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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Discussions about regulating artificial intelligence will ramp up next year, followed by actual rules the following years, forecasts Deloitte.

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November 30, 2021

AI to see stricter regulatory scrutiny starting in 2022, predicts Deloitte

Discussions about regulating artificial intelligence will ramp up next year, followed by actual rules the following years, forecasts Deloitt...
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Technologies are available to better protect the data used in artificial intelligence, but they're not quite ready for prime time, says Deloitte.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/deloitte-how-sensitive-ai-data-may-become-more-private-and-secure-in-2022/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 30, 2021

Deloitte: How sensitive AI data may become more private and secure in 2022

Technologies are available to better protect the data used in artificial intelligence, but they're not quite ready for prime time, says ...
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5G is not the only game in town, according to the firm in a prediction for 2022.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/deloitte-dont-rule-out-wi-fi-6-as-a-next-generation-wireless-network/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 30, 2021

Deloitte: Don't rule out Wi-Fi 6 as a next-generation wireless network

5G is not the only game in town, according to the firm in a prediction for 2022. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/deloitte-dont...
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Analysts say that the technology is not relevant for most companies despite millions of dollars of investment from governments and VCs over the last year.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/deloittes-take-on-quantum-computing-great-potential-but-hard-to-execute/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 30, 2021

Deloitte's take on quantum computing: Great potential but hard to execute

Analysts say that the technology is not relevant for most companies despite millions of dollars of investment from governments and VCs over ...
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Curious to know if your Red Hat Enterprise Linux-based distribution has been patched against a specific CVE for a certain installed package? Jack Wallen shows you how.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-check-if-packages-in-rhel-based-linux-distributions-have-been-patched-for-specific-cves/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 30, 2021

How to check if packages in RHEL-based Linux distributions have been patched for specific CVEs

Curious to know if your Red Hat Enterprise Linux-based distribution has been patched against a specific CVE for a certain installed package?...
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It's never been easier to train for a well-paid career in the tech industry, even if you have no previous experience and are working full-time.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/make-2022-the-year-you-switch-to-a-tech-career-with-training-thats-just-11/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 30, 2021

Make 2022 the year you switch to a tech career with training that's just $11

It's never been easier to train for a well-paid career in the tech industry, even if you have no previous experience and are working ful...
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Scrum is an incredibly important tool for agile businesses. Jack Wallen explains what it is and why you should employ it.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/what-is-a-scrum-and-why-should-your-teams-use-them/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 30, 2021

What is a scrum, and why should your teams use them?

Scrum is an incredibly important tool for agile businesses. Jack Wallen explains what it is and why you should employ it. source https://w...
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From rapidly-deployable private 5G to no-code machine learning workflows, there was a ton of stuff announced during AWS CEO Adam Selipsky's keynote.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/aws-reinvent-2021-kicks-off-with-an-announcement-filled-keynote/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 30, 2021

AWS re:Invent 2021 kicks off with an announcement-filled keynote

From rapidly-deployable private 5G to no-code machine learning workflows, there was a ton of stuff announced during AWS CEO Adam Selipsky...
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The new quantum company plans a hardware agnostic approach combined with Honeywell's H1 and Cambridge Quantum's tket.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/quantinuum-shifts-conversation-from-counting-qubits-to-perfecting-cybersecurity-solution/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 30, 2021

Quantinuum shifts conversation from counting qubits to perfecting cybersecurity solution

The new quantum company plans a hardware agnostic approach combined with Honeywell's H1 and Cambridge Quantum's tket. source https...
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Now you can learn everything you need to become a master ethical hacker without having to take time away from your current job.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/become-an-ethical-hacker-for-just-13/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 30, 2021

Become an ethical hacker for just $13 during this Cyber Week sale

Now you can learn everything you need to become a master ethical hacker without having to take time away from your current job. source htt...
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Think of all the wonderful opportunities you will have once your drone videography skills reach the professional level, and it doesn't take long or cost much to achieve those skills.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/learn-how-to-create-professional-drone-footage-for-just-12/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 30, 2021

Learn how to create professional drone footage for just $12

Think of all the wonderful opportunities you will have once your drone videography skills reach the professional level, and it doesn't t...
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The 10 most popular languages remain the same, but numbers toward the bottom of that group are shifting, with PHP dropping and assembly language continuing to rise.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/python-remains-atop-the-tiobe-index-for-november-while-php-shows-signs-of-decline/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 30, 2021

Python remains atop the TIOBE index for November, while PHP shows signs of decline

The 10 most popular languages remain the same, but numbers toward the bottom of that group are shifting, with PHP dropping and assembly lang...
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A partnership between Red Hat, IBM and Celonis has made another complicated piece of software into a managed service that makes getting actionable data easier than ever.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/celonis-brings-data-intelligence-to-red-hat-openshift-service-on-aws/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 30, 2021

Celonis brings data intelligence to Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS

A partnership between Red Hat, IBM and Celonis has made another complicated piece of software into a managed service that makes getting acti...
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Security standard could improve interoperability among security vendors and expand support for zero trust approach to security.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cisco-releases-shared-signals-and-events-reference-document-to-solve-head-on-a-swivel-problem/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 30, 2021

