-boost-your-salary/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 29, 2020

19 cloud computing certifications to boost your salary

Find out what AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure have to offer and which bootcamps and online classes will help you prepare for the exam...
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Starting a new job in the middle of a lockdown is a challenge. Use these five tips to help new employees that are starting remotely to feel supported in their roles.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/working-from-home-five-ways-to-make-remote-workers-feel-supported/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 29, 2020

Working from home: Five ways to make remote workers feel supported

Starting a new job in the middle of a lockdown is a challenge. Use these five tips to help new employees that are starting remotely to feel ...
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Thursday, May 28, 2020

A standing desk, an ergonomic mouse, the perfect office chair. Google is giving its work-from-home employees $1,000 to spend on office gear. Here's what it will get you.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/what-google-employees-can-buy-for-their-home-office-with-that-1000-allowance/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 28, 2020

What Google employees can buy for their home office with that $1,000 allowance

A standing desk, an ergonomic mouse, the perfect office chair. Google is giving its work-from-home employees $1,000 to spend on office gear....
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Commentary: Those proposing easy answers for how to pay for more open source code to be written clearly aren't talking to the founders of these projects.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/open-source-sustainability-its-complicated/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 28, 2020

Open source sustainability: It's complicated

Commentary: Those proposing easy answers for how to pay for more open source code to be written clearly aren't talking to the founders o...
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These are trying times for workers across all industries. Here are some insights from an industry expert about how technologists are holding up and what can be done to help.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-the-coronavirus-pandemic-is-affecting-developer-mental-health/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 28, 2020

How the coronavirus pandemic is affecting developer mental health

These are trying times for workers across all industries. Here are some insights from an industry expert about how technologists are holding...
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If you use Bitwarden as your password manager of choice, you owe it to yourself to enable two-factor authentication.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-enable-two-factor-authentication-for-bitwarden/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 28, 2020

How to enable two-factor authentication for Bitwarden

If you use Bitwarden as your password manager of choice, you owe it to yourself to enable two-factor authentication. source https://www.te...
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Grafana Enterprise Edition might be just the monitoring tool you need to keep track of all those servers and services on your company network. Find out how to install this powerful tool.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-install-the-grafana-enterprise-edition-on-ubuntu-server-20-04/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 28, 2020

How to install the Grafana Enterprise Edition on Ubuntu Server 20.04

Grafana Enterprise Edition might be just the monitoring tool you need to keep track of all those servers and services on your company networ...
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Three in 25 are learning a new technology weekly, but most are OK with the learning curve, the Office Depot study finds.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/46-of-employees-say-new-workplace-tech-negatively-impacts-productivity-in-the-short-term/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 28, 2020

46% of employees say new workplace tech negatively impacts productivity in the short term

Three in 25 are learning a new technology weekly, but most are OK with the learning curve, the Office Depot study finds. source https://ww...
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A bevy of new platforms take advantage of the new spectrum and deliver multi-gigabit speeds, high bandwidth, and a surge in low latency network capacity, the company says.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/qualcomm-unveils-6-ghz-wi-fi-platforms-and-bluetooth-features/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 28, 2020

Qualcomm unveils 6 GHz Wi-Fi platforms and Bluetooth features

A bevy of new platforms take advantage of the new spectrum and deliver multi-gigabit speeds, high bandwidth, and a surge in low latency netw...
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Social distancing and quarantines have hit the economy hard, but the tech industry is booming in order to support the new normal.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/6-tech-sectors-that-are-booming-despite-covid-19/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 28, 2020

6 tech sectors that are booming despite COVID-19

Social distancing and quarantines have hit the economy hard, but the tech industry is booming in order to support the new normal. source h...
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Employee expenses have shifted during COVID-19. Here's what you should know about planning for employee expenses today and how to prepare for the new normal.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/telecommuting-how-to-manage-employee-expenses-now-and-after-the-pandemic/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 28, 2020

Telecommuting: How to manage employee expenses now and after the pandemic

Employee expenses have shifted during COVID-19. Here's what you should know about planning for employee expenses today and how to prepar...
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The latest Windows 10 update, version 2004, is now generally available and packed with new features for IT pros, administrators, and professional users.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/windows-10-may-2020-update-the-most-important-new-features/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 28, 2020

Windows 10 May 2020 update: The most important new features

The latest Windows 10 update, version 2004, is now generally available and packed with new features for IT pros, administrators, and profess...
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A new study from AI-hiring marketplace Vettery digs into its data to reveal employers' salary offers.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-highest-paying-us-tech-hubs-and-the-programming-skills-with-the-top-salaries/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 28, 2020

The highest-paying US tech hubs and the programming skills with the top salaries

A new study from AI-hiring marketplace Vettery digs into its data to reveal employers' salary offers. source https://www.techrepublic....
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Though hacktivism can sometimes stem from a legitimate cause, one person couldn't resist turning to true cybercrime, according to Check Point Research.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-one-hacktivist-became-a-full-fledged-cybercriminal/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 28, 2020

How one hacktivist became a full-fledged cybercriminal

Though hacktivism can sometimes stem from a legitimate cause, one person couldn't resist turning to true cybercrime, according to Check ...
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This comprehensive guide covers must-know Windows 10 details including features, system requirements, upgrade options, and Microsoft's Windows-as-a-service strategy.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/windows-10-the-smart-persons-guide/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 28, 2020

Windows 10: A cheat sheet

This comprehensive guide covers must-know Windows 10 details including features, system requirements, upgrade options, and Microsoft's W...
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There's plenty of handy tech to add a little spice to the dog days of summer. That said, we've scavenged the vast depths of the interwebs to bring you the top summer gadgets.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/10-best-summer-gadgets-from-high-tech-camping-stoves-to-motorized-pool-floats/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 28, 2020

10 best summer gadgets: From high-tech camping stoves to motorized pool floats

There's plenty of handy tech to add a little spice to the dog days of summer. That said, we've scavenged the vast depths of the inte...
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Survey reveals that analytics usage and business optimism are up as companies navigate the choppy waters of the new normal.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/small-businesses-are-using-more-analytics-to-survive-covid-19/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 28, 2020

Small businesses are using more analytics to survive COVID-19

Survey reveals that analytics usage and business optimism are up as companies navigate the choppy waters of the new normal. source https:/...
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Scammers are increasingly exploiting file sharing sites such as Google Docs and Microsoft Sway to steal user credentials, according to Barracuda Networks.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/google-microsoft-most-spoofed-brands-in-latest-phishing-attacks/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 28, 2020

Google, Microsoft most spoofed brands in latest phishing attacks

Scammers are increasingly exploiting file sharing sites such as Google Docs and Microsoft Sway to steal user credentials, according to Barra...
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92% of Americans say they care about online safety and data privacy, yet a new report from iProov showed 44% polled shared passwords and mobile devices with their partners.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/even-the-most-tech-savvy-americans-have-bad-online-safety-habits/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 28, 2020

Even the most tech-savvy Americans have bad online safety habits

92% of Americans say they care about online safety and data privacy, yet a new report from iProov showed 44% polled shared passwords and mob...
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A survey of IT pros and top execs found that IT is worried about the lax attitude their bosses have toward security.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/who-is-the-weak-link-in-mobile-security-this-study-suggests-its-the-c-suite/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 28, 2020

Who is the weak link in mobile security? This study suggests it's the C-suite

A survey of IT pros and top execs found that IT is worried about the lax attitude their bosses have toward security. source https://www.te...
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Concerns over security issues are causing businesses to reevaluate public internet for IoT, opting for private networks. Here are the major takeaways for the enterprise, according to a new report.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/report-enterprises-face-challenges-with-iot-deployment/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 28, 2020

Report: Enterprises face challenges with IoT deployment

Concerns over security issues are causing businesses to reevaluate public internet for IoT, opting for private networks. Here are the major ...
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The emails spoof an automated notification from AWS to try to capture Amazon account credentials, according to Abnormal Security.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/phishing-attack-impersonates-amazon-web-services-to-steal-user-credentials/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 28, 2020

Phishing attack impersonates Amazon Web Services to steal user credentials

The emails spoof an automated notification from AWS to try to capture Amazon account credentials, according to Abnormal Security. source h...
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Hackers are trying to sell 26 million LiveJournal account credentials following a reported data breach that happened years ago.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-user-credentials-from-livejournal-wound-up-on-the-dark-web/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 28, 2020

How user credentials from LiveJournal wound up on the Dark Web

Hackers are trying to sell 26 million LiveJournal account credentials following a reported data breach that happened years ago. source htt...
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A year after the launch of the Raspberry Pi 4, the organization has launched a new 8GB model and rebranded Raspbian to 'Raspberry Pi OS' - which now come in 32-bit and 64-bit flavors.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/this-new-raspberry-pi-comes-with-a-staggering-amount-of-memory/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 28, 2020

This new Raspberry Pi comes with a 'staggering' amount of memory

A year after the launch of the Raspberry Pi 4, the organization has launched a new 8GB model and rebranded Raspbian to 'Raspberry Pi OS...
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The coronavirus pandemic has raised a unique set of circumstances for those who have recently started a new job. TechRepublic spoke to three new hires about their experiences of digital onboarding.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/i-started-my-new-job-in-the-middle-of-the-pandemic-heres-what-it-was-like/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 28, 2020

I started my new job in the middle of the pandemic. Here's what it was like

The coronavirus pandemic has raised a unique set of circumstances for those who have recently started a new job. TechRepublic spoke to three...
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IDG survey finds that companies pay a high price for failing to match business requirements with infrastructure plans.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/moving-to-the-cloud-too-fast-wastes-time-and-effort/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 28, 2020

Moving to the cloud too fast wastes time and effort

IDG survey finds that companies pay a high price for failing to match business requirements with infrastructure plans. source https://www....
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A new survey from Hibob reveals what determines productivity and satisfaction: It is based on an employee's position in a company, living situation, and gender.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/who-thrives-and-who-just-survives-working-in-the-new-normal/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 28, 2020

Who thrives and who just survives working in the new normal?

