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Friday, July 31, 2020

Jack Wallen shares what he likes and dislikes about KDE Plasma and reveals who might be best suited to use the open source desktop.

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July 31, 2020

KDE Plasma Desktop review: I'm still not switching from GNOME

Jack Wallen shares what he likes and dislikes about KDE Plasma and reveals who might be best suited to use the open source desktop. source...
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Agile, API-based systems are helping both Mulesoft customers and Salesforce react to the new business reality of increased remote work and rapid digital transformation.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/mulesoft-cto-api-based-infrastructures-helped-company-and-customers-adapt-to-the-new-normal/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 31, 2020

Mulesoft CTO: API-based infrastructures helped company and customers adapt to the new normal

Agile, API-based systems are helping both Mulesoft customers and Salesforce react to the new business reality of increased remote work and r...
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Users are always searching for ways to make their computing lives better--the Windows 10 PowerToys are made specifically for this purpose.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/windows-10-powertoys-a-cheat-sheet/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 31, 2020

Windows 10 PowerToys: A cheat sheet

Users are always searching for ways to make their computing lives better--the Windows 10 PowerToys are made specifically for this purpose. ...
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Commentary: Diamanti started off as a way to make on-premises Kubernetes deployments sing. Now it's aiming to extend that to the cloud.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-diamanti-wants-to-bridge-kubernetes-into-the-cloud/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 31, 2020

How Diamanti wants to bridge Kubernetes into the cloud

Commentary: Diamanti started off as a way to make on-premises Kubernetes deployments sing. Now it's aiming to extend that to the cloud. ...
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The work-from-home needs of employees due to COVID-19 could help drive big changes in how laptops and other devices are sold.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-device-as-a-service-is-leading-a-new-kind-of-business-transformation/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 31, 2020

How Device-as-a-Service is leading a new kind of business transformation

The work-from-home needs of employees due to COVID-19 could help drive big changes in how laptops and other devices are sold. source https...
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Check out a developer's picks of 10 essential iOS apps, which focus on security, productivity, and more.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/top-10-apps-every-ios-user-should-download/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 31, 2020

Top 10 apps every iOS user should download

Check out a developer's picks of 10 essential iOS apps, which focus on security, productivity, and more. source https://www.techrepubl...
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iPhone shipments rose last quarter as the only bright spot in an otherwise dour smartphone market, according to research firms IDC and Canalys.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/apple-emerges-as-only-smartphone-maker-to-grow-amid-market-decline/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 31, 2020

Apple emerges as only smartphone maker to grow amid market decline

iPhone shipments rose last quarter as the only bright spot in an otherwise dour smartphone market, according to research firms IDC and Canal...
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New survey finds that cybersecurity professionals want more training to keep up with the threat landscape and learn new software platforms.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/security-analysts-industry-has-not-solved-the-talent-gap-or-provided-clear-career-paths/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 31, 2020

Security analysts: Industry has not solved the talent gap or provided clear career paths

New survey finds that cybersecurity professionals want more training to keep up with the threat landscape and learn new software platforms. ...
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Finding the right job candidate just got easier with interview questions, required skill sets, and ready-to-post job descriptions at your fingertips.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/4-kits-to-help-fast-track-your-hiring-process/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 31, 2020

4 kits to help fast track your hiring process

Finding the right job candidate just got easier with interview questions, required skill sets, and ready-to-post job descriptions at your fi...
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Professionals in the aerospace and defense industries should watch out; a wave of fake job offers containing malicious documents have been spotted in the wild by McAfee researchers.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/that-job-offer-in-your-inbox-might-be-part-of-a-north-korean-cyberattack/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 31, 2020

That job offer in your inbox might be part of a North Korean cyberattack

Professionals in the aerospace and defense industries should watch out; a wave of fake job offers containing malicious documents have been s...
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Microsoft has provided more information on Dataflex, its new low-code platform for building apps and bots directly within Teams.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/dataflex-microsoft-teams-meets-power-apps-with-new-low-codeno-code-platform/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 31, 2020

Dataflex: Microsoft Teams meets Power Apps with new low-code/no-code platform

Microsoft has provided more information on Dataflex, its new low-code platform for building apps and bots directly within Teams. source ht...
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Experts weigh in to share their thoughts on the hottest topics to expect at this year's all-digital Black Hat conference.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/top-6-cybersecurity-trends-to-watch-for-at-black-hat-usa-2020/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 31, 2020

Top 6 cybersecurity trends to watch for at Black Hat USA 2020

Experts weigh in to share their thoughts on the hottest topics to expect at this year's all-digital Black Hat conference. source https...
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The machine inferred code similarity system has recorded scores that are at times 40 times more accurate than other existing systems, according to Intel.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/intel-georgia-tech-and-mit-code-similarity-project-could-address-tech-shortages/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 31, 2020

Intel, Georgia Tech, and MIT code similarity project could address tech shortages

The machine inferred code similarity system has recorded scores that are at times 40 times more accurate than other existing systems, accord...
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Twitter confirmed its employees were tricked into giving hackers their credentials, which gave them access to the accounts of Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Joe Biden, and others.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/breach-of-high-profile-twitter-accounts-caused-by-phone-spear-phishing-attack/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 31, 2020

Breach of high-profile Twitter accounts caused by phone spear phishing attack

Twitter confirmed its employees were tricked into giving hackers their credentials, which gave them access to the accounts of Bill Gates, Je...
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The cohort will get help refining their investment pitches as well as access to the group's network of institutional investors.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/four-ai-companies-join-a-business-development-group-built-by-the-london-stock-exchange/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 31, 2020

Three AI companies join a business development group built by the London Stock Exchange

The cohort will get help refining their investment pitches as well as access to the group's network of institutional investors. source...
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The Story feature in Tableau can be a useful data visualization tool when you are drilling down on a dataset from general to specific. This tutorial shows you the basics.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-create-your-first-data-story-in-tableau/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 31, 2020

How to create your first data story in Tableau

The Story feature in Tableau can be a useful data visualization tool when you are drilling down on a dataset from general to specific. This ...
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Thursday, July 30, 2020

Remote work becomes essential to the new normal, and for those who want it to be their normal, 7 of the 20 are in the tech world.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-20-most-popular-work-from-home-jobs-and-what-they-pay/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 30, 2020

The 20 most popular work-from-home jobs and what they pay

Remote work becomes essential to the new normal, and for those who want it to be their normal, 7 of the 20 are in the tech world. source h...
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You can easily add a fingerprint reader to your computer if one isn't already built in.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-add-fingerprint-authentication-to-your-windows-10-computer/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 30, 2020

How to add fingerprint authentication to your Windows 10 computer

You can easily add a fingerprint reader to your computer if one isn't already built in. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ho...
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22% of more than 500,000 business websites contain some form of racial and gender bias, according to UserWay.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ai-powered-tool-aims-to-help-reduce-bias-and-racially-charged-language-on-websites/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 30, 2020

AI-powered tool aims to help reduce bias and racially charged language on websites

22% of more than 500,000 business websites contain some form of racial and gender bias, according to UserWay. source https://www.techrepub...
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Quantum computing requires an interdisciplinary approach and commitment to teach the principles at a young age, according to a panel of industry experts this week.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-build-a-quantum-workforce/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 30, 2020

How to build a quantum workforce

Quantum computing requires an interdisciplinary approach and commitment to teach the principles at a young age, according to a panel of indu...
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A few tips to help you access Google Meet quickly, improve your image framing, access other apps, and even talk-to-type in chat.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/5-tips-for-using-google-meet-on-an-ipad/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 30, 2020

5 tips for using Google Meet on an iPad

A few tips to help you access Google Meet quickly, improve your image framing, access other apps, and even talk-to-type in chat. source ht...
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Artificial intelligence is now mission-critical in most large organizations. Creating a Center of Excellence helps centralize the process and keep the focus on the business.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/6-tips-for-creating-an-ai-center-of-excellence/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 30, 2020

6 tips for creating an AI Center of Excellence

Artificial intelligence is now mission-critical in most large organizations. Creating a Center of Excellence helps centralize the process an...
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IT departments need to discuss access, security, and more before moving corporate data to the cloud.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/successful-cloud-storage-projects-need-a-strong-data-policy/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 30, 2020

Successful cloud storage projects need a strong data policy

IT departments need to discuss access, security, and more before moving corporate data to the cloud. source https://www.techrepublic.com/a...
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Significant barriers to advancing underrepresented talent include unclear career paths, little exposure to leaders, and lack of mentors.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/gartner-nearly-90-of-hr-leaders-believe-their-orgs-have-failed-at-boosting-diversity/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 30, 2020

Gartner: Nearly 90% of HR leaders believe their orgs have failed at boosting diversity

Significant barriers to advancing underrepresented talent include unclear career paths, little exposure to leaders, and lack of mentors. s...
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Learn how to enable passwordless SSH authentication on both Linux and macOS.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-set-up-passwordless-ssh-authentication-for-ubuntu-server/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 30, 2020

How to set up passwordless SSH authentication for Ubuntu Server

Learn how to enable passwordless SSH authentication on both Linux and macOS. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-set-up-pas...
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As demand continues to rise due to remote work pressures, the industry is having to change with the times.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/covid-19-pushing-telcos-to-boost-customer-service-to-empower-at-home-workers/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 30, 2020

COVID-19 pushing telcos to boost customer service to empower at-home workers

As demand continues to rise due to remote work pressures, the industry is having to change with the times. source https://www.techrepublic...
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Seafile is a powerful on-premise cloud solution. Jack Wallen walks you through the process of installing this solution on Ubuntu Server 20.04.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-install-the-seafile-cloud-storage-solution-on-ubuntu-server-20-04/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 30, 2020

How to install the Seafile cloud storage solution on Ubuntu Server 20.04

Seafile is a powerful on-premise cloud solution. Jack Wallen walks you through the process of installing this solution on Ubuntu Server 20.0...
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Learning the command line on any system can be daunting, so why not leverage that knowledge against multiple operating systems? Here are some that can help.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/10-cross-platform-commands-all-users-should-know/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 30, 2020

10 cross-platform commands all users should know

Learning the command line on any system can be daunting, so why not leverage that knowledge against multiple operating systems? Here are som...
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Network appliances and devices that still have their default credentials present a risk to your organization, says SecurityHQ.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-find-and-fix-vulnerable-default-credentials-on-your-network/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 30, 2020

How to find and fix vulnerable default credentials on your network

Network appliances and devices that still have their default credentials present a risk to your organization, says SecurityHQ. source http...
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NYU hopes to have a diagnostic tool ready to deploy as students return to campus this fall to look for telltale signs of the virus.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/could-this-covid-19-tricorder-help-mitigate-the-spread-of-pandemic/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 30, 2020

Could this COVID-19 "tricorder" help mitigate the spread of pandemic?