Cisco releases Shared Signals and Events reference document to solve "head on a swivel" problem

Security standard could improve interoperability among security vendors and expand support for zero trust approach to security. source htt...
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Monday, November 29, 2021

Five-year extension also includes training to help clients understand and implement cloud capabilities more quickly.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/beyond-the-migration-accenture-and-aws-expand-partnership-to-support-continuous-cloud-innovation/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 29, 2021

Beyond the migration: Accenture and AWS expand partnership to support continuous cloud innovation

Five-year extension also includes training to help clients understand and implement cloud capabilities more quickly. source https://www.te...
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We used a Registry File hack in Windows 10 to disable the blur effect on the login screen, but the Windows 11 update restored the default. We'll show you how to fix it again.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-disable-again-the-blur-effect-on-the-windows-11-login-screen/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 29, 2021

How to disable (again) the blur effect on the Windows 11 login screen

We used a Registry File hack in Windows 10 to disable the blur effect on the login screen, but the Windows 11 update restored the default. W...
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With AI making more real-world decisions everyday, reining in bias is more important than ever.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-remove-bias-from-ai-models/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 29, 2021

How to remove bias from AI models

With AI making more real-world decisions everyday, reining in bias is more important than ever. source https://www.techrepublic.com/articl...
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No matter the reason, there are important steps that must be taken when an employee leaves a company. These policies and checklists can help make the process simple.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/essential-offboarding-tools-for-business-leaders/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 29, 2021

Essential offboarding tools for business leaders

No matter the reason, there are important steps that must be taken when an employee leaves a company. These policies and checklists can help...
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Commentary: The only way to keep pace with software development without getting buried in bugs is to unit test.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/whether-youre-writing-cobol-or-go-this-is-how-unit-tests-make-your-software-better/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 29, 2021

Whether you're writing COBOL or Go, this is how unit tests make your software better

Commentary: The only way to keep pace with software development without getting buried in bugs is to unit test. source https://www.techrep...
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Will your company soon be acquired or involved in a merger? If so, there's some critical information you'll need for a smooth IT transition. These TechRepublic Premium resources can help.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/mergers-and-acquisitions-resources-for-a-smooth-it-transition/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 29, 2021

Mergers and acquisitions: Resources for a smooth IT transition

Will your company soon be acquired or involved in a merger? If so, there's some critical information you'll need for a smooth IT tra...
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Google power users, take heed: There's a way to make combing through that multitude of starred emails a bit more efficient. Jack Wallen shows you how.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-customize-the-gmail-stars-feature-for-greater-flexibility/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 29, 2021

How to customize the Gmail Stars feature for greater flexibility

Google power users, take heed: There's a way to make combing through that multitude of starred emails a bit more efficient. Jack Wallen ...
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Many organizations lack an effective patch management program, especially when it comes to patching remote systems, says Action1.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/wfh-security-how-to-protect-your-remote-endpoints-from-vulnerabilities/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 29, 2021

WFH security: How to protect your remote endpoints from vulnerabilities

Many organizations lack an effective patch management program, especially when it comes to patching remote systems, says Action1. source h...
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If you're looking to take project management to more agile heights, you might want to consider adding scrum into the mix. Jack Wallen shows you how to create a new scrum with the Taiga platform.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-create-a-new-scrum-with-taiga-for-more-agile-project-management/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 29, 2021

How to create a new scrum with Taiga for more agile project management

If you're looking to take project management to more agile heights, you might want to consider adding scrum into the mix. Jack Wallen sh...
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There is always high demand for Python skills, and now you can acquire those skills even if you have no previous tech experience.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/programming-languages-train-to-become-a-python-programmer-for-just-9/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 29, 2021

Programming languages: Train to become a Python programmer for just $9

There is always high demand for Python skills, and now you can acquire those skills even if you have no previous tech experience. source h...
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There's no time like the present to start training for a new career that can change your life, and you can be working in a new tech job before you know it with this e-learning bundle.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cyber-monday-this-computer-science-training-is-on-sale-for-less-than-11/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 29, 2021

Cyber Monday: This computer science training is on sale for less than $11

There's no time like the present to start training for a new career that can change your life, and you can be working in a new tech job ...
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Sunday, November 28, 2021

You can develop the skills that will qualify you for a variety of tech careers without blowing your budget, even while working full-time.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/train-for-valuable-comptia-certifications-for-less-than-5/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 28, 2021

Train for valuable CompTIA certifications for less than $5

You can develop the skills that will qualify you for a variety of tech careers without blowing your budget, even while working full-time. ...
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Now you can learn how to create your own indie video games using Epic's Unreal Engine in five courses that cover everything you need to know, including cinematic multiplayer VR games.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/learn-to-design-your-own-video-games-in-epics-unreal-engine-for-11/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 28, 2021

Learn to design your own video games in Epic's Unreal Engine for $11

Now you can learn how to create your own indie video games using Epic's Unreal Engine in five courses that cover everything you need to ...
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Saturday, November 27, 2021

There's no longer any need to scour the internet for random info on crypto and NFTs, because now you can get the facts you need straight from the pros.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/learn-all-about-cryptocurrency-and-nfts-from-experts-for-just-9/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 27, 2021

