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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

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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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. ...
Google's new Pixel 5 smartphone offers 5G connectivity, a front hole-punch camera, a 6-inch display, and a rear fingerprint sensor.

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Google Pixel 5: Cheat sheet

Google's new Pixel 5 smartphone offers 5G connectivity, a front hole-punch camera, a 6-inch display, and a rear fingerprint sensor. so...
Whether you're tired of losing your spot when collaborating or you want to customize the way you view your data, sheet views in Microsoft Excel are for you.

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How to use sheet view for more flexible collaboration in Excel

Whether you're tired of losing your spot when collaborating or you want to customize the way you view your data, sheet views in Microsof...
Researchers are using fleet learning and simulations to train robots to navigate one of the most complex environments: A home.

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Toyota Research Institute experiments with robots that hang from the ceiling and unfold to clean the kitchen

Researchers are using fleet learning and simulations to train robots to navigate one of the most complex environments: A home. source http...
Take a creative approach to getting your resume in front of hiring managers at startups and be ready to ask tough financial questions.

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How to find a job at a tech startup and decide if you want to take it

Take a creative approach to getting your resume in front of hiring managers at startups and be ready to ask tough financial questions. sou...
Google's Pixel 4A smartphone is a budget model priced at $349 with enough important features for pro users to make it an ideal company-issue device.

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Google Pixel 4A: Cheat sheet

Google's Pixel 4A smartphone is a budget model priced at $349 with enough important features for pro users to make it an ideal company-i...
Take this quick, multiple choice survey and tell us what multicloud deployment looks like at your business.

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How does your company manage a multicloud environment?

Take this quick, multiple choice survey and tell us what multicloud deployment looks like at your business. source https://www.techrepubli...
Drones are great for collecting valuable data insights. But the amount of unstructured data can overwhelm your systems or go unused if you're not prepared.

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How to make the best use of your drone data: Be prepared for it

Drones are great for collecting valuable data insights. But the amount of unstructured data can overwhelm your systems or go unused if you...
If Nextcloud has become your on-premise cloud solution, you might be interested to know there's a social component you can add. Jack Wallen shows you how.

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How to add a social component to your Nextcloud instance

If Nextcloud has become your on-premise cloud solution, you might be interested to know there's a social component you can add. Jack Wal...
VMware vSphere is the dominant data center virtualization platform. This cheat sheet provides an introduction to what you need to know about vSphere.

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VMware vSphere: A cheat sheet

VMware vSphere is the dominant data center virtualization platform. This cheat sheet provides an introduction to what you need to know about...
ATO is the weapon of choice for fraudsters leading up to the holiday shopping season, new data from Sift shows, and consumers place account security burden on businesses.

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Account takeover fraud rates skyrocketed 282% over last year

ATO is the weapon of choice for fraudsters leading up to the holiday shopping season, new data from Sift shows, and consumers place account ...
Cybersecurity leaders discuss business resiliency and identity challenges during a session at VMworld 2020.

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The state of security and the evolving role of CISOs in a pandemic

Cybersecurity leaders discuss business resiliency and identity challenges during a session at VMworld 2020. source https://www.techrepubli...
There's been a surge in cybersecurity activity as companies continue to operate remotely and cybercriminals look to exploit the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Microsoft releases Digital Defense Report detailing increasingly advanced cyberattacks

There's been a surge in cybersecurity activity as companies continue to operate remotely and cybercriminals look to exploit the ongoing ...
There are ways to maintain and even enhance your security posture even when your tech budget is under stress, according to Kaspersky.

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How to handle cybersecurity amid a tight IT budget

There are ways to maintain and even enhance your security posture even when your tech budget is under stress, according to Kaspersky. sour...
A full release of the Fedora 33 Linux distribution is expected at the end of October.

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Linux: Fedora 33 beta brings new file system and more support for Raspberry Pi

A full release of the Fedora 33 Linux distribution is expected at the end of October. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/linux-fe...
Almost half of BoDs anticipate changing their organizations' business model due to the pandemic, according to a Gartner survey.

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69% of boards of directors accelerated their digital business initiatives following COVID-19 disruption

Almost half of BoDs anticipate changing their organizations' business model due to the pandemic, according to a Gartner survey. source...
Salesforce Work.com for Vaccines will includes new capabilities to help governments and healthcare organizations manage their COVID-19 vaccination efforts.

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Salesforce announces Work.com for Vaccines to help with COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Salesforce Work.com for Vaccines will includes new capabilities to help governments and healthcare organizations manage their COVID-19 vacci...

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

On Tuesday, VMware kicked off its annual conference, VMworld. The first day of the virtual event featured a "Design Principles of Modern Apps" session with insights from IDEO and VMware representatives.

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VMware 2020 discussion focuses on "Design Principles of Modern Apps"

On Tuesday, VMware kicked off its annual conference, VMworld. The first day of the virtual event featured a "Design Principles of Moder...
In a PSA on Monday, the FBI and CISA warned about the potential for widespread disinformation campaigns in the run-up to November.

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FBI says hackers want to stoke doubt about the 2020 election

In a PSA on Monday, the FBI and CISA warned about the potential for widespread disinformation campaigns in the run-up to November. source ...
If you're looking for a solid web-based Linux admin GUI, look no further than the tried and true Webmin. Jack Wallen shows you how to install it on both Ubuntu Server and CentOS 8.

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How to install the Webmin web-based Linux admin GUI

If you're looking for a solid web-based Linux admin GUI, look no further than the tried and true Webmin. Jack Wallen shows you how to in...
California has the most job opportunities for entry-level positions as well as for remote workers. But you might have better luck in Virginia.

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Want a job in AI? Look in California, Virginia, and Washington state

California has the most job opportunities for entry-level positions as well as for remote workers. But you might have better luck in Virgini...
For this year's World Interaction Design Day (IxDD), Adobe's program highlights the top 10 rising UX designers worldwide and how design can improve the human condition.

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Adobe announces its UX Designers to Watch 2020

For this year's World Interaction Design Day (IxDD), Adobe's program highlights the top 10 rising UX designers worldwide and how des...
If you're looking to get even more privacy on your Android phone, you should enable Google's Verified Call feature immediately. Jack Wallen shows you how.

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How to enable the Verified Calls feature on Android

If you're looking to get even more privacy on your Android phone, you should enable Google's Verified Call feature immediately. Jack...
The new payment system from Amazon is contactless, doesn't require an Amazon account, and will be available at two Amazon Go stores in Seattle starting today.

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Amazon One will let you pay for purchases with nothing but a palm scan

The new payment system from Amazon is contactless, doesn't require an Amazon account, and will be available at two Amazon Go stores in S...
Half of the organizations surveyed by Tessian were hit by a security incident while employees were working remotely. Here are some tips for mitigation.

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How to handle security risks in a hybrid work environment

Half of the organizations surveyed by Tessian were hit by a security incident while employees were working remotely. Here are some tips for ...
Nearly 60% of employees feel more isolated and disconnected from work and teams, and 50% want employers to do something about it, says a new report from Boomi and ResearchScape.

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Remote work isolation is forcing IT people to work in new ways

Nearly 60% of employees feel more isolated and disconnected from work and teams, and 50% want employers to do something about it, says a new...
A report on the state of driverless vehicles in the US finds enthusiasm growing and general acceptance that they are the way of the future.

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Enthusiasm around autonomous vehicles has grown during the COVID-19 pandemic

A report on the state of driverless vehicles in the US finds enthusiasm growing and general acceptance that they are the way of the future. ...
The spacecraft will carry out the collection attempt autonomously due to communication delays. If successful, the collection could be the largest sample recovery in decades, according to NASA.

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"Touch-And-Go": OSIRIS-REx is set to land on an asteroid and collect material in October

The spacecraft will carry out the collection attempt autonomously due to communication delays. If successful, the collection could be the la...
Most IT leaders said AI/ML initiatives matter more than they thought, and half said they will increase spending on them, Algorithmia survey finds.

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Companies are doubling down on artificial intelligence and machine learning due to pandemic

Most IT leaders said AI/ML initiatives matter more than they thought, and half said they will increase spending on them, Algorithmia survey ...
IDC looks at the factors involved in getting autonomous vehicles on the road, not only as innovative technology but to improve traffic congestion.

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Level 1 autonomous vehicles will jump by more than 11% in five years, according to a new report

IDC looks at the factors involved in getting autonomous vehicles on the road, not only as innovative technology but to improve traffic conge...
A new report from Flexjobs taps the top 50 companies offering remote jobs, and 11 of them are tech-related.

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Computer/IT remote work increased more than 50% since March 1

A new report from Flexjobs taps the top 50 companies offering remote jobs, and 11 of them are tech-related. source https://www.techrepubli...
Updates focus on fixes geared so a writer's intent is clear to the recipient, addresses tone, full-sentence rewrites, as well as a feature for non-native English language speakers.

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Writing assistant Grammarly introduces tools for professionals

Updates focus on fixes geared so a writer's intent is clear to the recipient, addresses tone, full-sentence rewrites, as well as a featu...
What will the workplace of 2035 look like for tech professionals? Here's a glimpse of the impact AI could have on your career path.

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Here are five new tech jobs you could be doing 15 years from now

What will the workplace of 2035 look like for tech professionals? Here's a glimpse of the impact AI could have on your career path. so...
Software company Haystack wanted to see how it could address burnout amongst its team.

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These software developers ditched the daily stand-up. It was a good idea

Software company Haystack wanted to see how it could address burnout amongst its team. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/these-s...

Monday, September 28, 2020

Despite initial results, are executives and employees growing frustrated with working from home and concerned that it's killing innovation? Yes, but there are other ways to foster innovation.