NYU hopes to have a diagnostic tool ready to deploy as students return to campus this fall to look for telltale signs of the virus. source...
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For the first time ever in a quarter, China-based Huawei shipped more smartphones around the world than any other vendor, says Canalys.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/huawei-snags-top-spot-from-samsung-in-global-smartphone-market/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 30, 2020

Huawei snags top spot from Samsung in global smartphone market

For the first time ever in a quarter, China-based Huawei shipped more smartphones around the world than any other vendor, says Canalys. so...
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Open source expert Jack Wallen lists the apps he considers a must-have for every Android user.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/essential-apps-for-every-android-user/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 30, 2020

9 essential apps for Android users

Open source expert Jack Wallen lists the apps he considers a must-have for every Android user. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article...
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As of July 24, tech job postings are doing worse than postings overall in half of tech hubs and 89% of non-tech hubs.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/indeed-tech-sector-finally-feels-aftershock-of-covid-19/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 30, 2020

Indeed: Tech sector finally feels aftershock of COVID-19

As of July 24, tech job postings are doing worse than postings overall in half of tech hubs and 89% of non-tech hubs. source https://www.t...
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Another new Preview Build for Windows Insiders, this time bringing theme-aware tiles to the Start menu amongst other improvement and fixes.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/windows-10-insider-preview-build-20180-has-landed-heres-whats-new/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 30, 2020

Windows 10: Insider Preview Build 20180 has landed, here's what's new

Another new Preview Build for Windows Insiders, this time bringing theme-aware tiles to the Start menu amongst other improvement and fixes. ...
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Natural language processing is still being refined, but its popularity continues to rise. This new, better version is likely to help.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ai-new-gpt-3-language-model-takes-nlp-to-new-heights/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 30, 2020

AI: New GPT-3 language model takes NLP to new heights

Natural language processing is still being refined, but its popularity continues to rise. This new, better version is likely to help. sour...
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, retailers' point-of-sale and merchant systems have remained dormant behind closed doors. As businesses begin to reopen their physical stores, hackers could be ready to pounce.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/security-this-nasty-surprise-could-be-waiting-for-retailers-when-they-open-up-again/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 30, 2020

Security: This nasty surprise could be waiting for retailers when they open up again

During the COVID-19 pandemic, retailers' point-of-sale and merchant systems have remained dormant behind closed doors. As businesses beg...
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RSA experts discussed how to recreate the collaborative in-person environment that security teams usually work in when there's not a pandemic.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-security-leaders-can-help-soc-analysts-adjust-to-working-from-home/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 30, 2020

How security leaders can help SOC analysts adjust to working from home

RSA experts discussed how to recreate the collaborative in-person environment that security teams usually work in when there's not a pan...
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Whether you're looking for additional capacity, heat-absorption or a gaming-inspired retro throwback, we've picked out seven great cases to adorn your Raspberry Pi.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/raspberry-pi-top-cases-for-hacking-stacking-and-customising-your-raspberry-pi/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 30, 2020

Raspberry Pi: 7 top cases for hacking, stacking and customising your Raspberry Pi

Whether you're looking for additional capacity, heat-absorption or a gaming-inspired retro throwback, we've picked out seven great c...
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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Dr. David Brumley, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University and CEO of ForAllSecure, explains what DevSecOps is and how companies can use it to improve security.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/devsecops-tutorial-what-is-it-and-how-can-it-improve-application-security/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 29, 2020

DevSecOps tutorial: What is it, and how can it improve application security?

Dr. David Brumley, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University and CEO of ForAllSecure, explains what DevSecOps is and how companies can use i...
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IT budgeting is a critical aspect of every IT leader's duties. Here's how to do it right.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/it-budgeting-the-smart-persons-guide/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 29, 2020

IT budgeting: A cheat sheet

IT budgeting is a critical aspect of every IT leader's duties. Here's how to do it right. source https://www.techrepublic.com/arti...
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Jack Wallen shows you how to deploy a pod that contains two interactive containers to a Kubernetes cluster.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-deploy-a-multi-container-pod-to-a-kubernetes-cluster/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 29, 2020

How to deploy a multi-container pod to a Kubernetes cluster

Jack Wallen shows you how to deploy a pod that contains two interactive containers to a Kubernetes cluster. source https://www.techrepubli...
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise will deliver an end-to-end infrastructure with its high-performance computing and artificial intelligence solutions.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/hpe-announces-125m-deal-to-power-edinburgh-international-data-facility/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 29, 2020

HPE announces $125M deal to power Edinburgh International Data Facility

Hewlett Packard Enterprise will deliver an end-to-end infrastructure with its high-performance computing and artificial intelligence solutio...
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A solid strategy combines innovation at the enterprise- and business-process levels, Harvard Business Review Analytical Services and Quick Base found.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/92-of-executives-say-successful-digital-transformation-requires-a-dual-track-approach/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 29, 2020

92% of executives say successful digital transformation requires a dual-track approach

A solid strategy combines innovation at the enterprise- and business-process levels, Harvard Business Review Analytical Services and Quick B...
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Researchers found a number of vulnerabilities that could give attackers access to a treasure trove of personally identifying information about members.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/its-not-ok-cupid-security-flaws-could-expose-user-data-and-more/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 29, 2020

It's not OK, Cupid: Security flaws could expose user data and more

Researchers found a number of vulnerabilities that could give attackers access to a treasure trove of personally identifying information abo...
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Social media and online shopping sites top the list of services consumers feel do not adequately protect their personal information.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/most-consumers-do-not-trust-big-tech-with-their-privacy/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 29, 2020

Most consumers do not trust big tech with their privacy

Social media and online shopping sites top the list of services consumers feel do not adequately protect their personal information. sourc...
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The top three challenges cited in a Tanium survey were identifying new computing devices, overwhelmed IT capacity due to VPN requirements, and increased risks from video conferencing.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-it-leaders-were-unprepared-for-the-security-challenges-posed-by-covid-19/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 29, 2020

How IT leaders were unprepared for the security challenges posed by COVID-19

The top three challenges cited in a Tanium survey were identifying new computing devices, overwhelmed IT capacity due to VPN requirements, a...
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A recent investigation by NordPass and a white hat hacker discovered more than 9,000 unsecured databases online with more than 10 billion individual entries.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-protect-your-websites-database-from-hackers/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 29, 2020

How to protect your website's database from hackers

A recent investigation by NordPass and a white hat hacker discovered more than 9,000 unsecured databases online with more than 10 billion in...
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The latest NASA Martian rover is set to lift off on Thursday morning. Here's how to watch the 2020 Mars rover launch.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/perseverance-liftoff-how-to-watch-the-2020-mars-rover-launch/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 29, 2020

Perseverance liftoff: How to watch the 2020 Mars rover launch

The latest NASA Martian rover is set to lift off on Thursday morning. Here's how to watch the 2020 Mars rover launch. source https://w...
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A team of researchers at MIT have created an algorithm to identify analogous artworks. Their work could help spur innovation in datasets, inquiry systems, and more.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/mit-and-microsoft-algorithm-determines-correlations-in-vast-art-collections/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 29, 2020

MIT and Microsoft algorithm determines correlations in vast art collections

A team of researchers at MIT have created an algorithm to identify analogous artworks. Their work could help spur innovation in datasets, in...
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Take this quick, multiple choice survey and tell us about your organization's 2021 IT budget.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/where-is-your-organization-spending-its-tech-dollars-we-want-to-know/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 29, 2020

IT budgets 2021: Where are you spending?

Take this quick, multiple choice survey and tell us about your organization's 2021 IT budget. source https://www.techrepublic.com/arti...
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Few modern businesses can survive without a website but hosting one yourself is impractical. With a web hosting service, you can have a credible web presence in minutes.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/8-top-web-hosting-services-for-small-business/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 29, 2020

8 top web hosting services for small business

Few modern businesses can survive without a website but hosting one yourself is impractical. With a web hosting service, you can have a cred...
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Clipwire Games was certified as a Great Place to Work in Canada after its success with Bingo Story.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/gaming-app-company-cites-happy-work-culture-for-success/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 29, 2020

Gaming app company cites happy work culture for success

Clipwire Games was certified as a Great Place to Work in Canada after its success with Bingo Story. source https://www.techrepublic.com/ar...
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While 56% of Americans want more control over personal data, more than 40% said they reuse passwords, use public Wi-Fi, or save a credit card to an online store, KPMG found.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/87-of-americans-view-data-privacy-as-a-human-right-but-most-still-use-risky-security-practices/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 29, 2020

87% of Americans view data privacy as a human right, but most still use risky security practices

While 56% of Americans want more control over personal data, more than 40% said they reuse passwords, use public Wi-Fi, or save a credit car...
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IEEE Spectrum just released its 2020 ranking. Python sits atop once again, but the list features a few surprises.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/top-programming-languages-python-reigns-supreme-and-cobol-sees-a-pandemic-boost/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 29, 2020

Top programming languages: Python reigns supreme and COBOL sees a pandemic boost

IEEE Spectrum just released its 2020 ranking. Python sits atop once again, but the list features a few surprises. source https://www.techr...
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Counting records or values in Microsoft Excel is easy. Counting individual cells by their fill color definitely isn't. Using an old function and a matrix tames the problem.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-count-individual-cells-within-a-row-by-their-fill-color-in-excel/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 29, 2020

How to count individual cells within a row by their fill color in Excel

Counting records or values in Microsoft Excel is easy. Counting individual cells by their fill color definitely isn't. Using an old func...
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TechRepublic reviews the Stratus, which can be used for true-office virtualization technology based on the Oculus Rift headset.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/return-to-the-office-virtually-with-kinemagic-stratus/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 29, 2020

Return to the office virtually with Kinemagic Stratus

TechRepublic reviews the Stratus, which can be used for true-office virtualization technology based on the Oculus Rift headset. source htt...
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Ponderous naming disguises a major step unifying tasks in the Microsoft ecosystem.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-teams-this-is-how-to-do-and-planner-combine-in-the-new-tasks-app/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 29, 2020

Microsoft Teams: This is how To Do and Planner combine in the new Tasks app

Ponderous naming disguises a major step unifying tasks in the Microsoft ecosystem. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-t...
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PQShield, a spin-out from the UK's Oxford University, is developing advanced cryptographic solutions for hardware, software and communications to protect businesses' data from the quantum threat.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-future-of-encryption-getting-ready-for-the-quantum-computer-attack/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 29, 2020

The future of encryption: Getting ready for the quantum computer attack

PQShield, a spin-out from the UK's Oxford University, is developing advanced cryptographic solutions for hardware, software and communic...
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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

The study showed concrete financial benefits to having security systems and teams in place.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ibm-finds-cyberattacks-costing-companies-nearly-4-million-per-breach/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 28, 2020

IBM finds cyberattacks costing companies nearly $4 million per breach

The study showed concrete financial benefits to having security systems and teams in place. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ib...
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The company's Teams product is used by departments ranging from engineering, product management, data science, and customer support.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/stack-overflow-gets-85m-series-e-funding-to-expand-saas-product/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 28, 2020

Stack Overflow gets $85M Series E funding to expand SaaS product

The company's Teams product is used by departments ranging from engineering, product management, data science, and customer support. s...
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Read about the saga of Facebook's failures in ensuring privacy for user data, including how it relates to Cambridge Analytica, the GDPR, the Brexit campaign, and the 2016 US presidential election.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/facebook-data-privacy-scandal-a-cheat-sheet/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 28, 2020

Facebook data privacy scandal: A cheat sheet

Read about the saga of Facebook's failures in ensuring privacy for user data, including how it relates to Cambridge Analytica, the GDPR,...
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Q2 report from Dice highlights which new tech hubs are adding more jobs and the top 20 skills in Amazon job postings.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/where-the-jobs-are-sf-and-nyc-still-top-the-list-but-austin-and-charlotte-are-growing-faster/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 28, 2020