Learn all about cryptocurrency and NFTs from experts for just $9

There's no longer any need to scour the internet for random info on crypto and NFTs, because now you can get the facts you need straight...
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You'll never get a better deal on self-paced courses that can teach you the skills necessary to become a cybersecurity analyst, so start training now and switch to a new career in 2022.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/become-a-cybersecurity-analyst-for-just-9/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 27, 2021

Become a cybersecurity analyst for just $9

You'll never get a better deal on self-paced courses that can teach you the skills necessary to become a cybersecurity analyst, so start...
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You will never again need to worry about your anonymity or sensitive personal data online when the best VPN service offers a lifetime of powerful protection.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/get-lifetime-vpn-security-and-privacy-for-just-20-during-this-black-friday-sale/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 27, 2021

Get lifetime VPN security and privacy for just $20 during this Black Friday sale

You will never again need to worry about your anonymity or sensitive personal data online when the best VPN service offers a lifetime of pow...
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Friday, November 26, 2021

Learning to code is often much easier and far less expensive than you may think, even if you have a full-time job. You just need the right courses, and you're set.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/learn-to-code-for-just-12-during-this-black-friday-sale-no-experience-needed/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 26, 2021

Learn to code for just $12 during this Black Friday sale: No experience needed

Learning to code is often much easier and far less expensive than you may think, even if you have a full-time job. You just need the right c...
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Even if you have no prior tech experience at all and are working full-time, you can qualify for a well-paid career in the tech industry by developing the skills found in these 10 self-paced courses.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/learn-in-demand-ethical-hacking-skills-in-your-own-time-for-11-during-this-black-friday-sale/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 26, 2021

Learn in-demand ethical hacking skills in your own time for $11 during this Black Friday sale

Even if you have no prior tech experience at all and are working full-time, you can qualify for a well-paid career in the tech industry by d...
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Microsoft's latest IoT server release is intended for appliances. Here's what you need to know about Windows Server IoT 2022.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/windows-server-iot-2022-is-for-a-lot-more-than-iot/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 26, 2021

Windows Server IoT 2022 is for a lot more than IoT

Microsoft's latest IoT server release is intended for appliances. Here's what you need to know about Windows Server IoT 2022. sour...
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With the right tools, the Apple Pencil can make you wonder how you ever lived without it; these apps are some of the best at making you realize how useful Apple's stylus can be.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/8-ipad-apps-that-take-the-apple-pencil-from-accessory-to-necessity/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 26, 2021

8 iPad apps that take the Apple Pencil from accessory to necessity

With the right tools, the Apple Pencil can make you wonder how you ever lived without it; these apps are some of the best at making you real...
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Commentary: Serverless has failed to hit its potential, Corey Quinn argues. Containers may help to change that.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/serverless-offerings-like-aws-lambda-havent-hit-the-big-time-but-kubernetes-can-help/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 26, 2021

Serverless offerings like AWS Lambda haven't hit the big time, but Kubernetes can help

Commentary: Serverless has failed to hit its potential, Corey Quinn argues. Containers may help to change that. source https://www.techrep...
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Don't allow a lack of tech experience stop you from having lucrative tech career when you can learn all the required skills from scratch, even if you're working a full-time job.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/become-a-javascript-developer-for-only-9-during-this-black-friday-sale/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 26, 2021

Become a JavaScript developer for only $9 during this Black Friday sale

Don't allow a lack of tech experience stop you from having lucrative tech career when you can learn all the required skills from scratch...
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Thursday, November 25, 2021

No matter what your experience or skill level, this bundle has courses that could boost your income, including one that can turn a complete novice into a certified programmer in seven days.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/learn-python-javascript-raspberry-pi-sql-and-more-for-only-12-during-this-black-friday-sale/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 25, 2021

Learn Python, JavaScript, Raspberry Pi, SQL and more for only $12 during this Black Friday sale

No matter what your experience or skill level, this bundle has courses that could boost your income, including one that can turn a complete ...
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Learning new skills is an excellent path to a major life change, and now you can continue doing that for a lifetime, including language training that would allow you to comfortably travel abroad.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/get-lifetime-access-to-rosetta-stone-plus-over-1000-courses-that-could-change-your-career/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 25, 2021

Get lifetime access to Rosetta Stone, plus over 1,000 courses that could change your career

Learning new skills is an excellent path to a major life change, and now you can continue doing that for a lifetime, including language trai...
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There are some great deals happening on great hardware and software right now. If you're a professional looking for a deal, or just window shopping, be sure to give these a look.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/10-black-friday-deals-that-professionals-wont-want-to-miss/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 25, 2021

10 Black Friday deals that professionals won't want to miss

There are some great deals happening on great hardware and software right now. If you're a professional looking for a deal, or just wind...
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If you're looking for discounts on Apple products for yourself or to give as gifts, there's a good chance it's on sale today, and these 10 deals are some of the best.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/10-black-friday-deals-on-nearly-everything-apple/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 25, 2021