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Innovation is still possible while your team is working from home

Despite initial results, are executives and employees growing frustrated with working from home and concerned that it's killing innovati...
Windows 10 allows users to talk to their computers, but the list of possible commands is significant. We provide a handy reference to the most common speech recognition commands.

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Windows 10: Lists of vocal commands for speech recognition and dictation

Windows 10 allows users to talk to their computers, but the list of possible commands is significant. We provide a handy reference to the mo...
Ransomware continues to be a cybersecurity threat. Tom Merritt lists five additional things to know about ransomware.

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5 more things to know about ransomware

Ransomware continues to be a cybersecurity threat. Tom Merritt lists five additional things to know about ransomware. source https://www.t...
The Joker malware has been a persistent thorn in Google's side as it keeps popping up in shady apps to infect users of the Google Play store.

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Google removes 17 Android apps designed to deploy Joker malware

The Joker malware has been a persistent thorn in Google's side as it keeps popping up in shady apps to infect users of the Google Play s...
Assessing the security posture of devices is an important part of securing data and communications. Follow these steps to make sure you do it correctly.

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Cybersecurity: How to properly perform vulnerability assessments in your organization

Assessing the security posture of devices is an important part of securing data and communications. Follow these steps to make sure you do i...
The workforce is changing in the wake of a global pandemic. Learn some insights from industry executives about what companies and employees should be doing to evolve accordingly.

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How companies can meet the needs of the future workforce

The workforce is changing in the wake of a global pandemic. Learn some insights from industry executives about what companies and employees ...
Commentary: Even the best product teams sometimes run afoul of common biases. Here's how to spot these biases and overcome them.

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How to avoid product failure: Tips from Stripe's product lead

Commentary: Even the best product teams sometimes run afoul of common biases. Here's how to spot these biases and overcome them. sourc...
We'll guide you through the process of using Homebrew package manager to install common security tools on macOS computers to assess and aid in hardening devices on your network.

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How to install common security tools via Homebrew on a Mac

We'll guide you through the process of using Homebrew package manager to install common security tools on macOS computers to assess and ...
A new report details the most common tech myths people in the US believe. Interestingly, many feel as though 5G causes sickness, satellites will ruin stargazing, and more.

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Top tech myths people believe: 5G conspiracies and more

A new report details the most common tech myths people in the US believe. Interestingly, many feel as though 5G causes sickness, satellites ...
Wireless networking has become the primary, and often only, connection method for many users. Here's how to troubleshoot corresponding performance issues.

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How to resolve common wireless performance issues using NetSpot PRO on Mac

Wireless networking has become the primary, and often only, connection method for many users. Here's how to troubleshoot corresponding p...
The temporary ruling means that TikTok will still be available for downloading in the US, at least for now.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/judge-narrowly-saves-tiktok-from-latest-us-app-store-ban/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Judge narrowly saves TikTok from latest US app store ban

The temporary ruling means that TikTok will still be available for downloading in the US, at least for now. source https://www.techrepubli...
The latest release candidate for Python is now available. Jack Wallen highlights the best features of this iteration of the programming language.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/python-3-9-0rc2-is-out-with-some-exciting-new-features/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Python 3.9.0rc2 is out: Most exciting new features

The latest release candidate for Python is now available. Jack Wallen highlights the best features of this iteration of the programming lang...
Developers wanting to upskill, or possibly even tackle a new job can make the shift into the automated container deployment, scaling, and management of Kubernetes.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-transition-a-developer-career-into-kubernetes/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to transition a developer career into Kubernetes

Developers wanting to upskill, or possibly even tackle a new job can make the shift into the automated container deployment, scaling, and ma...
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many people are working remotely. To assist, we've curated a roundup of all the equipment and accessories to enable a productive virtual workday.

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Home office design: This productive remote workstation is available for under $2,000

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many people are working remotely. To assist, we've curated a roundup of all the equipment and accessori...
The Introduction to Linux course remains open for new enrollments.

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This free Linux course has trained a million people in open-source tools

The Introduction to Linux course remains open for new enrollments. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/this-free-linux-course-has-...

Friday, September 25, 2020

Commentary: For those who look at the success of SaaS services as portending bad things for open source, the opposite may be true.

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Why SaaS vendors like Snowflake love open source

Commentary: For those who look at the success of SaaS services as portending bad things for open source, the opposite may be true. source ...
Commentary: Open source has never been more important, yet getting started with open source communities can feel daunting. Here are experts' tips on how to get involved in open source.

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How to be a good open source community citizen

Commentary: Open source has never been more important, yet getting started with open source communities can feel daunting. Here are experts...
Web browsers haven't been just web browsers for a very long time, and Jack Wallen believes it's time to return to that simpler, more reliable time.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/web-browser-developers-are-failing-their-most-important-task/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Web browser developers are failing their most important task

Web browsers haven't been just web browsers for a very long time, and Jack Wallen believes it's time to return to that simpler, more...
This comprehensive guide about Microsoft Azure includes common use cases, technical limitations, and what to know before adopting the cloud computing platform.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-azure-the-smart-persons-guide/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Microsoft Azure: A cheat sheet

This comprehensive guide about Microsoft Azure includes common use cases, technical limitations, and what to know before adopting the cloud ...
A collaboration platform that puts Google's research on how to build successful teams into daily practice now works with Microsoft Teams.

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Recognize reality and be human: 4 things managers can do to stop burnout before it starts

A collaboration platform that puts Google's research on how to build successful teams into daily practice now works with Microsoft Teams...
Apple's Swift has far-reaching effects on all platforms, not just iOS, OS X, watchOS, and tvOS. Learn why Swift matters, how to use the programming language, and how it differs from Objective-C.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/apples-swift-programming-language-the-smart-persons-guide/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Apple's Swift programming language: Cheat sheet

Apple's Swift has far-reaching effects on all platforms, not just iOS, OS X, watchOS, and tvOS. Learn why Swift matters, how to use the ...
Get the right policies in place to improve security and establish regular backups.

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Ransomeware reality check: All IT departments need a security plan, starting with a strong data backup policy

Get the right policies in place to improve security and establish regular backups. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ransomeware...
Documentation is an aspect of development that is often overlooked. Find out why Jack Wallen believes this needs to change.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/software-makers-have-gotten-worse-at-documentation-and-heres-why-thats-a-problem/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Software makers have gotten worse at documentation and here's why that's a problem

Documentation is an aspect of development that is often overlooked. Find out why Jack Wallen believes this needs to change. source https:/...
A cybersecurity company providing services to one in five election jurisdictions across the United States has teamed up with another company to beef up digital protections.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/spycloud-and-cyberdefenses-join-forces-on-election-security-effort/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

SpyCloud and CyberDefenses join forces on election security effort

A cybersecurity company providing services to one in five election jurisdictions across the United States has teamed up with another company...
These campaigns used tailored messages to target audiences around the globe. As part of the announcement, Facebook also details account followers and advertising spending pertaining to these efforts.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/facebook-removes-a-slew-of-accounts-ahead-of-the-us-election/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Facebook removes a slew of accounts ahead of the US election

These campaigns used tailored messages to target audiences around the globe. As part of the announcement, Facebook also details account foll...
The developers and engineers on the Alexa Smart Home team use a variety of mechanisms, including AI and ML, to help Alexa better understand your voice requests.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/amazon-alexa-how-developers-use-ai-to-help-alexa-understand-what-you-mean-and-not-what-you-say/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Amazon Alexa: How developers use AI to help Alexa understand what you mean and not what you say

The developers and engineers on the Alexa Smart Home team use a variety of mechanisms, including AI and ML, to help Alexa better understand ...
Designed to cover a wide area in a home or office, the new Eero 6 and Eero Pro 6 Mesh routers support Wi-Fi and include ZigBee radios to connect to Internet of Things and smart home devices.

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Amazon's new Eero 6 Mesh routers: What you need to know

Designed to cover a wide area in a home or office, the new Eero 6 and Eero Pro 6 Mesh routers support Wi-Fi and include ZigBee radios to con...
Clean drinking water is a scarce commodity around the globe. This week, Microsoft laid out its plan to help address water scarcity worldwide.

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Microsoft announces strategy to become "water positive" by 2030

Clean drinking water is a scarce commodity around the globe. This week, Microsoft laid out its plan to help address water scarcity worldwide...
Microsoft used its annual conference for developers and IT pros to showcase a heap of new additions to Microsoft Teams.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-teams-all-the-new-features-that-you-need-to-know-about/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Microsoft Teams: All the new features that you need to know about

Microsoft used its annual conference for developers and IT pros to showcase a heap of new additions to Microsoft Teams. source https://www...

Thursday, September 24, 2020

Anyone working from home should read about these products and features announced during Amazon's September 2020 hardware event.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/amazons-alexa-and-echo-event-the-4-most-important-highlights/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Amazon's Alexa and Echo event: The 4 most important highlights

Anyone working from home should read about these products and features announced during Amazon's September 2020 hardware event. source...
Amazon's smart speaker dominance may be facing a challenge from Google, but the Echo line is still on top. Find out all you need to know about Amazon Echo IoT devices.

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Amazon Echo: Cheat sheet

Amazon's smart speaker dominance may be facing a challenge from Google, but the Echo line is still on top. Find out all you need to know...
TechRepublic's Dynamic Developer with Bill Detwiler is now available as a podcast on Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, and Apple Podcasts.

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TechRepublic's Dynamic Developer podcast

TechRepublic's Dynamic Developer with Bill Detwiler is now available as a podcast on Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, and Apple Podcasts....
The best data is the data that people use. Make sure the end user knows how to use the data tools for best business results.

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When users can manipulate big data at their own desks they can use it to solve more problems

The best data is the data that people use. Make sure the end user knows how to use the data tools for best business results. source https:...
Amazon Alexa is the leading digital assistant on the market. Find out more about this machine-learning innovation with our Alexa cheat sheet.