Where the jobs are: SF and NYC still top the list but Austin and Charlotte are growing faster

Q2 report from Dice highlights which new tech hubs are adding more jobs and the top 20 skills in Amazon job postings. source https://www.t...
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A new Harris Poll finds that Americans looking to gain an edge are trying to bolster their CV credentials with the most in-demand skills.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/70-of-job-seekers-think-automation-skills-are-the-key-to-finding-a-new-position/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 28, 2020

70% of job seekers think automation skills are the key to finding a new position

A new Harris Poll finds that Americans looking to gain an edge are trying to bolster their CV credentials with the most in-demand skills. ...
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With the pandemic lasting much longer than anyone expected, remote recruitment may be here to stay.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/what-hr-teams-and-job-seekers-can-expect-from-hiring-as-the-pandemic-evolves/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 28, 2020

What HR teams and job seekers can expect from hiring as the pandemic evolves

With the pandemic lasting much longer than anyone expected, remote recruitment may be here to stay. source https://www.techrepublic.com/ar...
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The GPS maker scrambled to contain the aftermath of an attack as employees took to social media to describe what was happening.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/experts-devastating-ransomware-attack-on-garmin-highlights-danger-of-haphazard-breach-responses/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 28, 2020

Experts: Devastating ransomware attack on Garmin highlights danger of haphazard breach responses

The GPS maker scrambled to contain the aftermath of an attack as employees took to social media to describe what was happening. source htt...
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Microsoft has announced long-term commitments to reduce its carbon footprint. Recent data center hydrogen fuel cell tests take another step toward these goals.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/green-tech-microsoft-uses-hydrogen-fuel-cells-as-data-center-power-backups/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 28, 2020

Green tech: Microsoft uses hydrogen fuel cells as data center power backups

Microsoft has announced long-term commitments to reduce its carbon footprint. Recent data center hydrogen fuel cell tests take another step ...
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The California-based EV company is adding BlackBerry's QNX operating system to its fleet of membership-based semi-autonomous vehicles.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/blackberry-finds-another-automotive-partner-in-electric-vehicle-startup-canoo/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 28, 2020

BlackBerry finds another automotive partner in electric vehicle startup Canoo

The California-based EV company is adding BlackBerry's QNX operating system to its fleet of membership-based semi-autonomous vehicles. ...
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The world's largest tech conference, CES, announced on Tuesday that it is going all-digital for 2021.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ces-2021-cancels-physical-las-vegas-tech-conference-and-moves-to-digital-format-next-year/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 28, 2020

CES 2021 cancels physical Las Vegas tech conference and moves to digital format next year

The world's largest tech conference, CES, announced on Tuesday that it is going all-digital for 2021. source https://www.techrepublic....
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The often-overlooked Alarms & Clock app in Windows 10 can be set to show at a glance the difference between time zones in areas you designate.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/track-time-zones-with-the-alarms-clock-app-in-windows-10/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 28, 2020

Track time zones with the Alarms & Clock app in Windows 10

The often-overlooked Alarms & Clock app in Windows 10 can be set to show at a glance the difference between time zones in areas you desi...
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If you're looking for an easy way to get notifications from various services and scripts on your Linux data center servers to your Android or iOS phone, Pushover might be just the thing.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-pushover-to-get-notifications-sent-to-your-android-device-from-your-linux-servers/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 28, 2020

How to use Pushover to get notifications sent to your Android device from your Linux servers

If you're looking for an easy way to get notifications from various services and scripts on your Linux data center servers to your Andro...
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Using machine learning, Shield automatically scans files and classifies them based on content, detecting and securing sensitive information.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/box-announces-added-security-to-box-shield-solution-with-automation-classification/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 28, 2020

Box announces added security to Box Shield solution with automation classification

Using machine learning, Shield automatically scans files and classifies them based on content, detecting and securing sensitive information....
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The new feature will allow anyone to set up a form or other document to gather electronic signatures from recipients.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/dropbox-now-lets-all-users-collect-legally-binding-signatures-for-documents/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 28, 2020

Dropbox now lets all users collect legally binding signatures for documents

The new feature will allow anyone to set up a form or other document to gather electronic signatures from recipients. source https://www.t...
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Recognition is now based more on output and quality than on face time with leadership, now that everyone is working from home.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/working-from-home-is-helping-women-advance-their-tech-careers/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 28, 2020

Working from home is helping women advance their tech careers

Recognition is now based more on output and quality than on face time with leadership, now that everyone is working from home. source http...
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Moving from root cause should be like watching a television show backward. Undo just made it so for Java

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/undo-enables-full-java-app-failure-playback-with-liverecorder/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 28, 2020

Undo enables full Java app failure playback with LiveRecorder

Moving from root cause should be like watching a television show backward. Undo just made it so for Java source https://www.techrepublic.c...
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As some parts of the world begin to return to the office in the wake of COVID-19, data suggests that working from home comes with a "productivity tax."

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/long-term-remote-work-is-leading-to-a-global-drop-in-productivity/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 28, 2020

Long-term remote work is leading to a global drop in productivity

As some parts of the world begin to return to the office in the wake of COVID-19, data suggests that working from home comes with a "pr...
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Expert suggests universities take extra care to prevent attacks while students are learning from home.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/distance-learning-makes-universities-more-vulnerable-to-cyberattack/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 28, 2020

Distance learning makes universities more vulnerable to cyberattack

Expert suggests universities take extra care to prevent attacks while students are learning from home. source https://www.techrepublic.com...
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A lack of time and a lack of executive support are two of the top causes of stress, according to a LogRhythm report.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/why-security-professionals-are-facing-more-work-stress/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 28, 2020

Why security professionals are facing more work stress

A lack of time and a lack of executive support are two of the top causes of stress, according to a LogRhythm report. source https://www.te...
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COVID-19 forced IT departments to adapt fast, and a new report finds that those teams are still finding it hard to trust their infrastructure and their ability to adapt to the changes.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/it-teams-lack-confidence-in-their-ability-to-handle-the-new-normal-of-remote-workforces/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 28, 2020

IT teams lack confidence in their ability to handle the new normal of remote workforces

COVID-19 forced IT departments to adapt fast, and a new report finds that those teams are still finding it hard to trust their infrastructur...
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Monday, July 27, 2020

While spending rises, revenues are expected to decline 4.4% to $38.1 billion, according to a new Gartner forecast.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/worldwide-5g-network-infrastructure-spending-expected-to-nearly-double-in-2020/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 27, 2020

Worldwide 5G network infrastructure spending expected to nearly double in 2020

While spending rises, revenues are expected to decline 4.4% to $38.1 billion, according to a new Gartner forecast. source https://www.tech...
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Commentary: Even as the coronavirus pandemic has hastened digital transformation efforts, success remains elusive for many companies. This one-stop shop to digital transformation might help.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-hazelcast-hopes-to-make-digital-transformation-mainstream/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 27, 2020

How Hazelcast hopes to make digital transformation mainstream

Commentary: Even as the coronavirus pandemic has hastened digital transformation efforts, success remains elusive for many companies. This o...
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Curious to see how IT budget dollars shifted over the years? We looked back at previous IT budget surveys to find out.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/budget-breakdown-how-it-budgets-changed-over-the-last-5-years/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 27, 2020

Budget breakdown: How IT budgets changed over the years

Curious to see how IT budget dollars shifted over the years? We looked back at previous IT budget surveys to find out. source https://www....
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Knowing how to behave on social media platforms can help build a positive business presence. Tom Merritt offers five tips on social media etiquette.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/top-5-social-media-etiquette-tips/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 27, 2020

Top 5 social media etiquette tips

Knowing how to behave on social media platforms can help build a positive business presence. Tom Merritt offers five tips on social media et...
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A company's success depends upon deploying and adhering to environmentally responsible business practices.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/why-you-need-a-green-data-center/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 27, 2020

Why you need a green data center

A company's success depends upon deploying and adhering to environmentally responsible business practices. source https://www.techrepu...
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A new study found that when employees feel comfortable sharing ideas at meetings they are more likely to trust their manager and company.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/want-happier-employees-stop-dominating-the-conversation/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 27, 2020

Want happier employees? Stop dominating the conversation

A new study found that when employees feel comfortable sharing ideas at meetings they are more likely to trust their manager and company. ...
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Application rationalization and automation are backburner tasks that IT teams should prioritize to streamline operations, an expert says.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/two-boring-tasks-that-it-teams-should-prioritize-to-save-time-and-money/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 27, 2020

Two boring tasks that IT teams should prioritize to save time and money

Application rationalization and automation are backburner tasks that IT teams should prioritize to streamline operations, an expert says. ...
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OptiVax tests potential vaccines for efficacy and population coverage, then designs vaccines for testing, all with artificial intelligence.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/mit-develops-machine-learning-model-to-quicken-release-of-covid-19-vaccine/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 27, 2020

MIT develops machine learning model to quicken release of COVID-19 vaccine

OptiVax tests potential vaccines for efficacy and population coverage, then designs vaccines for testing, all with artificial intelligence. ...
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Billed as an "autonomous kitchen assistant," the robot pilot aims to help the restaurant chain fulfill different cooking tasks while reducing the need for human contact.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/flippy-the-robot-will-debut-at-white-castle-this-fall/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 27, 2020

Flippy the robot will debut at White Castle this fall

Billed as an "autonomous kitchen assistant," the robot pilot aims to help the restaurant chain fulfill different cooking tasks whi...
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vJob categories featured by FlexJobs include those in education, finance, human resources, healthcare, media, and more.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/top-30-companies-hiring-for-flexible-schedule-jobs/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 27, 2020

Top 30 companies hiring for flexible schedule jobs

vJob categories featured by FlexJobs include those in education, finance, human resources, healthcare, media, and more. source https://www...
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Schools at all levels are using low-code platforms to easily build websites that can help manage the health concerns of students.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/universities-turning-to-low-code-to-help-bring-back-students-amid-covid-19/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 27, 2020

Universities turning to low code to help bring back students amid COVID-19

Schools at all levels are using low-code platforms to easily build websites that can help manage the health concerns of students. source h...
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HCL is bringing together the world's biggest companies and schools to search for solutions to urgent problems.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/hcl-spearheads-hackathon-focused-on-covid-19-therapies-recovery-and-future-pandemic-management/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 27, 2020

HCL spearheads hackathon focused on COVID-19 therapies, recovery, and future pandemic management

HCL is bringing together the world's biggest companies and schools to search for solutions to urgent problems. source https://www.tech...
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Learn how to use a simple ChromeOS feature to prevent unwanted users from logging in to your Chromebook.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-limit-chromebook-logins-to-specific-users/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 27, 2020

How to limit Chromebook logins to specific users

Learn how to use a simple ChromeOS feature to prevent unwanted users from logging in to your Chromebook. source https://www.techrepublic.c...
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Businesses need to approach cybersecurity in a way that resonates with employees, namely by putting them at the centre.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/which-workers-are-your-biggest-security-nightmare-it-might-not-be-the-people-you-expect/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 27, 2020