10 Black Friday deals on nearly everything Apple

If you're looking for discounts on Apple products for yourself or to give as gifts, there's a good chance it's on sale today, an...
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Learn Spanish, French, Italian, German and many more languages with Babbel, the No. 1 top-grossing language-learning app in the world.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/learn-14-new-languages-with-babbels-top-rated-software-on-sale-for-179/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 25, 2021

Learn 14 new languages with Babbel's top-rated software, on sale for $179

Learn Spanish, French, Italian, German and many more languages with Babbel, the No. 1 top-grossing language-learning app in the world. sou...
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What's the next year have in store for businesses using Apple technologies? Here are three predictions Erik Eckel believes will impact Apple business professionals in 2022.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/3-apple-predictions-for-business-professionals-in-2022/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 25, 2021

3 Apple predictions for business professionals in 2022

What's the next year have in store for businesses using Apple technologies? Here are three predictions Erik Eckel believes will impact A...
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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Stay up to date for a lifetime with this cybersecurity training bundle with more than 1,000 hours of instruction.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/get-1000-hours-of-cybersecurity-training-for-21-this-black-friday/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 24, 2021

Get 1,000 hours of cybersecurity training for $21 this Black Friday

Stay up to date for a lifetime with this cybersecurity training bundle with more than 1,000 hours of instruction. source https://www.techr...
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When you need a brief respite during a busy day, turn to the Mindfulness app on your Apple Watch.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-unwind-with-the-mindfulness-app-on-your-apple-watch/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 24, 2021

How to unwind with the Mindfulness app on your Apple Watch

When you need a brief respite during a busy day, turn to the Mindfulness app on your Apple Watch. source https://www.techrepublic.com/arti...
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Build your reputation as a certified CompTIA professional with 16 expert-led courses on IT basics, networks, cloud, security and more.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/get-comptia-certification-prep-for-15-during-black-friday/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 24, 2021

Get CompTIA certification prep for $15 during Black Friday

Build your reputation as a certified CompTIA professional with 16 expert-led courses on IT basics, networks, cloud, security and more. sou...
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Black Friday deals for both TechRepublic Premium and TechRepublic Academy.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/black-friday-sale-techrepublic-premium-and-techrepublic-academy/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 24, 2021

Black Friday Sale: TechRepublic Premium and TechRepublic Academy

Black Friday deals for both TechRepublic Premium and TechRepublic Academy. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/black-friday-sale-t...
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Going forward, 5G will be the major communications channel for big data transfers of video and audio. But 5G also has its issues. Here's what companies planning to deploy 5G for big data need to know.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/5-things-to-know-before-deploying-5g-in-your-business/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 24, 2021

5 things to know before deploying 5G in your business

Going forward, 5G will be the major communications channel for big data transfers of video and audio. But 5G also has its issues. Here's...
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We are seeing some of the risks of relying on increasingly complex algorithms. IT leaders should understand and be able to articulate the risks to prevent disaster.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/be-wary-of-trusting-algorithms-in-volatile-markets/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 24, 2021

Be wary of trusting algorithms in volatile markets

We are seeing some of the risks of relying on increasingly complex algorithms. IT leaders should understand and be able to articulate the ri...
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Command interpreters and scripting languages like the Bash shell are essential tools of any operating system. Here's how to use powerful data structures in Bash called associative arrays or hashes.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-bash-associative-arrays/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 24, 2021

How to use Bash associative arrays

Command interpreters and scripting languages like the Bash shell are essential tools of any operating system. Here's how to use powerful...
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Commentary: Though some seem nervous about money flowing into open source, the reality is money has long driven innovation and sustainability for open source.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/is-open-source-better-or-worse-off-because-of-corporate-money/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 24, 2021

Is open source better or worse off because of corporate money?

Commentary: Though some seem nervous about money flowing into open source, the reality is money has long driven innovation and sustainabilit...
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Safari is a good browser, but it could be better. Unfortunately, one area that requires improvement is the un-Mac-ifying of the privacy settings. Find out what Jack Wallen means by this.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/apple-needs-to-un-mac-ify-security-and-privacy-in-safari/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 24, 2021

Apple needs to un-Mac-ify security and privacy in Safari

Safari is a good browser, but it could be better. Unfortunately, one area that requires improvement is the un-Mac-ifying of the privacy sett...
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The Smart City Expo World Congress recognized cities using technology to address climate change, internet access and housing challenges.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/nyc-wuhan-and-albuquerque-win-smart-city-awards/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 24, 2021

NYC, Wuhan and Albuquerque win smart city awards

The Smart City Expo World Congress recognized cities using technology to address climate change, internet access and housing challenges. s...
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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Change settings in Google Calendar, Gmail and Google Chat to indicate that you're on a holiday.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-configure-google-workspace-for-a-vacation/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 23, 2021

How to configure Google Workspace for a vacation

Change settings in Google Calendar, Gmail and Google Chat to indicate that you're on a holiday. source https://www.techrepublic.com/ar...
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Social media has become an integral part of modern communications, providing valuable information to businesses and individuals. Unfortunately, some of that information is just plain wrong or misleading.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-identify-social-media-misinformation-and-protect-your-business/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 23, 2021

How to identify social media misinformation and protect your business

Social media has become an integral part of modern communications, providing valuable information to businesses and individuals. Unfortunate...
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Mozilla has hit a rock bottom market share and looks to be heading toward irrelevancy. Jack Wallen has a few ideas how Mozilla could fix this problem.