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Amazon Alexa: Cheat sheet

Amazon Alexa is the leading digital assistant on the market. Find out more about this machine-learning innovation with our Alexa cheat sheet...
While the tech industry didn't make the top 8, it still impacts every industry that did rank highest, according to a new report from JustBusiness.

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Which industries were "pandemic-proof" in 2020?

While the tech industry didn't make the top 8, it still impacts every industry that did rank highest, according to a new report from Jus...
If you're struggling with Microsoft Word footnotes or endnotes, you might find these tips helpful. Even if you're an old pro, you might learn something new.

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4 tips for working more efficiently with footnotes and endnotes in Word

If you're struggling with Microsoft Word footnotes or endnotes, you might find these tips helpful. Even if you're an old pro, you mi...
The advanced forecasting system leverages a vast suite of technologies that could enable agencies to predict the next epidemic similar to the way we forecast the weather, per Microsoft.

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Microsoft Premonition could help predict epidemics before they happen

The advanced forecasting system leverages a vast suite of technologies that could enable agencies to predict the next epidemic similar to th...
Combing through logs on numerous servers can be a chore. Learn how to simplify that with the Graylog monitoring server.

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How to install the Graylog system log manager on Ubuntu Server 20.04

Combing through logs on numerous servers can be a chore. Learn how to simplify that with the Graylog monitoring server. source https://www...
A new report looks at the priorities of high-stakes learning businesses, including engagement, learner performance, mastery-based learning, engaging features, and cutting-edge tech.

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3 ways high-stakes learning differs from low stakes

A new report looks at the priorities of high-stakes learning businesses, including engagement, learner performance, mastery-based learning, ...
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and general economic downturn, mobile network operators are bringing more 5G networks online, according to new data.

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Commercial 5G deployments and subscriptions increasing worldwide

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and general economic downturn, mobile network operators are bringing more 5G networks online, according to new...
End users are important in the implementation of big data projects. Here are some ways you can use them to create good outcomes.

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How your citizen developers can help in big data projects

End users are important in the implementation of big data projects. Here are some ways you can use them to create good outcomes. source ht...
In tandem with the United Nations, the company is pledging to use its resources to enable a more sustainable future in five areas in five years.

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IBM unveils 5 in 5 research areas around climate and environmental challenges

In tandem with the United Nations, the company is pledging to use its resources to enable a more sustainable future in five areas in five ye...
With Multipass, you can spin up virtual machine appliances in no time. Learn how to deploy a Nextcloud cloud server in less than two minutes.

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Multipass now enables you to deploy appliances with ease

With Multipass, you can spin up virtual machine appliances in no time. Learn how to deploy a Nextcloud cloud server in less than two minutes...
Everyone should be able to participate in video meetings, so Zoom has added new features for those who might find them more of a challenge.

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Zoom: New video chat features aim to make meetings more accessible to everyone

Everyone should be able to participate in video meetings, so Zoom has added new features for those who might find them more of a challenge. ...
Tapping the natural language model could enable Microsoft to create "profound" innovative solutions, officials say.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-and-openai-agree-to-exclusive-gpt-3-licensing/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Microsoft and OpenAI agree to exclusive GPT-3 licensing

Tapping the natural language model could enable Microsoft to create "profound" innovative solutions, officials say. source https...
The overall Attacker Resistance Score for the IT sector dropped this year due in part to digital transformation work, according to the 2020 Trust Report.

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Synack: Federal agencies and banks have made the most cybersecurity improvements

The overall Attacker Resistance Score for the IT sector dropped this year due in part to digital transformation work, according to the 2020 ...

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

The new layer is color-coded, includes a count of new cases per 100,000 people, and indicates whether the count is going up or down.

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Google adds a COVID-19 layer to Maps app to show health status at county and state levels

The new layer is color-coded, includes a count of new cases per 100,000 people, and indicates whether the count is going up or down. sourc...
Samsung's new Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, and S20 FE phones boast 5G connectivity, as many as four rear camera systems, an Infinity-O display, and an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.

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Samsung Galaxy S20: A cheat sheet

Samsung's new Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, and S20 FE phones boast 5G connectivity, as many as four rear camera systems, an Infinity-O d...
To celebrate the milestone, the company is launching new features and a career guide.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/dice-celebrating-30-years-as-a-tech-career-site/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Dice celebrating 30 years as a tech career site

To celebrate the milestone, the company is launching new features and a career guide. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/dice-cel...
Announcements include NVIDIA A100 general availability, Arm for Linux cloud instances, and a new tier of elastic computing.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/oracles-new-cloud-infrastructure-roadmap-is-all-about-high-performance-computing/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Oracle's new cloud infrastructure roadmap is all about high-performance computing

Announcements include NVIDIA A100 general availability, Arm for Linux cloud instances, and a new tier of elastic computing. source https:/...
The study by (ISC)² also finds a global shortage of 4.07 million.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cybersecurity-perception-study-shows-increasing-admiration-for-those-in-the-profession/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Cybersecurity Perception Study shows increasing admiration for those in the profession

The study by (ISC)² also finds a global shortage of 4.07 million. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cybersecurity-perception-stu...
Game players are affected by phishing campaigns, while gaming companies are getting hit by DDoS attacks, says Akamai.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-cyberattacks-are-targeting-video-gamers-and-companies/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How cyberattacks are targeting video gamers and companies

Game players are affected by phishing campaigns, while gaming companies are getting hit by DDoS attacks, says Akamai. source https://www.t...
Businesses benefit when users learn handy Excel shortcuts.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-become-pro-at-microsoft-excel/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to become pro at Microsoft Excel

Businesses benefit when users learn handy Excel shortcuts. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-become-pro-at-microsoft-exce...
Smartphones already have the technology to work as sensors and have added benefits to the truckers. One company capitalized on that.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/new-logistics-software-uses-truckers-smartphones-as-iot-sensors-to-streamline-routes/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

New logistics software uses truckers' smartphones as IoT sensors to streamline routes

Smartphones already have the technology to work as sensors and have added benefits to the truckers. One company capitalized on that. sourc...
From the NOC to DevOps, a new study finds agreement across IT teams that outdated, messy tools are hindering service reliability, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/it-is-plagued-by-outages-and-messy-environments-make-mitigation-difficult/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

IT is plagued by outages, and messy environments make mitigation difficult

From the NOC to DevOps, a new study finds agreement across IT teams that outdated, messy tools are hindering service reliability, especially...
Lockheed Martin is using Microsoft HoloLens 2 headsets to assist workers during the production of the Orion spacecraft.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/mixed-reality-helps-deliver-nasas-next-generation-space-exploration-efforts/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Mixed reality helps deliver NASA's next-generation space exploration efforts

Lockheed Martin is using Microsoft HoloLens 2 headsets to assist workers during the production of the Orion spacecraft. source https://www...
Some 85% of CISOs surveyed by Netwrix revealed that they sacrificed cybersecurity to quickly set up employees to work remotely.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-combat-cyber-threats-amid-the-shift-to-remote-working/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to combat cyber threats amid the shift to remote working

Some 85% of CISOs surveyed by Netwrix revealed that they sacrificed cybersecurity to quickly set up employees to work remotely. source htt...
Two different approaches to asking customers for feedback show the perils of a process many tech leaders take for granted. Don't waste people's time with useless surveys.

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If you're asking for feedback, make sure you use it—or at least explain it

Two different approaches to asking customers for feedback show the perils of a process many tech leaders take for granted. Don't waste p...
A new study finds major differences in the digital capabilities of leaders and laggards.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/covid-10-widens-the-digital-innovation-gap/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

COVID-19 widens the digital innovation gap

A new study finds major differences in the digital capabilities of leaders and laggards. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/covid...
The accounts are pushing games, wallpaper, and other apps designed to deploy adware scams toward iOS and Android users, says Avast.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-rogue-tiktok-accounts-are-promoting-malicious-mobile-apps/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How rogue TikTok accounts are promoting malicious mobile apps

The accounts are pushing games, wallpaper, and other apps designed to deploy adware scams toward iOS and Android users, says Avast. source...
Since the onset of COVID-19, technicians have seen the scope of their responsibilities grow beyond IT.

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IT leaders adjusting to expanded role and importance since coronavirus pandemic

Since the onset of COVID-19, technicians have seen the scope of their responsibilities grow beyond IT. source https://www.techrepublic.com...
Bad actors could create or change websites and social media content to discredit this year's electoral process, cautions the FBI and CISA.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/fbi-warns-of-cybercriminals-spreading-false-info-about-2020-election-results/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

FBI warns of cybercriminals spreading false info about 2020 election results

Bad actors could create or change websites and social media content to discredit this year's electoral process, cautions the FBI and CIS...
With revenue down, CIOs are rearranging their technology spending to prioritize return to office needs and security, executives say.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/experts-discuss-ways-it-can-maximize-budget-amid-covid-19-budget-shrinkage/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Experts discuss ways IT can maximize budget amid COVID-19 shrinkage

With revenue down, CIOs are rearranging their technology spending to prioritize return to office needs and security, executives say. sourc...
Instead of making employees fear losing their jobs, get their buy-in on the project. The digital employee can help them with their work.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-set-up-a-digital-assistant-project-without-scaring-away-staff/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to set up a digital assistant project without scaring away staff

Instead of making employees fear losing their jobs, get their buy-in on the project. The digital employee can help them with their work. s...
Lenovo is releasing 17 ThinkPad devices and seven ThinkStation PCs preloaded with the open-source Ubuntu LTS distro.

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Linux PC boost: Lenovo adds 24 more ThinkPads and ThinkStations pre-loaded with Ubuntu

Lenovo is releasing 17 ThinkPad devices and seven ThinkStation PCs preloaded with the open-source Ubuntu LTS distro. source https://www.te...
To bring workers back to the office during the pandemic, employers are pulling out all of the stops; offering childcare support, transportation stipends, bonuses, free meals, and more.