A new survey from Hibob reveals what determines productivity and satisfaction: It is based on an employee's position in a company, livin...
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Wednesday, May 27, 2020

An anti-phishing firm discovered that most of the malicious coronavirus emails were coming from the United States.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/majority-of-covid-phishing-attacks-coming-from-us-ip-addresses-report-finds/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 27, 2020

Majority of COVID phishing attacks coming from US IP addresses, report finds

An anti-phishing firm discovered that most of the malicious coronavirus emails were coming from the United States. source https://www.tech...
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Looking for a unique way to share non-sensitive files via the cloud? Look no further than cloudtag.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-install-and-use-the-cloudtag-file-sharing-tool/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 27, 2020

How to install and use the cloudtag file sharing tool

Looking for a unique way to share non-sensitive files via the cloud? Look no further than cloudtag. source https://www.techrepublic.com/ar...
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Developed nations have higher incomes, technology, urbanization, and digitalization, which are all factors for greater cyber risk, says VPN provider NordVPN.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/why-developed-countries-are-more-vulnerable-to-cybercrime/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 27, 2020

Why developed countries are more vulnerable to cybercrime

Developed nations have higher incomes, technology, urbanization, and digitalization, which are all factors for greater cyber risk, says VPN ...
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Definitive Healthcare offers a dashboard and interactive tool that can filter by state, and by county, and report what's opening and when.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/maps-and-charts-show-coronavirus-hotspots-and-reopening-timelines/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 27, 2020

Maps and charts show coronavirus hotspots and reopening timelines

Definitive Healthcare offers a dashboard and interactive tool that can filter by state, and by county, and report what's opening and whe...
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Hiring the right talent is crucial for any organization, and these hiring kits can make the process seamless for HR departments.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/4-essential-hiring-kits-for-recruiting-engineers-and-it-specialists/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 27, 2020

4 essential hiring kits for recruiting engineers and IT specialists

Hiring the right talent is crucial for any organization, and these hiring kits can make the process seamless for HR departments. source ht...
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Linux needs both snap and flatpak to succeed. Find out why Jack Wallen believes this is true.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/why-snap-and-flatpak-are-so-important-to-linux/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 27, 2020

Why snap and flatpak are so important to Linux

Linux needs both snap and flatpak to succeed. Find out why Jack Wallen believes this is true. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/...
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Salary.com survey finds that most companies are planning to keep merit raises in place also.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/employers-plan-to-rehire-90-of-people-laid-off-due-to-the-coronavirus/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 27, 2020

Employers plan to rehire 90% of people laid off due to the coronavirus

Salary.com survey finds that most companies are planning to keep merit raises in place also. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/e...
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Zoho hopes its new features for workplace chat app Cliq will help bring a more authentic office experience to remote working.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/zoho-cliq-wants-to-make-remote-working-feel-more-like-being-in-the-office/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 27, 2020

Zoho Cliq wants to make remote working feel more like being in the office

Zoho hopes its new features for workplace chat app Cliq will help bring a more authentic office experience to remote working. source https...
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This marks the first time astronauts are able to test the Crew Dragon capsule in space and could change the future of commercial space exploration.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/spacex-nasa-plan-to-launch-astronauts-to-the-space-station-wednesday-afternoon/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 27, 2020

SpaceX, NASA plan to launch astronauts to the Space Station Wednesday afternoon

This marks the first time astronauts are able to test the Crew Dragon capsule in space and could change the future of commercial space explo...
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MIT study advocates for a nationally coordinated policy across states, regions, and nations

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/study-there-will-be-a-devastating-cost-of-failure-if-economic-re-openings-are-not-coordinated/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 27, 2020

Study: There will be a "devastating cost of failure" if economic re-openings are not coordinated

MIT study advocates for a nationally coordinated policy across states, regions, and nations source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/st...
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Many of the stores are offering curbside or storefront service only, while several will allow customers inside, albeit with face masks on and social distancing rules in effect.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/apple-to-reopen-100-more-us-stores-this-week/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 27, 2020

Apple to reopen 100 more US stores this week

Many of the stores are offering curbside or storefront service only, while several will allow customers inside, albeit with face masks on an...
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Nearly half (49%) of workers believe open workspaces are no longer in the best interest of their health and wellness, even after the pandemic, Prudential Financial found.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/63-of-us-employees-say-covid-19-has-changed-the-workplace-forever/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 27, 2020

63% of US employees say COVID-19 has changed the workplace forever

Nearly half (49%) of workers believe open workspaces are no longer in the best interest of their health and wellness, even after the pandemi...
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Eighty percent of respondents in Glassdoor survey said they trust their company to make an informed decision about when to bring people back.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/75-of-tech-workers-ready-for-the-office-to-reopen-but-63-still-want-a-wfh-option/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 27, 2020

75% of tech workers ready for the office to reopen but 63% still want a WFH option

Eighty percent of respondents in Glassdoor survey said they trust their company to make an informed decision about when to bring people back...
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With an increase in video conferencing, it's a good idea for employees to know the dos and don'ts of using this tool. Tom Merritt suggests five video conference etiquette tips.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/top-5-tips-for-video-conference-etiquette/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 27, 2020

Top 5 tips for video conference etiquette

With an increase in video conferencing, it's a good idea for employees to know the dos and don'ts of using this tool. Tom Merritt su...
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Stack Overflow's 2020 survey of developers provides a snapshot of the programming community that can be useful in building hiring strategies and prioritizing programming plans.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/what-devs-want-what-they-dont-and-what-you-can-do-to-attract-top-talent/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 27, 2020

What Devs want, what they don't, and what you can do to attract top talent

Stack Overflow's 2020 survey of developers provides a snapshot of the programming community that can be useful in building hiring strate...
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33% of professionals are consuming alcohol during the workday, according to a study by the anonymous professional network Blind.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/quarantinis-during-work-is-a-thing/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 27, 2020

"Quarantinis" during work is a thing

33% of professionals are consuming alcohol during the workday, according to a study by the anonymous professional network Blind. source ht...
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While nearly 70% of IT pros are concerned with WFH security risks, telecommuting will prevail, a Pulse Secure report found.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/84-of-businesses-will-increase-remote-work-after-covid-19-despite-security-concerns/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 27, 2020

84% of businesses will increase remote work after COVID-19, despite security concerns

While nearly 70% of IT pros are concerned with WFH security risks, telecommuting will prevail, a Pulse Secure report found. source https:/...
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Attackers are increasingly hitting collaboration services such as Microsoft 365 to access cloud accounts with stolen credentials, says McAfee.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cybercriminals-targeting-cloud-services-amid-shift-to-remote-working/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 27, 2020

Cybercriminals targeting cloud services amid shift to remote working

Attackers are increasingly hitting collaboration services such as Microsoft 365 to access cloud accounts with stolen credentials, says McAfe...
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Raspberry Pi 4 owners can now forgo an SD card entirely and boot files and software directly from a USB mass storage device.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/raspberry-pi-4-this-new-beta-update-lets-you-boot-straight-from-a-usb-device/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 27, 2020

Raspberry Pi 4: This new beta update lets you boot straight from a USB device

Raspberry Pi 4 owners can now forgo an SD card entirely and boot files and software directly from a USB mass storage device. source https:...
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A new report from Bitglass examines how businesses adjusted to the shift from offices to working from home; 84% support remote work, but are ill-equipped to keep data secure.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/security-is-still-an-issue-despite-success-telecommuting-during-pandemic/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 27, 2020

Security is still an issue, despite success telecommuting during pandemic

A new report from Bitglass examines how businesses adjusted to the shift from offices to working from home; 84% support remote work, but are...
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Tuesday, May 26, 2020

If Android 10 battery life has got you down, maybe it's time to start adding apps to the Battery Optimization feature.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-improve-battery-life-in-android-10/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 26, 2020

How to improve battery life in Android 10

If Android 10 battery life has got you down, maybe it's time to start adding apps to the Battery Optimization feature. source https://...
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University of Michigan model personalizes risk analysis with 45 data points including type of cancer, age, and the local COVID-19 case load.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cancer-patients-have-new-app-to-calculate-the-bigger-risk-delaying-treatment-or-catching-the-coronavirus/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 26, 2020

Cancer patients have new app to calculate the bigger risk: Delaying treatment or catching the coronavirus

University of Michigan model personalizes risk analysis with 45 data points including type of cancer, age, and the local COVID-19 case load....
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Bryson Bort, founder and CEO of cybersecurity company SCYTHE, fears "death by a thousand paper cuts" more than than a digital apocalypse. He also shares his views on how well cyber-deterrence works.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/security-expert-weighs-in-on-cybersecurity-regulation-and-ransomware-attacks-of-us-cities/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 26, 2020

Security expert weighs in on cybersecurity regulation and ransomware attacks of US cities

Bryson Bort, founder and CEO of cybersecurity company SCYTHE, fears "death by a thousand paper cuts" more than than a digital apoc...
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G Suite Essentials gives your team access to Google Meet, Drive, Docs, Forms, Sites, and more and works alongside your current business email system.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/g-suite-essentials-how-to-keep-your-current-business-email-system-and-add-access-to-g-suite-apps/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 26, 2020

G Suite Essentials: How to keep your current business email system and add access to G Suite apps

G Suite Essentials gives your team access to Google Meet, Drive, Docs, Forms, Sites, and more and works alongside your current business emai...
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Gartner's latest forecast for 2020 is bleak for global shipments of PCs, tablets, Chromebooks, and mobile phones.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/due-to-the-impact-of-covid-19-device-shipments-predicted-to-decline-1-9-billion-units/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 26, 2020

Due to the impact of COVID-19, device shipments predicted to decline 1.9 billion units

Gartner's latest forecast for 2020 is bleak for global shipments of PCs, tablets, Chromebooks, and mobile phones. source https://www.t...
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Owners say they need outside tech expertise to develop new products and services and to move to online operations.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/verizon-survey-finds-68-of-smbs-are-optimistic-they-can-recover-from-losses-due-to-covid-19-shutdown/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 26, 2020

Verizon survey finds 68% of SMBs are optimistic they can recover from losses due to COVID-19 shutdown

Owners say they need outside tech expertise to develop new products and services and to move to online operations. source https://www.tech...
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Version 18 of Windows 10 PowerToys includes a new app called Keyboard Manager. We show you how to access it and how to use it to remap your standard keyboard.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-remap-keys-use-windows-10-powertoys-keyboard-manager/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 26, 2020