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November 23, 2021

4 ways Mozilla could fix its Firefox problem

Mozilla has hit a rock bottom market share and looks to be heading toward irrelevancy. Jack Wallen has a few ideas how Mozilla could fix thi...
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Jack Wallen continues his introduction to Linux for new users, this time walking through the process of logging in, updating and installing applications.

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November 23, 2021

Sick of Windows? How to log into and start using Linux

Jack Wallen continues his introduction to Linux for new users, this time walking through the process of logging in, updating and installing ...
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Though the feds haven't identified any specific known threats, criminals are prone to strike when key employees are traveling or spending time with family and friends.

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November 23, 2021

US government warns of increased ransomware threats during Thanksgiving

Though the feds haven't identified any specific known threats, criminals are prone to strike when key employees are traveling or spendin...
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Third-party app trackers have become a real problem on Android, and DuckDuckGo is doing something about it. Find out why Jack Wallen believes this is the browser you need to use.

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November 23, 2021

If you're serious about privacy, it's time to use DuckDuckGo as your default Android browser

Third-party app trackers have become a real problem on Android, and DuckDuckGo is doing something about it. Find out why Jack Wallen believe...
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There's nothing keeping you from starting a well-paid tech career in 2022 or rapidly turning your existing coding experience into more marketable skills.

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November 23, 2021

Learn to become a full-stack web developer

There's nothing keeping you from starting a well-paid tech career in 2022 or rapidly turning your existing coding experience into more m...
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Research from Google Workspace finds that the next challenge is keeping both in-person and remote team members engaged.

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November 23, 2021

Hybrid work is here to stay. The new challenge is making sure it's not the worst of both worlds

Research from Google Workspace finds that the next challenge is keeping both in-person and remote team members engaged. source https://www...
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Proofpoint finds that bad actors are using SMS messages about package deliveries as the bait in new scams.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cant-remember-ordering-that-package-dont-click-on-unfamiliar-links-sent-via-text/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 23, 2021

Can't remember ordering that package? Don't click on unfamiliar links sent via text

Proofpoint finds that bad actors are using SMS messages about package deliveries as the bait in new scams. source https://www.techrepublic...
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Monday, November 22, 2021

You can make sure you aren't seeing fake news, edited photos or deepfakes with this software. Here's how to install and use it.

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November 22, 2021

How to install and use InVID, a plugin to debunk fake news and verify videos and images

You can make sure you aren't seeing fake news, edited photos or deepfakes with this software. Here's how to install and use it. so...
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Coloring only the numbers in a numbered list can add a bit of fun or point out a serious item in your Microsoft Word doc.

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November 22, 2021

3 ways to add color to the numbers in a numbered list in Word

Coloring only the numbers in a numbered list can add a bit of fun or point out a serious item in your Microsoft Word doc. source https://w...
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This comprehensive guide about AWS covers the expansive cloud services offered by Amazon, common use cases and technical limitations and what to know when adopting this technology.

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November 22, 2021

Amazon Web Services (AWS): A cheat sheet

This comprehensive guide about AWS covers the expansive cloud services offered by Amazon, common use cases and technical limitations and wha...
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The hosting company has revealed a security incident that exposed the email addresses and customer numbers of 1.2 million Managed WordPress customers.

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November 22, 2021

GoDaddy security breach impacts more than 1 million WordPress users

The hosting company has revealed a security incident that exposed the email addresses and customer numbers of 1.2 million Managed WordPress ...
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While similar to Windows 10, personalizing Windows 11 requires you to navigate through several layers of configuration setting menus laid out in new and different ways.

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November 22, 2021

How to personalize the lock screen background image in Windows 11

While similar to Windows 10, personalizing Windows 11 requires you to navigate through several layers of configuration setting menus laid ou...
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Despite nearly unanimous agreement, there's still a lack of clarity on who is accountable for security incidents and whether previous security investments have paid off, a Gartner survey finds.

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November 22, 2021

Leaders agree that cybersecurity is a business risk, but are they acting on that belief?

Despite nearly unanimous agreement, there's still a lack of clarity on who is accountable for security incidents and whether previous se...
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It's easy to return random values in Microsoft Excel, but returning random letters might leave you scratching your head. Fortunately, you only need two functions.

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November 22, 2021

How to generate random letters in Excel

It's easy to return random values in Microsoft Excel, but returning random letters might leave you scratching your head. Fortunately, yo...
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When you don't want to give out your personal or work email address, but still need to sign up for an account, Mozilla might have an answer for you with Firefox Relay.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/mozilla-has-released-a-new-platform-for-privacy-focused-email-communications/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 22, 2021

Mozilla has released a new platform for privacy-focused email communications

When you don't want to give out your personal or work email address, but still need to sign up for an account, Mozilla might have an ans...
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You can find a friend or family member, a lost iPhone or iPad, and an item with an Apple AirTag, all from an Apple Watch.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-find-items-or-people-through-your-apple-watch/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 22, 2021

How to find items or people through your Apple Watch

You can find a friend or family member, a lost iPhone or iPad, and an item with an Apple AirTag, all from an Apple Watch. source https://w...
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Cybersecurity success means having the right people in the right positions. These two hiring kits can help you create the right job post, ask the right questions, and hire the right candidate.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-hire-the-right-security-architects-and-cybersecurity-engineers/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 22, 2021

How to hire the right security architects and cybersecurity engineers

Cybersecurity success means having the right people in the right positions. These two hiring kits can help you create the right job post, as...
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If you suffer eyestrain, try Dark Mode. Most people claim a darker screen is gentle on their eyes.

