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Friday, February 26, 2021

The benefits of working remotely are numerous, but studies are finding there are significant hidden costs that need to be factored in.

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February 26, 2021

The hidden business costs of working remotely

The benefits of working remotely are numerous, but studies are finding there are significant hidden costs that need to be factored in. sou...
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Every new presidential administration brings change, one way or another. Learn what President Joseph Biden is facing on the cybersecurity front, along with some tips for government and businesses.

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February 26, 2021

How will cybersecurity change with a new US president? Pros identify the biggest needs

Every new presidential administration brings change, one way or another. Learn what President Joseph Biden is facing on the cybersecurity fr...
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Currents is the enterprise social network you might not have known your Google Workspace organization needed, or even had.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-google-currents/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 26, 2021

How to use Google Currents

Currents is the enterprise social network you might not have known your Google Workspace organization needed, or even had. source https://...
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How a robust 5G infrastructure can solve some of America's biggest problems and (hopefully) convince the world that 5G is safe.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/5g-examining-facts-lies-and-bizarre-conspiracy-theories/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 26, 2021

5G: Examining facts, lies and bizarre conspiracy theories

How a robust 5G infrastructure can solve some of America's biggest problems and (hopefully) convince the world that 5G is safe. source...
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Latest Redgate DevOps report finds a major shift in how IT teams will be productive in the future.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/report-finds-a-rise-in-devops-and-cross-platform-database-use/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 26, 2021

Report finds a rise in DevOps and cross-platform database use

Latest Redgate DevOps report finds a major shift in how IT teams will be productive in the future. source https://www.techrepublic.com/art...
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Gartner research finds that only 11% of companies have resumed travel or plan to within the next six months.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/business-travelers-are-still-at-home-due-to-employee-worries-the-slow-vaccine-rollout-and-the-patchwork-of-covid-19/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 26, 2021

Business travelers are still at home due to employee worries, the slow vaccine rollout and the patchwork of COVID-19 rules

Gartner research finds that only 11% of companies have resumed travel or plan to within the next six months. source https://www.techrepubl...
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For job seekers looking to earn top dollars for their work, the fastest-growing pay bumps aren't found in Silicon Valley anymore, says Dice.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/average-tech-salaries-rose-3-6-in-2020-amid-covid-19-pandemic/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 26, 2021

Average tech salaries rose 3.6% in 2020 amid COVID-19 pandemic

For job seekers looking to earn top dollars for their work, the fastest-growing pay bumps aren't found in Silicon Valley anymore, says D...
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TensorFlow is an open source software library developed by Google for numerical computation with data flow graphs. This TensorFlow guide covers why the library matters, how to use it, and more.

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February 26, 2021

TensorFlow: A cheat sheet

TensorFlow is an open source software library developed by Google for numerical computation with data flow graphs. This TensorFlow guide cov...
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With a stalkerware app on your phone, another person can spy on your activities and view your personal information, Kaspersky says.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-stalkerware-can-threaten-your-safety-and-privacy-and-how-to-avoid-it/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 26, 2021

How stalkerware can threaten your safety and privacy, and how to avoid it

With a stalkerware app on your phone, another person can spy on your activities and view your personal information, Kaspersky says. source...
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A new Blind poll sought to better understand employee sentiments regarding their overall benefits package when joining pre-IPO companies.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/survey-base-salary-matters-less-than-equity-compensation-for-a-majority-of-professionals/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 26, 2021

Survey: Base salary matters less than equity compensation for a majority of professionals

A new Blind poll sought to better understand employee sentiments regarding their overall benefits package when joining pre-IPO companies. ...
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Stanford researchers have published the first peer-reviewed paper on the causes of video call fatigue, and how you can stop them from draining your energy.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/zoom-fatigue-four-reasons-video-calls-are-exhausting-and-how-to-prevent-it/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 26, 2021

Zoom fatigue? Four reasons video calls are exhausting, and how to prevent it

Stanford researchers have published the first peer-reviewed paper on the causes of video call fatigue, and how you can stop them from draini...
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Monitoring air quality, temperature and other measures, and providing data to employees will give them the confidence to return, according to Schneider Electric.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-get-workers-back-to-the-office-ensure-the-building-is-healthy-and-safe/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 26, 2021

How to get workers back to the office? Ensure the building is healthy and safe

Monitoring air quality, temperature and other measures, and providing data to employees will give them the confidence to return, according t...
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Microsoft's Azure Modular data center brings computing on the edge.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-is-shipping-a-data-centre-in-a-40-foot-container-whats-inside-and-whats-it-for/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 26, 2021

Microsoft is shipping a data centre in a 40-foot container. What's inside, and what's it for?

Microsoft's Azure Modular data center brings computing on the edge. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-is-shipping-...
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Thursday, February 25, 2021

Comcast contributed $100,000, 1,000 laptops, and free internet for a year to students and families in need who live in the Northern California city.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/a-cable-company-will-provide-free-wi-fi-and-devices-to-20-oakland-community-centers/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 25, 2021

A cable company will provide free Wi-Fi and devices to 20 Oakland community centers

Comcast contributed $100,000, 1,000 laptops, and free internet for a year to students and families in need who live in the Northern Californ...
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Formerly known as G Suite and Google Apps, this comprehensive guide outlines the essential features of Google Workspace for organizations.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/google-workspace-a-cheat-sheet/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 25, 2021

Google Workspace: A cheat sheet

Formerly known as G Suite and Google Apps, this comprehensive guide outlines the essential features of Google Workspace for organizations. ...
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If you are interested in pursuing a career in development and don't know where to start, here's your go-to guide for salaries, technical skills, and the best programming languages to learn.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-become-a-developer-a-cheat-sheet/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 25, 2021

How to become a developer: A cheat sheet

If you are interested in pursuing a career in development and don't know where to start, here's your go-to guide for salaries, techn...
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The company says the new measurement and control system will help battery manufacturers improve quality and speed.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/thermo-fisher-scientific-announces-new-control-system-for-makers-of-lithium-ion-batteries/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 25, 2021

Thermo Fisher Scientific announces new control system for makers of lithium-ion batteries

The company says the new measurement and control system will help battery manufacturers improve quality and speed. source https://www.tech...
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Jack Wallen tries out the Firewalla Gold to see if it's worthy of serving as your work-from-home security device.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/firewalla-is-a-solid-entry-to-beef-up-the-security-of-your-work-from-home-network/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 25, 2021

Firewalla is a solid entry to beef up the security of your work-from-home network

Jack Wallen tries out the Firewalla Gold to see if it's worthy of serving as your work-from-home security device. source https://www.t...
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X-Chair's X4-HMT includes built-in heat and massage features and boasts a number of ergonomic design bonuses to boot. It's not shocking that it costs more than a grand, but is it worth it?

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/this-1400-heated-office-chair-will-massage-you-while-you-work/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 25, 2021

This $1,400 heated office chair will massage you while you work

X-Chair's X4-HMT includes built-in heat and massage features and boasts a number of ergonomic design bonuses to boot. It's not shock...
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In the age of remote work and e-learning, an ergonomic office chair is a home office essential. From premium luxury models to budget options, here are the best office chairs of 2021.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/best-office-chairs-of-2021-for-your-home-office-or-student-workstation/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 25, 2021

Best office chairs of 2021 for your home office or student workstation

In the age of remote work and e-learning, an ergonomic office chair is a home office essential. From premium luxury models to budget options...
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Source data won't always come in the form you need in Excel. When that happens, consider using Flash Fill to save time and aggravation.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/6-ways-to-save-time-using-flash-fill-in-microsoft-excel/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 25, 2021

6 ways to save time using Flash Fill in Microsoft Excel

Source data won't always come in the form you need in Excel. When that happens, consider using Flash Fill to save time and aggravation. ...
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Jack Wallen walks you through the process of setting up NGINX such that it will direct incoming port 80 traffic to Apache, listening on port 8080.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-nginx-as-a-reverse-proxy-for-apache/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 25, 2021

How to use NGINX as a reverse proxy for Apache

Jack Wallen walks you through the process of setting up NGINX such that it will direct incoming port 80 traffic to Apache, listening on port...
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The Lazarus group had a busy 2020, and 2021 is shaping up to be another devastatingly productive year for one of the most dangerous hacking groups on the planet.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/north-korean-hackers-find-another-new-target-the-defense-industry/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 25, 2021

North Korean hackers find another new target: The defense industry

The Lazarus group had a busy 2020, and 2021 is shaping up to be another devastatingly productive year for one of the most dangerous hacking ...
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Android 12 improves the user experience from Android 11 and adds exciting features to the platform. Here's what developers, businesses and users need to know about Google's Android 12.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/android-12-a-cheat-sheet/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 25, 2021

Android 12: A cheat sheet

Android 12 improves the user experience from Android 11 and adds exciting features to the platform. Here's what developers, businesses a...
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The now-patched vulnerability could have allowed attackers to scan a company's internal network and gain access to sensitive data, says Positive Technologies.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/vmware-patches-bug-that-put-many-large-networks-at-risk/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 25, 2021

VMWare patches bug that put many large networks at risk

The now-patched vulnerability could have allowed attackers to scan a company's internal network and gain access to sensitive data, says ...
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Despite the slow rollout to meet consumer demand, 5.21 million PS5's have been sold, as of this week, with more people awaiting their chance to buy one of the consoles.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/playstation-rakes-in-2-6-billion-in-ps5-sales/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 25, 2021

PlayStation rakes in $2.6 billion in PS5 sales

Despite the slow rollout to meet consumer demand, 5.21 million PS5's have been sold, as of this week, with more people awaiting their ch...
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The Stanford Internet Observatory alleged that the Chinese government may have had access to audio data from Clubhouse. Here's what users should know.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/security-concerns-arise-over-popular-clubhouse-app-after-ties-to-china-based-company-revealed/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 25, 2021

Security concerns arise over popular Clubhouse app after ties to China-based company revealed

The Stanford Internet Observatory alleged that the Chinese government may have had access to audio data from Clubhouse. Here's what user...
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Survey data from Nitro Software finds that document-related productivity issues are a core reason behind worker unhappiness in the new normal of the post-pandemic world.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/more-than-90-of-remote-workers-report-feeling-stressed/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 25, 2021

More than 90% of remote workers report feeling stressed

Survey data from Nitro Software finds that document-related productivity issues are a core reason behind worker unhappiness in the new norma...
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Two developers, sponsored by Google, will dedicate their time to addressing vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel as part of a wider effort to improve the security of open-source software.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/google-were-funding-developers-to-work-full-time-on-linux-security/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 25, 2021

Google: We're funding developers to work full-time on Linux security

Two developers, sponsored by Google, will dedicate their time to addressing vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel as part of a wider effort to...
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Microsoft is building clouds for nine priority industries by connecting and customising public cloud services for specific workloads and partner integrations.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-how-we-deliver-industry-specific-cloud-computing-at-scale/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 25, 2021

Microsoft: How we deliver industry-specific cloud computing at scale

Microsoft is building clouds for nine priority industries by connecting and customising public cloud services for specific workloads and par...
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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Take this quick, multiple-choice survey and tell us about the collaboration platform tools you use for work.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-future-of-work-tell-us-what-you-think-it-will-look-like/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 24, 2021

Survey: What are your must-have tools for work?