How to remap keys use Windows 10 PowerToys Keyboard Manager

Version 18 of Windows 10 PowerToys includes a new app called Keyboard Manager. We show you how to access it and how to use it to remap your ...
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Poor coronavirus data outcomes in states like Georgia and Florida can teach us lessons about how we use data analytics.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-covid-19-data-highlights-the-search-for-a-single-version-of-the-truth/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 26, 2020

How COVID-19 data highlights the search for a single version of the truth

Poor coronavirus data outcomes in states like Georgia and Florida can teach us lessons about how we use data analytics. source https://www...
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Akamai CTO Patrick Sullivan explains how bots affect pricing and availability for various retail items. He also offers consumers advice on protecting themselves from fraud.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-bots-impact-retail-and-e-commerce/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 26, 2020

How bots impact retail and e-commerce

Akamai CTO Patrick Sullivan explains how bots affect pricing and availability for various retail items. He also offers consumers advice on p...
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If you have several pre-defined blocks of content in Microsoft Word, you can avoid the busy Quick Parts gallery by assigning keyboard shortcuts.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-word-how-to-assign-a-keyboard-shortcut-to-blocks-of-content-for-easy-input/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 26, 2020

How to assign a keyboard shortcut to blocks of content for easy input in Word

If you have several pre-defined blocks of content in Microsoft Word, you can avoid the busy Quick Parts gallery by assigning keyboard shortc...
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This special edition of the standard Space Apps Challenge is a global collaboration campaign focused on mitigating the spread of COVID-19.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/nasa-hackathon-leverages-global-ingenuity-to-combat-the-coronavirus-pandemic/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 26, 2020

NASA hackathon leverages global ingenuity to combat the coronavirus pandemic

This special edition of the standard Space Apps Challenge is a global collaboration campaign focused on mitigating the spread of COVID-19. ...
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If you've been thrown into your company dev department, and you're unsure how to use Git, we've got you covered. Take your first steps with this easy primer.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-git-an-introduction/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 26, 2020

How to use Git: An introduction

If you've been thrown into your company dev department, and you're unsure how to use Git, we've got you covered. Take your first...
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The tech giant joins a coalition of medical researchers, life science companies, and coronavirus survivors to launch a blood plasma donation drive.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-joins-the-fight-is-in-us-campaign-to-potentially-save-victims-of-covid-19/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 26, 2020

Microsoft joins "The Fight is in Us" campaign to potentially save victims of COVID-19

The tech giant joins a coalition of medical researchers, life science companies, and coronavirus survivors to launch a blood plasma donation...
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Mac admins can leverage system processes called daemons to automate the execution of tasks, like scripts, used in the management of computers running macOS.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/macos-know-the-difference-between-launch-agents-and-daemons-and-use-them-to-automate-processes/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 26, 2020

macOS: Know the difference between launch agents and daemons, and use them to automate processes

Mac admins can leverage system processes called daemons to automate the execution of tasks, like scripts, used in the management of computer...
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A new document from Zoom illustrates how the company hopes to beef up the security and privacy of its virtual meeting platform.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-zoom-plans-to-better-secure-meetings-with-end-to-end-encryption/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 26, 2020

How Zoom plans to better secure meetings with end-to-end encryption

A new document from Zoom illustrates how the company hopes to beef up the security and privacy of its virtual meeting platform. source htt...
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If you've ever experienced an ad that consumes your Chromebook resources, you know how frustrating that can be. It's now possible to block those ads. Jack Wallen shows you how.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-prevent-resource-draining-ads-from-affecting-your-chromebook/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 26, 2020

How to prevent resource-draining ads from affecting your Chromebook

If you've ever experienced an ad that consumes your Chromebook resources, you know how frustrating that can be. It's now possible to...
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Microsoft adds more ways to automate processes with Teams, and more tools for building apps that live inside Teams.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-teams-is-now-your-hub-for-apps-and-work-especially-remote-work/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 26, 2020

Microsoft Teams is now your hub for apps and work - especially remote work

Microsoft adds more ways to automate processes with Teams, and more tools for building apps that live inside Teams. source https://www.tec...
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Monday, May 25, 2020

Looking for a way to gain a bit more security and privacy for your SSH connections? Jack Wallen shows you how with the help of Tor.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-run-an-ssh-connection-through-tor/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 25, 2020

How to run an SSH connection through Tor

Looking for a way to gain a bit more security and privacy for your SSH connections? Jack Wallen shows you how with the help of Tor. source...
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Caddy is a new way to serve up apps and services. Learn how to install Caddy and serve up a basic website.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-install-the-caddy-site-service-and-app-server-on-ubuntu/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 25, 2020

How to install the Caddy site, service, and app server on Ubuntu

Caddy is a new way to serve up apps and services. Learn how to install Caddy and serve up a basic website. source https://www.techrepublic...
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If you're looking for a reliable Linux to Google Drive sync tool, you can use rclone and a bash script to make this work. Find out how.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-rclone-to-automatically-back-up-google-drive-to-your-local-storage/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 25, 2020

How to use rclone to automatically back up Google Drive to your local storage

If you're looking for a reliable Linux to Google Drive sync tool, you can use rclone and a bash script to make this work. Find out how. ...
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Tips include incorporating identity verification into the hiring process and communicating the corporate culture.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/remote-hiring-how-to-hire-new-talent-safely-and-efficiently/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 25, 2020

Remote hiring: How to hire new talent safely and efficiently

Tips include incorporating identity verification into the hiring process and communicating the corporate culture. source https://www.techr...
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Goods are still moving in North America, and the Internet of Things is helping us understand how, where, and how fast.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/what-iot-is-telling-us-about-the-trucking-industry-during-covid-19/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 25, 2020

What IoT is telling us about the trucking industry during COVID-19

Goods are still moving in North America, and the Internet of Things is helping us understand how, where, and how fast. source https://www....
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Get details on how hospitals are using chatbots to answer COVID-19 questions, telemedicine is on the rise, and patients are using Chromebooks to communicate with relatives.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/google-cloud-vp-discusses-unprecedented-computing-needs-because-of-the-coronavirus/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 25, 2020

Google Cloud VP discusses unprecedented computing needs because of the coronavirus

Get details on how hospitals are using chatbots to answer COVID-19 questions, telemedicine is on the rise, and patients are using Chromebook...
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Tech professionals planning to attend conferences in 2020 should keep an eye on this list for coronavirus-related changes and cancellations.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/2020-tech-conferences-and-events-to-start-preparing-for/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 25, 2020

2020 tech conferences: Dates, locations, and which events are changing due to COVID-19

Tech professionals planning to attend conferences in 2020 should keep an eye on this list for coronavirus-related changes and cancellations....
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Make sure to check all five to ensure a smooth integration and proper use of big data.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/five-ways-your-big-data-should-be-integrated-in-your-organizations-structure/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 25, 2020

Five ways your big data should be integrated in your organization's structure

Make sure to check all five to ensure a smooth integration and proper use of big data. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/five-wa...
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Learn what a bot is, the spectrum of ways bots are used online (especially in social media), and how bots might be used in the next election cycle.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/akamai-cto-on-how-bots-are-used-online-in-legal-and-illegal-ways/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 25, 2020

Akamai CTO on how bots are used online in legal and illegal ways

Learn what a bot is, the spectrum of ways bots are used online (especially in social media), and how bots might be used in the next election...
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Akamai's CTO discusses why machine learning and cloud are important when it comes to security breaches, IoT-related attacks, and credential stuffing.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-detect-bots-what-you-need-to-know/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 25, 2020

How to detect bots: What you need to know

Akamai's CTO discusses why machine learning and cloud are important when it comes to security breaches, IoT-related attacks, and credent...
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Digital Works places graduates with Concentrix, NexRep, LoveOps, InstaCare, and Randstad/Google Logistics.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/veterans-and-military-spouses-use-telework-training-program-to-find-portable-jobs/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 25, 2020

Veterans and military spouses use telework training program to find portable jobs

Digital Works places graduates with Concentrix, NexRep, LoveOps, InstaCare, and Randstad/Google Logistics. source https://www.techrepublic...
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Friday, May 22, 2020

Find the top tech gifts, gadgets and gear for graduates, whether they're finishing up high school or heading to their first job.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/graduation-gift-guide-cool-gifts-for-college-and-high-school-grads/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 22, 2020

Graduation Gift Guide: Cool gifts for college and high school grads

Find the top tech gifts, gadgets and gear for graduates, whether they're finishing up high school or heading to their first job. sourc...
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Coder, bootcamp founder, CEO and former family therapist, Dave Hoover offers tips to help developers stand out in a crowded job market and explains why companies should focus on growing talent from within.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/developers-who-stand-out-bring-both-technical-skills-and-life-experiences-to-the-job/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 22, 2020

Developers who stand out bring both technical skills and life experiences to the job

Coder, bootcamp founder, CEO and former family therapist, Dave Hoover offers tips to help developers stand out in a crowded job market and e...
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A report found there are latency problems for Zoom users outside the US.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/plan-to-use-zoom-outside-of-the-us-be-ready-for-latency/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 22, 2020

Plan to use Zoom outside of the US? Be ready for latency

A report found there are latency problems for Zoom users outside the US. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/plan-to-use-zoom-outs...
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The pandemic has people stuck at home, and how they consume media is changing. Organizations that don't want to be left behind need to know how to meet users where they're spending time.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-the-covid-19-shutdown-is-affecting-social-media-and-how-your-organization-can-respond/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 22, 2020

How the COVID-19 shutdown is affecting social media, and how your organization can respond

The pandemic has people stuck at home, and how they consume media is changing. Organizations that don't want to be left behind need to k...
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Nearly 20,000 vets connect daily with the VA's telehealth app thanks to a two-year partnership.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/800-surge-in-va-telehealth-visits-during-covid-19-pandemic-with-a-boost-from-t-mobile/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 22, 2020

800% surge in VA telehealth visits during COVID-19 pandemic with a boost from T-Mobile

Nearly 20,000 vets connect daily with the VA's telehealth app thanks to a two-year partnership. source https://www.techrepublic.com/ar...
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Facebook Portal isn't just for family and friends, SMBs can use the video chat device in conjunction with Facebook Workplace to stay connected with customers, employees and suppliers.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-facebook-portal-and-workplace-are-being-used-by-smbs-to-connect-with-customers-and-employees/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 22, 2020

How Facebook Portal and Workplace are being used by SMBs to connect with customers and employees

Facebook Portal isn't just for family and friends, SMBs can use the video chat device in conjunction with Facebook Workplace to stay con...
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We're giving away Samsung's newest foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip, to one lucky winner. Open to US, Puerto Rico, and Canada (excluding Quebec).