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November 22, 2021

How to enable Dark Mode in Microsoft 365

If you suffer eyestrain, try Dark Mode. Most people claim a darker screen is gentle on their eyes. source https://www.techrepublic.com/art...
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What is the global chip shortage? How can your business manage during this crisis? When is the chip shortage predicted to end? These questions and more are answered in this cheat sheet.

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November 22, 2021

Global chip shortage: Everything you need to know

What is the global chip shortage? How can your business manage during this crisis? When is the chip shortage predicted to end? These questio...
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Project management is key to an efficient and agile development cycle. But when faced with choosing either kanban or scrum, which route do you take? Jack Wallen has some advice.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/scrum-or-kanban-which-is-best-for-your-project/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 22, 2021

Scrum or kanban, which is best for your project?

Project management is key to an efficient and agile development cycle. But when faced with choosing either kanban or scrum, which route do y...
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If you frequently collaborate on files within Google Docs, and need a way to be alerted when changes are made to those shared files, Jack Wallen has the how-to just for you.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-enable-notifications-for-when-any-collaborator-makes-a-change-in-a-google-docs-file/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 22, 2021

How to enable notifications for when any collaborator makes a change in a Google Docs file

If you frequently collaborate on files within Google Docs, and need a way to be alerted when changes are made to those shared files, Jack Wa...
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Why wait for the New Year to start making major resolutions to change your life? You can start training now and have a lucrative tech career before you know it.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/become-a-python-programmer-with-this-online-course-bundle/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 22, 2021

Become a Python programmer with this online course bundle

Why wait for the New Year to start making major resolutions to change your life? You can start training now and have a lucrative tech career...
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Friday, November 19, 2021

Most screen recording tools let you record up to two and sometimes even four hours, but they often end up crashing without recording all the data. This is where open source OBS Studio comes in.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-create-long-screen-recordings-using-obs-studio/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 19, 2021

How to create long screen recordings using OBS Studio

Most screen recording tools let you record up to two and sometimes even four hours, but they often end up crashing without recording all the...
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The new product, Cisco Secure Cloud Insights, offers cloud inventory tracking and relationship mapping to navigate public clouds as well as access rights management and security compliance reporting.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cisco-partners-with-jupiterone-to-enhance-its-securex-product-portfolio/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 19, 2021

Cisco partners with JupiterOne to enhance its SecureX product portfolio

The new product, Cisco Secure Cloud Insights, offers cloud inventory tracking and relationship mapping to navigate public clouds as well as ...
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Advanced threats constantly evolve. This year saw multiple examples of advanced persistent threats under the spotlight, allowing us to predict what threats might lead the future.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/8-advanced-threats-kaspersky-predicts-for-2022/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 19, 2021

8 advanced threats Kaspersky predicts for 2022

Advanced threats constantly evolve. This year saw multiple examples of advanced persistent threats under the spotlight, allowing us to predi...
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Check boxes offer a simple visual way to denote state: on or off, true or false, and so on, and they're easier to use than ever before!

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-check-box-content-controls-in-a-word-document/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 19, 2021

How to use check box content controls in a Word document

Check boxes offer a simple visual way to denote state: on or off, true or false, and so on, and they're easier to use than ever before! ...
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If you already know how to code, now you can learn how to create apps for all of Apple's platforms to either sell on the App Store or create a portfolio to apply for well-paid Apple developer positions.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/apple-programming-learn-how-to-create-apps-for-ios-15-ipados-apple-watch-and-macos/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 19, 2021

Apple programming: Learn how to create apps for iOS 15, iPadOS, Apple Watch and macOS

If you already know how to code, now you can learn how to create apps for all of Apple's platforms to either sell on the App Store or cr...
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Commentary: The big enterprise problem isn't running hundreds of apps across multiple clouds; no, the big problem is running the same app consistently on just one cloud or data center.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/enterprises-get-closer-to-the-app-store-experience-with-kubernetes-and-gitops/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 19, 2021

Enterprises get closer to the app store experience with Kubernetes and GitOps

Commentary: The big enterprise problem isn't running hundreds of apps across multiple clouds; no, the big problem is running the same ap...
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Black Opal is built for curious technologists who want to master the basics of quantum without getting an advanced degree or a headache.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/q-ctrl-launches-online-course-about-quantum-computing-for-people-who-didnt-study-physics/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 19, 2021

Q-CTRL launches quantum computing course for people who didn't study physics

Black Opal is built for curious technologists who want to master the basics of quantum without getting an advanced degree or a headache. s...
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There's no clear end in sight for the chip shortage plaguing the globe, and that means it's time to strategize, especially if you're an OEM.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-chip-shortage-how-should-your-business-approach-buying-tech-and-components/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 19, 2021

The chip shortage: How should your business approach buying tech and components?