Take this quick, multiple-choice survey and tell us about the collaboration platform tools you use for work. source https://www.techrepubl...
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Nextcloud 21 brings about a number of improvements. Find out which of these might lead you to migrate to the latest iteration of the best on-premise cloud solution available.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/nextcloud-21-improvements-in-speed-and-added-features-make-its-cloud-offering-more-business-friendly/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 24, 2021

Nextcloud 21: Improvements in speed and added features make its cloud offering more business-friendly

Nextcloud 21 brings about a number of improvements. Find out which of these might lead you to migrate to the latest iteration of the best on...
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A new FlexJobs survey reveals 14 of the most common--and successful--job-search scams. Here's how to identify them and not become a victim.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-protect-yourself-from-common-job-search-scams/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 24, 2021

How to protect yourself from common job search scams

A new FlexJobs survey reveals 14 of the most common--and successful--job-search scams. Here's how to identify them and not become a vict...
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Recruiters recommend going in armed with salary research and always asking about the potential for becoming a full-time employee.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/3-questions-to-ask-when-negotiating-a-contract-job/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 24, 2021

3 questions to ask when negotiating a contract job

Recruiters recommend going in armed with salary research and always asking about the potential for becoming a full-time employee. source h...
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Nearly all (95%) expect to increase or maintain their investments after the pandemic, a new report from Twilio finds.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/failing-to-digitize-customer-engagement-would-have-negatively-impacted-most-enterprises-business-in-2020/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 24, 2021

Failing to digitize customer engagement would have negatively impacted most enterprises' business in 2020

Nearly all (95%) expect to increase or maintain their investments after the pandemic, a new report from Twilio finds. source https://www.t...
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One in four remote workers reuses work credentials on consumer sites, but IT isn't doing them any favors by reportedly failing to provide essential protection while away from the office.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/what-do-users-and-it-have-in-common-theyre-both-to-blame-for-poor-remote-security-practices/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 24, 2021

What do users and IT have in common? They're both to blame for poor remote security practices

One in four remote workers reuses work credentials on consumer sites, but IT isn't doing them any favors by reportedly failing to provid...
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To better combat cyberattacks, prevention is better than detection, says Check Point Software.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/5-tips-to-protect-your-organization-against-the-next-cyberattack/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 24, 2021

5 tips to protect your organization against the next cyberattack

To better combat cyberattacks, prevention is better than detection, says Check Point Software. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article...
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COVID-19 continues to highlight frangibility in global supply chains. But how long will the semiconductor chip shortage last and how will this transform industries?

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/chip-shortage-tech-pros-talk-supply-chains-semiconductor-design-and-short-term-expectations/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 24, 2021

Chip shortage: Tech pros talk supply chains, semiconductor design, and short-term expectations

COVID-19 continues to highlight frangibility in global supply chains. But how long will the semiconductor chip shortage last and how will th...
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If you're a Git user, and you'd like to integrate your Linux file manager into the tool, Jack Wallen has just the thing for you.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-integrate-the-nautilus-file-manager-with-git/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 24, 2021

How to integrate the Nautilus file manager with Git

If you're a Git user, and you'd like to integrate your Linux file manager into the tool, Jack Wallen has just the thing for you. s...
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Companies are giving employees more time, money and flexibility to recognize the new reality of 100% remote work.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/10-new-perks-of-remote-work/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 24, 2021

10 new perks of remote work

Companies are giving employees more time, money and flexibility to recognize the new reality of 100% remote work. source https://www.techr...
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Working moms, in particular, have been saddled with the management of work, child care and education. Tech industry disparities become more pronounced as a "national emergency" unfolds in real time.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-covid-19-gender-gap-how-the-global-pandemic-has-forced-women-out-of-the-workforce-in-droves/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 24, 2021

The COVID-19 gender gap: How the global pandemic has forced women out of the workforce in droves

Working moms, in particular, have been saddled with the management of work, child care and education. Tech industry disparities become more ...
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Understanding the nature of the latest threats can help you identify shifts in tactics and techniques, prioritize security resources and test the most likely scenarios, says IBM X-Force.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-combat-the-latest-security-threats-in-2021/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 24, 2021

How to combat the latest security threats in 2021

Understanding the nature of the latest threats can help you identify shifts in tactics and techniques, prioritize security resources and tes...
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As more organizations migrate to the cloud, cybercriminals are taking advantage of the vulnerabilities in online apps, says Netskope.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/10-tips-for-protecting-your-cloud-data-and-accounts/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 24, 2021

10 tips for protecting your cloud data and accounts

As more organizations migrate to the cloud, cybercriminals are taking advantage of the vulnerabilities in online apps, says Netskope. sour...
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Attackers used an outdated File Transfer Appliance from Accellion to gain access to data, the company said.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/kroger-data-breach-highlights-urgent-need-to-replace-legacy-end-of-life-tools/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 24, 2021

Kroger data breach highlights urgent need to replace legacy, end-of-life tools

Attackers used an outdated File Transfer Appliance from Accellion to gain access to data, the company said. source https://www.techrepubli...
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CEO Satya Nadella said these new services will help businesses make faster and more intelligent decisions and build their own tech solutions.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-announces-new-cloud-platforms-built-for-financial-services-firms-nonprofits-and-manufacturers/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 24, 2021

Microsoft announces new cloud platforms built for financial services firms, nonprofits and manufacturers

CEO Satya Nadella said these new services will help businesses make faster and more intelligent decisions and build their own tech solutions...
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BlackBerry researchers see more double-extortion ransomware attacks, attackers demanding ransom from healthcare patients, and rising bitcoin prices driving the growth of ransomware.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ransomware-threats-to-watch-for-in-2021-include-crimeware-as-a-service/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 24, 2021

Ransomware threats to watch for in 2021 include crimeware-as-a-service

BlackBerry researchers see more double-extortion ransomware attacks, attackers demanding ransom from healthcare patients, and rising bitcoin...
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A new survey of tech decision makers finds that security concerns are high and trust is low when it comes to artificial intelligence.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/companies-are-using-ai-to-hit-business-goals-even-though-they-cant-explain-how-it-works/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 24, 2021

Companies are using AI to hit business goals, even though they can't explain how it works

A new survey of tech decision makers finds that security concerns are high and trust is low when it comes to artificial intelligence. sour...
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More than 100,000 new tech jobs have been created in the UK since the start of the pandemic, but growing momentum behind remote working could mean a 'dramatic' scaling back of office space and tech hubs.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/tech-jobs-are-booming-remote-working-is-now-a-top-demand-for-job-hunters/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 24, 2021

Tech jobs are booming. Remote working is now a top demand for job hunters

More than 100,000 new tech jobs have been created in the UK since the start of the pandemic, but growing momentum behind remote working coul...
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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Protecting the U.S. power grid from serious outages, like the one following a 2021 winter storm in Texas, will require a better use of data analytics, modeling and policy making says industry expert.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/texas-power-outage-data-analytics-modeling-and-policy-making-will-be-key-to-preventing-similar-disasters/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 23, 2021

Texas power outage: Data analytics, modeling and policy making will be key to preventing similar disasters

Protecting the U.S. power grid from serious outages, like the one following a 2021 winter storm in Texas, will require a better use of data ...
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DDoS, SQL injection, and man-in-the-middle are just a few of the attacks that can compromise your network. Tom Merritt lists five things to know about network attacks.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/top-5-things-to-know-about-network-attacks/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 23, 2021

Top 5 things to know about network attacks

DDoS, SQL injection, and man-in-the-middle are just a few of the attacks that can compromise your network. Tom Merritt lists five things to ...
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Amex customers can now identify and track information online for purchases from Google, Microsoft, Square, Apple, and other select merchants.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/american-express-rolls-out-new-digital-receipts-feature/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 23, 2021

American Express rolls out new Digital Receipts feature

Amex customers can now identify and track information online for purchases from Google, Microsoft, Square, Apple, and other select merchants...
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These eight online courses teach the fundamentals you need to pass various IT and cybersecurity certification exams from Cisco and CompTIA.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ace-your-cybersecurity-and-it-certification-exams-by-taking-these-prep-courses/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 23, 2021

Ace your cybersecurity and IT certification exams by taking these prep courses

These eight online courses teach the fundamentals you need to pass various IT and cybersecurity certification exams from Cisco and CompTIA. ...
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Two IBMers hired through a national neurodiversity program have filed patents for their work with the company.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/people-with-autism-succeed-in-it-jobs-when-companies-hire-for-capabilities-not-credentials/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 23, 2021

People with autism succeed in IT jobs when companies hire for capabilities not credentials

Two IBMers hired through a national neurodiversity program have filed patents for their work with the company. source https://www.techrepu...
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The COVID-19 response—the vaccine rollout and public health and safety measures—will cause record-high increases in government purchases of devices and software, according to Gartner.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/global-government-it-spending-to-reach-483-billion-in-2021/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 23, 2021

Global government IT spending to reach $483 billion in 2021

The COVID-19 response—the vaccine rollout and public health and safety measures—will cause record-high increases in government purchases of ...
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With the latest version of the Google Play Store, Android users can now quickly share apps using the Nearby Share feature.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-share-apps-with-androids-new-nearby-share/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 23, 2021

How to share apps with Android's new Nearby Share

With the latest version of the Google Play Store, Android users can now quickly share apps using the Nearby Share feature. source https://...
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Using Microsoft 365 security features, small businesses can consistently apply and manage the security polices of all their Windows 10 PCs from a single location.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-secure-windows-10-pcs-with-microsoft-365/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 23, 2021

How to secure Windows 10 PCs with Microsoft 365

Using Microsoft 365 security features, small businesses can consistently apply and manage the security polices of all their Windows 10 PCs f...
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Extreme Networks is set to deliver new Wi-Fi networks to 16 MLB stadiums. Building a network in a century-old stadium like Fenway Park comes with unique challenges.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/field-of-wi-fi-dreams-delivering-network-solutions-to-major-leagues-and-preserving-ballpark-history/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 23, 2021

Field of Wi-Fi dreams: Delivering network solutions to Major Leagues and preserving ballpark history

Extreme Networks is set to deliver new Wi-Fi networks to 16 MLB stadiums. Building a network in a century-old stadium like Fenway Park comes...
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The pay gaps are smaller, job growth is greater and women fill a larger percent of existing jobs in these 15 cities.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/where-should-women-in-the-tech-industry-look-for-a-job-one-of-these-cities/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 23, 2021