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/enter-to-win-a-samsung-galaxy-z-flip/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 22, 2020

Enter to win a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip*

We're giving away Samsung's newest foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip, to one lucky winner. Open to US, Puerto Rico, and Canada ...
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Tech and organizational leaders offer thoughts and suggestions for how to proceed with the new normal way of working.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-prepare-for-a-permanent-remote-workforce/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 22, 2020

How to prepare for a permanent remote workforce

Tech and organizational leaders offer thoughts and suggestions for how to proceed with the new normal way of working. source https://www.t...
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ZDNet's Larry Dignan and Steve Ranger and TechRepublic's Bill Detwiler discuss how digital transformation, office layouts, and employee loyalty will all be impacted after the pandemic.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/more-data-is-needed-to-define-our-new-normal-for-work/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 22, 2020

More data is needed to define our new normal for work

ZDNet's Larry Dignan and Steve Ranger and TechRepublic's Bill Detwiler discuss how digital transformation, office layouts, and emplo...
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Empty your desk drawers of all those extra power adapters by switching to one of these directly-wired options.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/10-usb-wall-outlets-to-move-your-home-or-office-into-the-future/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 22, 2020

10 USB wall outlets to move your home or office into the future

Empty your desk drawers of all those extra power adapters by switching to one of these directly-wired options. source https://www.techrepu...
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Apps can supercharge your Microsoft Teams experience, and these are some of the best.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/10-microsoft-teams-apps-for-working-remotely/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 22, 2020

10+ Microsoft Teams apps for working remotely

Apps can supercharge your Microsoft Teams experience, and these are some of the best. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/10-micro...
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Results from separate studies by Checkmarx and ExpressVPN reveal consumers won't easily share their personal information with tracing apps due to concern for misuse.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/data-researchers-at-odds-will-americans-opt-in-or-out-of-covid-19-contact-tracing-apps/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 22, 2020

Data researchers at odds: Will Americans opt in or out of COVID-19 contact tracing apps?

Results from separate studies by Checkmarx and ExpressVPN reveal consumers won't easily share their personal information with tracing ap...
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The new interactive playbook provides K-8 students with unique online learning opportunities focused around the game of football.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/nfl-49ers-unveil-digital-playbook-to-aid-steam-e-learning-during-pandemic/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 22, 2020

NFL 49ers unveil digital playbook to aid STEAM e-learning during pandemic

The new interactive playbook provides K-8 students with unique online learning opportunities focused around the game of football. source h...
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Businesses can add product data and speed the process of getting sales and product pickups curbside by starting with these all-in-one products.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/covid-19-salesforces-pre-built-website-packages-help-businesses-add-curbside-pickup/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 22, 2020

COVID-19: Salesforce's pre-built website packages help businesses add curbside pickup

Businesses can add product data and speed the process of getting sales and product pickups curbside by starting with these all-in-one produc...
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BenchPrep, GoSkills, and TalentLMS are appealing to the needs of market leaders, Aragon Research found.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/top-3-rising-vendors-in-learning-and-development/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 22, 2020

Top 3 rising vendors in learning and development

BenchPrep, GoSkills, and TalentLMS are appealing to the needs of market leaders, Aragon Research found. source https://www.techrepublic.co...
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E-commerce is on the rise, and digital transformation for businesses must be a top priority in the coronavirus era, according to a new report. Here are the three takeaways.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/3-ways-the-covid-19-pandemic-is-impacting-consumer-behavior-and-fraud/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 22, 2020

3 ways the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting consumer behavior and fraud

E-commerce is on the rise, and digital transformation for businesses must be a top priority in the coronavirus era, according to a new repor...
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Scattered Canary has siphoned over $4 million in unemployment benefits and federal funding through a variety of scams, according to the Secret Service and the cybersecurity company Agari.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/8-states-targeted-in-cares-act-scams-from-cybercrime-group/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 22, 2020

8 states targeted in CARES Act scams from cybercrime group

Scattered Canary has siphoned over $4 million in unemployment benefits and federal funding through a variety of scams, according to the Secr...
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Bringing staff back to work requires an emphasis on safety and innovation through technology, according to ServiceNow executives.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-next-normal-workplace-needs-to-focus-on-employee-wellbeing-digitization/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 22, 2020

The "next normal" workplace needs to focus on employee well-being, digitization

Bringing staff back to work requires an emphasis on safety and innovation through technology, according to ServiceNow executives. source h...
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The city with the most COVID-19 cases in the US is now working on a new public health measure to try to contain the virus as it reopens.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/new-york-city-partnering-with-twilio-for-contact-tracing-initiative/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 22, 2020

New York City partnering with Twilio for contact tracing initiative

The city with the most COVID-19 cases in the US is now working on a new public health measure to try to contain the virus as it reopens. s...
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Microsoft Teams has a handy feature that allows users to "save" messages in a larger thread so they can quickly refer back to the items later. Learn how to use this hidden Microsoft Teams feature.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-save-and-delete-messages-in-microsoft-teams/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 22, 2020

How to save and delete messages in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams has a handy feature that allows users to "save" messages in a larger thread so they can quickly refer back to the ...
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With US schools considering the safest ways to conduct class in the fall, the CDC provided updated policies on how to make and implement that decision. Here's a peek into the various guidelines for parents and teachers.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cdc-issues-guidelines-for-reopening-k-12-schools-and-universities-after-pandemic/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 22, 2020

CDC issues guidelines for reopening K-12 schools and universities after pandemic

With US schools considering the safest ways to conduct class in the fall, the CDC provided updated policies on how to make and implement tha...
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Commentary: Resource-starved businesses are turning to developers to see them through the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/developer-driven-businesses-just-hit-the-gas-pedal-for-digital-transformations/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 22, 2020

Developer-driven businesses just hit the gas pedal for digital transformations

Commentary: Resource-starved businesses are turning to developers to see them through the coronavirus pandemic. source https://www.techrep...
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Thursday, May 21, 2020

Microsoft Teams is a full-featured collaboration suite, and some of its tools are in less-than-obvious places. Learn how to start a meeting in Microsoft Teams.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-host-a-meeting-and-invite-others-in-microsoft-teams/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 21, 2020

How to host a meeting and invite others in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is a full-featured collaboration suite, and some of its tools are in less-than-obvious places. Learn how to start a meeting ...
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Gartner revealed the need to optimize costs and scarce resources during the coronavirus pandemic is helping drive RPA adoption.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/50-of-us-healthcare-providers-to-invest-in-robotic-process-automation-in-next-3-years/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 21, 2020

50% of US healthcare providers to invest in robotic process automation in next 3 years

Gartner revealed the need to optimize costs and scarce resources during the coronavirus pandemic is helping drive RPA adoption. source htt...
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Sonatype measured coding activity by country based on downloads from an open source library.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/productivity-and-wfh-developers-slow-to-bounce-back-worldwide-as-lockdown-lifts/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 21, 2020

Productivity and WFH: Developers slow to bounce back worldwide as lockdown lifts

Sonatype measured coding activity by country based on downloads from an open source library. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/p...
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As US states begin to reopen places of employment, the CDC offered updated policies on how to safely return to work. Here's a closer look at the various guidelines to help businesses unlock their doors.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cdc-guidelines-on-reopening-businesses-after-the-pandemic/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 21, 2020

CDC guidelines on reopening businesses after the pandemic

As US states begin to reopen places of employment, the CDC offered updated policies on how to safely return to work. Here's a closer loo...
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Take this quick, multiple choice survey and tell us about the role robots and robotics systems have at your workplace.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/survey-is-your-co-worker-a-robot/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 21, 2020

Survey: Is your co-worker a robot?

Take this quick, multiple choice survey and tell us about the role robots and robotics systems have at your workplace. source https://www....
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About two-thirds of leaders believe that companies will begin to "get back on track by August." The report also shows a slight uptick in business in recent weeks.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/tech-executive-survey-looks-at-the-state-of-the-sector-amid-the-pandemic/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 21, 2020

Tech executive survey looks at the state of the sector amid the pandemic

About two-thirds of leaders believe that companies will begin to "get back on track by August." The report also shows a slight upt...
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Lyft also has integrated the security company's service into its driver and passenger apps.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/instacart-adds-adt-security-feature-to-grocery-delivery-app-to-connect-shoppers-with-emergency-help/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 21, 2020

Instacart adds ADT security feature to grocery delivery app to connect shoppers with emergency help

Lyft also has integrated the security company's service into its driver and passenger apps. source https://www.techrepublic.com/articl...
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The US and Canada are the first to receive Samsung's rollout of a new outdoor TV, followed by Germany, Australia and New Zealand later this year.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/samsung-launches-the-terrace-its-first-outdoor-4k-qled-tv-and-soundbar/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 21, 2020

Samsung launches The Terrace, its first outdoor 4K QLED TV and soundbar

The US and Canada are the first to receive Samsung's rollout of a new outdoor TV, followed by Germany, Australia and New Zealand later t...
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New features have been added to Facebook's contender in the burgeoning workplace collaboration arena, meanwhile its VR for business platform is out of closed beta.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/workplace-from-facebook-just-got-these-new-video-call-options/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 21, 2020

Workplace from Facebook just got these new video call options

New features have been added to Facebook's contender in the burgeoning workplace collaboration arena, meanwhile its VR for business plat...
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The C-suite recognizes CIOs must become the chief architects of innovation and business change, according to a Deloitte survey.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/kinetic-tech-leaders-needed-to-reinvent-the-enterprise/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 21, 2020

"Kinetic" tech leaders needed to reinvent the enterprise

The C-suite recognizes CIOs must become the chief architects of innovation and business change, according to a Deloitte survey. source htt...
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New developments include a virtual lab to speed 5G development, the debut of the 35th Ultra Wideband city, and new ecosystem partners to extend the reach of mmWave.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/verizons-5g-build-acceleration-continues/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 21, 2020

Verizon's 5G build acceleration continues

New developments include a virtual lab to speed 5G development, the debut of the 35th Ultra Wideband city, and new ecosystem partners to ext...
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The automated personalized patient engagement tool screens employees for coronavirus symptoms before they enter the workplace.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-new-normal-conversa-healthcheck-helps-businesses-adjust-after-covid-19/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 21, 2020