Which workers are your biggest security nightmare? It might not be the people you expect

Businesses need to approach cybersecurity in a way that resonates with employees, namely by putting them at the centre. source https://www...
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The Mars 2020 rover mission is set to launch in the coming days. We spoke with a NASA engineer to learn more about the challenges of landing a rover on the Red Planet.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/mars-2020-mission-nasa-engineer-discusses-martian-entry-descent-and-landing/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 27, 2020

Mars 2020 Mission: NASA engineer discusses Martian entry, descent, and landing

The Mars 2020 rover mission is set to launch in the coming days. We spoke with a NASA engineer to learn more about the challenges of landing...
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There are now dozens of award-winning podcasts covering topics related to diversity, race, and the workplace.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/7-great-podcasts-focusing-on-race-diversity-and-equity-in-the-workplace/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 27, 2020

7 great podcasts focusing on race, diversity, and equity in the workplace

There are now dozens of award-winning podcasts covering topics related to diversity, race, and the workplace. source https://www.techrepub...
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Friday, July 24, 2020

The pandemic has accelerated digital transformation efforts in M&E businesses to help create innovation, efficiencies, and new revenue streams, according to a new report.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-cloud-becomes-a-delivery-mechanism-for-the-media-and-entertainment-industry/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 24, 2020

The cloud becomes a delivery mechanism for the media and entertainment industry

The pandemic has accelerated digital transformation efforts in M&E businesses to help create innovation, efficiencies, and new revenue s...
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These top free retro game apps let you relive the arcade era on the go.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/arcade-throwbacks-top-free-retro-game-apps-from-pong-to-tetris/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 24, 2020

Arcade throwbacks: Top free retro game apps from Pong to Tetris

These top free retro game apps let you relive the arcade era on the go. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/arcade-throwbacks-top-...
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Engineers and developers are even more critical with an accelerated remote work environment, Dice found.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-most-in-demand-jobs-and-skills-as-a-result-of-covid-19/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 24, 2020

The most in demand jobs and skills as a result of COVID-19

Engineers and developers are even more critical with an accelerated remote work environment, Dice found. source https://www.techrepublic.c...
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The company says its speech technology can help students and educators avoid video conferencing fatigue.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/higher-ed-institutions-are-using-otters-ai-technology-to-transfer-lectures-into-notes/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 24, 2020

Higher ed institutions are using Otter's AI technology to transfer lectures into notes

The company says its speech technology can help students and educators avoid video conferencing fatigue. source https://www.techrepublic.c...
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Dave Hoover, coder, CEO, and co-founder of Dev Bootcamp, talks about how developer bootcamps are evolving and why the best companies invest in their current employees.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/internal-developer-bootcamps-and-training-programs-can-help-companies-drive-long-term-success/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 24, 2020

Internal developer bootcamps and training programs can help companies drive long-term success

Dave Hoover, coder, CEO, and co-founder of Dev Bootcamp, talks about how developer bootcamps are evolving and why the best companies invest ...
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Use shared drives to store and share files with your team to ensure access to items over time--even if team membership changes.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-get-started-with-g-suite-shared-drives/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 24, 2020

How to get started with G Suite shared drives

Use shared drives to store and share files with your team to ensure access to items over time--even if team membership changes. source htt...
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It's easy to get lost in the details and lose sight of what you're trying to accomplish. Here are some tips to stay focused on the end result and tell a compelling story to stakeholders.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/leaders-focus-on-the-end-result-of-your-technology-projects-not-the-little-details/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 24, 2020

Leaders: Focus on the end result of your technology projects, not the little details

It's easy to get lost in the details and lose sight of what you're trying to accomplish. Here are some tips to stay focused on the e...
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Dice's Tech Job Report identifies the cities, states, and companies with the highest spike in job postings in Q1 2020.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-covid-19-impacted-job-postings-across-us-states-and-employers/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 24, 2020

How COVID-19 impacted job postings across US states and employers

Dice's Tech Job Report identifies the cities, states, and companies with the highest spike in job postings in Q1 2020. source https://...
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How you manage massive amounts of data depends on how you intend to use it. Here are some steps to get started.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-tackle-data-aggregation-in-your-organization/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 24, 2020

How to tackle data aggregation in your organization

How you manage massive amounts of data depends on how you intend to use it. Here are some steps to get started. source https://www.techrep...
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Take this quick, multiple choice survey and tell us about your organization's 2021 IT budget.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/where-is-your-organization-spending-its-tech-dollars-we-want-to-know/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 24, 2020

Where is your organization spending its tech dollars? We want to know.

Take this quick, multiple choice survey and tell us about your organization's 2021 IT budget. source https://www.techrepublic.com/arti...
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Since October 2015, the share of Kubernetes jobs per million grew by 2,141%, while the share of Kubernetes job searches increased 2,125%.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/linux-foundation-offering-kubernetes-certifications-courses-and-exams-as-demand-spikes/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 24, 2020

Linux Foundation offering Kubernetes certifications courses and exams as demand spikes

Since October 2015, the share of Kubernetes jobs per million grew by 2,141%, while the share of Kubernetes job searches increased 2,125%. ...
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Isolation technology allows companies to keep employee browsers siloed in the cloud.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/companies-turning-to-isolation-technology-to-protect-against-the-internets-biggest-threats/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 24, 2020

Companies turning to isolation technology to protect against the internet's biggest threats

Isolation technology allows companies to keep employee browsers siloed in the cloud. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/companies...
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Thursday, July 23, 2020

If you're looking to speed up Firefox page renders, Jack Wallen shows you how to enable the new composite engine, WebRender.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-enable-firefox-webrender-for-faster-page-rendering/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 23, 2020

How to enable Firefox WebRender for faster page rendering

If you're looking to speed up Firefox page renders, Jack Wallen shows you how to enable the new composite engine, WebRender. source ht...
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Data shows a slowdown in acquisitions due to pandemic uncertainty, but as a "new normal" starts to emerge, there are some key ways for ambitious businesses to grow.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/covid-19-has-affected-tech-company-valuation-but-a-bounce-back-is-possible/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 23, 2020

COVID-19 has affected tech company valuation, but a bounce back is possible

Data shows a slowdown in acquisitions due to pandemic uncertainty, but as a "new normal" starts to emerge, there are some key ways...
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According to Coding Dojo, career-ready high school graduates can earn up to $96,000 with the right skills.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/10-high-paying-tech-jobs-that-dont-require-a-degree/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 23, 2020

10 high-paying tech jobs that don't require a degree

According to Coding Dojo, career-ready high school graduates can earn up to $96,000 with the right skills. source https://www.techrepublic...
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Only 29% of employees say HR understands their needs, according to a Gartner survey, so using an Agile strategy can improve organizational outcomes.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/3-ways-hr-departments-can-adopt-agile-methodology/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 23, 2020

3 ways HR departments can adopt Agile methodology

Only 29% of employees say HR understands their needs, according to a Gartner survey, so using an Agile strategy can improve organizational o...
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The latest iteration of Nextcloud includes a template feature with the ONLYOFFICE office suite. Learn how to use this new tool.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-the-nextcloud-19-onlyoffice-template-feature/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 23, 2020

How to use the Nextcloud 19 ONLYOFFICE template feature

The latest iteration of Nextcloud includes a template feature with the ONLYOFFICE office suite. Learn how to use this new tool. source htt...
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The company also partnered with Capgemini to create a custom website for the initiative in less than five weeks in response to the pandemic.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/gap-launches-b2b-face-mask-program-using-salesforce-commerce-cloud/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 23, 2020

Gap launches B2B face mask program using Salesforce Commerce Cloud

The company also partnered with Capgemini to create a custom website for the initiative in less than five weeks in response to the pandemic....
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If you frequently hand your phone over to others, Guest Mode is a feature you should be using on Android. Jack Wallen shows you how to access the feature from your lock screen.

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July 23, 2020

How to enable guest accounts from the lock screen in Android

If you frequently hand your phone over to others, Guest Mode is a feature you should be using on Android. Jack Wallen shows you how to acces...
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Customer and employee information are at risk from scams that cover everything from Google alerts to the coronavirus.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/why-companies-need-a-response-plan-to-combat-identity-theft/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 23, 2020

Why companies need a response plan to combat identity theft

Customer and employee information are at risk from scams that cover everything from Google alerts to the coronavirus. source https://www.t...
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Small businesses are fundamentally changing business models by taking on new delivery channels, services, and products, as well as customers.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/5-key-survival-techniques-for-small-businesses-during-a-crisis/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 23, 2020

5 key survival techniques for small businesses during a crisis

Small businesses are fundamentally changing business models by taking on new delivery channels, services, and products, as well as customers...
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If you've ever needed to schedule a single or recurring task in your Kubernetes clusters, it's just a cronjob away. Jack Wallen shows you how.

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July 23, 2020

How to use cron with Kubernetes to schedule tasks

If you've ever needed to schedule a single or recurring task in your Kubernetes clusters, it's just a cronjob away. Jack Wallen show...
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Malicious attacks disguised as Microsoft Office files increased 176%, according to SonicWall's midyear threat report.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/malware-is-down-but-iot-and-ransomware-attacks-are-up/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 23, 2020

Malware is down, but IoT and ransomware attacks are up

Malicious attacks disguised as Microsoft Office files increased 176%, according to SonicWall's midyear threat report. source https://w...
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Network admins can find themselves spread a bit thin during these times of remote work while trying to provide support for all users. Leveraging programming to automate common tasks may help.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/top-5-programming-languages-for-network-admins-to-learn/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 23, 2020

Top 5 programming languages for network admins to learn

Network admins can find themselves spread a bit thin during these times of remote work while trying to provide support for all users. Levera...
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Nursing homes and other centers housing older Americans are turning to technology to address the spread of COVID-19.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/elder-care-facilities-using-wearables-and-apps-for-coronavirus-contact-tracing/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 23, 2020

Elder care facilities using wearables and apps for coronavirus contact tracing

Nursing homes and other centers housing older Americans are turning to technology to address the spread of COVID-19. source https://www.te...
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If your mobile office needs more screen real estate, consider adopting a portable external monitor. Jack Wallen recommends the Zissu's 15.6" landscape monitor.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/attention-to-detail-makes-the-zissus-external-monitor-stand-out/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 23, 2020

Attention to detail makes the Zissu's external monitor stand out

If your mobile office needs more screen real estate, consider adopting a portable external monitor. Jack Wallen recommends the Zissu's 1...
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A virtual panel made up of executives from NVIDIA Inception, Deepgram, and Sharpen discussed the state of conversational speech technology in the enterprise.

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July 23, 2020

Voice tech: The past, present, and future

A virtual panel made up of executives from NVIDIA Inception, Deepgram, and Sharpen discussed the state of conversational speech technology i...
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Interested in learning Python? Jack Wallen takes you through your first steps in building a simple application to take user input and write it to a file.