Where should women in the tech industry look for a job? One of these cities

The pay gaps are smaller, job growth is greater and women fill a larger percent of existing jobs in these 15 cities. source https://www.te...
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It turns out, getting a pink slip crosses the mind of many tech workers every day, according to a recent pop-up poll on the anonymous network Blind.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/this-is-how-often-employees-think-about-being-fired-according-to-a-new-survey/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 23, 2021

This is how often employees think about being fired, according to a new survey

It turns out, getting a pink slip crosses the mind of many tech workers every day, according to a recent pop-up poll on the anonymous networ...
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Keeping your code repositories in-house is a good way to avoid security leaks. Jack Wallen shows you how easy it is to connect to a Gogs local repository from the Git command line.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-connect-to-your-local-gogs-repository-from-the-git-command-line/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 23, 2021

How to connect to your local Gogs repository from the git command line

Keeping your code repositories in-house is a good way to avoid security leaks. Jack Wallen shows you how easy it is to connect to a Gogs loc...
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Some 80% of adopters said the pandemic accelerated their organization's shift to XaaS to help them adapt and become nimbler, Deloitte survey finds.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/everything-as-a-service-cloud-on-the-rise-to-transform-enterprise-it/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 23, 2021

Everything as a service, cloud on the rise to transform enterprise IT

Some 80% of adopters said the pandemic accelerated their organization's shift to XaaS to help them adapt and become nimbler, Deloitte su...
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Frozen tundra-like conditions have piggybacked onto the ever-stressful struggles to distribute the COVID-19 vaccinations in the US. Here are seven items to help handle the bone-chilling cold.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/7-innovative-products-to-protect-you-from-the-winter-freeze/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 23, 2021

7 innovative products to protect you from the winter freeze

Frozen tundra-like conditions have piggybacked onto the ever-stressful struggles to distribute the COVID-19 vaccinations in the US. Here are...
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With the shift to remote learning, schools are facing greater security risks and smaller financial margins, says BlueVoyant.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-cyberattacks-can-threaten-colleges-and-universities/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 23, 2021

How cyberattacks can threaten colleges and universities

With the shift to remote learning, schools are facing greater security risks and smaller financial margins, says BlueVoyant. source https:...
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Far more eco-friendly than a car and safer than a motorcycle, electric bikes are gaining traction in the United States. Here are 10 of the newest e-bikes.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/10-cool-e-bikes-you-should-check-out/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 23, 2021

10 cool e-bikes you should check out

Far more eco-friendly than a car and safer than a motorcycle, electric bikes are gaining traction in the United States. Here are 10 of the n...
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Cloud native 5G and edge network solutions are the goal of this new collaboration.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/google-cloud-and-intel-partner-to-focus-on-5g-and-networking-for-telecommunications-industry/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 23, 2021

Google Cloud and Intel partner to focus on 5G and networking for telecommunications industry

Cloud native 5G and edge network solutions are the goal of this new collaboration. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/google-clou...
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New research from Cisco AppDynamics highlights the fact that rapid digital transformation has added staggering technical complexity throughout IT departments.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/demand-is-high-for-full-stack-observability-with-business-context/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 23, 2021

Demand is high for full-stack observability with business context

New research from Cisco AppDynamics highlights the fact that rapid digital transformation has added staggering technical complexity througho...
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The computer maker says it is on track to deliver its 5,000th Raspberry Pi kit in March.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/coronavirus-put-digital-divide-in-the-spotlight-says-raspberry-pi-foundation/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 23, 2021

Coronavirus put digital divide in the spotlight, says Raspberry Pi Foundation

The computer maker says it is on track to deliver its 5,000th Raspberry Pi kit in March. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/coron...
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Microsoft's WSL 2 is getting graphics support. Here's how to get ready for it.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/windows-subsystem-for-linux-2-the-gui-features-developers-have-been-asking-for/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 23, 2021

Windows Subsystem for Linux 2: The GUI features developers have been asking for

Microsoft's WSL 2 is getting graphics support. Here's how to get ready for it. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/windows...
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Monday, February 22, 2021

In this Linux 101, Jack Wallen explains the SUID permission bit.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/linux-101-what-is-the-suid-permission/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 22, 2021

Linux 101: What is the SUID permission?

In this Linux 101, Jack Wallen explains the SUID permission bit. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/linux-101-what-is-the-suid-pe...
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Convincing management to buy into your plan is not easy, but a potential profit increase can change their minds.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/bring-siloed-data-together-to-get-the-best-of-your-edge-computing-data/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 22, 2021

Bring siloed data together to get the best of your edge computing capabilities

Convincing management to buy into your plan is not easy, but a potential profit increase can change their minds. source https://www.techre...
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The developers of Firefox have a refreshed UI in the works. Jack Wallen shows you how to get a sneak peek at what's in store.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/firefox-proton-how-to-experience-the-new-design/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 22, 2021

Firefox Proton: How to experience the new design

The developers of Firefox have a refreshed UI in the works. Jack Wallen shows you how to get a sneak peek at what's in store. source h...
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Most organizations don't give the same thought and attention to their non-human workers, such as bots, RPAs and service accounts, as they do human workers and identity lifecycles.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/why-non-human-workers-can-increase-security-issues-in-your-business/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 22, 2021

Why non-human workers can increase security issues in your business

Most organizations don't give the same thought and attention to their non-human workers, such as bots, RPAs and service accounts, as the...
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Microsoft Word's automatic word wrap is convenient but sometimes unwanted. Here are two ways to keep text from breaking at the end of a line.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-prevent-text-from-wrapping-in-a-word-document/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 22, 2021

How to prevent text from wrapping in a Word document

Microsoft Word's automatic word wrap is convenient but sometimes unwanted. Here are two ways to keep text from breaking at the end of a ...
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Commentary: Microsoft has fended off challenges to its Office dominance for decades, but not through cutting-edge innovation.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-office-at-30-its-popular-because-its-boring/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 22, 2021

Microsoft Office at 30: It's popular because it's boring

Commentary: Microsoft has fended off challenges to its Office dominance for decades, but not through cutting-edge innovation. source https...
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Raising capital is always difficult. One woman offers advice to new entrepreneurs and discusses why it's important to support each other.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/women-in-tech-funding-for-womens-startups-still-lags/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 22, 2021

Women in tech: Funding for women's startups still lags

Raising capital is always difficult. One woman offers advice to new entrepreneurs and discusses why it's important to support each other...
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An Amazon fulfillment center in Alabama has been the epicenter of a conversation around unionized labor in the US.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/amazon-professionals-support-warehouse-unionization-efforts-according-to-a-survey/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 22, 2021

Amazon professionals support warehouse unionization efforts, according to a survey

An Amazon fulfillment center in Alabama has been the epicenter of a conversation around unionized labor in the US. source https://www.tech...
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Apple's new 5G iPhone 12 series helped the company win the top spot for the final quarter of last year.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/gartner-reports-that-smartphone-sales-were-down-5-in-q4-2020-12-5-for-the-year/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 22, 2021

Gartner reports that smartphone sales were down 5% in Q4 2020, 12.5% for the year

Apple's new 5G iPhone 12 series helped the company win the top spot for the final quarter of last year. source https://www.techrepubli...
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A study on CIO and CISO prioritization showed these two areas are most important this year. Cloud security is another area high on their lists.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cybersecurity-pros-automation-and-app-security-are-top-priorities-in-2021/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 22, 2021

Cybersecurity pros: Automation and app security are top priorities in 2021

A study on CIO and CISO prioritization showed these two areas are most important this year. Cloud security is another area high on their lis...
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Without a reliable computer network, businesses will lose their competitive advantages. This is why the job of the network architect is so important to the modern enterprise.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-do-i-become-a-network-architect/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 22, 2021

How do I become a network architect?

Without a reliable computer network, businesses will lose their competitive advantages. This is why the job of the network architect is so i...
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Known as Silver Sparrow, the malware's intent is still unknown as it has yet to deliver an actual payload, says security firm Red Canary.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/mysterious-malware-infects-30000-mac-computers/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 22, 2021

Mysterious malware infects 30,000 Mac computers

Known as Silver Sparrow, the malware's intent is still unknown as it has yet to deliver an actual payload, says security firm Red Canary...
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Enterprise VPNs are critical for connecting remote workers to company resources via reliable and secure links to foster communication and productivity. Read about six viable choices for businesses.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-top-6-enterprise-vpns-to-use-in-2021/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 22, 2021

The top 6 enterprise VPNs to use in 2021

Enterprise VPNs are critical for connecting remote workers to company resources via reliable and secure links to foster communication and pr...
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With the free version of LastPass now limiting where you can sync your passwords, here are a few other options.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/free-password-manager-alternatives-to-lastpass/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 22, 2021

Free password manager alternatives to LastPass

With the free version of LastPass now limiting where you can sync your passwords, here are a few other options. source https://www.techrep...
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Accurics analyzed cloud-native configurations over the last 7 months to identify ongoing and new threats.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/new-cloud-security-analysis-finds-default-configurations-and-identity-management-are-the-biggest-concerns/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 22, 2021

New cloud security analysis finds default configurations and identity management are the biggest concerns

Accurics analyzed cloud-native configurations over the last 7 months to identify ongoing and new threats. source https://www.techrepublic....
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A Rollbar survey highlights the soul-crushing realities of being a software developer.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/developers-are-facing-burnout-after-spending-too-long-hunting-bugs-in-code/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 22, 2021

Developers are facing burnout after spending too long hunting bugs in code

A Rollbar survey highlights the soul-crushing realities of being a software developer. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/develop...
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The IBM-HBCU Quantum Center is a research network and a hands-on learning program.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ibm-adds-11-historically-black-colleges-and-universities-to-quantum-computing-center/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 22, 2021

IBM adds 11 historically Black colleges and universities to quantum computing center

The IBM-HBCU Quantum Center is a research network and a hands-on learning program. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ibm-adds-11...
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Friday, February 19, 2021

Take this quick, multiple-choice survey and tell us about the collaboration platform tools you use for work.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-future-of-work-tell-us-what-you-think-it-will-look-like/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 19, 2021

The future of work: Tell us what you think it will look like

Take this quick, multiple-choice survey and tell us about the collaboration platform tools you use for work. source https://www.techrepubl...
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ExplORe Surgical was created because there were often waiting times in surgery, so they created a tool to help.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ai-in-the-or-one-company-is-closing-the-gaps-in-surgery-using-technology/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
February 19, 2021

AI in the OR: One company is closing the gaps in surgery using technology

ExplORe Surgical was created because there were often waiting times in surgery, so they created a tool to help. source https://www.techrep...
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This comprehensive guide covers the history of Google Cloud Platform, the products and services GCP offers, and where it fits in the overall cloud market.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/google-cloud-platform-the-smart-persons-guide/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 19, 2021

Google Cloud Platform: A cheat sheet

This comprehensive guide covers the history of Google Cloud Platform, the products and services GCP offers, and where it fits in the overall...
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A week-long outage for Kia is reportedly connected to a ransomware attack from the DoppelPaymer gang, says BleepingComputer.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/kia-outage-may-be-the-result-of-ransomware/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
February 19, 2021