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Companies are offering a slew of incentives to lure employees back to the office

To bring workers back to the office during the pandemic, employers are pulling out all of the stops; offering childcare support, transportat...
'No organization is an island' says Slack, as it tries to extend beyond the wall of the office - and gradually erode the hold that email has over us all.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/why-your-work-email-could-soon-be-a-thing-of-the-past/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Why your work email could soon be a thing of the past

'No organization is an island' says Slack, as it tries to extend beyond the wall of the office - and gradually erode the hold that e...
Dynamics 365 Customer Support is getting a true omnichannel system, thanks to a voice channel built on Azure Communication Services.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-teams-this-new-feature-could-help-bring-an-end-to-another-big-business-headache/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Microsoft Teams: This new feature could help bring an end to another big business headache

Dynamics 365 Customer Support is getting a true omnichannel system, thanks to a voice channel built on Azure Communication Services. sourc...

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Ninety days is just enough time to find out if a project is going to work or not. After that time period, you can decide your team's next steps.

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Launch a 90-day experiment to get business and IT projects off the ground

Ninety days is just enough time to find out if a project is going to work or not. After that time period, you can decide your team's nex...
Learn how to use channels to create breakout rooms and follow these best practices to make the experience easy for participants.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-create-and-manage-breakout-rooms-in-microsoft-teams/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to create and manage breakout rooms in Microsoft Teams

Learn how to use channels to create breakout rooms and follow these best practices to make the experience easy for participants. source ht...
The goal is to make remote interviewing and hiring more seamless for customers, and more equitable for candidates, HireVue and Microsoft announced at Microsoft Ignite 2020.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-teams-incorporating-hirevue-interviews-into-platform/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Microsoft Teams incorporating HireVue Interviews into platform

The goal is to make remote interviewing and hiring more seamless for customers, and more equitable for candidates, HireVue and Microsoft ann...
Android 11 hasn't been the smoothest to date. Find out what feature came up missing on Jack Wallen's Google Pixel 4.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-android-11-update-is-buggy-and-missing-features/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

The Android 11 update is buggy and missing features

Android 11 hasn't been the smoothest to date. Find out what feature came up missing on Jack Wallen's Google Pixel 4. source https:...
Passwords are the most important factor for securing your accounts. But you need to pay attention to your usernames as well, says NordPass.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-create-a-secure-username/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to create a secure username

Passwords are the most important factor for securing your accounts. But you need to pay attention to your usernames as well, says NordPass. ...
A deal that would see a new TikTok Global entity owned partly by Oracle and Walmart may still trigger national security concerns.

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How the TikTok deal still poses pitfalls

A deal that would see a new TikTok Global entity owned partly by Oracle and Walmart may still trigger national security concerns. source h...
SpaceX, Netflix, Hulu, and the "inspirational" Elon Musk get the highest ratings in their categories, revealed Hired's 2020 Brand Health Report.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-a-tech-company-ceos-politics-impacts-the-decision-of-potential-hires/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How a tech company CEO's politics impacts the decision of potential hires

SpaceX, Netflix, Hulu, and the "inspirational" Elon Musk get the highest ratings in their categories, revealed Hired's 2020 Br...
Security is changing rapidly, and the COVID-19 pandemic hasn't helped. A Cisco roundtable of chief information security officer advisers plotted the course for a secure future.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/four-ways-cisos-can-move-enterprise-security-into-the-new-normal/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Four ways CISOs can move enterprise security into the new normal

Security is changing rapidly, and the COVID-19 pandemic hasn't helped. A Cisco roundtable of chief information security officer advisers...
Get details and tips about one of Amazon's biggest sales of the year.

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Amazon Prime Day 2020 starts Oct. 13: How to get the best deals

Get details and tips about one of Amazon's biggest sales of the year. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/amazon-prime-day-202...
With GitHub stripping out divisive terminology, what will developers need to know to make sure this transition is seamless?

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GitHub to replace master with main starting in October: What developers need to know

With GitHub stripping out divisive terminology, what will developers need to know to make sure this transition is seamless? source https:/...
Here is a full lineup of tech and accessories to create an ergonomic and productive workstation for distance learning this fall.

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Designed for distance learning: Student workstation essentials for under $1,300

Here is a full lineup of tech and accessories to create an ergonomic and productive workstation for distance learning this fall. source ht...
The company also announced new Teams features to enhance mindfulness during the workday.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-ignite-2020-work-trend-index-details-remote-worker-burnout-stress-and-productivity/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Microsoft Ignite 2020: Work Trend Index details remote worker burnout, stress, and productivity

The company also announced new Teams features to enhance mindfulness during the workday. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/micro...
GitHub is a code housing platform that allows developers to store their projects and network with peers. This resource about GitHub covers why the platform matters, how developers use it, and more.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/github-the-smart-persons-guide/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

GitHub: A cheat sheet

GitHub is a code housing platform that allows developers to store their projects and network with peers. This resource about GitHub covers w...
More companies are using bots to interact with customers and ease employees' workloads.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/digital-employees-are-on-the-rise-things-to-know-before-implementation/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Digital employees are on the rise: Things to know before implementation

More companies are using bots to interact with customers and ease employees' workloads. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/di...
The economy is evolving in interesting and unexpected ways post-COVID-19. Here's how tech leaders should be thinking about how these changes may affect their strategy.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-plan-your-tech-strategy-for-the-new-economy/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to plan your tech strategy for the new economy

The economy is evolving in interesting and unexpected ways post-COVID-19. Here's how tech leaders should be thinking about how these cha...
Amid the coronavirus pandemic and a sour economy, LinkedIn uncovered 50 startup companies worth considering for your next job.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-top-50-us-startups-to-work-for-as-ranked-by-linkedin/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

The top 50 US startups to work for as ranked by LinkedIn

Amid the coronavirus pandemic and a sour economy, LinkedIn uncovered 50 startup companies worth considering for your next job. source http...
As sales organizations shift to handling most, if not all, sales calls digitally, Salesforce is adding new functionality to its cloud-based software that the company hopes will help its clients adjust.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/salesforce-announces-meetings-einstein-video-call-coaching-and-more-tools-aimed-at-improving-virtual-sales/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Salesforce announces Meetings, Einstein Video Call Coaching and more tools aimed at improving virtual sales

As sales organizations shift to handling most, if not all, sales calls digitally, Salesforce is adding new functionality to its cloud-based ...
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, IT workers have had to quickly become the backbone of enterprises, according to a new survey.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/it-leaders-burning-out-after-months-of-supporting-remote-work-and-no-pto/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

IT leaders burning out after months of supporting remote work and no PTO

Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, IT workers have had to quickly become the backbone of enterprises, according to a new survey. ...
Thirty-nine percent of developers said the security team is responsible for securing apps, while 67% of AppSec practitioners said their teams are responsible, according to a new study.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/75-of-appsec-practitioners-see-a-growing-cultural-divide-between-appsec-and-developers/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

75% of AppSec practitioners see a growing cultural divide between AppSec and developers

Thirty-nine percent of developers said the security team is responsible for securing apps, while 67% of AppSec practitioners said their team...
Keeping the hackers out remains a top priority but firms are also looking at new areas of investment.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cybersecurity-skills-in-short-supply-as-covid-19-tests-resilience-of-businesses-and-employees/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Tech jobs: These are the skills most in demand as companies change their priorities

Keeping the hackers out remains a top priority but firms are also looking at new areas of investment. source https://www.techrepublic.com/...
Working on a DIY hardware hack but don't like the taste of Raspberry Pi? Don't fret: here are 10 great alternatives for you to try.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/10-raspberry-pi-alternatives-for-you-to-try-out/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

10 Raspberry Pi alternatives for you to try out

Working on a DIY hardware hack but don't like the taste of Raspberry Pi? Don't fret: here are 10 great alternatives for you to try. ...
How Microsoft's Surface Pro X uses driver-based software and dedicated AI hardware to make video chat more people-friendly.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsofts-new-feature-uses-ai-to-make-video-chat-less-weird/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Microsoft's new feature uses AI to make video chat less weird

How Microsoft's Surface Pro X uses driver-based software and dedicated AI hardware to make video chat more people-friendly. source htt...
Take your remote working game to the next level with these Raspberry Pi home office projects.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/raspberry-pi-five-handy-home-office-projects-to-try/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Raspberry Pi: Five handy home office projects to try

Take your remote working game to the next level with these Raspberry Pi home office projects. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/...

Monday, September 21, 2020

The 3D Objects folder is not useful for many users but removing it from File Explorer in Windows 10 requires a tweak of the Registry File. We show you how.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-remove-the-3d-objects-folder-from-file-explorer-in-windows-10/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to remove the 3D Objects folder from File Explorer in Windows 10

The 3D Objects folder is not useful for many users but removing it from File Explorer in Windows 10 requires a tweak of the Registry File. W...
The ban has been lifted temporarily, but questions surround a deal that would see Oracle and Walmart buy a 20% stake in the new TikTok Global.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/tiktok-averts-us-ban-following-proposed-deal-with-oracle-and-walmart/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

TikTok averts US ban following proposed deal with Oracle and Walmart

The ban has been lifted temporarily, but questions surround a deal that would see Oracle and Walmart buy a 20% stake in the new TikTok Globa...
This easy-to-use feature lets you assign people to a particular room, set a timer for how long the room is open, and switch room assignments.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-create-and-manage-up-to-50-rooms-in-zoom/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to create and manage up to 50 rooms in Zoom

This easy-to-use feature lets you assign people to a particular room, set a timer for how long the room is open, and switch room assignments...
A district court judge ruled against the Trump administration, saying that a ban of the app in the US would raise First Amendment issues and not sufficiently address national security concerns.