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July 23, 2020

An introduction to Python

Interested in learning Python? Jack Wallen takes you through your first steps in building a simple application to take user input and write ...
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Samsung will be the first Corning customer to adopt the new Gorilla Glass Victus on its products.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cornings-new-gorilla-glass-victus-can-withstand-2-meter-drops-with-improved-scratch-resistance/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 23, 2020

Corning's new Gorilla Glass Victus can withstand 2 meter drops with improved scratch resistance

Samsung will be the first Corning customer to adopt the new Gorilla Glass Victus on its products. source https://www.techrepublic.com/arti...
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A webinar explores the state of the mainframe and the challenges facing the maturing platform in the years ahead.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/50-years-in-ibm-systems-focuses-on-the-future-of-the-mainframe-amid-challenges/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 23, 2020

100 years of mainframe? Webinar looks at the future of the IBM mainframe

A webinar explores the state of the mainframe and the challenges facing the maturing platform in the years ahead. source https://www.techr...
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A new Vodafone report examines commonalities of the most resilient, future-ready organizations and the challenges met during the COVID-19 crisis.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/future-ready-businesses-were-better-prepared-for-a-crisis-before-the-pandemic-new-study-shows/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 23, 2020

Future-ready businesses were better prepared for a crisis before the pandemic, new study shows

A new Vodafone report examines commonalities of the most resilient, future-ready organizations and the challenges met during the COVID-19 cr...
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A new Upwork report analyzes the economic impact of remote work and its potential to solve the growing geographic wage and opportunity gap in the US.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/remote-work-is-closing-the-wage-gap/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 23, 2020

Remote work is closing the wage gap

A new Upwork report analyzes the economic impact of remote work and its potential to solve the growing geographic wage and opportunity gap i...
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Beware - cybercriminals could be spending days rooting around in employee inboxes for information they can sell to other crooks, or use to mount further attacks.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/hackers-will-lurk-in-your-email-for-more-than-a-week-after-breaking-in/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 23, 2020

Hackers will lurk in your email for more than a week after breaking in

Beware - cybercriminals could be spending days rooting around in employee inboxes for information they can sell to other crooks, or use to m...
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Security professionals are still in high demand amid layoffs in other sectors, a new report finds.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/hiring-managers-should-look-outside-traditional-tech-hubs-to-fill-cybersecurity-jobs/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 23, 2020

Hiring managers should look outside traditional tech hubs to fill cybersecurity jobs

Security professionals are still in high demand amid layoffs in other sectors, a new report finds. source https://www.techrepublic.com/art...
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Telcos can get hands-on experience with innovations with the lab, and the demonstration showcases the expanding use cases and service agility necessary to support 5G applications.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/hpe-announces-5g-lab-and-demo-of-automated-5g-network-slice-orchestration/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 23, 2020

HPE announces 5G Lab and demo of automated 5G network slice orchestration

Telcos can get hands-on experience with innovations with the lab, and the demonstration showcases the expanding use cases and service agilit...
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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Commentary: In this interview with an Apache Cassandra project leader, learn how the 4.0 beta release's improved stability, bug fixes, and the confluence of vendors and users.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-the-apache-cassandra-community-stopped-fighting-to-build-its-best-release-yet/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 22, 2020

How the Apache Cassandra community stopped fighting to build its best release yet

Commentary: In this interview with an Apache Cassandra project leader, learn how the 4.0 beta release's improved stability, bug fixes, a...
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If you're looking to gain as much performance out of your Linux machine, you might try using noatime. Jack Wallen shows you how.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-eke-out-a-slight-performance-gain-on-linux-with-noatime/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 22, 2020

How to eke out a slight performance gain on Linux with noatime

If you're looking to gain as much performance out of your Linux machine, you might try using noatime. Jack Wallen shows you how. sourc...
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The developers of Vivaldi have released a new version that includes a much-improved Notes tool. Jack Wallen explains.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-the-new-vivaldi-notes-tool/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 22, 2020

How to use the new Vivaldi Notes tool

The developers of Vivaldi have released a new version that includes a much-improved Notes tool. Jack Wallen explains. source https://www.t...
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If you've added two-factor authentication to Bitwarden, but are wondering why it's not working on the desktop client, fear not. Jack Wallen shows you how to unlock this particular magic.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-add-two-factor-authentication-to-the-bitwarden-desktop-client/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 22, 2020

How to add two-factor authentication to the Bitwarden desktop client

If you've added two-factor authentication to Bitwarden, but are wondering why it's not working on the desktop client, fear not. Jack...
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Add-ons make it possible to convert a Google Doc to Markdown or preview a Google Doc with Markdown. Plus, third-party apps let you collaborate on a Markdown file, then save it to Google Drive.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-collaborate-with-markdown-in-google-docs-and-google-drive/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 22, 2020

How to collaborate with Markdown in Google Docs and Google Drive

Add-ons make it possible to convert a Google Doc to Markdown or preview a Google Doc with Markdown. Plus, third-party apps let you collabora...
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Unpatched systems and misconfigurations are also major concerns for security professionals, Balbix says.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/phishing-attacks-and-ransomware-are-the-most-challenging-threats-for-many-organizations/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 22, 2020

Phishing attacks and ransomware are the most challenging threats for many organizations

Unpatched systems and misconfigurations are also major concerns for security professionals, Balbix says. source https://www.techrepublic.c...
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Remote teams are the most likely to feel isolated, disconnected, and uninvested. But there are many fun activities and games that can help keep your teams connect and work well together.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/3-fun-games-to-keep-virtual-teams-connected-via-zoom-or-teams/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 22, 2020

3 fun games to keep virtual teams connected via Zoom or Teams

Remote teams are the most likely to feel isolated, disconnected, and uninvested. But there are many fun activities and games that can help k...
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As COVID-19 cases continue to rise and offices continue remote operations, employees vie to share opinions and observations. Here's how can they be noticed without appearing pushy.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/9-tips-how-to-be-assertive-but-not-aggressive-on-zoom-or-teams/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 22, 2020

9 tips: How to be assertive, but not aggressive, on Zoom or Teams

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise and offices continue remote operations, employees vie to share opinions and observations. Here's how ...
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Twenty governors have partnered to share solutions for how they can help millions of unemployed workers.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/us-governors-join-forces-for-coronavirus-reskilling-and-recovery-network/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 22, 2020

US Governors join forces for coronavirus reskilling and recovery network

Twenty governors have partnered to share solutions for how they can help millions of unemployed workers. source https://www.techrepublic.c...
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Phishing campaigns, deceptive domains, and malicious apps are just some of the tactics that have taken advantage of the virus and its repercussions, says Check Point Research.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-cybercriminals-have-exploited-the-coronavirus-pandemic/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 22, 2020

How cybercriminals have exploited the coronavirus pandemic

Phishing campaigns, deceptive domains, and malicious apps are just some of the tactics that have taken advantage of the virus and its reperc...
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McAfee sees a surge of COVID-19-themed malicious apps and other attacks in the first quarter.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/threat-actors-have-evolved-during-the-pandemic/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 22, 2020

Threat actors have evolved during the pandemic

McAfee sees a surge of COVID-19-themed malicious apps and other attacks in the first quarter. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/...
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Find out why Erik Eckel calls Logitech's MX Keys and MX Master 3 an ideal companion pair for Mac users.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/mac-users-check-out-this-keyboard-and-mouse-in-logitechs-master-series/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 22, 2020

Mac users: Check out this keyboard and mouse in Logitech's Master Series

Find out why Erik Eckel calls Logitech's MX Keys and MX Master 3 an ideal companion pair for Mac users. source https://www.techrepubli...
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Why would a graphics company care about artificial intelligence? Here's why, and how you can most easily implement AI in your organization.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/adopting-ai-nvidia-talks-about-the-low-hanging-fruit-opportunities/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 22, 2020

Adopting AI: NVIDIA talks about the "low hanging fruit" opportunities

Why would a graphics company care about artificial intelligence? Here's why, and how you can most easily implement AI in your organizati...
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TransUnion surveyed consumers in six countries and found that phishing was the preferred method of attack 27% of the time.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/phishing-is-the-leading-type-of-covid-19-fraud/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 22, 2020

Phishing is the leading type of COVID-19 fraud

TransUnion surveyed consumers in six countries and found that phishing was the preferred method of attack 27% of the time. source https://...
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Some 53% of tech talent in the San Francisco Bay are concerned about being laid off or furloughed, as are 42% of New Yorkers and 36% of UK respondents, report says.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/hired-the-state-of-work-in-tech-hubs-around-the-world/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 22, 2020

Hired: The state of work in tech hubs around the world

Some 53% of tech talent in the San Francisco Bay are concerned about being laid off or furloughed, as are 42% of New Yorkers and 36% of UK r...
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E-learning requires a host of tech and tools to enhance the virtual experience. Here are seven of the best online learning apps for distance learning collaboration and engagement.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/virtual-schoolhouse-the-best-learning-apps-for-online-education-this-fall/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 22, 2020

Virtual schoolhouse: The best learning apps for online education this fall

E-learning requires a host of tech and tools to enhance the virtual experience. Here are seven of the best online learning apps for distance...
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Fresh support for third-party apps means developers add new in-meeting tools to Teams, such as polls, surveys and virtual whiteboards.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-teams-just-added-support-for-extra-apps-to-make-your-meetings-more-useful/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 22, 2020

Microsoft Teams just added support for extra apps to make your meetings more useful

Fresh support for third-party apps means developers add new in-meeting tools to Teams, such as polls, surveys and virtual whiteboards. sou...
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The unprecedented coronavirus pandemic has caused changes in mindset, attitude, direction, and behavior for organizations, Cisco found.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/6-business-lessons-learned-as-a-result-of-covid-19/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 22, 2020

6 business lessons learned as a result of COVID-19

The unprecedented coronavirus pandemic has caused changes in mindset, attitude, direction, and behavior for organizations, Cisco found. so...
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These apps remind you to keep your distance from others and help you retrace your steps if you contract the coronavirus.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/contact-tracing-and-social-distancing-apps-can-ease-your-worried-mind-a-little/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 22, 2020

Contact tracing and social distancing apps can ease your worried mind (a little)

These apps remind you to keep your distance from others and help you retrace your steps if you contract the coronavirus. source https://ww...
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Stress, burnout and distractions in the home could result in more cybersecurity breaches as a result of human error, a report from Tessian has found.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/remote-working-were-stressed-and-distracted-and-making-these-security-errors/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 22, 2020

Remote working: We're stressed and distracted and making these security errors

Stress, burnout and distractions in the home could result in more cybersecurity breaches as a result of human error, a report from Tessian h...
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Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Become an in-demand project manager with this Scrum certification training.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/learn-the-foundations-of-scrum-to-become-an-effective-project-manager/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 21, 2020

Learn the foundations of Scrum to become an effective project manager

Become an in-demand project manager with this Scrum certification training. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/learn-the-foundati...
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Hyperlinks are everywhere, and you can take advantage of them in your Microsoft Word documents to help navigate your reader to websites or other places in your document. Here's how.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-add-hyperlinks-to-a-word-document/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 21, 2020

How to add hyperlinks to a Word document

Hyperlinks are everywhere, and you can take advantage of them in your Microsoft Word documents to help navigate your reader to websites or o...
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Do your career a favor by learning new languages with the Mondly app, which uses speech recognition and augmented reality technology.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/this-language-learning-app-will-give-your-career-a-boost/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 21, 2020

This language learning app will give your career a boost

Do your career a favor by learning new languages with the Mondly app, which uses speech recognition and augmented reality technology. sour...
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Gaining access to the Windows 10 Control Panel from File explorer is possible with a Registry hack and a specific code. We explain in detail how to use both.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/windows-10-tip-how-to-add-control-panel-to-file-explorer/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 21, 2020