Kia outage may be the result of ransomware

A week-long outage for Kia is reportedly connected to a ransomware attack from the DoppelPaymer gang, says BleepingComputer. source https:...
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If you have a command that outputs a lot of data to the terminal, you might want to send that output to a file for easier (or later) viewing or sharing. Jack Wallen shows you how.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-send-linux-command-output-to-a-file/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 19, 2021

How to send Linux command output to a file

If you have a command that outputs a lot of data to the terminal, you might want to send that output to a file for easier (or later) viewing...
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As companies bring workers on-site amid a modern plague, many are reimagining the traditional office layout to enhance employee safety and reduce the spread of COVID-19.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/mojodesk-looks-to-transform-the-new-office-with-mojodome-personal-office-pods/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 19, 2021

MojoDesk looks to transform the new office with MojoDome personal office pods

As companies bring workers on-site amid a modern plague, many are reimagining the traditional office layout to enhance employee safety and r...
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Candidates with this skill land three-times more interview requests than the marketplace average, according to a new report from Hired.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-highest-in-demand-skill-for-software-engineers-is-redux-js/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 19, 2021

The highest in-demand skill for software engineers is Redux.js

Candidates with this skill land three-times more interview requests than the marketplace average, according to a new report from Hired. so...
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Hackers are now sending messages that hide fake links in the HTTP prefix, bypassing email filters, says security firm GreatHorn.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/new-malformed-url-phishing-technique-can-make-attacks-harder-to-spot/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 19, 2021

New malformed URL phishing technique can make attacks harder to spot

Hackers are now sending messages that hide fake links in the HTTP prefix, bypassing email filters, says security firm GreatHorn. source ht...
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Whether you want to pass a Python, project management, or ITIL certification exam, learn how to build iOS and Android apps, or develop games, this online training bundle has you covered.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/10-essential-developer-and-project-management-online-training-courses/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 19, 2021

10 essential developer and project management online training courses

Whether you want to pass a Python, project management, or ITIL certification exam, learn how to build iOS and Android apps, or develop games...
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If you need to gather information on user logins for your Linux servers, Jack Wallen has just the tool for you.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-find-details-about-user-logins-on-linux/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 19, 2021

How to find details about user logins on Linux

If you need to gather information on user logins for your Linux servers, Jack Wallen has just the tool for you. source https://www.techrep...
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Scammers are impersonating the IRS with emails carrying the subject line "Verifying your EFIN before e-filing."

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/irs-issues-urgent-notice-on-scams-aimed-at-tax-professionals/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
February 19, 2021

IRS issues urgent notice on scams aimed at tax professionals

Scammers are impersonating the IRS with emails carrying the subject line "Verifying your EFIN before e-filing." source https://w...
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Getting too many newsletters in Gmail? These tips will help you manage your email newsletter subscriptions.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-deal-with-the-proliferation-of-newsletters-in-your-email-inbox-6-tips/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 19, 2021

How to deal with the proliferation of newsletters in your email inbox: 6 tips

Getting too many newsletters in Gmail? These tips will help you manage your email newsletter subscriptions. source https://www.techrepubli...
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These offerings include tools to help people support Black-owned businesses, virtual museum offerings, coding initiatives, skills training, and more.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/black-history-month-tech-titans-are-honoring-black-history-this-february-and-beyond/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 19, 2021

Black History Month: Tech titans are honoring Black history this February and beyond

These offerings include tools to help people support Black-owned businesses, virtual museum offerings, coding initiatives, skills training, ...
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According to Forrester, ZTE will be most helpful with securing and enabling remote workers while removing the difficult user VPNs.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/forrester-report-highlights-zero-trust-edge-model-for-networking-and-security-infrastructure/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 19, 2021

Forrester report highlights Zero Trust Edge model for networking and security infrastructure

According to Forrester, ZTE will be most helpful with securing and enabling remote workers while removing the difficult user VPNs. source ...
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Entrepreneur, Amazon marketer, and activist use data, movies, and podcasts to fight racism and increase transparency.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/reddit-leader-says-diversity-audits-are-a-test-to-see-if-tech-leaders-are-all-talk-and-no-action/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
February 19, 2021

Reddit leader says diversity audits are a test to see if tech leaders are all talk and no action

Entrepreneur, Amazon marketer, and activist use data, movies, and podcasts to fight racism and increase transparency. source https://www.t...
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Jack Wallen shows you how to gain a bit more security on your Linux servers by blocking users from adding cron jobs.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/linux-101-how-to-block-users-from-setting-up-their-own-cron-jobs/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 19, 2021

Linux 101: How to block users from setting up their own cron jobs

Jack Wallen shows you how to gain a bit more security on your Linux servers by blocking users from adding cron jobs. source https://www.te...
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Thursday, February 18, 2021

Continuing with his Linux 101 series, Jack Wallen introduces you to the basics of task scheduling with cron.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/linux-101-how-to-use-cron/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 18, 2021

Linux 101: How to use cron

Continuing with his Linux 101 series, Jack Wallen introduces you to the basics of task scheduling with cron. source https://www.techrepubl...
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One company has created a solution to merge the diverse cloud and analytics tools organizations juggle. Here's hoping there will be more unity to come.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cloud-and-analytics-are-finally-becoming-integrated-into-one-tool/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 18, 2021

Cloud and analytics are finally becoming integrated into one tool

One company has created a solution to merge the diverse cloud and analytics tools organizations juggle. Here's hoping there will be more...
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North Carolina Central University will receive $1 million each of the next five years from Intel in addition to legal and strategic expertise, faculty training, and summer internships.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/intel-to-help-create-new-tech-law-and-policy-center-at-north-carolina-hbcu/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 18, 2021

Intel to help create new tech law and policy center at North Carolina HBCU

North Carolina Central University will receive $1 million each of the next five years from Intel in addition to legal and strategic expertis...
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For project and resource managers working remotely, these four tools can improve how well they manage resources

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/4-tools-for-effectively-managing-scarce-and-disbursed-resources/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 18, 2021

4 tools for effectively managing scarce and disbursed resources

For project and resource managers working remotely, these four tools can improve how well they manage resources source https://www.techrep...
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Vivaldi has a new feature that might have you switching your default browser. Jack Wallen shows you how to work with periodic tab reloads so your tabs are always up to date.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-automatically-reload-your-vivaldi-tabs-with-this-new-feature/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 18, 2021

How to automatically reload your Vivaldi tabs with this new feature

Vivaldi has a new feature that might have you switching your default browser. Jack Wallen shows you how to work with periodic tab reloads so...
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Google has released the Android 12 developer preview with features that are sure to make developers jobs more efficient. Jack Wallen has the details.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/android-12-the-developer-preview-has-been-released/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 18, 2021

Android 12: The developer preview has been released

Google has released the Android 12 developer preview with features that are sure to make developers jobs more efficient. Jack Wallen has the...
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In a webinar Wednesday, former US Homeland Security director Christopher Krebs also suggested organizations have COVID workforce coordinators and that cloud mail providers activate MFA by default.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cybersecurity-needs-to-be-proactive-with-involvement-from-business-leaders/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 18, 2021

Cybersecurity needs to be proactive with involvement from business leaders

In a webinar Wednesday, former US Homeland Security director Christopher Krebs also suggested organizations have COVID workforce coordinator...
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"I do not want to live in an Orwellian society," said Rob Watts, CEO of Corsight AI, who says his company's tech could enhance virtual passport efforts and airport security.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/facial-recognition-executive-talks-vaccine-passports-data-privacy-and-surveillance/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 18, 2021

Facial recognition executive talks vaccine passports, data privacy, and surveillance

"I do not want to live in an Orwellian society," said Rob Watts, CEO of Corsight AI, who says his company's tech could enhance...
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Workers report feeling happier when working from home, though there seems to be a disconnect between staff sentiments and employer demands, according to research from Microsoft.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/remote-workers-say-theyre-happier-but-working-from-home-brings-its-own-problems/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 18, 2021

Remote workers say they're happier, but working from home brings its own problems

Workers report feeling happier when working from home, though there seems to be a disconnect between staff sentiments and employer demands, ...
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The project focuses on startups in Peachtree Corners' Curiosity Lab smart city technology park working on use cases like autonomous vehicles, robotics, and drones.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/t-mobile-and-georgia-tech-partner-to-build-a-5g-incubator-in-the-atlanta-metro/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 18, 2021

T-Mobile and Georgia Tech partner to build a 5G incubator in the Atlanta metro

The project focuses on startups in Peachtree Corners' Curiosity Lab smart city technology park working on use cases like autonomous vehi...
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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Apple had the highest overall company rating among Black employees at 28 workplaces, and Macy's had the lowest, a new Glassdoor report finds.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/black-employees-are-less-satisfied-at-work-than-all-other-employees/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 17, 2021

Black employees are less satisfied at work than all other employees

Apple had the highest overall company rating among Black employees at 28 workplaces, and Macy's had the lowest, a new Glassdoor report f...
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Looking for a new job in DevOps? Here are the skills that employers are seeking in employees.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-essential-10-programming-languages-developers-need-to-know-this-year/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 17, 2021

The essential 10 programming languages developers need to know this year

Looking for a new job in DevOps? Here are the skills that employers are seeking in employees. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/...
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Small businesses and self-employed entrepreneurs need affordable yet robust tools to start a business and stay in business. These four invoicing tools can help.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/4-invoicing-apps-for-small-businesses-or-the-self-employed/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 17, 2021

4 invoicing apps for small businesses or the self-employed

Small businesses and self-employed entrepreneurs need affordable yet robust tools to start a business and stay in business. These four invoi...
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Jack Wallen walks you through the process of sharing a printer to the devices on your LAN with PaperCut Mobility Print.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-share-a-printer-with-papercut-mobility-print/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 17, 2021

How to share a printer with PaperCut Mobility Print

Jack Wallen walks you through the process of sharing a printer to the devices on your LAN with PaperCut Mobility Print. source https://www...
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This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about password management app LastPass, including its newly announced free cross-platform access.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/lastpass-the-smart-persons-guide/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 17, 2021

LastPass: A cheat sheet

This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about password management app LastPass, including its newly announced free cross...
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Fujitsu's supercomputer Fugaku is powering AI capabilities that could help predict coastal flooding conditions. "Ordinary PCs" can run the Fugaku-trained AI model, according to the company.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/worlds-fastest-supercomputer-and-ai-tapped-to-predict-tsunami-flooding/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 17, 2021

World's fastest supercomputer and AI tapped to predict tsunami flooding

Fujitsu's supercomputer Fugaku is powering AI capabilities that could help predict coastal flooding conditions. "Ordinary PCs"...
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The enterprise must level up to make room for tech-driven innovation and changing business models, according to a new Forrester report.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/tech-leaders-must-change-how-companies-tackle-technology-to-unlock-new-business-value/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 17, 2021