The new normal: Conversa HealthCheck helps businesses adjust after COVID-19

The automated personalized patient engagement tool screens employees for coronavirus symptoms before they enter the workplace. source http...
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Working remotely presents key security challenges, but employees may actually be following security rules more carefully when working from home, says 1Password.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cybersecurity-and-remote-work-how-workers-are-handling-the-shift/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 21, 2020

Cybersecurity and remote work: How workers are handling the shift

Working remotely presents key security challenges, but employees may actually be following security rules more carefully when working from h...
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Reworking work: When you return to the office everything will look very different, and that's just the beginning of a set of changes to how and why we work in offices.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/life-after-lockdown-your-office-job-will-never-be-the-same-heres-what-to-expect/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 21, 2020

Life after lockdown: Your office job will never be the same--here's what to expect

Reworking work: When you return to the office everything will look very different, and that's just the beginning of a set of changes to ...
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iOS 13 ushers in new enhancements for iPhone and iPad, including dark mode, revamped built-in apps, and industry-changing privacy features.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/apple-ios-13-a-cheat-sheet/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 21, 2020

Apple iOS 13: A cheat sheet

iOS 13 ushers in new enhancements for iPhone and iPad, including dark mode, revamped built-in apps, and industry-changing privacy features. ...
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Stolen in a recent breach, the names, email addresses, encrypted passwords, and other data of Home Chef customers are being sold on the Dark Web.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-home-chefs-sensitive-customer-data-was-compromised-by-a-cyberattack/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 21, 2020

How Home Chef's sensitive customer data was compromised by a cyberattack

Stolen in a recent breach, the names, email addresses, encrypted passwords, and other data of Home Chef customers are being sold on the Dark...
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A new predictive report from digital firm Cognizant imagines how every aspect of life will look by 2025.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/report-what-life-and-tech-may-look-like-after-covid-19/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 21, 2020

Report: What life and tech may look like after COVID-19

A new predictive report from digital firm Cognizant imagines how every aspect of life will look by 2025. source https://www.techrepublic.c...
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COVID-19 has brought schools and workplaces online. Here's what the transition means for the future of MOOCS.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/online-learning-now-at-an-all-time-high-signals-a-new-future-for-education/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 21, 2020

Online learning, now at an all-time high, signals a new future for education

COVID-19 has brought schools and workplaces online. Here's what the transition means for the future of MOOCS. source https://www.techr...
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As the global economy tries to stay afloat during the COVID-19, many employees have been let go. Here's what you should do, and avoid, to bounce back.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-survive-a-layoff-from-your-tech-job/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 21, 2020

How to survive a layoff from your tech job

As the global economy tries to stay afloat during the COVID-19, many employees have been let go. Here's what you should do, and avoid, t...
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The Identity and Access Management system in Google Cloud Platform is vital to the overall security of your business. Learn how to establish IAM credentials from the console screen.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-create-iam-credentials-on-google-cloud-platform/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 21, 2020

How to create IAM credentials on Google Cloud Platform

The Identity and Access Management system in Google Cloud Platform is vital to the overall security of your business. Learn how to establish...
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Reopening a business is daunting, but a guide and checklist can help make the process painless.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-restart-your-business-after-the-coronavirus-pandemic/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 21, 2020

How to restart your business after the coronavirus pandemic

Reopening a business is daunting, but a guide and checklist can help make the process painless. source https://www.techrepublic.com/articl...
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Nvidia graphics processors are now part of Microsoft's hybrid cloud platform, in your data centre and on the edge of your network.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-azure-boosting-machine-learning-and-virtual-desktops-with-gpus/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 21, 2020

Microsoft Azure: Boosting machine learning and virtual desktops with GPUs

Nvidia graphics processors are now part of Microsoft's hybrid cloud platform, in your data centre and on the edge of your network. sou...
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Cyberattacks against hospitals and medical facilities have risen this year, often via ransomware and social engineering exploits, says IntSights.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-healthcare-organizations-can-combat-cyberattacks-during-the-coronavirus/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 21, 2020

How healthcare organizations can combat cyberattacks during the coronavirus

Cyberattacks against hospitals and medical facilities have risen this year, often via ransomware and social engineering exploits, says IntSi...
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Wednesday, May 20, 2020

The abrupt transition to remote work has some leaders looking to surveillance tools to monitor their employees. If you think this is a good idea, you're probably wrong.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/employee-surveillance-with-everyone-working-from-home-you-have-to-learn-to-trust-your-teams/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 20, 2020

Employee surveillance: With everyone working from home, you have to learn to trust your teams

The abrupt transition to remote work has some leaders looking to surveillance tools to monitor their employees. If you think this is a good ...
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Microsoft's new Windows 10 PowerToys Run feature offers you a quick way to find and launch programs, folders, files, and other items by typing their names. Here's how PowerToys Run works.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-windows-10-powertoys-run-to-open-applications-folders-and-files/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 20, 2020

How to use Windows 10 PowerToys Run to open applications, folders, and files

Microsoft's new Windows 10 PowerToys Run feature offers you a quick way to find and launch programs, folders, files, and other items by ...
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Survey from HighSpeedInternet.com confirms an increase in screen time--up 57% --in the US, but experts say the impact isn't necessarily bad for kids.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-lockdown-changed-americans-screen-time-habits/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 20, 2020

How lockdown changed Americans' screen time habits

Survey from HighSpeedInternet.com confirms an increase in screen time--up 57% --in the US, but experts say the impact isn't necessarily ...
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The sudo system is about to undergo some radical changes. Find out how to begin working with the new policy system, to make sudo even more powerful.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-install-sudo-1-9-and-use-the-new-policy-tool/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 20, 2020

How to install sudo 1.9 and use the new policy tool

The sudo system is about to undergo some radical changes. Find out how to begin working with the new policy system, to make sudo even more p...
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The coronavirus pandemic has forced organizations to rethink their entire business models. Low-code application development has given companies a new perspective on logistics and standard operations.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/low-code-applications-add-speed-and-agility-to-organizations-amid-covid-19/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 20, 2020

Low-code applications add speed and agility to organizations amid COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has forced organizations to rethink their entire business models. Low-code application development has given compan...
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The city transformed a manual application process to distribute emergency financial help to people out of work due to the coronavirus.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/san-antonio-finds-low-code-is-the-key-to-modernizing-city-services/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 20, 2020

San Antonio finds low code is the key to modernizing city services

The city transformed a manual application process to distribute emergency financial help to people out of work due to the coronavirus. sou...
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Every second counts in the HeadSpin App Performance Index, which measures how long it takes to go from opening an app to placing an order.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/better-code-faster-app-papa-johns-has-the-fastest-app-for-ordering-pizza/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 20, 2020

Better code, faster app? Papa John's has the fastest app for ordering pizza

Every second counts in the HeadSpin App Performance Index, which measures how long it takes to go from opening an app to placing an order. ...
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The hackers claim the high-profile law firm where the files originated has refused to pay their ransom.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cybercriminals-threatening-to-auction-off-stolen-files-from-lady-gaga-madonna-and-maybe-donald-trump/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 20, 2020

Cybercriminals threatening to auction off stolen files from Lady Gaga, Madonna, and (maybe) Donald Trump

The hackers claim the high-profile law firm where the files originated has refused to pay their ransom. source https://www.techrepublic.co...
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Learn how to take control of that massive number of open tabs on Firefox or Chrome with the Tab Manager Plus extension.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-easily-manage-your-firefox-or-chrome-tabs-with-tab-manager-plus/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 20, 2020

How to easily manage your Firefox or Chrome tabs with Tab Manager Plus

Learn how to take control of that massive number of open tabs on Firefox or Chrome with the Tab Manager Plus extension. source https://www...
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43% said their organizations fail to routinely use data to drive decisions and strategy, according to a report by Forrester Consulting and Collibra.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/data-centric-businesses-are-58-more-likely-to-exceed-revenue-goals/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 20, 2020

Data-centric businesses are 58% more likely to exceed revenue goals

43% said their organizations fail to routinely use data to drive decisions and strategy, according to a report by Forrester Consulting and C...
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Adjusting to remote work has created many opportunities and challenges in business and IT. What does this mean for the new normal?

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/working-from-home-why-it-takes-a-pandemic-to-improve-work-life-fusion/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 20, 2020

Working from home: Why it takes a pandemic to improve work-life "fusion"

Adjusting to remote work has created many opportunities and challenges in business and IT. What does this mean for the new normal? source ...
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We're giving away Samsung's newest foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip, to one lucky winner. Open to US, Puerto Rico, and Canada (excluding Quebec).

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/enter-to-win-a-samsung-galaxy-z-flip/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 20, 2020

Enter to win a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip*

We're giving away Samsung's newest foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip, to one lucky winner. Open to US, Puerto Rico, and Canada ...
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As bills languish in Congress that would force marketers to be more transparent about data value, the startup Streamlytics wants to fill the gap by getting users a cut.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/analytics-company-looking-to-get-people-paid-for-their-streaming-data/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 20, 2020

Analytics company looking to get people paid for their streaming data

As bills languish in Congress that would force marketers to be more transparent about data value, the startup Streamlytics wants to fill the...
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With more people working from home, cybercrimes skyrocketed, forcing companies to rethink tech budgets, LearnBonds found.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/nearly-70-of-major-companies-will-increase-cybersecurity-spending-post-coronavirus/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 20, 2020

Nearly 70% of major companies will increase cybersecurity spending post-coronavirus

With more people working from home, cybercrimes skyrocketed, forcing companies to rethink tech budgets, LearnBonds found. source https://w...
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LogMeIn is the parent company of LastPass, so attackers may also be attempting to access the password managers of compromised users, says Abnormal Security.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/new-phishing-campaign-impersonates-logmein-to-steal-user-credentials/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 20, 2020

New phishing campaign impersonates LogMeIn to steal user credentials

LogMeIn is the parent company of LastPass, so attackers may also be attempting to access the password managers of compromised users, says Ab...
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Home workers in the UK are struggling to adapt to remote working life, citing an overabundance of workplace-imposed communication tools and a breakdown of communication with colleagues.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/overwhelmed-workers-are-struggling-to-switch-off-from-the-remote-office/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 20, 2020

'Overwhelmed' workers are struggling to switch off from the remote office

Home workers in the UK are struggling to adapt to remote working life, citing an overabundance of workplace-imposed communication tools and ...
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Problems are everywhere, but most fixes are easy to find and implement, according to a Veracode report that analyzed .