Windows 10 tip: How to add Control Panel to File Explorer

Gaining access to the Windows 10 Control Panel from File explorer is possible with a Registry hack and a specific code. We explain in detail...
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Business IT systems were thrown into a tailspin by the pandemic. IT consultant Kevin Torf shares some advice to help companies get back into their IT groove.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/as-covid-19-continues-companies-must-restart-their-long-term-it-planning/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 21, 2020

As COVID-19 continues, companies must restart their long-term IT planning

Business IT systems were thrown into a tailspin by the pandemic. IT consultant Kevin Torf shares some advice to help companies get back into...
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The reset occurs in three stages: Respond, recover, and renew, according to the firm.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/gartner-companies-must-reset-their-business-strategy-due-to-the-covid-19-pandemic/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 21, 2020

Gartner: Companies must reset their business strategy due to the COVID-19 pandemic

The reset occurs in three stages: Respond, recover, and renew, according to the firm. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/gartner-...
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The two job sites want to make it easier for companies to find the best candidates.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/glassdoor-and-indeed-merge-job-listings-and-employer-reviews-into-a-premium-package/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 21, 2020

Glassdoor and Indeed merge job listings and employer reviews into a premium package

The two job sites want to make it easier for companies to find the best candidates. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/glassdoor-...
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Here's how the most popular direct-to-student learning platform used the New Relic platform to support students and drop MTRR 88%.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-cheggs-learning-platform-handled-its-biggest-influx-of-students-ever-during-covid-19/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 21, 2020

How Chegg's learning platform handled its biggest influx of students ever during COVID-19

Here's how the most popular direct-to-student learning platform used the New Relic platform to support students and drop MTRR 88%. sou...
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Upgrading the e-learning experience starts with addressing the online learning tools and tech students and educators have access to during the virtual school day. Here are nine of our favorites.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/9-tech-tools-designed-to-make-online-learning-better-for-students-and-teachers/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 21, 2020

9 tech tools designed to make online learning better for students and teachers

Upgrading the e-learning experience starts with addressing the online learning tools and tech students and educators have access to during t...
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A survey of business leaders in the sector found disruption, but new opportunities, in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/89-of-manufacturing-companies-have-reported-business-impacts-due-to-covid-19/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 21, 2020

89% of manufacturing companies have reported business impacts due to COVID-19

A survey of business leaders in the sector found disruption, but new opportunities, in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. source https:...
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If you're looking for a new job, these five apps for iOS and Android users are some of the best.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/5-essential-job-search-apps/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 21, 2020

5 essential job search apps

If you're looking for a new job, these five apps for iOS and Android users are some of the best. source https://www.techrepublic.com/a...
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IT leaders have been even more productive in the coronavirus era and are largely happy with remote work policies, according to Dice.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/report-72-of-technologists-say-their-company-has-done-a-good-job-transitioning-to-remote-work/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 21, 2020

Report: 72% of technologists say their company has done a good job transitioning to remote work

IT leaders have been even more productive in the coronavirus era and are largely happy with remote work policies, according to Dice. sourc...
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Already carbon neutral in its corporate operations, the company plans to expand the effort across its entire business, including products and supply chain, within 10 years.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/apple-aiming-to-be-completely-carbon-neutral-by-2030/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 21, 2020

Apple aiming to be completely carbon neutral by 2030

Already carbon neutral in its corporate operations, the company plans to expand the effort across its entire business, including products an...
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Microsoft's cloud-based Universal Print service will major on enterprise printing features and cover printers old and new.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-universal-print-time-to-replace-your-printer-servers-with-the-cloud/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 21, 2020

Microsoft Universal Print: Time to replace your printer servers with the cloud

Microsoft's cloud-based Universal Print service will major on enterprise printing features and cover printers old and new. source http...
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Before you ditch your slow computer in favor of a new model, try using one of these apps to clean and speed it up.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/5-apps-for-cleaning-and-speeding-up-your-pc/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 21, 2020

5 apps for cleaning and speeding up your PC

Before you ditch your slow computer in favor of a new model, try using one of these apps to clean and speed it up. source https://www.tech...
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Now in general availability, the service lets organizations connect directly to customers in an interface they're familiar with.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/zendesk-customers-can-now-send-imessages-directly-to-apple-users-with-apple-business-chat/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 21, 2020

Zendesk customers can now send iMessages directly to Apple users with Apple Business Chat

Now in general availability, the service lets organizations connect directly to customers in an interface they're familiar with. sourc...
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The Pandemic Response Technology Initiative also is providing financial and technical support to help find treatments and a vaccine.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/intel-spends-30-million-to-help-students-and-cities-cope-with-the-coronavirus/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 21, 2020

Intel spends $30 million to help students and cities cope with the coronavirus

The Pandemic Response Technology Initiative also is providing financial and technical support to help find treatments and a vaccine. sourc...
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By hosting phishing pages at a legitimate cloud service, cybercriminals try to avoid arousing suspicion, says Check Point Research.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/phishing-attacks-hiding-in-google-cloud-to-steal-microsoft-account-credentials/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 21, 2020

Phishing attacks hiding in Google Cloud to steal Microsoft account credentials

By hosting phishing pages at a legitimate cloud service, cybercriminals try to avoid arousing suspicion, says Check Point Research. source...
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A new global survey shows an increased use of voice assistants, chatbots, digital auto showrooms, and facial recognition that is expected to continue beyond the pandemic.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ai-is-accelerating-the-move-to-a-touchless-world/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 21, 2020

AI is accelerating the move to a touchless world

A new global survey shows an increased use of voice assistants, chatbots, digital auto showrooms, and facial recognition that is expected to...
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A Red Hat marketing executive shares insights on how to smoothly shift a big in-person event to a virtual one in a short amount of time as her company just did.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-secret-to-hosting-a-successful-virtual-conference/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 21, 2020

The secret to hosting a successful virtual conference

A Red Hat marketing executive shares insights on how to smoothly shift a big in-person event to a virtual one in a short amount of time as h...
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The updates include BIMI in Gmail, better protection in Meet, phishing protections in Chat, and more.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/google-cloud-adds-11-security-features-to-g-suite/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 21, 2020

Google Cloud adds 11 security features to G Suite

The updates include BIMI in Gmail, better protection in Meet, phishing protections in Chat, and more. source https://www.techrepublic.com/...
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Poor privacy=data breach as reported by Osano was proven July 15 when Twitter was hacked and 130 accounts--including Joe Biden's and Kanye West's--were exposed.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/companies-with-poor-privacy-practices-are-80-more-apt-to-suffer-data-breach/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 21, 2020

Companies with poor privacy practices are 80% more apt to suffer data breach

Poor privacy=data breach as reported by Osano was proven July 15 when Twitter was hacked and 130 accounts--including Joe Biden's and Kan...
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A new survey by Akamai found that the most common requests are to see what data is being collected and to delete that data.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/companies-often-rely-on-manual-processes-to-comply-with-californias-new-privacy-law/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 21, 2020

Companies often rely on manual processes to comply with California's new privacy law

A new survey by Akamai found that the most common requests are to see what data is being collected and to delete that data. source https:/...
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Monday, July 20, 2020

There are probably more ways to design a luxury staycation than most realize, with better options than replication because these products and features enhance a home past staycation.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/tech-to-make-your-staycation-more-luxurious-and-lasting-than-a-vacation/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 20, 2020

Tech to make your staycation more luxurious and lasting than a vacation

There are probably more ways to design a luxury staycation than most realize, with better options than replication because these products an...
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Forget antiquated stamp, bottle cap, matchbook or doll collecting. Here's a list of hobbies to take on that will last well beyond the initial setup.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/7-hobbies-to-take-on-for-the-summer/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 20, 2020

7 hobbies to take on for the summer

Forget antiquated stamp, bottle cap, matchbook or doll collecting. Here's a list of hobbies to take on that will last well beyond the in...
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Sometimes a different perspective can do wonders for your company's strategic approach.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/use-a-change-of-scenery-to-change-your-strategy/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 20, 2020

Use a change of scenery to change your strategy

Sometimes a different perspective can do wonders for your company's strategic approach. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/us...
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Drop down lists can greatly facilitate data entry. Here's a look at how to use Microsoft Excel's data validation feature to create handy lists within your worksheets.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-add-a-drop-down-list-to-an-excel-cell/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 20, 2020

How to add a drop down list to an Excel cell

Drop down lists can greatly facilitate data entry. Here's a look at how to use Microsoft Excel's data validation feature to create h...
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The project will use the Google Apple Exposure Notification system to support public health authority's testing, tracing, and isolation practices.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/linux-foundation-announces-open-source-exposure-notification-apps-initiative-to-combat-covid-19/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 20, 2020

Linux Foundation announces open source exposure notification apps initiative to combat COVID-19

The project will use the Google Apple Exposure Notification system to support public health authority's testing, tracing, and isolation ...
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Jon Ross, Bob Howard, and Felix Tremont are just a few noteworthy sysadmins of the science fiction world. Tom Merritt lists the top five sci-fi sysadmins.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/top-5-system-admins-in-science-fiction/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 20, 2020

Top 5 system admins in science fiction

Jon Ross, Bob Howard, and Felix Tremont are just a few noteworthy sysadmins of the science fiction world. Tom Merritt lists the top five sci...
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A new Deloitte report details some of the concerns and market factors influencing the future of AI adoption.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ai-maturity-survey-details-shift-from-the-early-adopter-phase-into-a-new-era/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 20, 2020

AI maturity: Survey details shift from the early-adopter phase into a new era

A new Deloitte report details some of the concerns and market factors influencing the future of AI adoption. source https://www.techrepubl...
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As the recovery continues to a slow new normal, it may be time to jump start your productivity with calendar tools. Here's how.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/take-your-calendar-back-take-your-time-back/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 20, 2020

Take your calendar back, take your time back

As the recovery continues to a slow new normal, it may be time to jump start your productivity with calendar tools. Here's how. source...
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Revenues will drop by 2.2% in 2020, but consumer spending on streaming services and connected health devices will fare better than expected, says the Consumer Technology Association.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/us-tech-sector-sales-to-drop-this-year-amid-coronavirus-spurred-downturn/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 20, 2020

US tech sector sales to drop this year amid coronavirus-spurred downturn

Revenues will drop by 2.2% in 2020, but consumer spending on streaming services and connected health devices will fare better than expected,...
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If you think Linux is hard to install, Jack Wallen puts that concern to rest.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-install-linux/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 20, 2020

How to install Linux

If you think Linux is hard to install, Jack Wallen puts that concern to rest. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-install-l...
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The initial scam emails claim that the recipient must renew their Microsoft Office 365 subscription, says Abnormal Security.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/phishing-attacks-aim-to-steal-sensitive-data-by-prompting-people-to-renew-microsoft-subscription/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 20, 2020

Phishing attacks aim to steal sensitive data by prompting people to renew Microsoft subscription

The initial scam emails claim that the recipient must renew their Microsoft Office 365 subscription, says Abnormal Security. source https:...
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Three lucky winners will each receive a $200 gift card to Best Buy. Open to US and Puerto Rico only.* Giveaway ends July 31, 2020.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/were-giving-away-600-to-spend-at-best-buy/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 20, 2020