Tech leaders must change how companies tackle technology to unlock new business value

The enterprise must level up to make room for tech-driven innovation and changing business models, according to a new Forrester report. so...
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Commentary: Developers struggle to build distributed applications that stitch together MapReduce, TensorFlow, and more. The Ray project just might make developers' lives easier.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-the-open-source-ray-project-delivers-the-infinite-laptop-for-distributed-computing/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 17, 2021

How the open source Ray project delivers "the infinite laptop" for distributed computing

Commentary: Developers struggle to build distributed applications that stitch together MapReduce, TensorFlow, and more. The Ray project just...
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The security company found that 85% of workers spend up to five hours a week watching YouTube, listening to podcasts, or exercising during work hours.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/kaspersky-goofing-off-a-little-at-work-may-help-security-teams-stay-focused/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 17, 2021

Kaspersky: Goofing off a little at work may help security teams stay focused

The security company found that 85% of workers spend up to five hours a week watching YouTube, listening to podcasts, or exercising during w...
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Expect big growth for cloud financial-management--FinOps--as the enterprise speeds its cloud expansion, while struggling to contain and optimize cloud spend, according to new research.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/finops-public-cloud-spend-is-seeing-massive-adoption/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 17, 2021

FinOps: Public cloud spend is seeing massive adoption

Expect big growth for cloud financial-management--FinOps--as the enterprise speeds its cloud expansion, while struggling to contain and opti...
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Zoom offers a whiteboard that you can use to share and highlight important information in a meeting. Here's how it works.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-the-whiteboard-in-a-zoom-meeting/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 17, 2021

How to use the whiteboard in a Zoom meeting

Zoom offers a whiteboard that you can use to share and highlight important information in a meeting. Here's how it works. source https...
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Jack Wallen takes a look at a Deepin-based desktop Linux distribution and finds, with a bit of work, this could be a contender for just about anyone.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/extix-21-1-deepin-edition-is-beautiful-linux-desktop-in-need-of-some-polish/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 17, 2021

ExTix 21.1 Deepin Edition is beautiful Linux desktop in need of some polish

Jack Wallen takes a look at a Deepin-based desktop Linux distribution and finds, with a bit of work, this could be a contender for just abou...
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Machine learning is helpful to many organizations in the tech industry, but it can have a downside. Tom Merritt lists five things to know about adversarial attacks.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/top-5-things-to-know-about-adversarial-attacks/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 17, 2021

Top 5 things to know about adversarial attacks

Machine learning is helpful to many organizations in the tech industry, but it can have a downside. Tom Merritt lists five things to know ab...
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Information protection makes sure that only people with permissions see data in Power BI, while retaining the ability to share top-level trends, balancing productivity and security.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsofts-power-bi-gets-new-tools-to-prevent-leakage-of-confidential-data/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 17, 2021

Microsoft's Power BI gets new tools to prevent leakage of confidential data

Information protection makes sure that only people with permissions see data in Power BI, while retaining the ability to share top-level tre...
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The phenomenon of ending contact without explanation is on the rise, not just in the dating world, but throughout the enterprise, as job seekers and employers are now ghosting each other.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-troubling-trend-of-ghosting-in-job-recruitment/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 17, 2021

The troubling trend of ghosting in job recruitment

The phenomenon of ending contact without explanation is on the rise, not just in the dating world, but throughout the enterprise, as job see...
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These mixed reality headsets allow medical professionals from around the globe to virtually attend operations and provide insights during procedures.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/surgeons-use-mixed-reality-to-add-a-virtual-twist-to-21st-century-operations/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 17, 2021

Surgeons use mixed reality to add a virtual twist to 21st-century operations

These mixed reality headsets allow medical professionals from around the globe to virtually attend operations and provide insights during pr...
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The platform is connecting healthcare professionals to volunteers and paid support opportunities to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/linkedin-gives-covid-19-vaccination-distribution-a-boost/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 17, 2021

LinkedIn gives COVID-19 vaccination distribution a boost

The platform is connecting healthcare professionals to volunteers and paid support opportunities to help slow the spread of the coronavirus....
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It took a year, but the all-in-one Excel, Word, and PowerPoint app available for iOS and Android now has support for iPad, ending the need for three separate apps.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsofts-unified-office-app-for-ios-finally-comes-to-the-ipad/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 17, 2021

Microsoft's Unified Office app for iOS finally comes to the iPad

It took a year, but the all-in-one Excel, Word, and PowerPoint app available for iOS and Android now has support for iPad, ending the need f...
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The initiative at the Marine Corps Logistics Command will enable warehouse robotics, barcode scanning, and holographic, augmented, and virtual reality applications.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/dod-starting-private-5g-network-project-to-support-smart-warehouse-applications/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 17, 2021

DoD starting private 5G network project to support smart warehouse applications

The initiative at the Marine Corps Logistics Command will enable warehouse robotics, barcode scanning, and holographic, augmented, and virtu...
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With the pandemic forcing kids to learn from home, massive rollouts of laptops and tablets across the education sector are driving sales to record highs.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/tablet-and-chromebook-sales-take-off-as-remote-learning-projects-roll-out/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 17, 2021

Tablet and Chromebook sales take off as remote-learning projects roll out

With the pandemic forcing kids to learn from home, massive rollouts of laptops and tablets across the education sector are driving sales to ...
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As companies prepare to make remote working permanent, cultural change will play a crucial role in building new, successful work environments.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/remote-working-is-here-to-stay-these-eight-strategies-can-make-it-more-successful-for-everyone/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 17, 2021

Remote working is here to stay: These eight strategies can make it more successful for everyone

As companies prepare to make remote working permanent, cultural change will play a crucial role in building new, successful work environment...
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

IT and business leaders must build digital twins, democratize technology, and set new rules for "build your own work environment."

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/accentures-technology-vision-2021-pilot-projects-are-out-and-mastering-change-is-in/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 16, 2021

Accenture's Technology Vision 2021: Pilot projects are out and mastering change is in

IT and business leaders must build digital twins, democratize technology, and set new rules for "build your own work environment."...
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CFOs have to keep the numbers in mind, but there must be more to the process of digitalization than just financial benefit.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-cfos-role-in-digital-transformation-its-not-just-about-roi/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 16, 2021

The CFO's role in digital transformation: It's not just about ROI

CFOs have to keep the numbers in mind, but there must be more to the process of digitalization than just financial benefit. source https:/...
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In Edge, you can save a group of web pages and other content in a single collection to organize and use them together.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-create-a-collection-of-web-pages-in-microsoft-edge/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 16, 2021

How to create a collection of web pages in Microsoft Edge

In Edge, you can save a group of web pages and other content in a single collection to organize and use them together. source https://www....
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Edge users can now tap into a password generator, password monitor, and more. Here are the steps.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-microsoft-edges-latest-security-and-privacy-features/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 16, 2021

How to use Microsoft Edge's latest security and privacy features

Edge users can now tap into a password generator, password monitor, and more. Here are the steps. source https://www.techrepublic.com/arti...
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Commentary: QuestDB is the latest open source database company to hit the market, and it's trying to balance its approach to open source to deliver a sustainable business.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/questdb-has-built-a-lightning-fast-time-series-database-can-it-build-a-business-to-match/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 16, 2021

QuestDB has built a lightning fast time series database. Can it build a business to match?

Commentary: QuestDB is the latest open source database company to hit the market, and it's trying to balance its approach to open source...
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Make sure your Microsoft OneDrive is up to date for the best-running and most secure software.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-determine-which-version-of-microsoft-onedrive-you-are-using-and-if-its-the-latest/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 16, 2021

How to determine which version of Microsoft OneDrive you are using and if it's the latest

Make sure your Microsoft OneDrive is up to date for the best-running and most secure software. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article...
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The ramifications of missing a due date can range from simply adjusting the date to getting fired. Don't take chances with deadlines when a simple conditional format can remind you.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-conditional-formatting-to-highlight-due-dates-in-excel/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 16, 2021

How to use conditional formatting to highlight due dates in Excel

The ramifications of missing a due date can range from simply adjusting the date to getting fired. Don't take chances with deadlines whe...
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Hosting your own code repository has many benefits, such as security and ease of use. Jack Wallen shows you how to deploy a local repository to your data center with Gogs.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-host-your-own-local-git-repository-with-gogs/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 16, 2021

How to host your own local Git repository with Gogs

Hosting your own code repository has many benefits, such as security and ease of use. Jack Wallen shows you how to deploy a local repository...
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If you're a Firefox desktop user and you'd like to make the switch to Mozilla's mobile take on their browser, the developers have made it even easier to sync the two.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/firefox-now-makes-it-even-easier-to-connect-devices-to-your-sync-account/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 16, 2021

Firefox now makes it even easier to connect devices to your sync account

If you're a Firefox desktop user and you'd like to make the switch to Mozilla's mobile take on their browser, the developers hav...
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On Feb. 18, Perseverance is set to land on Mars. Here's everything you need to know about the NASA live stream and where to watch landing operations.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/nasa-how-to-watch-the-rover-landing-as-perseverance-nears-mars/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 16, 2021

NASA: How to watch the rover landing as Perseverance nears Mars

On Feb. 18, Perseverance is set to land on Mars. Here's everything you need to know about the NASA live stream and where to watch landin...
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Here's a rundown of what's available now, what's coming soon, masks that do double duty, and much more.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/masks-are-here-to-stay-from-n95-kn95-to-the-latest-innovations-weve-got-you-covered/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 16, 2021

Masks are here to stay: From N95/ KN95 to the latest innovations, we've got you covered

Here's a rundown of what's available now, what's coming soon, masks that do double duty, and much more. source https://www.tec...
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A panel of experts considers the best methods for safe domestic and international air travel including proof of testing, vaccination passports, and digital health passes.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-fine-line-between-global-covid-19-protocols-and-privacy/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 16, 2021

The fine line between global COVID-19 protocols and privacy

A panel of experts considers the best methods for safe domestic and international air travel including proof of testing, vaccination passpor...
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Have you lost important data on an M1-powered Mac and you're either too busy or lack the proper tools to do the job? DriveSavers can help.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/drivesavers-can-recover-lost-data-from-an-m1-powered-mac/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 16, 2021

DriveSavers can recover lost data from an M1-powered Mac

Have you lost important data on an M1-powered Mac and you're either too busy or lack the proper tools to do the job? DriveSavers can hel...
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Anxious about the next iteration of Android? Jack Wallen satisfies your curiosity with a few rumors regarding the upcoming release.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/what-is-rumored-to-be-coming-to-android-12/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 16, 2021

What is rumored to be coming to Android 12

Anxious about the next iteration of Android? Jack Wallen satisfies your curiosity with a few rumors regarding the upcoming release. source...
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AI can help many types of businesses get more from their data. In 2021, one expert believes adoption of AI will take leaps forward.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/what-cios-need-to-know-about-adding-ai-to-their-processes/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 16, 2021