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WeChat ban temporarily blocked by US court

A district court judge ruled against the Trump administration, saying that a ban of the app in the US would raise First Amendment issues and...
At the inaugural Digital Developer Conference, Hybrid Cloud is a free educational resource for developers around the world.

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IBM offering certifications and expertise on hybrid cloud environments this week

At the inaugural Digital Developer Conference, Hybrid Cloud is a free educational resource for developers around the world. source https:/...
Mozilla now offers a VPN service that protects Windows and mobile devices, and soon your Linux and macOS desktops. Jack Wallen shows you how to use the new offering.

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Mozilla's VPN service works across mobile and desktop platforms

Mozilla now offers a VPN service that protects Windows and mobile devices, and soon your Linux and macOS desktops. Jack Wallen shows you how...
We're giving away an unlocked Google Pixel 4A smartphone to one grand prize winner. *Open to US, Puerto Rico, and Canada (excluding Quebec).

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Enter for your chance to win a Google Pixel 4A*

We're giving away an unlocked Google Pixel 4A smartphone to one grand prize winner. *Open to US, Puerto Rico, and Canada (excluding Queb...
Gartner said that COVID-19 economic woes haven't slowed the growth of RPA, which is expected to reach nearly $2 billion in revenue by 2021.

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Robotic Process Automation forecasted to grow by double digits over the next four years

Gartner said that COVID-19 economic woes haven't slowed the growth of RPA, which is expected to reach nearly $2 billion in revenue by 20...
Professionals report that working from home has reduced internal and external networking opportunities and harmed their career progress, according to a new survey.

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Half of professionals believe working from home has negatively impacted their careers

Professionals report that working from home has reduced internal and external networking opportunities and harmed their career progress, acc...
Government agencies in the US have until today to patch a Windows Server vulnerability that could give hackers control over federal networks.

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Windows Server: Patch this critical flaw now says Homeland Security in emergency warning

Government agencies in the US have until today to patch a Windows Server vulnerability that could give hackers control over federal networks...

Sunday, September 20, 2020

Commentary: Yes, governments should open source their custom code. But more than that is needed.

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Open source: Why governments need to go further

Commentary: Yes, governments should open source their custom code. But more than that is needed. source https://www.techrepublic.com/artic...

Friday, September 18, 2020

Microsoft Excel updates cell references when you copy an expression. Here are a couple of workarounds for those rare occasions when you don't want to change the cell references.

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How to copy expressions without changing cell references in Excel

Microsoft Excel updates cell references when you copy an expression. Here are a couple of workarounds for those rare occasions when you don...
Although Apple doesn't build its own Mac docking stations or hubs, others fill the gaps. Here's how to decide which of two popular options—a Henge Docks or Twelve South product—is best for you.

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Stone Pro dock v. StayGo Twelve South hub: Flexibility vs. portability for Mac users

Although Apple doesn't build its own Mac docking stations or hubs, others fill the gaps. Here's how to decide which of two popular o...
A successful disaster recovery strategy is never easy, and a pandemic adds challenges. Read some advice from industry experts on how to protect your organization from all disasters.

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Data centers: Why disaster recovery preparation is even more important during a pandemic

A successful disaster recovery strategy is never easy, and a pandemic adds challenges. Read some advice from industry experts on how to prot...
Apple's Swift has far-reaching effects on all platforms, not just iOS, OS X, watchOS, and tvOS. Learn why Swift matters, how to use the programming language, and how it differs from Objective-C.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/apples-swift-programming-language-the-smart-persons-guide/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Apple's Swift programming language: Cheat sheet

Apple's Swift has far-reaching effects on all platforms, not just iOS, OS X, watchOS, and tvOS. Learn why Swift matters, how to use the ...
IBM's Quantum Challenge is designed to help classic software programmers become quantum ready developers.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/what-classic-software-developers-need-to-know-about-quantum-computing/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

What classic software developers need to know about quantum computing

IBM's Quantum Challenge is designed to help classic software programmers become quantum ready developers. source https://www.techrepub...
Looking for an easy to use encryption tool to protect data on your Linux servers? Jack Wallen shows you how to install and use gocryptfs to serve that very purpose.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-encrypt-files-on-your-linux-servers-with-gocryptfs/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to encrypt files on your Linux servers with gocryptfs

Looking for an easy to use encryption tool to protect data on your Linux servers? Jack Wallen shows you how to install and use gocryptfs to ...
Mechanical keyboards offer enhanced haptics to standard typing. Here are some of our favorite wireless mechanical keyboards on the market.

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The top wireless mechanical keyboards for a more tactile typing experience

Mechanical keyboards offer enhanced haptics to standard typing. Here are some of our favorite wireless mechanical keyboards on the market. ...
If you're a network admin who depends on Wireshark, you're going to want to use this third-party application to make coming through captures even easier.

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How to get a better view of Wireshark capture files with Brim

If you're a network admin who depends on Wireshark, you're going to want to use this third-party application to make coming through ...
Users in the US would be unable to download the two Chinese-owned apps from local app stores, according to the Department of Commerce.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/tiktok-and-wechat-to-be-banned-from-us-app-stores-starting-sunday/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

TikTok and WeChat to be banned from US app stores starting Sunday

Users in the US would be unable to download the two Chinese-owned apps from local app stores, according to the Department of Commerce. sou...
Economic uncertainty and fewer employees will present numerous challenges as IT teams head back to the office in the weeks ahead. IBM and Red Hat representatives have curated a series of tips to assist with the transition.

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Red Hat and IBM offer "thoughtful reopening" tips for IT teams

Economic uncertainty and fewer employees will present numerous challenges as IT teams head back to the office in the weeks ahead. IBM and Re...
Learn about iOS 14's new group messaging features that make long conversations easier to manage with threads and how to add more personalization to your group.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-the-group-messaging-features-in-ios-14/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to use the group messaging features in iOS 14

Learn about iOS 14's new group messaging features that make long conversations easier to manage with threads and how to add more persona...
Snapchat's Lens Studio has built-in recognition for 5 hand gestures that means you don't have to unmute to say hi or BRB.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/netflix-engineer-builds-snapcamera-lens-to-bring-a-comic-book-vibe-to-video-calls/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Netflix engineer builds SnapCamera lens to bring a comic book vibe to video calls

Snapchat's Lens Studio has built-in recognition for 5 hand gestures that means you don't have to unmute to say hi or BRB. source h...

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Apple's September 2020 event introduced two new iPad models: The 8th generation iPad and the iPad Air 4. Learn how to migrate your data, apps, and settings to one of the new Apple tablets.

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How to migrate data, apps, and settings to Apple's iPad 8th gen or new iPad Air

Apple's September 2020 event introduced two new iPad models: The 8th generation iPad and the iPad Air 4. Learn how to migrate your data,...
Employees are avoiding taking vacation during the pandemic. As leaders we need to address the behaviors behind this phenomenon to avoid burnout and an end-of-year rush.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/vacation-hoarding-could-become-a-problem-at-your-organization-heres-how-to-avoid-it/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Vacation hoarding could become a problem at your organization: Here's how to avoid it

Employees are avoiding taking vacation during the pandemic. As leaders we need to address the behaviors behind this phenomenon to avoid burn...
If deploying a LAN-accessible pod to a Kubernetes cluster has you pulling out your hair, let Jack Wallen show you how easy it actually is.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-easily-deploy-lan-accessible-pods-to-a-kubernetes-cluster/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to easily deploy LAN-accessible pods to a Kubernetes cluster

If deploying a LAN-accessible pod to a Kubernetes cluster has you pulling out your hair, let Jack Wallen show you how easy it actually is. ...
iPadOS 14 features all-new Apple Pencil support that will let you write and draw across the OS to interact with text fields, and in the Notes app.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-the-apple-pencil-features-of-ipados-14/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to use the Apple Pencil features of iPadOS 14

iPadOS 14 features all-new Apple Pencil support that will let you write and draw across the OS to interact with text fields, and in the Note...
The award from the Center for Minorities and People with Disabilities in IT celebrates retention of underrepresented groups in undergraduate computer science programs.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/howard-universitys-computer-science-program-wins-diversity-award/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Howard University's computer science program wins diversity award

The award from the Center for Minorities and People with Disabilities in IT celebrates retention of underrepresented groups in undergraduate...
Deepin 20 is out and Jack Wallen believes it could be the Linux distribution the masses have been waiting for.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/deepin-20-is-still-the-most-beautiful-linux-desktop-on-the-market/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Deepin 20 is still the most beautiful Linux desktop on the market

Deepin 20 is out and Jack Wallen believes it could be the Linux distribution the masses have been waiting for. source https://www.techrepu...
Apple's Watch Series 6 comes with blood-oxygen monitoring, a faster processor than the Series 5, and many other features. Get the specs, pricing, and more details about Apple's latest smartwatch.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/apple-watch-series-6-a-cheat-sheet/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Apple Watch Series 6: A cheat sheet

Apple's Watch Series 6 comes with blood-oxygen monitoring, a faster processor than the Series 5, and many other features. Get the specs,...
A new Gartner report found only 12% of chief information security officers (CISOs) met the criteria for being considered highly effective.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cisos-top-traits-revealed-in-report-improvement-needed/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

CISOs top traits revealed in report: Improvement needed

A new Gartner report found only 12% of chief information security officers (CISOs) met the criteria for being considered highly effective. ...
Remote workers are happy at home, but many still feel pressured to work longer hours over management fears of lost productivity. Here's how organizations can change to suit the new normal.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/most-employees-are-completely-happy-to-never-return-to-the-office-survey-finds/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Most employees are completely happy to never return to the office, survey finds

Remote workers are happy at home, but many still feel pressured to work longer hours over management fears of lost productivity. Here's ...
With all three watches available from Apple and other retailers, the trick is to balance the features you want against the price you're able to pay.