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/open-source-security-report-finds-library-induced-flaws-in-70-of-applications/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 20, 2020

Open source security report finds library-induced flaws in 70% of applications

Problems are everywhere, but most fixes are easy to find and implement, according to a Veracode report that analyzed . source https://www....
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Companies and workers continue to swarm to the cloud since the pandemic began, building on growth that has been steady, according to a new O'Reilly study.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cloud-adoption-looked-healthy-in-2020-but-covid-19-is-driving-a-bigger-boom/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 20, 2020

Cloud adoption looked healthy in 2020, but COVID-19 is driving a bigger boom

Companies and workers continue to swarm to the cloud since the pandemic began, building on growth that has been steady, according to a new O...
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These postings provide cybercriminals with the information needed to hack into networks where they can infect critical machines with malware, according to Positive Technologies.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/dark-web-sees-rise-in-postings-selling-access-to-corporate-networks/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 20, 2020

Dark Web sees rise in postings selling access to corporate networks

These postings provide cybercriminals with the information needed to hack into networks where they can infect critical machines with malware...
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Standards from Eyesafe reduce the emission of harmful wavelengths of blue light without compromising color quality, and they could be in your device soon.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/saving-your-sight-the-worlds-leading-display-manufacturers-are-all-in-on-new-blue-light-standards/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 20, 2020

Saving your sight: The world's leading display manufacturers are all in on new blue light standards

Standards from Eyesafe reduce the emission of harmful wavelengths of blue light without compromising color quality, and they could be in you...
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Microsoft has announced a slew of up updates to its hybrid cloud platform at its Build 2020 developer conference, which is taking place virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/build-2020-azure-stack-hub-updated-with-six-new-features-including-machine-learning-tools/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 20, 2020

Build 2020: Azure Stack Hub updated with six new features, including machine-learning tools

Microsoft has announced a slew of up updates to its hybrid cloud platform at its Build 2020 developer conference, which is taking place virt...
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A new Aternity study also shows that remote work in Europe has declined, as stay-at-home orders have relaxed.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/study-working-from-home-means-more-time-on-computers-but-workers-arent-more-productive/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 20, 2020

Study: Working from home means more time on computers, but workers aren't more productive

A new Aternity study also shows that remote work in Europe has declined, as stay-at-home orders have relaxed. source https://www.techrepub...
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Even organizations with strict regulatory requirements are overcoming prior cloud security concerns to update infrastructure, Progress found.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/year-of-modernization-56-of-professionals-are-working-on-cloud-migrations-for-2020/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 20, 2020

Year of modernization: 56% of professionals are working on cloud migrations for 2020

Even organizations with strict regulatory requirements are overcoming prior cloud security concerns to update infrastructure, Progress found...
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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

75% of CFOs believe their company can sufficiently manage the risks of on-site work, according to Deloitte's Q2 CFO Signals survey.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/businesses-are-reopening-but-dont-expect-pre-crisis-operating-levels-until-2021/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 19, 2020

Businesses are reopening but don't expect pre-crisis operating levels until 2021

75% of CFOs believe their company can sufficiently manage the risks of on-site work, according to Deloitte's Q2 CFO Signals survey. so...
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Released Monday, the free resource coincides with the Global Accessibility Awareness day on May 21.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ibms-equal-access-toolkit-helps-developers-make-products-more-accessible/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 19, 2020

IBM's Equal Access Toolkit helps developers make products more accessible

Released Monday, the free resource coincides with the Global Accessibility Awareness day on May 21. source https://www.techrepublic.com/ar...
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The new edge developer portal is designed to be easy to search, is packed with documentation and snippets, and is available now.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/fastlys-new-developer-hub-specializes-in-meeting-your-edge-computing-needs/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 19, 2020

Fastly's new developer hub specializes in meeting your edge computing needs

The new edge developer portal is designed to be easy to search, is packed with documentation and snippets, and is available now. source ht...
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Virtual healthcare visits have increased during the coronavirus pandemic, kicking off a trend that will extend past the crisis.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/telemedicine-soars-amid-covid-19-will-virtual-healthcare-be-the-new-normal/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 19, 2020

Telemedicine soars amid COVID-19: Will virtual healthcare be the new normal?

Virtual healthcare visits have increased during the coronavirus pandemic, kicking off a trend that will extend past the crisis. source htt...
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The annual event, which is typically held in-person for a weekend in April, has shifted to a nine-week online experience.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/google-cloud-next-20-announced-as-a-digital-event-series/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 19, 2020

Google Cloud Next '20 announced as a digital event series

The annual event, which is typically held in-person for a weekend in April, has shifted to a nine-week online experience. source https://w...
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The show must go on and organizers have pulled out all the stops for ISEF 2020. The 5-day virtual event runs through May 22.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/international-stem-science-fair-goes-virtual-due-to-pandemic/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 19, 2020

International STEM science fair goes virtual due to pandemic

The show must go on and organizers have pulled out all the stops for ISEF 2020. The 5-day virtual event runs through May 22. source https:...
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93% of procurement and supply chain leaders are hampered just as a global need for accurate data grows, according to a Tealbook survey.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/poor-supplier-data-results-in-severe-business-consequences/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 19, 2020

Poor supplier data results in severe business consequences

93% of procurement and supply chain leaders are hampered just as a global need for accurate data grows, according to a Tealbook survey. so...
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Learn to secure multiple documents by encrypting compressed files on various OSes using a password.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-encrypt-compressed-files-the-easy-way-from-windows-macos-or-linux/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 19, 2020

How to encrypt compressed files the easy way from Windows, macOS, or Linux

Learn to secure multiple documents by encrypting compressed files on various OSes using a password. source https://www.techrepublic.com/ar...
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Ubuntu Server 20.04 has a new installer and Jack Wallen is here to walk you through the process of installing this exciting new offering from Canonical.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-install-ubuntu-server-20-04-with-the-new-live-installer/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 19, 2020

How to install Ubuntu Server 20.04 with the new Live Installer

Ubuntu Server 20.04 has a new installer and Jack Wallen is here to walk you through the process of installing this exciting new offering fro...
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Open-source Fluid Framework and the new Lists experience are both about breaking up data into chunks that enable real-time updates and collaboration in multiple systems through the Microsoft Graph, Office and beyond.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-evolving-microsoft-365-development-platform-microsoft-lists-and-open-source-fluid-framework/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 19, 2020

The evolving Microsoft 365 development platform: Microsoft Lists and open-source Fluid Framework

Open-source Fluid Framework and the new Lists experience are both about breaking up data into chunks that enable real-time updates and colla...
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Microsoft is stepping up its Zoom competition with new Teams features, and Fluid Framework will soon be available to everyone.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-build-2020-teams-gets-more-versatile-and-fluid-framework-goes-open-source/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 19, 2020

Microsoft Build 2020: Teams gets more versatile, and Fluid Framework goes open source

Microsoft is stepping up its Zoom competition with new Teams features, and Fluid Framework will soon be available to everyone. source http...
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The new initiative is designed to offer developers a common framework for both Windows desktop programs and Universal Windows Platform apps, but it may just spell the end for UWP.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-launches-project-reunion-to-unify-win32-and-uwp-apps/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 19, 2020

Microsoft launches Project Reunion to unify Win32 and UWP apps

The new initiative is designed to offer developers a common framework for both Windows desktop programs and Universal Windows Platform apps,...
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The industry-specific cloud service combines functionality from Microsoft 365, Dynamics, Power Platform, and Azure.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsofts-new-cloud-for-healthcare-lets-doctors-schedule-telemedicine-visits-in-teams/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 19, 2020

Microsoft's new Cloud for Healthcare lets doctors schedule telemedicine visits in Teams

The industry-specific cloud service combines functionality from Microsoft 365, Dynamics, Power Platform, and Azure. source https://www.tec...
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A patient-centric approach helps advance medical knowledge, which is desperately needed in the middle of a fast-moving pandemic.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ai-is-helping-get-medical-research-into-the-hands-of-doctors-and-patients/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 19, 2020

AI is helping get medical research into the hands of doctors and patients

A patient-centric approach helps advance medical knowledge, which is desperately needed in the middle of a fast-moving pandemic. source ht...
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Microsoft's Teams collaboration platform has certain items on its left-hand menu bar, but you can customize it to meet your needs.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-customize-the-microsoft-teams-app-bar/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 19, 2020

How to customize the Microsoft Teams app bar

Microsoft's Teams collaboration platform has certain items on its left-hand menu bar, but you can customize it to meet your needs. sou...
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The PC provider also announced new services including Dell Optimizer and Persona Quickstart.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/dell-prioritizes-remote-workers-with-new-latitude-precision-and-optiplex-devices/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 19, 2020

Dell prioritizes remote workers with new Latitude, Precision, and Optiplex devices

The PC provider also announced new services including Dell Optimizer and Persona Quickstart. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/d...
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Yet, less than half believe their business has an effective cybersecurity strategy in place, according to a Forcepoint survey.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ceos-cisos-fear-becoming-the-next-big-breach-target/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 19, 2020

CEOs, CISOs fear becoming the next big breach target

Yet, less than half believe their business has an effective cybersecurity strategy in place, according to a Forcepoint survey. source http...
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To help enterprises plan their deployments effectively, Microsoft has its update channels for Office 365 and Microsoft 365 Apps. Here is an overview of the changes.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/explore-new-update-channels-for-microsoft-365/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 19, 2020

Explore new update channels for Microsoft 365

To help enterprises plan their deployments effectively, Microsoft has its update channels for Office 365 and Microsoft 365 Apps. Here is an ...
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Tech can be just as disruptive as it is helpful. The following tips can help professionals and their children use technology in a productive manner.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/8-guidelines-for-maintaining-a-healthy-digital-well-being-during-covid-19/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 19, 2020

8 guidelines for maintaining a healthy digital well-being during COVID-19

Tech can be just as disruptive as it is helpful. The following tips can help professionals and their children use technology in a productive...
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Certain enterprises are investing more heavily in 5G, containers, and cloud-native technologies, according to a new report from Wind River.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/covid-19-pandemic-is-becoming-a-trigger-to-accelerate-transformation-in-both-the-us-and-china/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 19, 2020