What CIOs need to know about adding AI to their processes

AI can help many types of businesses get more from their data. In 2021, one expert believes adoption of AI will take leaps forward. source...
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Fortinet offers free self-paced advanced security training courses aimed at recent grads, midcareer professionals, or those looking to move into the field.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/4-career-pathways-in-cybersecurity-to-explore/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 16, 2021

4 career pathways in cybersecurity to explore

Fortinet offers free self-paced advanced security training courses aimed at recent grads, midcareer professionals, or those looking to move ...
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Opening your own business may be a universally shared dream job, but it's likely one of the most challenging endeavors you can take on.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/even-though-70-of-startups-fail-3-of-5-americans-want-their-own-business/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 16, 2021

Even though 70% of startups fail, 3 of 5 Americans want their own business

Opening your own business may be a universally shared dream job, but it's likely one of the most challenging endeavors you can take on. ...
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COVID-19 has added a new dynamic to standard mission prep as many members of the team work from home. Turns out managing spacecraft from afar isn't exactly atypical for NASA.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/nasa-landing-on-mars-working-from-home-perseverance-all-around/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 16, 2021

NASA: Landing on Mars, working from home. Perseverance all-around

COVID-19 has added a new dynamic to standard mission prep as many members of the team work from home. Turns out managing spacecraft from afa...
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Whether you consider quantum computing a pipe dream or a future reality, it's important to understand what this new technology is--and is capable of doing.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/resources-for-making-sense-of-quantum-computing/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 16, 2021

Resources for making sense of quantum computing

Whether you consider quantum computing a pipe dream or a future reality, it's important to understand what this new technology is--and i...
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Analysts from Trend Micro rate DDoS attacks and electronic jamming as some of the highest cybersecurity risks for connected cars.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/top-5-security-risks-to-connected-cars-according-to-trend-micro/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 16, 2021

Top 5 security risks to connected cars, according to Trend Micro

Analysts from Trend Micro rate DDoS attacks and electronic jamming as some of the highest cybersecurity risks for connected cars. source h...
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Spyware activity spiked in 2020, and the malware-as-a-service business model got more sophisticated.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/state-of-malware-3-key-findings-in-the-latest-malwarebytes-report/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
February 16, 2021

State of malware: 3 key findings in the latest Malwarebytes report

Spyware activity spiked in 2020, and the malware-as-a-service business model got more sophisticated. source https://www.techrepublic.com/a...
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Low-code/ no-code tools have been instrumental in helping businesses respond quickly to COVID-19 by allowing them to build new enterprise applications and automate work quickly.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/low-code-development-why-demand-for-citizen-developer-tools-is-growing-fast/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
February 16, 2021

Low-code development: Why demand for 'citizen developer' tools is growing fast

Low-code/ no-code tools have been instrumental in helping businesses respond quickly to COVID-19 by allowing them to build new enterprise ap...
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The majority of job interviews are being conducted online--can your choice of professional clothing make or break your chances of being identified as the perfect candidate? Experts weigh in.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/doing-a-virtual-job-interview-over-zoom-or-teams-heres-what-to-wear/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
February 16, 2021

Doing a virtual job interview over Zoom or Teams? Here's what to wear

The majority of job interviews are being conducted online--can your choice of professional clothing make or break your chances of being iden...
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Monday, February 15, 2021

To keep your Linux servers and desktops as secure as possible, you should check for (and remove) legacy communication services. Jack Wallen shows you how.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/linux-101-how-to-remove-legacy-communication-services/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 15, 2021

Linux 101: How to remove legacy communication services

To keep your Linux servers and desktops as secure as possible, you should check for (and remove) legacy communication services. Jack Wallen ...
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Lessons to learn from the viral video of a lawyer who couldn't turn off a cat filter during a virtual court proceeding.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/zoom-cat-filters-and-lawyers-how-not-to-embarrass-yourself-on-a-video-conference/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 15, 2021

Zoom, cat filters and lawyers: How not to embarrass yourself on a video conference

Lessons to learn from the viral video of a lawyer who couldn't turn off a cat filter during a virtual court proceeding. source https:/...
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During the pandemic, one company has found a new way to work through some of the challenges of distributed teams.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/it-and-hr-working-together-can-help-companies-weather-difficult-times/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 15, 2021

IT and HR working together can help companies weather difficult times

During the pandemic, one company has found a new way to work through some of the challenges of distributed teams. source https://www.techr...
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Jack Wallen shows you how to use the search feature to more efficiently locate the configuration option you need to edit in the nano text editor.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-search-for-text-within-a-file-using-the-nano-text-editor/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 15, 2021

How to search for text within a file using the nano text editor

Jack Wallen shows you how to use the search feature to more efficiently locate the configuration option you need to edit in the nano text ed...
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Spotify will also reassess its office space as it introduces permanent flexible-working options for employees.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/spotify-to-employees-if-you-want-to-work-from-another-country-go-for-it/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
February 15, 2021

Spotify to employees: If you want to work from another country, go for it

Spotify will also reassess its office space as it introduces permanent flexible-working options for employees. source https://www.techrepu...
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Getting artificial intelligence past the fairy tale stage is a challenge for some organizations. Here are two examples of AI that's granted its users' wishes.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/is-ai-just-a-fairy-tale-not-in-these-successful-use-cases/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 15, 2021

Is AI just a fairy tale? Not in these successful use cases

Getting artificial intelligence past the fairy tale stage is a challenge for some organizations. Here are two examples of AI that's gran...
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Friday, February 12, 2021

Agile thinking is important in dealing with cyberattacks. Read one psychologist's tips for cybersecurity professionals on how to adapt and stop the attackers.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-micro-drilling-can-enhance-your-cybersecurity-training/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 12, 2021

How micro-drilling can enhance your cybersecurity training

Agile thinking is important in dealing with cyberattacks. Read one psychologist's tips for cybersecurity professionals on how to adapt a...
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Check out these titles based on recommendations from Bill Gates, Satya Nadella, Sheryl Sandberg, Tim Cook, and several other notable industry leaders.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/8-must-read-leadership-books-from-tech-titans-and-innovators/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 12, 2021

8 must-read leadership books from tech titans and innovators

Check out these titles based on recommendations from Bill Gates, Satya Nadella, Sheryl Sandberg, Tim Cook, and several other notable industr...
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Multiple senators have demanded a hearing on what court officials know about the hackers' access to sensitive filings. The effects could make accessing documents harder for lawyers.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/us-court-system-demands-massive-changes-to-court-documents-after-solarwinds-hack/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 12, 2021

US Court system demands massive changes to court documents after SolarWinds hack

Multiple senators have demanded a hearing on what court officials know about the hackers' access to sensitive filings. The effects could...
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The tech skills gap is real and the only way to bridge it is to make a plan to expand your technical skills on a regular basis.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/use-these-blueprints-for-setting-professional-goals/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 12, 2021

Use these blueprints for setting professional goals

The tech skills gap is real and the only way to bridge it is to make a plan to expand your technical skills on a regular basis. source htt...
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Commentary: A new open source data testing and monitoring tool from Soda could help data engineers and CDOs improve data quality.

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February 12, 2021

This new open source tool could improve data quality within the enterprise

Commentary: A new open source data testing and monitoring tool from Soda could help data engineers and CDOs improve data quality. source h...
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This collection has something for everyone from a total beginner to an experienced programmer.

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February 12, 2021

Use these 7 Udemy courses to sharpen your robotic process skills

This collection has something for everyone from a total beginner to an experienced programmer. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article...
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Google Site editors and organization designers may now explore Google Site font options. Read on to find out if your site font is "on brand."

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February 12, 2021

How to choose fonts in Google Sites

Google Site editors and organization designers may now explore Google Site font options. Read on to find out if your site font is "on b...
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While healthcare organizations are hesitant to adopt AI technology, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased their interest.

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February 12, 2021

Healthcare is adopting AI much faster since the pandemic began

While healthcare organizations are hesitant to adopt AI technology, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased their interest. source https://www...
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Experts weigh in on whether being vaccinated will make a difference in the number of employees who continue to work remotely, and what policies companies may put in place.

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February 12, 2021

What the COVID vaccine rollout means for returning to the workplace

Experts weigh in on whether being vaccinated will make a difference in the number of employees who continue to work remotely, and what polic...
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Marketing isn't one-size-fits-all; depending on the industry, strategies, and tools, results differ. These AI marketing tools are helping marketers and small businesses increase their effectiveness.

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February 12, 2021

4 AI tools to help you reach your marketing goals

Marketing isn't one-size-fits-all; depending on the industry, strategies, and tools, results differ. These AI marketing tools are helpin...
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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many people opted out of the traditional Super Bowl party. Turns out, fans ordered lots of delivery and moved less compared to the previous Sunday.

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February 12, 2021

Super Bowl LV: 5G, food delivery, and mobility data by the numbers

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many people opted out of the traditional Super Bowl party. Turns out, fans ordered lots of delivery and mov...
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Two new reports from Forrester delve into how to revamp processes in an uncertain world and use technology to sense and respond quickly to market changes.

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February 12, 2021

Rethinking supply chains and transforming IT to deliver a future-fit tech strategy

Two new reports from Forrester delve into how to revamp processes in an uncertain world and use technology to sense and respond quickly to m...
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Cybersecurity insurance can compensate you in the event of a cyberattack. But how do you determine the right policy for your needs?

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February 12, 2021

Why cybersecurity insurance may be worth the cost

Cybersecurity insurance can compensate you in the event of a cyberattack. But how do you determine the right policy for your needs? source...
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Your suspicions are real: A new report from SellCell revealed that 78% of women spend more time on their phone than with their partner.

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February 12, 2021

Psst...it's true! She loves her phone more than you.

Your suspicions are real: A new report from SellCell revealed that 78% of women spend more time on their phone than with their partner. so...
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Thursday, February 11, 2021

When workers need to get things done in a dangerous locale, sometimes they have to be distant. This opens up plenty of cybersecurity hazards. We spoke with one expert about how to achieve that security.

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February 11, 2021

Working at a safe distance, safely: Remote work at industrial sites brings extra cyber risk

When workers need to get things done in a dangerous locale, sometimes they have to be distant. This opens up plenty of cybersecurity hazards...
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Drupal creator, Acquia founder and open source advocate, Dries Buytaert shares the lessons he's learned over the past two decades as a coder, CXO and IT leader.

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February 11, 2021

Open source shouldn't mean anti-commercial says Drupal creator Dries Buytaert

Drupal creator, Acquia founder and open source advocate, Dries Buytaert shares the lessons he's learned over the past two decades as a c...
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A new report says that the hyperscalers are using reinforcement learning and transformer networks to make AI smarter and more mobile.