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Apple Watch Series 6 vs. Watch Series 3 and Watch SE: How do they compare?

With all three watches available from Apple and other retailers, the trick is to balance the features you want against the price you're ...
The sleek touchscreen touts an impressive build and multifunctionality, but there are some compatibility issues to consider before going all-in.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/review-vissles-15-6-inch-portable-touchscreen-monitor/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Review: Vissles 15.6-inch portable touchscreen monitor

The sleek touchscreen touts an impressive build and multifunctionality, but there are some compatibility issues to consider before going all...
Do you find yourself forgetting to silence your Pixel phone when you arrive at work or other important locations? Jack Wallen shows you how easy this is with Android 10 or 11.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-create-a-rule-to-silence-your-pixel-phone-based-on-wi-fi-or-location/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to create a rule to silence your Google Pixel phone based on Wi-Fi or location

Do you find yourself forgetting to silence your Pixel phone when you arrive at work or other important locations? Jack Wallen shows you how ...
The research vessel pushed off from Plymouth, England; a nod to the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower's historic trip.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ibm-launches-autonomous-ship-with-a-trans-atlantic-crossing-scheduled-in-2021/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

IBM launches autonomous ship with a trans-Atlantic crossing scheduled in 2021

The research vessel pushed off from Plymouth, England; a nod to the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower's historic trip. source https:/...
This cloud-based quantum computing service includes verification and is now available to members of the IBM Q Network.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ibm-and-cambridge-quantum-computing-announce-random-number-generator-service/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

IBM and Cambridge Quantum Computing announce random number generator service

This cloud-based quantum computing service includes verification and is now available to members of the IBM Q Network. source https://www....
Doodle reports 36% polled said their career is progressing forward during the pandemic, but 5% more describe it as stalled amid job uncertainty. Could better mentorship be the balm?

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-covid-19-effect-on-career-development-forward-backward-or-stalled/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

The COVID-19 effect on career development: Forward, backward, or stalled?

Doodle reports 36% polled said their career is progressing forward during the pandemic, but 5% more describe it as stalled amid job uncertai...
The pandemic has put a lot of organizations in cautious mode, re-thinking their spending during the crisis. Here's how one company and its clients are weathering the storm.

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How companies are managing budgets and people during COVID-19

The pandemic has put a lot of organizations in cautious mode, re-thinking their spending during the crisis. Here's how one company and i...
Researchers found that cities that prioritized digital transformation had an edge in dealing with the coronavirus.

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Singapore holds on to top spot in smart city ranking, and NYC jumps up to No. 10

Researchers found that cities that prioritized digital transformation had an edge in dealing with the coronavirus. source https://www.tech...
Attackers buy stolen data from other criminals, while the Maze group publishes data captured by other gangs, says Positive Technologies.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-ransomware-operators-are-joining-forces-to-carry-out-attacks/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How ransomware operators are joining forces to carry out attacks

Attackers buy stolen data from other criminals, while the Maze group publishes data captured by other gangs, says Positive Technologies. s...
Now out of beta and available for everyone, GitHub CLI 1.0 brings GitHub to the terminal where developers can manage their own workflows.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/github-officially-releases-github-cli-1-0/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

GitHub officially releases GitHub CLI 1.0

Now out of beta and available for everyone, GitHub CLI 1.0 brings GitHub to the terminal where developers can manage their own workflows. ...
This midlevel iPad gets an upgrade that puts it on par with the iPad Pro, including a new chip that provides a faster CPU and GPU.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/apple-ipad-air-cheat-sheet/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Apple iPad Air: Cheat Sheet

This midlevel iPad gets an upgrade that puts it on par with the iPad Pro, including a new chip that provides a faster CPU and GPU. source ...
Teams is where work gets done in closed conversations, while Yammer communities are open conversations across the organisation. Work needs both kinds of conversation.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/youve-switched-to-microsoft-teams-but-heres-why-yammer-still-matters/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

You've switched to Microsoft Teams, but here's why Yammer still matters

Teams is where work gets done in closed conversations, while Yammer communities are open conversations across the organisation. Work needs b...

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

'All-weather strategies,' being agile, and providing experiences that cater to student and employee needs are the lessons of the second lockdown for one New Zealand university.

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New Zealand's lessons from second lockdown after being 100 days COVID-free

'All-weather strategies,' being agile, and providing experiences that cater to student and employee needs are the lessons of the sec...
If you want to put your Apple Watch to work for you, here are five apps--which include IFTTT and Microsoft PowerPoint--that make it easier to take notes, give presentations, collaborate, and more.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/5-apple-watch-apps-to-simplify-your-workday/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

5 Apple Watch apps to simplify your workday

If you want to put your Apple Watch to work for you, here are five apps--which include IFTTT and Microsoft PowerPoint--that make it easier t...
Cybersecurity is critical. With the shift toward remote work, brute-force attacks are increasingly targeting accounts that use Microsoft's Remote Desktop Protocol, says NordVPN Teams.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-protect-your-organization-against-brute-force-attacks/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to protect your organization against brute-force attacks

Cybersecurity is critical. With the shift toward remote work, brute-force attacks are increasingly targeting accounts that use Microsoft...
Historically, people have spent large amounts of time commuting to and from the office. A new report looks at sentiment regarding the daily commute and expectations moving forward.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-daily-commute-ericsson-survey-details-commuter-sentiment-and-the-new-normal-of-work/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

The daily commute: Ericsson survey details commuter sentiment and the new normal of work

Historically, people have spent large amounts of time commuting to and from the office. A new report looks at sentiment regarding the daily ...
Should Apple Watch Series 5 owners upgrade to the newest model? Here's a comparison between the two.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/apple-watch-series-6-vs-watch-series-5/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Apple Watch Series 6 vs Watch Series 5

Should Apple Watch Series 5 owners upgrade to the newest model? Here's a comparison between the two. source https://www.techrepublic.c...
Different professionals often need different hardware. Find out if one of these six tablets might may fill your business needs.

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Top 6 tablets for business professionals in 2020

Different professionals often need different hardware. Find out if one of these six tablets might may fill your business needs. source htt...
Telecommuting while the whole family's home meant more areas to keep organized, more meals to make, and likely the biggest imposition on time, proctoring e-learning.

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40% of working parents had to quit or reduce their hours during pandemic

Telecommuting while the whole family's home meant more areas to keep organized, more meals to make, and likely the biggest imposition on...
Apple previewed its Apple Watch 6, but don't toss current devices in a landfill. Here are ways to lessen the e-waste burden on the Earth as well as your conscience.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/sell-trade-in-recycle-or-donate-your-old-smartwatch-for-the-new-apple-watch-6/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Sell, trade in, recycle, or donate your old smartwatch for the new Apple Watch 6

Apple previewed its Apple Watch 6, but don't toss current devices in a landfill. Here are ways to lessen the e-waste burden on the Earth...
Features and enhancements in iOS 14 include App Clips, Picture in Picture video mode, translation support in Siri, widgets, and COVID-19 Exposure Notifications.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/apple-ios-14-a-cheat-sheet/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Apple iOS 14: A cheat sheet

Features and enhancements in iOS 14 include App Clips, Picture in Picture video mode, translation support in Siri, widgets, and COVID-19 Exp...
Mac admins and power users alike can leverage much of their installation workflows to Homebrew by becoming familiar with how it works to manage packages on devices via the CLI.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-get-started-with-homebrew-package-manager-for-macos/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to get started with Homebrew package manager for macOS

Mac admins and power users alike can leverage much of their installation workflows to Homebrew by becoming familiar with how it works to man...
When cybersecurity reporter Danny Palmer found his card was apparently used on another continent, he set out to discover more.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/my-stolen-credit-card-details-were-used-4500-miles-away-i-tried-to-find-out-how-it-happened/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

My stolen credit card details were used 4,500 miles away. I tried to find out how it happened

When cybersecurity reporter Danny Palmer found his card was apparently used on another continent, he set out to discover more. source http...
Data scientists working with large data sets or in high-performance computational environments may find these programming languages essential to extracting data quickly and effortlessly.

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Top 5 programming languages for data scientists to learn

Data scientists working with large data sets or in high-performance computational environments may find these programming languages essentia...
Around the globe, data centers consume massive amounts of energy and water during operations. Underwater centers could enable more sustainable deployments in the years ahead.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-tests-underwater-data-center-paving-the-way-for-a-new-era-in-sustainable-data/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Microsoft tests underwater data center paving the way for a new era in sustainable data

Around the globe, data centers consume massive amounts of energy and water during operations. Underwater centers could enable more sustainab...
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, IT teams have been trying to keep up with the ever-evolving array of cyberthreats.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/expanding-threat-landscape-is-biggest-concern-cybersecurity-analysts-tell-gartner/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Expanding threat landscape is biggest concern, cybersecurity analysts tell Gartner

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, IT teams have been trying to keep up with the ever-evolving array of cyberthreats. source https://www.t...
The company also is testing a Cloud AI 100 Development Kit that includes a new chip, 5G connectivity, and Snapdragon 865 mobile platform module.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/qualcomm-announces-three-new-ai-accelerator-chips-to-power-edge-computing/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Qualcomm announces three new AI accelerator chips to power edge computing

The company also is testing a Cloud AI 100 Development Kit that includes a new chip, 5G connectivity, and Snapdragon 865 mobile platform mod...
Tech was the most represented industry on the overall list, choosing leaders whom staff said prioritized flexibility, and encouraged a work-life balance, as well as health and safety.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/glassdoor-the-top-8-tech-ceos-during-covid-19/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Glassdoor: The top 8 tech CEOs during COVID-19

Tech was the most represented industry on the overall list, choosing leaders whom staff said prioritized flexibility, and encouraged a work-...
This year's competition focused on coding to combat climate change and COVID-19, with over 400,000 developers in 179 nations competing.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ibm-names-regional-finalists-in-call-for-code-2020-competition/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

IBM names regional finalists in Call for Code 2020 competition

This year's competition focused on coding to combat climate change and COVID-19, with over 400,000 developers in 179 nations competing. ...
Mastermind Analytics promises to deliver 360-degree, on-demand visibility into company finances with a low-code interface, and it can process unstructured data, too.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/appzen-releases-new-ai-powered-finance-software-that-will-compare-your-spending-to-the-competition/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

AppZen releases new AI-powered finance software that will compare your spending to the competition

Mastermind Analytics promises to deliver 360-degree, on-demand visibility into company finances with a low-code interface, and it can proces...