There's no clear end in sight for the chip shortage plaguing the globe, and that means it's time to strategize, especially if you...
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Just one course can boost your income considerably, and this bundle has nine courses like that, including Python training. Check out this option for potentially increasing your income.

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November 19, 2021

Learn Python: Start or advance your computer science career with this class bundle

Just one course can boost your income considerably, and this bundle has nine courses like that, including Python training. Check out this op...
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If your email is out of control, it's time to get rid of what you don't need and organize the information you do need.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/use-these-tips-to-tame-your-inbox/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 19, 2021

Use these tips to tame your inbox

If your email is out of control, it's time to get rid of what you don't need and organize the information you do need. source http...
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LibreOffice has included an important feature that has been broken for years. Jack Wallen takes on the task of not only calling out the problem but calling on developers to resolve the issue.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/libreoffice-remote-save-will-never-work-until-they-have-a-developer-fix-the-problem/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 19, 2021

LibreOffice Remote Save will never work until they have a developer fix the problem

LibreOffice has included an important feature that has been broken for years. Jack Wallen takes on the task of not only calling out the prob...
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Outlook and Mail are two leading email clients for the Mac. Is one better than the other? Read on to learn why one veteran IT consultant thinks so.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-outlook-vs-apple-mail-which-email-client-is-best-for-business/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 19, 2021

Microsoft Outlook vs. Apple Mail: Which email client is best for business?

Outlook and Mail are two leading email clients for the Mac. Is one better than the other? Read on to learn why one veteran IT consultant thi...
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Commentary: AI is considered "world changing" by policymakers, but it's unclear how to ensure positive outcomes.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/policymakers-want-to-regulate-ai-but-lack-consensus-on-how/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 19, 2021

Policymakers want to regulate AI but lack consensus on how

Commentary: AI is considered "world changing" by policymakers, but it's unclear how to ensure positive outcomes. source http...
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Sparklines are in-cell charts in Microsoft Excel that are easy to create and extremely helpful, but they can be more insightful with just a few specific settings.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-highlight-details-for-better-insight-with-sparkline-charts-in-excel/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 19, 2021

How to highlight details for better insight with sparkline charts in Excel

Sparklines are in-cell charts in Microsoft Excel that are easy to create and extremely helpful, but they can be more insightful with just a ...
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You don't need to wait until the new year to make a major change in your life. You can get the skills you need to switch to a lucrative tech career while working full-time.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/learn-whichever-type-of-coding-you-choose-in-15-engaging-project-based-courses/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 19, 2021

Learn whichever type of coding you choose in 15 engaging, project-based courses

You don't need to wait until the new year to make a major change in your life. You can get the skills you need to switch to a lucrative ...
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Thursday, November 18, 2021

Overall, tech sector employment is expected to grow at about twice the rate of overall employment in the US, according to CompTIA's IT Industry Outlook report.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/report-expect-a-boon-for-it-channel-firms/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 18, 2021

Report: Expect a boon for IT channel firms

Overall, tech sector employment is expected to grow at about twice the rate of overall employment in the US, according to CompTIA's IT I...
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You don't need to go back to school or spend a lot of money to acquire skills that can send your career soaring. You can just learn all about the cloud from self-paced courses.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/master-kubernetes-react-aws-and-more-valuable-cloud-skills-with-this-training/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 18, 2021

Master Kubernetes, React, AWS and more valuable cloud skills with this training

You don't need to go back to school or spend a lot of money to acquire skills that can send your career soaring. You can just learn all ...
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If you've ever had a need to SSH into a Windows machine, Jack Wallen shows you how to make that possible with the help of PowerShell.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-install-the-openssh-server-on-windows-with-powershell/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 18, 2021

How to install the OpenSSH server on Windows with PowerShell

If you've ever had a need to SSH into a Windows machine, Jack Wallen shows you how to make that possible with the help of PowerShell. ...
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The project's first phase will connect more than 500 substations and will pave the way for more IoT projects in the island nation.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/bahrain-selects-nokia-technology-for-digital-transformation-of-water-infrastructure/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 18, 2021

Bahrain selects Nokia technology for digital transformation of water infrastructure

The project's first phase will connect more than 500 substations and will pave the way for more IoT projects in the island nation. sou...
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It takes more than raw talent and the right tools to create a good IT team. These four downloadable resources cover essential elements needed to build a successful support strategy.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/it-support-strategies-four-downloads-for-planning-with-assisting-and-hiring-it-professionals/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 18, 2021

IT support strategies: Four downloads for planning with, assisting and hiring IT professionals

It takes more than raw talent and the right tools to create a good IT team. These four downloadable resources cover essential elements neede...
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Managing computers for education is complicated, but Microsoft thinks it has a solution.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/windows-11-se-why-its-both-more-and-less-locked-down-than-windows-10-s/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 18, 2021