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February 11, 2021

AWS, IBM, Google, and Microsoft are taking AI from 1.0 to 2.0, according to Forrester

A new report says that the hyperscalers are using reinforcement learning and transformer networks to make AI smarter and more mobile. sour...
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200 of Archer's short-haul, car-sized craft could hit the air in large cities as soon as 2024 if everything goes according to plan.

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February 11, 2021

United Airlines partners with aviation startup Archer to make electric air taxis a reality

200 of Archer's short-haul, car-sized craft could hit the air in large cities as soon as 2024 if everything goes according to plan. so...
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Developers must stop saving secrets in code. One way to avoid that is to use HashiCorp's Vault. Jack Wallen shows you how to install this tool and take your first steps in its usage.

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February 11, 2021

How to use the Vault command line tool to store your code secrets

Developers must stop saving secrets in code. One way to avoid that is to use HashiCorp's Vault. Jack Wallen shows you how to install thi...
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Qualcomm's recently launched #WhatsNextIn5G series, now on YouTube, highlights new products and technology from the mobile ecosystem leader. Here's a peek at what's in store.

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February 11, 2021

With new 5G applications, "the factory of the future" is near

Qualcomm's recently launched #WhatsNextIn5G series, now on YouTube, highlights new products and technology from the mobile ecosystem lea...
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Page breaks can help make the copy flow. Or they can mess up the entire look of your Microsoft Word document. Here's how to delete a bunch of them at once so you can start over and make it right.

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February 11, 2021

How to quickly delete multiple page breaks in a Word document

Page breaks can help make the copy flow. Or they can mess up the entire look of your Microsoft Word document. Here's how to delete a bun...
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We detail some of the key considerations to bear in mind when considering coding with Python such as salary estimates, potential applications, courses to consider, and more.

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February 11, 2021

Ready to start coding? What you need to know about Python

We detail some of the key considerations to bear in mind when considering coding with Python such as salary estimates, potential application...
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While 2020 gave some confidence in their organizations' resilience, a majority still don't feel completely ready for the next crisis, a Deloitte study finds.

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February 11, 2021

60% of CXOs are not confident leading through disruption

While 2020 gave some confidence in their organizations' resilience, a majority still don't feel completely ready for the next crisis...
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Jack Wallen walks you through the process of deploying a full LAMP server on Oracle Linux.

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February 11, 2021

How to install a LAMP stack on Oracle Linux

Jack Wallen walks you through the process of deploying a full LAMP server on Oracle Linux. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how...
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Juniper Research predicts software providers will look beyond video calls in 2021 towards more interactive tools for keeping in touch with colleagues.

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February 11, 2021

Sick of video chats? Your remote working apps will get an upgrade this year

Juniper Research predicts software providers will look beyond video calls in 2021 towards more interactive tools for keeping in touch with c...
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82% of employers across several countries say they plan to hire this year, according to Monster's 2021 Global Outlook.

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February 11, 2021

A continued demand for reskilling, but hiring is back up for 2021

82% of employers across several countries say they plan to hire this year, according to Monster's 2021 Global Outlook. source https://...
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A new AI virtual assistant will help Humana's members with information on costs, providers and benefits.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/humana-now-using-ibm-watsons-ai-enabled-virtual-assistant-for-health-insurance-members/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 11, 2021

Humana now using IBM Watson's AI-enabled virtual assistant for health insurance members

A new AI virtual assistant will help Humana's members with information on costs, providers and benefits. source https://www.techrepubl...
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Hybrid work models are going to be here for the long haul, which makes remote work-enabling software a new key market. So far, the battle is going in Microsoft's favor.

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February 11, 2021

Zoom, Teams, Skype, Webex: Business collaboration software becoming a battleground, Aternity says

Hybrid work models are going to be here for the long haul, which makes remote work-enabling software a new key market. So far, the battle is...
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NTT report highlights how the combo approach is becoming the go-to model for enterprise IT during the coronavirus era.

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February 11, 2021

Key ways to embrace the hybrid cloud

NTT report highlights how the combo approach is becoming the go-to model for enterprise IT during the coronavirus era. source https://www....
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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

A new 2021 calendar of virtual career events is designed for job seekers to find the right jobs, and for companies to find the right employees. A mix of themes brings varied options.

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February 10, 2021

Dice job fairs: Tech pros can make informed connections at virtual career events

A new 2021 calendar of virtual career events is designed for job seekers to find the right jobs, and for companies to find the right employe...
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By 2030, almost 60% of white-collar work is expected to happen outside company premises, according to Ericsson's future of work report.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/report-dematerialization-is-the-path-to-profitability-and-sustainability/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 10, 2021

Report: Dematerialization is the path to profitability and sustainability

By 2030, almost 60% of white-collar work is expected to happen outside company premises, according to Ericsson's future of work report. ...
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Use cases can make life easier for IT departments managing connectivity and access for thousands of home offices.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/user-personas-and-daas-could-be-its-answer-to-security-challenges-of-remote-wor/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 10, 2021

User personas and DaaS could be IT's answer to security challenges of remote work

Use cases can make life easier for IT departments managing connectivity and access for thousands of home offices. source https://www.techr...
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Each of the $5.5 million-per-30-second spot commercials--which often gain as much attention as the game itself--were analyzed and assessed for effectiveness through AI and facial coding.

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February 10, 2021

AI reveals how those coveted Super Bowl LV commercials failed

Each of the $5.5 million-per-30-second spot commercials--which often gain as much attention as the game itself--were analyzed and assessed f...
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Jack Wallen found his Nextcloud installations not up to par, so he discovered two tricks to boost their performance.

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February 10, 2021

How to fix a slow Nextcloud installation

Jack Wallen found his Nextcloud installations not up to par, so he discovered two tricks to boost their performance. source https://www.te...
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The new 2021 State of Texting report from Zipwhip revealed it will be "years" before 5G's widespread availability.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/texting-remains-a-very-popular-means-of-communication-but-5gs-rollout-is-stalled/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 10, 2021

Texting remains a very popular means of communication, but 5G's rollout is stalled

The new 2021 State of Texting report from Zipwhip revealed it will be "years" before 5G's widespread availability. source ht...
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A new analysis reveals that independent workers were one segment of the workforce that benefited during the pandemic.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/youre-your-own-boss-the-state-of-the-self-employed/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 10, 2021

You're your own boss: The state of the self-employed

A new analysis reveals that independent workers were one segment of the workforce that benefited during the pandemic. source https://www.t...
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21 of the 24 dating apps examined were tagged with the "*Privacy Not Included" warning label.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/mozilla-privacy-report-on-dating-apps-singles-out-grindr-for-serious-security-lapses/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 10, 2021

Mozilla privacy report on dating apps singles out Grindr for serious security lapses

21 of the 24 dating apps examined were tagged with the "*Privacy Not Included" warning label. source https://www.techrepublic.co...
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The coronavirus pandemic has transformed the way we work, learn, and interact on short notice. Turns out, COVID-19 could also be reshaping metro areas around the country.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/pop-up-poll-23-of-respondents-have-left-major-cities-since-the-start-of-wfh/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 10, 2021

Pop-up poll: 23% of respondents have left major cities since the start of WFH

The coronavirus pandemic has transformed the way we work, learn, and interact on short notice. Turns out, COVID-19 could also be reshaping m...
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If your business is releasing greenhouse gases, try these technologies to make your organization less damaging to the environment.

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February 10, 2021

4 innovative technologies helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions

If your business is releasing greenhouse gases, try these technologies to make your organization less damaging to the environment. source ...
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New technologies help police and crime scene techs get the most information from evidence. Here are a few interesting use cases.

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February 10, 2021

3D scanning, lidar, and drones: Big data is helping law enforcement solve crimes

New technologies help police and crime scene techs get the most information from evidence. Here are a few interesting use cases. source ht...
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Malware designed to steal log-in information saved in browsers has infected 16 million computers and swiped credentials for up to 174,800 accounts.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/nordvpn-puts-the-price-tag-of-stolen-streaming-subscriptions-at-38-million/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 10, 2021

NordVPN puts the price tag of stolen streaming subscriptions at $38 million

Malware designed to steal log-in information saved in browsers has infected 16 million computers and swiped credentials for up to 174,800 ac...
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Malicious Valentine's Day-themed phishing campaigns are up 29% from last year, according to Check Point Research.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/love-is-in-the-air-and-cybercriminals-are-taking-advantage/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 10, 2021

Love is in the air—and cybercriminals are taking advantage

Malicious Valentine's Day-themed phishing campaigns are up 29% from last year, according to Check Point Research. source https://www.t...
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The move marks a new stage in Rust's growth as an open source project with support from several big tech companies.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-rust-programming-language-now-has-its-own-independent-foundation/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 10, 2021

The Rust programming language now has its own independent foundation

The move marks a new stage in Rust's growth as an open source project with support from several big tech companies. source https://www...
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HR leaders at small businesses adjusted remote work plans throughout the year and added benefits to help employees cope.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/smb-leaders-feeling-optimistic-despite-struggling-with-new-rules-and-regulations-in-2020/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 10, 2021

SMB leaders feeling optimistic, despite struggling with new rules and regulations in 2020

HR leaders at small businesses adjusted remote work plans throughout the year and added benefits to help employees cope. source https://ww...
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Features coming to Oracle CX include selling, service, loyalty, and marketing capabilities, the company announced.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/oracle-enhances-customer-experience-platform-with-a-b2b-refresh/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 10, 2021

Oracle enhances customer experience platform with a B2B refresh

Features coming to Oracle CX include selling, service, loyalty, and marketing capabilities, the company announced. source https://www.tech...
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If you're looking to add Machine Learning to your Python development, Jack Wallen shows you how to quickly install TensorFlow on Ubuntu Desktop 20.04.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-expand-your-machine-learning-capabilities-by-installing-tensorflow-on-ubuntu-server-20-04/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 10, 2021

How to expand your machine learning capabilities by installing TensorFlow on Ubuntu Server 20.04

If you're looking to add Machine Learning to your Python development, Jack Wallen shows you how to quickly install TensorFlow on Ubuntu ...
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Salesforce said it 'no longer makes sense' to expect employees to work in the office eight hours a day and still do their best work.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/another-huge-tech-company-just-killed-the-9-5-workday-for-good/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 10, 2021

Another huge tech company just killed the 9-5 workday for good

Salesforce said it 'no longer makes sense' to expect employees to work in the office eight hours a day and still do their best work....
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Gartner predicts that one in 10 employees will try to find ways of tricking surveillance technologies introduced to the workplace.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/introducing-workplace-monitoring-software-your-employees-will-try-to-beat-the-system/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 10, 2021

Introducing workplace monitoring software? Your employees will try to beat the system

Gartner predicts that one in 10 employees will try to find ways of tricking surveillance technologies introduced to the workplace. source ...
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While it's logical to assume seniors would be primary targets, a new report revealed that millennials were actually the most targeted demographic group of the more than 50 billion spam calls made in 2020.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/hit-block-caller-75-of-americans-were-targeted-by-scammers/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 10, 2021