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Apple's OS for iPad includes features that make it easier to use the iPad as a laptop replacement. Here's what you need to know about iPadOS.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/apple-ipados-a-cheat-sheet/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Apple iPadOS: A cheat sheet

Apple's OS for iPad includes features that make it easier to use the iPad as a laptop replacement. Here's what you need to know abou...
There is a way to display seconds in the Windows 10 system tray, but you will have to edit the Registry File to make it happen. We show you the necessary steps.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-display-seconds-in-the-system-clock-in-windows-10/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to display seconds in the system clock in Windows 10

There is a way to display seconds in the Windows 10 system tray, but you will have to edit the Registry File to make it happen. We show you ...
Tuesday's Apple event was held virtually and featured a number of announcements focused on enhancing public health during the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/apple-focuses-on-covid-19-with-new-oximeter-home-workout-experiences-and-more/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Apple focuses on COVID-19 with new oximeter, home workout experiences, and more

Tuesday's Apple event was held virtually and featured a number of announcements focused on enhancing public health during the coronaviru...
The iPad 8th generation includes a significant speed bump, new accessories, and new education pricing to make this entry-level iPad even more enticing to new and existing users.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ipad-8th-generation-a-cheat-sheet/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

iPad 8th generation: A Cheat Sheet

The iPad 8th generation includes a significant speed bump, new accessories, and new education pricing to make this entry-level iPad even mor...
The new A14 chip in the latest iPad Air has 11.8 billion transistors and a machine learning accelerator.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/best-new-ipad-air-features-for-business-users/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Apple adds a faster GPU and CPU to the latest iPad Air

The new A14 chip in the latest iPad Air has 11.8 billion transistors and a machine learning accelerator. source https://www.techrepublic.c...
Users will have new ways to keep fit and keep track of their health with Apple's new Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Fitness +

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/apple-unveils-a-number-of-health-and-fitness-features-and-more/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Apple unveils a number of health and fitness features, apps, and more

Users will have new ways to keep fit and keep track of their health with Apple's new Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Fitness + source h...
Two new smartwatches and two new iPads were the key products unveiled at Tuesday's virtual Apple Event.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/everything-apple-announced-today-that-business-pros-need-to-know/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Everything Apple announced today that business pros need to know

Two new smartwatches and two new iPads were the key products unveiled at Tuesday's virtual Apple Event. source https://www.techrepubli...
Walmart+ offers an alternative to Amazon Prime. Learn about both delivery services and which one might be right for your SMB or home office needs.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/walmart-vs-amazon-prime-which-one-should-you-choose/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Walmart+ vs. Amazon Prime: Which one should you choose?

Walmart+ offers an alternative to Amazon Prime. Learn about both delivery services and which one might be right for your SMB or home office ...
With the back-to-school season, schools and academic organizations are seeing an increase in cyberattacks, says Check Point Research.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cyberattacks-against-schools-are-on-the-rise/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Cyberattacks against schools are on the rise

With the back-to-school season, schools and academic organizations are seeing an increase in cyberattacks, says Check Point Research. sour...
We're giving away an unlocked Google Pixel 4A smartphone to one grand prize winner. *Open to US, Puerto Rico, and Canada (excluding Quebec).

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/enter-to-win-a-google-pixel-4a/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Enter for your chance to win a Google Pixel 4A*

We're giving away an unlocked Google Pixel 4A smartphone to one grand prize winner. *Open to US, Puerto Rico, and Canada (excluding Queb...
If you'd like to be able to view your notification history on Android, you're in luck. Android 11 allows you to view dismissed notifications from the past 24 hours. Jack Wallen shows you how.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-enable-notification-history-for-android-11/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to enable notification history for Android 11

If you'd like to be able to view your notification history on Android, you're in luck. Android 11 allows you to view dismissed notif...
The world is too dangerous to use the internet unprotected. Save your computers, tablets, and phones from being attacked with these options.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/top-10-antivirus-software-options-for-security-conscious-users/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Top 10 antivirus software options for security-conscious users

The world is too dangerous to use the internet unprotected. Save your computers, tablets, and phones from being attacked with these options....
Jack Wallen shows you how to run a phishing simulation on your employees to test their understanding of how this type of attack works.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-run-a-phishing-attack-simulation-with-gophish/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to run a phishing attack simulation with GoPhish

Jack Wallen shows you how to run a phishing simulation on your employees to test their understanding of how this type of attack works. sou...
Next year's tech budgets will focus on updating outdated infrastructure, prioritizing necessary IT projects, and addressing rising security concerns, says Spiceworks Ziff Davis.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-businesses-plan-to-spend-their-it-dollars-in-2021/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How businesses plan to spend their IT dollars in 2021

Next year's tech budgets will focus on updating outdated infrastructure, prioritizing necessary IT projects, and addressing rising secur...
2 million more Americans joined the ranks of freelancers in the last 12 months, according to a new study from Upwork. The pandemic caused a pause for some.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/freelance-work-remains-an-important-part-of-the-us-economy/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Freelance work remains an important part of the US economy

2 million more Americans joined the ranks of freelancers in the last 12 months, according to a new study from Upwork. The pandemic caused a ...
When Apple finally announces the much-anticipated new iPhone, these are the features it should include, according to a tech pro.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/iphone-12-the-3-new-things-business-pros-need/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

iPhone 12: The 3 new things business pros need

When Apple finally announces the much-anticipated new iPhone, these are the features it should include, according to a tech pro. source ht...
71% of survey respondents are looking for hardware, software, and endpoint upgrades to support 5G connectivity.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/federal-it-leaders-see-5g-on-the-horizon-but-most-arent-ready-for-its-arrival/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Federal IT leaders see 5G on the horizon but most aren't ready for its arrival

71% of survey respondents are looking for hardware, software, and endpoint upgrades to support 5G connectivity. source https://www.techrep...
Apple's latest products will be revealed today, with rumors pointing toward an Apple Watch Series 6, a new iPad, updates to its mobile software, and more.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/apples-sept-15-event-what-to-expect-and-how-to-watch/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Apple's Sept. 15 event: What to expect and how to watch

Apple's latest products will be revealed today, with rumors pointing toward an Apple Watch Series 6, a new iPad, updates to its mobile s...
Checking users, applications, and devices on your network are just a few ways to keep your company safe from cyberattacks. Tom Merritt lists five things to know about zero trust ops.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/top-5-things-to-know-about-zero-trust-ops/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Top 5 things to know about zero trust ops

Checking users, applications, and devices on your network are just a few ways to keep your company safe from cyberattacks. Tom Merritt lists...
CISOs are turning to automation to address concerns about doing more with less, preparing for audits remotely, and speeding evidence collection, according to a newly released study.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cisos-are-struggling-to-prepare-for-security-compliance-audits/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

CISOs are struggling to prepare for security compliance audits

CISOs are turning to automation to address concerns about doing more with less, preparing for audits remotely, and speeding evidence collect...
Multicloud is the most common environment and interest in Azure certifications is up 800%, according to a new report from a training site.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/survey-cloud-engineers-report-that-earning-certifications-pays-off-with-higher-salaries/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Survey: Cloud engineers say earning certifications pays off with higher salaries

Multicloud is the most common environment and interest in Azure certifications is up 800%, according to a new report from a training site. ...
4 out of 5 tech pros say impeded innovation impacts customers, and processes and tools are insufficient for uptime, according to a new report from xMatters.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/increasing-digital-transformation-budgets-hampered-innovation-and-incident-management-challenge-the-enterprise/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Digital transformation budgets, hampered innovation, and incident management challenge the enterprise

4 out of 5 tech pros say impeded innovation impacts customers, and processes and tools are insufficient for uptime, according to a new repor...
Together mode in Microsoft Teams uses technology to improve the video meeting experience in ways that don't manipulate people.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-teams-this-new-mode-makes-your-video-meetings-less-exhausting-and-more-productive/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Microsoft Teams: This new mode makes your video meetings less exhausting and more productive

Together mode in Microsoft Teams uses technology to improve the video meeting experience in ways that don't manipulate people. source ...