COVID-19 pandemic is becoming a trigger to accelerate transformation in both the US and China

Certain enterprises are investing more heavily in 5G, containers, and cloud-native technologies, according to a new report from Wind River. ...
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Many on the dark web are expressing the same thoughts and fears about COVID-19 as everyone else, while others are looking for ways to profit from it, says Trustwave.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-the-dark-web-is-handling-the-coronavirus-pandemic/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 19, 2020

How the dark web is handling the coronavirus pandemic

Many on the dark web are expressing the same thoughts and fears about COVID-19 as everyone else, while others are looking for ways to profit...
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Google's contender in the video-conferencing and virtual-meeting arena is Google Meet. This handy cheat sheet will tell you everything you need to know about the app and what it has to offer.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/google-meet-video-conferencing-and-chat-app-a-cheat-sheet/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 19, 2020

Google Meet video-conferencing and chat app: A cheat sheet

Google's contender in the video-conferencing and virtual-meeting arena is Google Meet. This handy cheat sheet will tell you everything y...
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Monday, May 18, 2020

Increases in hacking, phishing, and cloud-based attacks have been even more prevalent with the influx of remote work, Verizon found.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/86-of-data-breaches-are-conducted-for-financial-gain/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 18, 2020

86% of data breaches are conducted for financial gain

Increases in hacking, phishing, and cloud-based attacks have been even more prevalent with the influx of remote work, Verizon found. sourc...
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Boost your project management career with these two must-have credentials.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/two-must-have-project-management-certifications-and-how-to-earn-them/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 18, 2020

Two must-have project management certifications and how to earn them

Boost your project management career with these two must-have credentials. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/two-must-have-proje...
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If you want to disguise the room behind you in a Microsoft Teams meeting, here's how to change the virtual background.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-blur-and-change-your-background-in-microsoft-teams/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 18, 2020

How to blur and change your background in Microsoft Teams

If you want to disguise the room behind you in a Microsoft Teams meeting, here's how to change the virtual background. source https://...
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Fleeceware is an important cybersecurity threat to be aware of. Tom Merritt offers five things you should know fleeceware apps.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/top-5-things-to-know-about-fleeceware/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 18, 2020

Top 5 things to know about fleeceware

Fleeceware is an important cybersecurity threat to be aware of. Tom Merritt offers five things you should know fleeceware apps. source htt...
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Learn how to split text into separate cells or combine text into a cell using the split and concatenate functions in Google Sheets.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-split-or-combine-text-cells-with-google-sheets/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 18, 2020

How to split or combine text cells with Google Sheets

Learn how to split text into separate cells or combine text into a cell using the split and concatenate functions in Google Sheets. source...
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Kyruus's Provider Match Smart Search runs on a 20,000 term taxonomy that health systems can customize.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/boston-childrens-hospital-updates-site-search-to-make-it-easier-to-find-a-specialist/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 18, 2020

Boston Children's Hospital updates site search to make it easier to find a specialist

Kyruus's Provider Match Smart Search runs on a 20,000 term taxonomy that health systems can customize. source https://www.techrepublic...
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The software company Vantiq is releasing an extensible platform designed to help organizations safely return to work after the coronavirus lockdown.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/back-to-work-accelerator-brings-monitoring-solutions-to-the-office-during-pandemic/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 18, 2020

"Back to Work Accelerator" brings monitoring solutions to the office during pandemic

The software company Vantiq is releasing an extensible platform designed to help organizations safely return to work after the coronavirus l...
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A monkey wrench doesn't have to bring a table of contents to a screeching halt. Knowing how this feature works goes a long way toward finding solutions.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-make-the-microsoft-word-automatic-table-of-contents-do-what-you-want/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 18, 2020

How to make the Microsoft Word automatic table of contents do what you want

A monkey wrench doesn't have to bring a table of contents to a screeching halt. Knowing how this feature works goes a long way toward fi...
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If you use the Nextcloud mobile app, you'll want to password protect it to ensure you don't leave your sensitive data open for anyone to see.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-password-protect-your-mobile-nextcloud-app/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 18, 2020

How to password protect your mobile Nextcloud app

If you use the Nextcloud mobile app, you'll want to password protect it to ensure you don't leave your sensitive data open for anyon...
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These online Go courses can help both novice coders and expert developers learn the Go programming language.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/learn-go-with-these-online-training-courses-and-tutorials/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 18, 2020

Learn Go with these online training courses and tutorials

These online Go courses can help both novice coders and expert developers learn the Go programming language. source https://www.techrepubl...
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Commentary: Two open source maintainers share insights into how your open source project can have good documentation.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/struggling-to-write-good-documentation-two-open-source-developers-weigh-in/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 18, 2020

Struggling to write good documentation? Two open source developers weigh in

Commentary: Two open source maintainers share insights into how your open source project can have good documentation. source https://www.t...
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Save your eyes and your laptop battery by darkening your display in Microsoft's Teams collaboration app.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-turn-on-dark-mode-in-microsoft-teams/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 18, 2020

How to turn on dark mode in Microsoft Teams

Save your eyes and your laptop battery by darkening your display in Microsoft's Teams collaboration app. source https://www.techrepubl...
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Commentary: Often the best thing an open source project maintainer can do is slow down new feature development.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/why-slowing-new-feature-development-can-be-the-best-way-to-maintain-an-open-source-project/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 18, 2020

Why slowing new feature development can be the best way to maintain an open source project

Commentary: Often the best thing an open source project maintainer can do is slow down new feature development. source https://www.techrep...
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Commentary: PowerDNS founder Bert Hubert didn't know anything about business, which might be what led him to open source success.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-powerdns-turned-abysmal-failure-into-open-source-success/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 18, 2020

How PowerDNS turned 'abysmal failure' into open source success

Commentary: PowerDNS founder Bert Hubert didn't know anything about business, which might be what led him to open source success. sour...
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The vehicle fleet maintenance program helped a Domino's franchise owner hire 61 new employees and distribute 11,000 slices of pizza to those on the frontline fighting the coronavirus.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/pizza-and-goodwill-distributed-through-verizon-connect-reveal/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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May 18, 2020

Pizza and goodwill distributed through Verizon Connect Reveal

The vehicle fleet maintenance program helped a Domino's franchise owner hire 61 new employees and distribute 11,000 slices of pizza to t...
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The ProtectWell smartphone app is being offered to US employers free of charge by UnitedHealth Group and Microsoft.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/new-covid-19-screening-and-test-app-to-help-streamline-safe-return-of-workers/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 18, 2020

New COVID-19 screening and test app to help streamline safe return of workers

The ProtectWell smartphone app is being offered to US employers free of charge by UnitedHealth Group and Microsoft. source https://www.tec...
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There are five questions business leaders should answer before enacting a fast-follower strategy.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/leaders-vs-fast-followers-there-are-risks-and-rewards-for-both/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 18, 2020

Leaders vs. fast followers: There are risks and rewards for both

There are five questions business leaders should answer before enacting a fast-follower strategy. source https://www.techrepublic.com/arti...
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Online university programs get a boost, as schools determine the fate of the fall semester in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-best-elearning-platforms-for-online-courses/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 18, 2020

The best eLearning platforms for online courses

Online university programs get a boost, as schools determine the fate of the fall semester in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. source...
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Stores are reopening in California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Oklahoma, and Washington state.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/apple-reopening-25-more-stores-in-the-us/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 18, 2020

Apple reopening 25 more stores in the US

Stores are reopening in California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Oklahoma, and Washington state. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article...
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While the study was conducted before the coronavirus pandemic, the people behind it say Microsoft and other tech companies are garnering praise for their responses.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/amazon-apple-netflix-top-brand-intimacy-study-but-tech-ranked-third/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 18, 2020

Amazon, Apple, Netflix top brand intimacy study but tech ranked third

While the study was conducted before the coronavirus pandemic, the people behind it say Microsoft and other tech companies are garnering pra...
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Commentary: Developers are finally taking on more of an operational role, but they still aren't getting involved enough in security.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/gitlab-survey-suggests-devops-is-becoming-real-while-devsecops-has-work-to-do/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 18, 2020

GitLab survey suggests DevOps is becoming real, while DevSecOps has work to do

Commentary: Developers are finally taking on more of an operational role, but they still aren't getting involved enough in security. s...
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Microsoft and Altran release Code Defect AI to identify potential problems in software development and suggest fixes.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/machine-learning-tool-trains-on-old-code-to-spot-bugs-in-new-code/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 18, 2020

Machine learning tool trains on old code to spot bugs in new code

Microsoft and Altran release Code Defect AI to identify potential problems in software development and suggest fixes. source https://www.t...
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New types of hardware will need a new type of operating system, which means open source could be about to take a leap forward.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/desktop-linux-why-open-source-is-heading-for-a-new-breakthrough/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 18, 2020

Desktop Linux: Why open source is heading for a new breakthrough

New types of hardware will need a new type of operating system, which means open source could be about to take a leap forward. source http...
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Friday, May 15, 2020

Using augmented analytics can help you pull insight from your big data--but approach it with caution.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-implement-augmented-analytics-data-science-experience-not-required-for-users/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 15, 2020

How to implement augmented analytics--data science experience not required for users

Using augmented analytics can help you pull insight from your big data--but approach it with caution. source https://www.techrepublic.com/...
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These three Google tools can help you keep customers informed as your company's hours and offerings change.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-update-business-information-with-google-my-business-gmail-and-google-sites/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 15, 2020

How to update business information with Google My Business, Gmail, and Google Sites

These three Google tools can help you keep customers informed as your company's hours and offerings change. source https://www.techrep...
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Developer relations specialist Wesley Faulkner explains how to avoid the biggest professional networking mistakes people make and how to effectively make contacts when everyone's working from home.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/professional-networking-tips-for-the-age-of-remote-work-and-social-distancing/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 15, 2020

Professional networking tips for the age of remote work and social distancing

Developer relations specialist Wesley Faulkner explains how to avoid the biggest professional networking mistakes people make and how to eff...
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Setting up a simple data visualization dashboard in Tableau Software requires the application of data science and the artistry of display and presentation.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-create-your-first-data-visualization-dashboard-in-tableau/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 15, 2020

How to create your first data visualization dashboard in Tableau

Setting up a simple data visualization dashboard in Tableau Software requires the application of data science and the artistry of display an...
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Sometimes admins need to be able to test a web-based solution before deciding it's worth using. When that software requires SSL, you can enable a snake oil SSL key for testing purposes.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-enable-ssl-on-ubuntu-linux-for-testing/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 15, 2020

How to enable SSL on Ubuntu Linux for testing

Sometimes admins need to be able to test a web-based solution before deciding it's worth using. When that software requires SSL, you can...
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If you'd like to install Linux software from third-party repositories, you'll need to take care of one simple task first.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-fix-the-apt-add-repository-error-on-a-chromebook-that-runs-linux-apps/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 15, 2020

How to fix the apt-add-repository error on a Chromebook that runs Linux apps

If you'd like to install Linux software from third-party repositories, you'll need to take care of one simple task first. source h...
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If you're looking for an alternative to Zoom, and your group teleconferencing needs are small, Google Duo allows groups to be added. Find out how, so you don't have to always rely on Zoom.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-create-a-group-with-google-duo/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 15, 2020

How to create a group with Google Duo

If you're looking for an alternative to Zoom, and your group teleconferencing needs are small, Google Duo allows groups to be added. Fin...
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Procurement has always posed project challenges, but post-COVID-19, what lies ahead for procurement specialists, and how will it impact project outcomes?