We're giving away $600 to spend at Best Buy*

Three lucky winners will each receive a $200 gift card to Best Buy. Open to US and Puerto Rico only.* Giveaway ends July 31, 2020. source ...
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AR expert says the technology can help diagnose issues in the field when experts and trainers can't be there, as well as help train employees.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-augmented-reality-can-help-companies-during-covid-19/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 20, 2020

How augmented reality can help companies during COVID-19

AR expert says the technology can help diagnose issues in the field when experts and trainers can't be there, as well as help train empl...
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Google developers are adding powerful features to Calendar. Learn how to take advantage of them.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/7-google-calendar-hacks-to-supercharge-your-productivity/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 20, 2020

7 Google Calendar hacks to supercharge your productivity

Google developers are adding powerful features to Calendar. Learn how to take advantage of them. source https://www.techrepublic.com/artic...
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Spending on security products and services for 2020 could increase as much as 5.6%, or as little as 2.5%, depending on the economic impact of the coronavirus on IT budgets, says Canalys.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cybersecurity-spending-to-grow-this-year-but-may-be-hit-by-budget-constraints/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 20, 2020

Cybersecurity spending to grow this year but may be hit by budget constraints

Spending on security products and services for 2020 could increase as much as 5.6%, or as little as 2.5%, depending on the economic impact o...
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Commentary: There simply aren't enough data scientists to go around, forcing companies to get creative in how they find data science talent.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/one-key-to-hiring-your-next-data-scientist/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 20, 2020

One key to hiring your next data scientist

Commentary: There simply aren't enough data scientists to go around, forcing companies to get creative in how they find data science tal...
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Microsoft recently announced its first Android security tooling. But what is it for, and should you deploy it to your users?

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-defender-atp-for-android-this-security-software-can-help-protect-your-devices-and-data/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 20, 2020

Microsoft Defender ATP for Android: This security software can help protect your devices and data

Microsoft recently announced its first Android security tooling. But what is it for, and should you deploy it to your users? source https:...
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Friday, July 17, 2020

Commentary: Cyral has been on a roll with two open source projects designed to make security a natural part of the development workflow.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/this-new-open-source-project-could-be-key-to-securing-database-applications/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 17, 2020

This new open source project could be key to securing database applications

Commentary: Cyral has been on a roll with two open source projects designed to make security a natural part of the development workflow. s...
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Commentary: Jack Wallen wants to hear your tech-centric review of this year. Do you agree this is the year of Zoom? Is the tech industry forever changed? Let us know.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/if-you-had-to-review-the-year-2020-in-tech-what-would-you-say/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 17, 2020

If you had to review the year 2020 in tech, what would you say?

Commentary: Jack Wallen wants to hear your tech-centric review of this year. Do you agree this is the year of Zoom? Is the tech industry for...
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A new study by Experian explores how businesses need to adapt as the economy reopens

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/understanding-and-serving-shifting-consumer-needs-during-and-post-covid-19/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 17, 2020

Understanding and serving shifting consumer needs during and post-COVID-19

A new study by Experian explores how businesses need to adapt as the economy reopens source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/understan...
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Commentary: DevRel pros may not be traveling right now, but they do have an opportunity to engage with developers how the programmers and engineers prefer.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/developer-relations-goes-global-and-rises-in-importance/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 17, 2020

Developer Relations goes global and rises in importance

Commentary: DevRel pros may not be traveling right now, but they do have an opportunity to engage with developers how the programmers and en...
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Commentary: Though everyone is now dabbling with microservices, a recent O'Reilly survey reveals ways to ensure success.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-get-microservices-right/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 17, 2020

How to get microservices right

Commentary: Though everyone is now dabbling with microservices, a recent O'Reilly survey reveals ways to ensure success. source https:...
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Valuation was developed by the co-founder of VC firm Clearbanc, who spent six years on the Canadian version of "Shark Tank."

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ai-tool-lets-startups-determine-the-value-of-their-e-commerce-business-in-24-hours-for-free/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 17, 2020

AI tool lets startups determine the value of their e-commerce business in 24 hours for free

Valuation was developed by the co-founder of VC firm Clearbanc, who spent six years on the Canadian version of "Shark Tank." sou...
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If you can't decide which iPad model is best for your work and personal needs, here's a rundown of the key specs and pricing for the available options.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ipad-comparisons-which-apple-device-is-best-for-business-users/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 17, 2020

iPad comparisons: Which Apple device is best for business users?

If you can't decide which iPad model is best for your work and personal needs, here's a rundown of the key specs and pricing for the...
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As challenging as it's been to weather the COVID-19 crisis, there are valuable big data lessons we can gain from it. Here are a few.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/big-data-lessons-what-covid-19-has-taught-us/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 17, 2020

Big data lessons: 5 things COVID-19 has taught us

As challenging as it's been to weather the COVID-19 crisis, there are valuable big data lessons we can gain from it. Here are a few. s...
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Salesforce consultant Aaron McGriff shares his inspiring story of going from being unemployed to a tech career with skills learned on Trailhead, Salesforce's free, online learning platform.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/upskilling-online-how-salesforce-trailhead-helped-it-pro-transition-to-a-tech-career/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 17, 2020

Upskilling online: How Salesforce Trailhead helped IT pro transition to a tech career

Salesforce consultant Aaron McGriff shares his inspiring story of going from being unemployed to a tech career with skills learned on Trailh...
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Reopening plans need to address masks, temperature checks, and health data collection and meet state and local requirements.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/companies-need-a-clear-covid-19-policy-to-manage-worries-and-expectations/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 17, 2020

Companies need a clear COVID-19 policy to manage worries and expectations

Reopening plans need to address masks, temperature checks, and health data collection and meet state and local requirements. source https:...
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Employers can take temperatures and ask about symptoms but they also have to provide some COVID-related paid leave through 2020.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/what-companies-can-and-cant-ask-workers-to-do-when-reopening-offices-during-the-pandemic/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 17, 2020

What companies can and can't ask you to do when reopening offices during the pandemic

Employers can take temperatures and ask about symptoms but they also have to provide some COVID-related paid leave through 2020. source ht...
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A Salesforce exec details the ways financial services companies like PenFed are implementing AI bots to improve and expedite customer service.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/chatbot-use-surges-amid-pandemic-as-digital-transformation-accelerates/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 17, 2020

Chatbot use surges amid pandemic as digital transformation accelerates

A Salesforce exec details the ways financial services companies like PenFed are implementing AI bots to improve and expedite customer servic...
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Nearly a third of professionals said they have to remediate email-based attacks every day, GreatHorn found.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/phishing-email-fraudsters-are-impersonating-colleagues-customers-and-vendors-report-says/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 17, 2020

Phishing: Email fraudsters are impersonating colleagues, customers, and vendors, report says

Nearly a third of professionals said they have to remediate email-based attacks every day, GreatHorn found. source https://www.techrepubli...
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If you're looking for a platform to help with the collection and sharing of cybersecurity events, you need not look any further than MISP. Jack Wallen shows you how to install this tool.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-install-malware-information-sharing-platform-on-ubuntu-server-18-04/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 17, 2020

How to install Malware Information Sharing Platform on Ubuntu Server 18.04

If you're looking for a platform to help with the collection and sharing of cybersecurity events, you need not look any further than MIS...
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Two researchers have developed a method of detecting undersea earthquakes and tsunamis using technology that already exists on Google's seafloor networking cables.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/google-can-now-detect-undersea-earthquakes-with-its-submarine-fiber-optic-network/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 17, 2020

Google can now detect undersea earthquakes with its submarine fiber optic network

Two researchers have developed a method of detecting undersea earthquakes and tsunamis using technology that already exists on Google's ...
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If your Apache page load times are slow, speed them up with mod_pagespeed. Jack Wallen shows you how.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-speed-up-your-apache-web-loads-with-mod-pagespeed/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 17, 2020

How to speed up Apache web loads with mod_pagespeed

If your Apache page load times are slow, speed them up with mod_pagespeed. Jack Wallen shows you how. source https://www.techrepublic.com/...
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A digital panel discussion sponsored by MIT's Sloan CIO Digital Learning Series covered a range of topics from protecting remote workers to phishing to how to manage risk.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cisos-discuss-cybersecurity-in-the-covid-19-environment/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 17, 2020

CISOs discuss cybersecurity in the COVID-19 environment

A digital panel discussion sponsored by MIT's Sloan CIO Digital Learning Series covered a range of topics from protecting remote workers...
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Thursday, July 16, 2020

Intel's Staycation Challenge is one example of how talking about taking time off can encourage people to disconnect from work.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/why-companies-want-people-to-take-vacation-time-now-and-how-managers-are-encouraging-them-to-do-it/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 16, 2020

Why companies want people to take vacation time now and how managers are encouraging them to do it

Intel's Staycation Challenge is one example of how talking about taking time off can encourage people to disconnect from work. source ...
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A survey of several different industries found inconsistencies in how well employees follow proper procedure, and varying reasons why they don't.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/business-leaders-your-employees-may-not-be-following-the-rules-if-you-operate-in-these-sectors/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 16, 2020

Business leaders: Your employees may not be following the rules if you operate in these sectors

A survey of several different industries found inconsistencies in how well employees follow proper procedure, and varying reasons why they d...
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More than 40% of wireless customers using Wi-Fi calling are happier with their network quality than those not using it, says J.D. Power.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/mobile-customers-who-use-wi-fi-calling-are-more-satisfied-with-their-coverage/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 16, 2020

Mobile customers who use Wi-Fi calling are more satisfied with their coverage

More than 40% of wireless customers using Wi-Fi calling are happier with their network quality than those not using it, says J.D. Power. s...
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Malicious actors are posing as Netflix, Hulu, and more, to launch phishing attacks, steal passwords, launch spam, and distribute viruses.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cybercriminals-disguising-as-top-streaming-services-to-spread-malware/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
July 16, 2020

Cybercriminals disguising as top streaming services to spread malware

Malicious actors are posing as Netflix, Hulu, and more, to launch phishing attacks, steal passwords, launch spam, and distribute viruses. ...
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COVID-19 sent workers fleeing to work at home, which built companies' confidence, leading to more long-term commitment to remote work, noted research from Flexjobs.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/20-work-from-home-remote-jobs-with-salaries-over-100000/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 16, 2020

20 work-from-home remote jobs with salaries over $100,000

COVID-19 sent workers fleeing to work at home, which built companies' confidence, leading to more long-term commitment to remote work, n...
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Following the hacks of verified Twitter accounts for several high-profile people, including Bill Gates and Joe Biden, how can you prevent your own account from falling into the wrong hands?