Monday, September 14, 2020

Commentary: Percona runs open source databases as managed services, which makes the company popular with customers but less so with competitors.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/percona-wants-your-database-to-be-open-source-not-everyone-is-happy-about-it/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Why Percona wants your database to be open source, and not everyone is happy about it

Commentary: Percona runs open source databases as managed services, which makes the company popular with customers but less so with competit...
This comprehensive guide covers plans from leading smartphone vendors as the industry deploys 5G mobile networks and devices that use them.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/5g-smartphones-a-cheat-sheet/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

5G smartphones: A cheat sheet

This comprehensive guide covers plans from leading smartphone vendors as the industry deploys 5G mobile networks and devices that use them. ...
5G mobile networks are quickly becoming the norm, with most carriers having nationwide 5G, and most major manufacturers turning to 5G devices as standard. Here's what the 5G future looks like.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/5g-mobile-networks-a-cheat-sheet/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

5G mobile networks: A cheat sheet

5G mobile networks are quickly becoming the norm, with most carriers having nationwide 5G, and most major manufacturers turning to 5G device...
City lawmakers are taking action over facial recognition software as the push for federal laws continue to lag.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/portland-becomes-first-city-to-ban-companies-from-using-facial-recognition-software-in-public/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Portland becomes first city to ban companies from using facial recognition software in public

City lawmakers are taking action over facial recognition software as the push for federal laws continue to lag. source https://www.techrep...
Data indicates year-over-year growth in several US cities, according to eFinancialCareers' latest report.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/hiring-tech-professionals-is-a-top-priority-of-major-financial-services-firms/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Hiring tech professionals is a top priority of major financial services firms

Data indicates year-over-year growth in several US cities, according to eFinancialCareers' latest report. source https://www.techrepub...
Budget cuts, layoffs, and furloughs prompt 81% of tech talent living near top innovation hubs to look for more affordable areas, a new report finds.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/covid-19s-reboot-of-the-us-tech-workforce/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

COVID-19's "reboot" of the US tech workforce

Budget cuts, layoffs, and furloughs prompt 81% of tech talent living near top innovation hubs to look for more affordable areas, a new repor...
In these seven Salesforce training courses, you'll go from learning the basics to gaining admin and developer skills and then working on an AppExchange app.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/salesforce-trailhead-online-training-courses-you-dont-want-to-miss/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Salesforce Trailhead online training courses you don't want to miss

In these seven Salesforce training courses, you'll go from learning the basics to gaining admin and developer skills and then working on...
Microsoft's mixed reality headset has a lot of sensors; Research Mode gives you access to all of them.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-hololens-2-this-new-feature-help-you-makes-the-most-of-mixed-reality/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Microsoft HoloLens 2: This new feature help you makes the most of Mixed Reality

Microsoft's mixed reality headset has a lot of sensors; Research Mode gives you access to all of them. source https://www.techrepublic...

Friday, September 11, 2020

School districts across the United States had varying experiences with trying to get devices to every child at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/as-schools-reopen-for-fall-officials-reflect-on-first-months-of-coronavirus-device-lending-programs/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

As schools reopen, officials reflect on first months of coronavirus device lending programs

School districts across the United States had varying experiences with trying to get devices to every child at the onset of the COVID-19 pan...
IT staffing firm Talent Path helps job seekers get the skills they need for a tech career by paying them to learn the skills employers are looking for.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-talent-path-is-helping-people-jumpstart-their-tech-careers/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How Talent Path is helping people jumpstart their tech careers

IT staffing firm Talent Path helps job seekers get the skills they need for a tech career by paying them to learn the skills employers are l...
You can use the Documents by Readdle app to work with files on your device and in the cloud.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-readdles-documents-app-as-a-file-manager-for-your-iphone-or-ipad/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to use Readdle's Documents app as a file manager for your iPhone or iPad

You can use the Documents by Readdle app to work with files on your device and in the cloud. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/h...
Goodfellow Bros coordinated 500 dump trucks and six hazardous waste dumps to clear debris from California's Camp Fire.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/construction-company-used-iot-sensors-and-cloud-computing-to-make-fire-cleanup-faster-and-cheaper/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Construction company used IoT platform to cut time and cost from Camp Fire cleanup project

Goodfellow Bros coordinated 500 dump trucks and six hazardous waste dumps to clear debris from California's Camp Fire. source https://...
Having trouble with Wi-Fi at your home office? Here's how you can solve common problems like crowded channels and weak signals with a free app available in the Microsoft Store.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-diagnose-and-fix-wi-fi-network-problems-using-a-windows-10-pc/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to diagnose and fix Wi-Fi network problems using a Windows 10 PC

Having trouble with Wi-Fi at your home office? Here's how you can solve common problems like crowded channels and weak signals with a fr...
If you want to land a high-paying cybersecurity job or ace an IT security certification exam, check out these online training courses, which cover GDPR, business continuity, ethical hacking, and more.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/22-cybersecurity-courses-for-aspiring-and-in-demand-it-security-pros/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

22 cybersecurity courses for aspiring and in-demand IT security pros

If you want to land a high-paying cybersecurity job or ace an IT security certification exam, check out these online training courses, which...
There's much more to Animal Crossing than chopping wood, selling turnips, and making DIY projects. Here are 8 IRL nuggets.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/business-lessons-i-learned-from-playing-animal-crossing-new-horizons/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Business lessons I learned from playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons

There's much more to Animal Crossing than chopping wood, selling turnips, and making DIY projects. Here are 8 IRL nuggets. source http...
Learn how policies covering security risks ranging from identity theft to mobile device security to intrusion detection can protect your company.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/3-crucial-security-policies-you-need-to-strengthen-your-network-defenses/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

3 crucial security policies you need to strengthen your network defenses

Learn how policies covering security risks ranging from identity theft to mobile device security to intrusion detection can protect your com...
Processing payroll week after week can become a tedious task for any small business. Contracting with a vendor specializing in payroll processing can save a small business time and frustration.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/8-top-payroll-processing-services-for-small-businesses/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

8 top payroll processing services for small businesses

Processing payroll week after week can become a tedious task for any small business. Contracting with a vendor specializing in payroll proce...
The newly built stadiums for the three teams are outfitted with dazzling tech features that fans may not see until next year.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/raiders-rams-and-chargers-unveil-tech-filled-nfl-stadiums-with-5g-wi-fi-6-iot-and-more/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Raiders, Rams, and Chargers unveil tech-filled NFL stadiums with 5G, Wi-Fi 6, IoT, and more

The newly built stadiums for the three teams are outfitted with dazzling tech features that fans may not see until next year. source https...
The retail giant said the DL Freight supply chain invoice and payment platform is managing 500,000 carrier shipments annually.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/walmart-canada-iot-blockchain-system-nearly-eliminates-shipping-discrepancies/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Walmart Canada IoT-blockchain system nearly eliminates shipping discrepancies

The retail giant said the DL Freight supply chain invoice and payment platform is managing 500,000 carrier shipments annually. source http...
With the pending release of the iPhone 12 later this fall, first adopters and iPhone fans look to find a way to make a smooth transition between their current and newest smartphones.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-recycle-trade-in-donate-or-sell-your-iphone-11/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to recycle, trade in, donate, or sell your iPhone 11

With the pending release of the iPhone 12 later this fall, first adopters and iPhone fans look to find a way to make a smooth transition bet...
Hacker groups are ramping up activity as the US heads into the peak of election season. The latest attacks at times bear hallmarks similar to those seen in 2016.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-detects-wave-of-cyberattacks-two-months-before-us-presidential-election/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Microsoft detects wave of cyberattacks two months before US presidential election

Hacker groups are ramping up activity as the US heads into the peak of election season. The latest attacks at times bear hallmarks similar t...
COVID-19 pushed millions into working from home for an extended period, and not everyone was ready. Mac users can boost their capabilities with these accessories.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/6-accessories-for-macs-for-working-from-home/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

6 essential tools for Mac users working from home

COVID-19 pushed millions into working from home for an extended period, and not everyone was ready. Mac users can boost their capabilities w...
You can review and tweak key options in Teams from the Settings screen. Here are the steps.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-manage-your-privacy-and-other-settings-in-microsoft-teams/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to manage your privacy and other settings in Microsoft Teams

You can review and tweak key options in Teams from the Settings screen. Here are the steps. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ho...
Presenting over Zoom or Teams requires some different techniques than being in the same room.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/five-tips-for-better-remote-presentations/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

5 tips for better remote presentations

Presenting over Zoom or Teams requires some different techniques than being in the same room. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/...
If your business needs a CRM/ERP solution, you should give the open source Flectra platform a try. Jack Wallen shows you three different ways to install.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-install-the-flectra-crmerp-platform-on-ubuntu-server-20-04/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to install the Flectra CRM/ERP platform on Ubuntu Server 20.04

If your business needs a CRM/ERP solution, you should give the open source Flectra platform a try. Jack Wallen shows you three different way...
After months of working from home, people are finding comfort in new apps that produce familiar sounds and ad hoc discussions.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/audio-apps-recreate-the-chatter-and-other-sounds-of-the-office/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Audio apps recreate the chatter and other sounds of the office

After months of working from home, people are finding comfort in new apps that produce familiar sounds and ad hoc discussions. source http...
Teams users can subscribe to notifications from GitHub repositories they care about and collaborate on ongoing development projects.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-teams-will-now-integrate-with-github-to-help-you-manage-developer-projects/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Microsoft Teams will now integrate with GitHub to help you manage developer projects

Teams users can subscribe to notifications from GitHub repositories they care about and collaborate on ongoing development projects. sourc...

Thursday, September 10, 2020

Robotic process automation can end the monotony of daily work. These RPA tools can hand that busywork off to bots, freeing up employee time for more worthwhile endeavors.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/5-robotic-process-automation-tools-to-eliminate-tedium-in-your-organization/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

5 robotic process automation tools to eliminate tedium in your organization

Robotic process automation can end the monotony of daily work. These RPA tools can hand that busywork off to bots, freeing up employee time ...
A Twitter thread about the Cloud Native Computing Foundation's ecosystem map covered Jack Nicholson, Charlie Kelly, and Etsy.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/take-a-look-at-the-cloud-native-landscape-if-you-dare/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

Take a look at the cloud native landscape if you dare

A Twitter thread about the Cloud Native Computing Foundation's ecosystem map covered Jack Nicholson, Charlie Kelly, and Etsy. source h...
With your Android device upgraded to version 11, you'll want to get control of app permissions. Jack Wallen shows you how.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-manage-app-permissions-in-android-11/#ftag=RSS56d97e7

How to manage app permissions in Android 11

With your Android device upgraded to version 11, you'll want to get control of app permissions. Jack Wallen shows you how. source http...

 

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