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/covid-19-five-business-project-procurement-challenges-ahead/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 15, 2020

COVID-19: Five business project procurement challenges ahead

Procurement has always posed project challenges, but post-COVID-19, what lies ahead for procurement specialists, and how will it impact proj...
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A new study of publicly reported data shows the average person experienced a breach every three months last year.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/average-us-citizen-had-personal-information-stolen-at-least-4-times-in-2019/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 15, 2020

Average US citizen had personal information stolen at least 4 times in 2019

A new study of publicly reported data shows the average person experienced a breach every three months last year. source https://www.techr...
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You can create tags to quickly communicate with particular team members in Microsoft's Teams collaboration suite, but the menu items can be tricky to find.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-tags-in-microsoft-teams/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 15, 2020

How to use tags in Microsoft Teams

You can create tags to quickly communicate with particular team members in Microsoft's Teams collaboration suite, but the menu items can...
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A new spatially enabled coronavirus map leverages multiple data models to more aptly pinpoint areas in need of limited medical equipment and resources.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/geoprocessing-enabled-covid-19-map-aids-resource-allocation-amid-pandemic/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 15, 2020

Geoprocessing-enabled COVID-19 map aids resource allocation amid pandemic

A new spatially enabled coronavirus map leverages multiple data models to more aptly pinpoint areas in need of limited medical equipment and...
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A survey shows that people are worried about privacy and security when using voice control but they like not having to touch anything.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/voice-control-speaking-is-better-than-swiping-during-the-coronavirus/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 15, 2020

Voice control: Speaking is better than swiping during the coronavirus

A survey shows that people are worried about privacy and security when using voice control but they like not having to touch anything. sou...
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NETSCOUT found a 25% spike in mid-March; VPN use soars as well.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/report-global-internet-traffic-patterns-have-risen-dramatically/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
May 15, 2020

Report: Global internet traffic patterns have risen dramatically

NETSCOUT found a 25% spike in mid-March; VPN use soars as well. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/report-global-internet-traffic...
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If the MySQL command line has you pulling out your hair, Jack Wallen has the remedy in phpMyAdmin. Find out how to start populating your tables with this handy GUI.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-populate-mysql-tables-with-data-using-phpmyadmin/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 15, 2020

How to populate MySQL tables with data using phpMyAdmin

If the MySQL command line has you pulling out your hair, Jack Wallen has the remedy in phpMyAdmin. Find out how to start populating your tab...
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Spoofing government and health organizations, these templates help attackers create and customize their own phishing pages to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic, says Proofpoint.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/coronavirus-themed-phishing-templates-used-to-capture-personal-information/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 15, 2020

Coronavirus-themed phishing templates used to capture personal information

Spoofing government and health organizations, these templates help attackers create and customize their own phishing pages to exploit the CO...
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If you're the Nextcloud admin for your company or home office, you might want to restrict who has access to the ONLYOFFICE suite of tools. Jack Wallen shows you how.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-restrict-the-nextcloud-onlyoffice-to-groups/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 15, 2020

How to restrict the Nextcloud ONLYOFFICE to groups

If you're the Nextcloud admin for your company or home office, you might want to restrict who has access to the ONLYOFFICE suite of tool...
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If you're using LXD for container development, and you're unable to access those containers from your LAN, you need to create a bridge. Jack Wallen shows you how.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-set-up-a-bridge-for-lxd-containers/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 15, 2020

How to set up a bridge for LXD containers

If you're using LXD for container development, and you're unable to access those containers from your LAN, you need to create a brid...
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Look at several models that forecast the future scenarios of COVID-19 cases before making decisions about reopening offices and resuming services.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/expert-data-integrity-should-be-part-of-the-return-to-work-conversation/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 15, 2020

Expert: Data integrity should be part of the return-to-work conversation

Look at several models that forecast the future scenarios of COVID-19 cases before making decisions about reopening offices and resuming ser...
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Google, Twitter, Zillow lead the way, but other businesses are also considering the strategy.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/more-companies-likely-to-keep-employees-working-from-home-until-2021-due-to-covid-19/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 15, 2020

More companies likely to keep employees working from home until 2021 due to COVID-19

Google, Twitter, Zillow lead the way, but other businesses are also considering the strategy. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/...
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Technology solutions have been helping businesses solve their operational challenges for a long time, but there will be increased demand to address business continuity weakness post-coronavirus.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/covid-19-three-ways-tech-companies-can-help-other-industries-with-business-continuity/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 15, 2020

COVID-19: Three ways tech companies can help other industries with business continuity

Technology solutions have been helping businesses solve their operational challenges for a long time, but there will be increased demand to ...
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Thursday, May 14, 2020

The email also claims to have been scanned by Symantec email security, according to security provider Armorblox.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/phishing-campaign-exploits-symantec-url-protection-to-cover-its-tracks/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 14, 2020

Phishing campaign exploits Symantec URL Protection to cover its tracks

The email also claims to have been scanned by Symantec email security, according to security provider Armorblox. source https://www.techre...
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Due to the coronavirus, your company might need to create, revise, or implement policies for remote work, travel, business continuity, and disaster recovery. Download these helpful resources.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/coronavirus-critical-it-policies-and-tools-every-business-needs/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 14, 2020

Coronavirus: Critical IT policies and tools every business needs

Due to the coronavirus, your company might need to create, revise, or implement policies for remote work, travel, business continuity, and d...
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Organizations will be able to target specific audiences or industries with live-streamed events.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/linkedin-unveils-new-virtual-events-feature-for-communities-to-stay-connected-during-covid-19/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 14, 2020

LinkedIn unveils new virtual events feature for communities to stay connected during COVID-19

Organizations will be able to target specific audiences or industries with live-streamed events. source https://www.techrepublic.com/artic...
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Non-medical face masks are available for anyone heading back to work, and they're different from N95 or surgical masks. Here's what's available if you want to look professional while staying safe.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-top-face-masks-business-pros-can-buy-online/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 14, 2020

The top face masks business pros can buy online

Non-medical face masks are available for anyone heading back to work, and they're different from N95 or surgical masks. Here's what...
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Quantum is the next step toward the future of analytics and computing. Is your organization ready for it? It should be on your radar.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/consider-putting-quantum-computing-analytics-on-your-it-roadmap/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 14, 2020

Consider putting quantum computing analytics on your IT roadmap

Quantum is the next step toward the future of analytics and computing. Is your organization ready for it? It should be on your radar. sour...
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The new feature fosters stronger relationships between team leaders and employees to design, collect, analyze, and act on feedback.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/surveymonkeys-microsoft-teams-app-gets-upgrade-for-better-feedback/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 14, 2020

SurveyMonkey's Microsoft Teams app gets upgrade for better feedback

The new feature fosters stronger relationships between team leaders and employees to design, collect, analyze, and act on feedback. source...
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Retailers are struggling to keep pace with demand for products during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are five ways the future of retail will be challenged after the quarantine.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/covid-19-five-continuity-challenges-coming-to-the-retail-industry/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 14, 2020

COVID-19: Five continuity challenges coming to the retail industry

Retailers are struggling to keep pace with demand for products during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are five ways the future of retail will...
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A ransomware incident analyzed by IBM X-Force shows that the attacker wouldn't have been able to decrypt the data, even if the ransom was paid.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/why-organizations-shouldnt-automatically-give-in-to-ransomware-demands/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 14, 2020

Why organizations shouldn't automatically give in to ransomware demands

A ransomware incident analyzed by IBM X-Force shows that the attacker wouldn't have been able to decrypt the data, even if the ransom wa...
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A number of hackathons are pulling in tech experts to come up with solutions to pressing coronavirus-related problems.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/covid-19-hackathons-bringing-innovation-to-relief-and-recovery-efforts/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 14, 2020

COVID-19 hackathons bringing innovation to relief and recovery efforts

A number of hackathons are pulling in tech experts to come up with solutions to pressing coronavirus-related problems. source https://www....
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In an industry still experiencing a talent shortage despite the pandemic, recruiters and observers offer advice on what job seekers should and should not do.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-find-a-job-in-cybersecurity/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 14, 2020

How to find a job in cybersecurity

In an industry still experiencing a talent shortage despite the pandemic, recruiters and observers offer advice on what job seekers should a...
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The traditional theme park experience is going to look and feel much different. Guests will now need to reserve their visits in advance to decrease density inside the parks.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/new-six-flags-reservation-system-designed-to-ensure-social-distancing-at-parks/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 14, 2020

New Six Flags reservation system designed to ensure social distancing at parks

The traditional theme park experience is going to look and feel much different. Guests will now need to reserve their visits in advance to d...
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A network bridge allows you to connect segments of your network together. Jack Wallen shows you how to create a bridge with the help of netplan.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-create-a-bridge-network-on-linux-with-netplan/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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May 14, 2020

How to create a bridge network on Linux with netplan

A network bridge allows you to connect segments of your network together. Jack Wallen shows you how to create a bridge with the help of netp...
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