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-protect-your-twitter-account-from-being-hacked/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 16, 2020

How to protect your Twitter account from being hacked

Following the hacks of verified Twitter accounts for several high-profile people, including Bill Gates and Joe Biden, how can you prevent yo...
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The model for the early-warning system uses real-time data from Twitter, Google searches, and mobility data from smartphones, among other data streams.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/a-new-predictive-algorithm-aims-to-forecast-covid-19-case-spikes/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 16, 2020

A new predictive algorithm aims to forecast COVID-19 case spikes

The model for the early-warning system uses real-time data from Twitter, Google searches, and mobility data from smartphones, among other da...
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A joint effort to help companies harness edge computing and a low latency network with AI capabilities for real-time insights.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ibm-and-verizon-business-collaborate-to-merge-ai-computing-with-5g-networks-for-the-enterprise/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 16, 2020

IBM and Verizon Business collaborate to merge AI computing with 5G networks for the enterprise

A joint effort to help companies harness edge computing and a low latency network with AI capabilities for real-time insights. source http...
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The biggest victims were online food-delivery services and retailers, says cybersecurity firm PerimeterX.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/820-jump-in-e-gift-card-bot-attacks-since-covid-19-lockdowns-began/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 16, 2020

820% jump in e-gift card bot attacks since COVID-19 lockdowns began

The biggest victims were online food-delivery services and retailers, says cybersecurity firm PerimeterX. source https://www.techrepublic....
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The updates include new features for keeping remote professionals connected, as well as the Slack Certified program for admins.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/slack-announces-admin-tools-for-company-wide-announcements-and-calendar-app-authentication/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 16, 2020

Slack announces admin tools for company-wide announcements and calendar app authentication

The updates include new features for keeping remote professionals connected, as well as the Slack Certified program for admins. source htt...
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Learn how to sync your local Android device folders that house images and videos with your Google cloud account.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-backup-photos-and-videos-within-specific-android-device-folders-to-google-cloud/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 16, 2020

How to backup photos and videos within specific Android device folders to Google Cloud

Learn how to sync your local Android device folders that house images and videos with your Google cloud account. source https://www.techre...
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In the next few weeks, NASA will launch the Mars 2020 Mission with the Perseverance rover in tow. We've boiled down the key details about the trip to the Red Planet.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/mars-2020-rover-everything-you-need-to-know-about-perseverance-and-the-mission/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 16, 2020

Mars 2020 Rover: Everything you need to know about Perseverance and the mission

In the next few weeks, NASA will launch the Mars 2020 Mission with the Perseverance rover in tow. We've boiled down the key details abou...
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The online competition will be hosted using TyprX and offer prizes ranging from a $10,000 cash pool to high-end keyboards.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/das-keyboard-hosts-ultimate-typing-championship-to-find-the-fastest-typers-in-the-world/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 16, 2020

Das Keyboard hosts Ultimate Typing Championship to find the fastest typers in the world

The online competition will be hosted using TyprX and offer prizes ranging from a $10,000 cash pool to high-end keyboards. source https://...
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The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated digital transformation. Samsung's AppStack will help SMBs identify and deploy software solutions to stay agile amid uncertainty.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/samsungs-appstack-to-empower-smbs-and-accelerate-digital-transformation-in-wake-of-covid-19/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 16, 2020

Samsung's AppStack to empower SMBs and accelerate digital transformation in wake of COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated digital transformation. Samsung's AppStack will help SMBs identify and deploy software solution...
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A new report from Akamai also finds a staggering increase in attacks targeting published content.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/credential-stuffing-attacks-on-global-media-companies-are-spiking/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 16, 2020

Credential stuffing attacks on global media companies are spiking

A new report from Akamai also finds a staggering increase in attacks targeting published content. source https://www.techrepublic.com/arti...
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If you find you have a memory card that can't be accessed, fear not--that data might not be completely lost. With the help of a tool like Disk Drill, you could save those files.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-recover-files-from-an-inaccessible-memory-card-with-disk-drill/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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July 16, 2020

How to recover files from an inaccessible memory card with Disk Drill

If you find you have a memory card that can't be accessed, fear not--that data might not be completely lost. With the help of a tool lik...
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During the first half of the year, 80% of companies surveyed saw "slightly to considerably more" cyberattack attempts, says Exabeam.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-covid-19-has-increased-the-risk-of-security-threats/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 16, 2020

How COVID-19 has increased the risk of security threats

During the first half of the year, 80% of companies surveyed saw "slightly to considerably more" cyberattack attempts, says Exabea...
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Chat, video call, scheduling, and other collaboration tools are all being added to Gmail to eliminate app switching and make work flow in a more intuitive way, Google said.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/g-suite-is-getting-an-overhaul-that-makes-gmail-your-home-for-work/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 16, 2020

G Suite is getting an overhaul that makes Gmail your "home for work"

Chat, video call, scheduling, and other collaboration tools are all being added to Gmail to eliminate app switching and make work flow in a ...
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The loophole gave cybercriminals an opening through specialized Zoom URL links.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/check-point-helps-zoom-resolve-vanity-url-security-problem/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 16, 2020

Check Point helps Zoom resolve "Vanity URL" security problem

The loophole gave cybercriminals an opening through specialized Zoom URL links. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/check-point-he...
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Campaigns exploiting COVID-19 remained popular last quarter, but cybercriminals also relied on tried and true subjects, says KnowBe4.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/watch-out-for-these-subject-lines-in-email-phishing-attacks/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 16, 2020

Watch out for these subject lines in email phishing attacks

Campaigns exploiting COVID-19 remained popular last quarter, but cybercriminals also relied on tried and true subjects, says KnowBe4. sour...
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An O'Reilly study polled engineers about their experience with microservices.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/92-of-survey-respondents-report-some-success-with-microservices/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 16, 2020

92% of survey respondents report 'some success' with microservices

An O'Reilly study polled engineers about their experience with microservices. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/92-of-survey...
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More than half are holding off upgrading altogether, and 12% said they would upgrade to a less expensive model, Ting Mobile found.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/69-of-people-wont-upgrade-smartphones-amid-the-economic-crisis/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 16, 2020

69% of people won't upgrade smartphones amid the economic crisis

More than half are holding off upgrading altogether, and 12% said they would upgrade to a less expensive model, Ting Mobile found. source ...
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Wednesday, July 15, 2020

The verified accounts for Gates, Musk and Apple issued tweets promoting a cryptocurrency scam, asking followers to send money to a blockchain address.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/twitter-accounts-of-elon-musk-bill-gates-and-others-hijacked-to-promote-crypto-scam/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 15, 2020

Twitter accounts of Elon Musk, Bill Gates and others hijacked to promote crypto scam

The verified accounts for Gates, Musk and Apple issued tweets promoting a cryptocurrency scam, asking followers to send money to a blockchai...
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Search your Mac more efficiently by changing the default search range for macOS Finder from This Mac to the current folder.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-search-the-current-folder-on-your-mac-instead-of-this-mac-with-finder/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 15, 2020

How to search the current folder on your Mac instead of This Mac with Finder

Search your Mac more efficiently by changing the default search range for macOS Finder from This Mac to the current folder. source https:/...
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Government agencies were most heavily hit by ransomware during the first quarter, says Positive Technologies.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ransomware-accounts-for-a-third-of-all-cyberattacks-against-organizations/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 15, 2020

Ransomware accounts for a third of all cyberattacks against organizations

Government agencies were most heavily hit by ransomware during the first quarter, says Positive Technologies. source https://www.techrepub...
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The silver lining to the post-COVID-19 new normal may be that it allows you to do previously unimaginable projects. Auto sales delivers one use case.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/using-the-new-normal-to-break-from-the-past-and-innovate/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 15, 2020

Using the new normal to break from the past and innovate

The silver lining to the post-COVID-19 new normal may be that it allows you to do previously unimaginable projects. Auto sales delivers one ...
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Amira has received four new awards for effectiveness and innovation with helping students become better readers from afar.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-an-award-winning-ai-powered-software-is-helping-students-with-remote-learning/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 15, 2020

How an award-winning AI-powered software is helping students with remote learning

Amira has received four new awards for effectiveness and innovation with helping students become better readers from afar. source https://...
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Keep your current discussion in focus by moving bullet points to the top of the list in Microsoft PowerPoint.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-powerpoints-morph-feature-to-move-bullet-points/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 15, 2020

How to use PowerPoint's morph feature to move bullet points

Keep your current discussion in focus by moving bullet points to the top of the list in Microsoft PowerPoint. source https://www.techrepub...
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The bug has been deemed "wormable," which means a single exploit could spread from one unpatched server to another.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-patches-critical-17-year-old-dns-bug-in-windows-server/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 15, 2020

Microsoft patches critical 17-year-old DNS bug in Windows Server

The bug has been deemed "wormable," which means a single exploit could spread from one unpatched server to another. source https...
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While remote openings have risen 10.3%, the technology sector marked the steepest monthly drop among industries covered in Glassdoor's latest report.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/us-tech-industry-sees-4-5-decline-in-june-job-market/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 15, 2020

US tech industry sees 4.5% decline in June job market

While remote openings have risen 10.3%, the technology sector marked the steepest monthly drop among industries covered in Glassdoor's l...
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Google and Canonical have joined forces to make Flutter available for the Linux desktop. Jack Wallen explains why this is important and how to install the SDK.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-install-flutter-on-linux/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 15, 2020

How to install Flutter on Linux

Google and Canonical have joined forces to make Flutter available for the Linux desktop. Jack Wallen explains why this is important and how ...
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Tech company has 11 patents that bring smart-phone functionality to call centers and powers real-time communication in multi-channels.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ujet-prioritizes-security-and-fast-onboarding-to-move-customer-service-to-the-cloud/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 15, 2020

UJET prioritizes security and fast onboarding to move customer service to the cloud

Tech company has 11 patents that bring smart-phone functionality to call centers and powers real-time communication in multi-channels. sou...
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Builds will stop with version 8.0 and beyond, and support for PHP 7.2 will end in November.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-to-discontinue-windows-builds-of-php-programming-language/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 15, 2020

Microsoft to discontinue Windows builds of PHP programming language

Builds will stop with version 8.0 and beyond, and support for PHP 7.2 will end in November. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/mi...
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Having trouble reading the text on your Android device? Instead of constantly zooming in and out, why not adjust the display size? Jack Wallen shows you how.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-adjust-the-android-display-size/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 15, 2020

How to adjust the Android display size

Having trouble reading the text on your Android device? Instead of constantly zooming in and out, why not adjust the display size? Jack Wall...
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If you're looking to maintain a stable set of Kubernetes replica pods running at any given time, the tool you need is ReplicaSets. Find out how to use this handy feature.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-create-a-kubernetes-replicaset/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 15, 2020

How to create a Kubernetes ReplicaSet

If you're looking to maintain a stable set of Kubernetes replica pods running at any given time, the tool you need is ReplicaSets. Find ...
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Folger 1850 Coffee and Farmer Connect use the tech to help encourage traceability, efficiency, and fairness in the coffee supply chain.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ibm-blockchain-connects-folgers-drinkers-to-the-origin-of-their-brew/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 15, 2020

IBM blockchain connects Folgers drinkers to the origin of their brew

Folger 1850 Coffee and Farmer Connect use the tech to help encourage traceability, efficiency, and fairness in the coffee supply chain. so...
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You could get back $25 (or more, or less) due to a class-action lawsuit filed against Apple for slowing down certain models of iPhones.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/apple-may-owe-you-money-for-slowing-down-your-iphone/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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July 15, 2020

Apple may owe you money for slowing down your iPhone

You could get back $25 (or more, or less) due to a class-action lawsuit filed against Apple for slowing down certain models of iPhones. so...
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