Hit block caller: 75% of Americans were targeted by scammers

While it's logical to assume seniors would be primary targets, a new report revealed that millennials were actually the most targeted de...
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A new breach analysis from CI Security found that cybercriminals are going after medical billing and insurance companies.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/177-increase-hackers-grabbed-21-3-million-healthcare-records-in-the-second-half-of-2020/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 10, 2021

177% increase: Hackers grabbed 21.3 million healthcare records in the second half of 2020

A new breach analysis from CI Security found that cybercriminals are going after medical billing and insurance companies. source https://w...
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COVID-19 has accelerated digital transformation across industries. A new study takes a look at the sentiments regarding "robots" in the financial services sector.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/study-robots-are-trusted-more-than-people-when-it-comes-to-money-management/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 10, 2021

Study: "Robots" are trusted more than people when it comes to money management

COVID-19 has accelerated digital transformation across industries. A new study takes a look at the sentiments regarding "robots" i...
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Tuesday, February 9, 2021

COVID-19 has highlighted vulnerabilities in the global food supply. This high-tech approach to sustainable farming could transform agriculture and regional economies.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/appalachian-agtech-indoor-farm-brings-1-million-pounds-of-sustainable-produce-to-market/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 09, 2021

Appalachian agtech: Indoor farm brings 1 million pounds of sustainable produce to market

COVID-19 has highlighted vulnerabilities in the global food supply. This high-tech approach to sustainable farming could transform agricultu...
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All users of Plex Media Server are urged to apply the hotfix, which directs their servers to respond to UDP requests only from the local network and not the public internet.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/plex-patches-media-server-bug-potentially-exploited-by-ddos-attackers/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 09, 2021

Plex patches media server bug potentially exploited by DDoS attackers

All users of Plex Media Server are urged to apply the hotfix, which directs their servers to respond to UDP requests only from the local net...
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Commentary: Microservices can be a great thing to drive enterprise agility, but it can also create all sorts of costs for those trying to avoid cloud lock-in.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cloud-lock-in-why-the-microservices-cure-might-be-worse-than-the-problem/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 09, 2021

Cloud lock-in: Why the microservices cure might be worse than the problem

Commentary: Microservices can be a great thing to drive enterprise agility, but it can also create all sorts of costs for those trying to av...
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Jack Wallen introduces you to a Vivaldi feature that might have you reconsidering the default browser you use on Android.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/what-are-vivaldi-page-actions-and-how-to-use-them/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 09, 2021

How to use Vivaldi Page Actions

Jack Wallen introduces you to a Vivaldi feature that might have you reconsidering the default browser you use on Android. source https://w...
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A recent TechRepublic Premium poll reveals that edge computing adoption will increase through 2026, but organizations are taking a wait-and-see approach before introducing 5G into the mix.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/research-what-5g-means-for-edge-computing/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 09, 2021

Research: What 5G means for edge computing

A recent TechRepublic Premium poll reveals that edge computing adoption will increase through 2026, but organizations are taking a wait-and-...
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Everyone could do with finding better ways of working from home, particularly if we're in it for the long haul. Here are six changes to help you and your colleagues make remote working more effective.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/remote-working-is-broken-these-six-changes-can-help-fix-it/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 09, 2021

Remote working is broken. These six changes can help fix it

Everyone could do with finding better ways of working from home, particularly if we're in it for the long haul. Here are six changes to ...
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Jack Wallen joins The Document Foundation's cry for enterprise companies to do the right thing.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-document-foundation-has-a-bone-to-pick-with-enterprise-businesses/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 09, 2021

The Document Foundation has a bone to pick with enterprise businesses

Jack Wallen joins The Document Foundation's cry for enterprise companies to do the right thing. source https://www.techrepublic.com/ar...
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Local officials said someone took over their TeamViewer system and dangerously increased the levels of lye in the town's water.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/fbi-secret-service-investigating-cyberattack-on-florida-water-treatment-plant/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 09, 2021

FBI, Secret Service investigating cyberattack on Florida water treatment plant

Local officials said someone took over their TeamViewer system and dangerously increased the levels of lye in the town's water. source...
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Legacy IT systems, attracting talent, and upskilling challenges are hurting leaders' ability to respond to changing demands, KPMG research finds.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/government-efforts-to-accelerate-modernization-face-tech-hurdles/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 09, 2021

Government efforts to accelerate modernization face tech hurdles

Legacy IT systems, attracting talent, and upskilling challenges are hurting leaders' ability to respond to changing demands, KPMG resear...
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IT teams should look for services with automatic alerts about user behavior, logging, scalability, and central management.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-select-an-enterprise-vpn-that-protects-data-but-doesnt-drive-users-crazy/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 09, 2021

How to select an enterprise VPN that protects data but doesn't drive users crazy

IT teams should look for services with automatic alerts about user behavior, logging, scalability, and central management. source https://...
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There are hundreds of platforms in use, and who knows which will last? Here are some ways to narrow down your decision.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-choose-an-iot-platform-when-there-are-so-many-options/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 09, 2021

How to choose an IoT platform when there are so many options

There are hundreds of platforms in use, and who knows which will last? Here are some ways to narrow down your decision. source https://www...
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Organizations are using cloud and multi-cloud solutions to enable remote teams. Survey respondents associated open source with increased wages, professional opportunities, and more.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ibm-study-70-prefer-open-source-to-proprietary-cloud-technologies/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 09, 2021

IBM study: 70% prefer open source to proprietary cloud technologies

Organizations are using cloud and multi-cloud solutions to enable remote teams. Survey respondents associated open source with increased wag...
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Auto manufacturers and software companies are working hand-in-hand to develop driverless systems. BlackBerry's latest news focuses on safety and performance.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/blackberrys-qnx-to-power-motionals-driverless-vehicle-platform/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 09, 2021

BlackBerry's QNX to power Motional's driverless vehicle platform

Auto manufacturers and software companies are working hand-in-hand to develop driverless systems. BlackBerry's latest news focuses on sa...
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GitLab's latest report highlights how the pandemic accelerated the workplace flexibility trend.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/dont-think-of-remote-work-as-a-perk-its-a-lifestyle/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 09, 2021

Don't think of remote work as a perk: It's a lifestyle

GitLab's latest report highlights how the pandemic accelerated the workplace flexibility trend. source https://www.techrepublic.com/ar...
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Monday, February 8, 2021

Security is important in any organization, but getting employees to follow protocol can be a challenge. Tom Merritt offers five reasons why using fear-based motivation techniques is not ideal.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/top-5-reasons-not-to-use-fear-to-encourage-security-compliance/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 08, 2021

Top 5 reasons not to use fear to encourage security compliance

Security is important in any organization, but getting employees to follow protocol can be a challenge. Tom Merritt offers five reasons why ...
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Use these practical guidelines to determine if something's a great deal or too good to be true.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-easily-check-if-an-email-is-legit-or-a-scam-and-protect-yourself-and-your-company/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 08, 2021

How to easily check if an email is legit or a scam, and protect yourself and your company

Use these practical guidelines to determine if something's a great deal or too good to be true. source https://www.techrepublic.com/ar...
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Cybersecurity expectations are vague, and that has to change if there is any chance of approaching a reasonable amount of cybersecurity.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/can-your-organization-obtain-reasonable-cybersecurity-yes-and-heres-how/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 08, 2021

Can your organization obtain reasonable cybersecurity? Yes, and here's how

Cybersecurity expectations are vague, and that has to change if there is any chance of approaching a reasonable amount of cybersecurity. s...
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There are situations where you want to block P2P file transfers to people outside the organization during a video conference meeting. You'll need to issue a global policy.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-block-point-to-point-file-transfers-in-skype-for-business-using-powershell/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 08, 2021

How to block point-to-point file transfers in Skype for Business using PowerShell

There are situations where you want to block P2P file transfers to people outside the organization during a video conference meeting. You...
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Jack Wallen offers up a bit of truth about that keyboard you use on a daily basis.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-know-when-its-time-to-get-a-new-keyboard/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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February 08, 2021

How to know when it's time to get a new keyboard

Jack Wallen offers up a bit of truth about that keyboard you use on a daily basis. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-know...
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Labor Bureau's #JobsReport shows tech firms added 19,500 new positions, and IT occupations expanded by 78,000 in areas including IT services, software development, and telecommunications.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/positive-trend-continues-for-us-tech-sector-employment-in-january/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 08, 2021

Positive trend continues for US tech sector employment in January

Labor Bureau's #JobsReport shows tech firms added 19,500 new positions, and IT occupations expanded by 78,000 in areas including IT serv...
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Millions of people have received COVID-19 vaccines in recent weeks. Vaccine credentials could enable travel, entry into spaces, and restore some semblance of normality in the months ahead.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/open-source-vaccine-passports-linux-foundation-public-health-talks-development-security-and-digitally-restoring/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 08, 2021

Open source "vaccine passports:" Linux Foundation Public Health talks development, security, and digitally restoring trust

Millions of people have received COVID-19 vaccines in recent weeks. Vaccine credentials could enable travel, entry into spaces, and restore ...
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The Partnercareers.com site was created by Google Cloud partners SADA and Appsbroker.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/two-partners-develop-a-job-board-to-help-find-talent-for-the-google-cloud-partner-ecosystem/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 08, 2021

Two partners develop a job board to help find talent for the Google Cloud partner ecosystem

The Partnercareers.com site was created by Google Cloud partners SADA and Appsbroker. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/two-part...
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Using psychology can help improve the odds of success against a cybercriminal's digital incursion.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cognitive-agility-can-help-solve-some-wicked-cybersecurity-challenges/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 08, 2021

Cognitive agility can help solve some "wicked" cybersecurity challenges

Using psychology can help improve the odds of success against a cybercriminal's digital incursion. source https://www.techrepublic.com...
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R and Groovy moved up the list of the most popular programming languages while Go and Swift dropped lower.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/c-java-and-python-hold-onto-the-top-3-spots-in-the-tiobe-index-for-february-2021/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 08, 2021

C, Java, and Python hold onto the top 3 spots in the TIOBE Index for February 2021

R and Groovy moved up the list of the most popular programming languages while Go and Swift dropped lower. source https://www.techrepublic...
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A Comparitech report found that Japan and the UAE have the most expensive identities available on illicit marketplaces at an average price of $25.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-much-is-your-info-worth-on-the-dark-web-for-americans-its-just-8/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 08, 2021

How much is your info worth on the Dark Web? For Americans, it's just $8

A Comparitech report found that Japan and the UAE have the most expensive identities available on illicit marketplaces at an average price o...
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Brave has plenty of features that make it ideal for on-the-go users. Jack Wallen shows you one such feature that'll make accessing websites more efficient and less "tabby."

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-create-web-apps-for-the-brave-browser/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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February 08, 2021

How to create web apps for the Brave browser

Brave has plenty of features that make it ideal for on-the-go users. Jack Wallen shows you one such feature that'll make accessing websi...
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