Windows 11 SE: Why it's both more and less locked down than Windows 10 S

Managing computers for education is complicated, but Microsoft thinks it has a solution. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/windo...
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Sometimes you just need a quick means of converting a spreadsheet to a comma-separated values file. When you don't have a GUI to take care of the task, Jack Wallen has the perfect command for the job.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-convert-xls-and-json-files-to-csv-in-linux-with-csvkit/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 18, 2021

How to convert XLS and JSON files to CSV in Linux with csvkit

Sometimes you just need a quick means of converting a spreadsheet to a comma-separated values file. When you don't have a GUI to take ca...
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Midsize companies often lack the staff, expertise and expensive tools needed to defend themselves against attack, says security provider Coro.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-midsize-companies-are-vulnerable-to-data-breaches-and-other-cyberattacks/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 18, 2021

How midsize companies are vulnerable to data breaches and other cyberattacks

Midsize companies often lack the staff, expertise and expensive tools needed to defend themselves against attack, says security provider Cor...
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Tom Merritt tells us what we need to know about understanding data, its integration and its importance.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/top-5-things-to-know-about-data-intelligence/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 18, 2021

Top 5 things to know about data intelligence

Tom Merritt tells us what we need to know about understanding data, its integration and its importance. source https://www.techrepublic.co...
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Robin's Return to Office Report finds office capacity is at 25% which is the highest since the pandemic started.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/office-occupancy-hits-25-in-the-us-with-nyc-and-boston-offices-filling-up-the-fastest/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 18, 2021

Office occupancy hits 25% in the US with NYC and Boston offices filling up the fastest

Robin's Return to Office Report finds office capacity is at 25% which is the highest since the pandemic started. source https://www.te...
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The first update to Windows 10 since the arrival of Windows 11 makes it clear that Windows 10 will fall behind.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/whats-new-for-it-pros-in-the-next-windows-10-update/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 18, 2021

What's new for IT pros in the next Windows 10 update

The first update to Windows 10 since the arrival of Windows 11 makes it clear that Windows 10 will fall behind. source https://www.techrep...
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Only 25% of consumers surveyed by NTT Application Security said they'd take their online business elsewhere following a data breach.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/consumers-like-the-benefits-of-online-shopping-despite-the-security-risks/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 18, 2021

Consumers like the benefits of online shopping despite the security risks

Only 25% of consumers surveyed by NTT Application Security said they'd take their online business elsewhere following a data breach. s...
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An analysis of 4 million code repositories reveals the building blocks for a good culture and high productivity.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/latest-github-survey-finds-developers-like-automation-reusing-code-and-remote-work/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 18, 2021

Latest Github survey finds developers like automation, reusing code and remote work

An analysis of 4 million code repositories reveals the building blocks for a good culture and high productivity. source https://www.techre...
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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Teaching data science to people you already have on staff can help alleviate the massive shortage of data scientists. Here's where to find them.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/data-scientist-shortage-can-your-company-use-citizen-data-scientists/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 17, 2021

Data scientist shortage: Can your company use citizen data scientists?

Teaching data science to people you already have on staff can help alleviate the massive shortage of data scientists. Here's where to fi...
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The war against right to repair may have just been dealt a killing blow, with Apple announcing that it will start selling tools, parts and manuals for its devices directly to consumers.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/apple-decides-you-should-be-able-to-repair-your-own-device-after-all/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 17, 2021

Apple decides you should be able to repair your own device, after all

The war against right to repair may have just been dealt a killing blow, with Apple announcing that it will start selling tools, parts and m...
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This is the year business leaders will learn just how innovative online criminals have become, and it'll take rethinking how we perceive account security to fight it, says PerimeterX CTO Ido Safruti.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/5-predictions-to-help-you-focus-your-web-app-security-resources-in-2022/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 17, 2021

5 predictions to help you focus your web app security resources in 2022

This is the year business leaders will learn just how innovative online criminals have become, and it'll take rethinking how we perceive...
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A majority of IT leaders surveyed by Valtix said they realize their employees lack the necessary skills to manage multicloud security.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-beef-up-your-multi-cloud-security/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 17, 2021

How to beef up your multicloud security

A majority of IT leaders surveyed by Valtix said they realize their employees lack the necessary skills to manage multicloud security. sou...
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The CEO of video creation platform provider Vidyard discusses his personal experiences and the program he formed at the company.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-value-of-mentorship-in-a-remote-world/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 17, 2021

The value of mentorship in a remote world

The CEO of video creation platform provider Vidyard discusses his personal experiences and the program he formed at the company. source ht...
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If you tweet often or rely on Twitter for news and research, Andy Wolber thinks that a subscription to Twitter Blue offers excellent value.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/top-5-business-reasons-to-subscribe-to-twitter-blue/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 17, 2021

Twitter Blue: Top 5 business reasons to subscribe

If you tweet often or rely on Twitter for news and research, Andy Wolber thinks that a subscription to Twitter Blue offers excellent value. ...
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If Multipass is your virtual machine environment of choice, and you wish you could add a GUI to your VMs, wish no more. Jack Wallen shows you how to do just that.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-install-a-full-desktop-on-a-multipass-virtual-machine-for-easier-linux-development/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 17, 2021

How to install a full desktop on a Multipass virtual machine for easier Linux development

If Multipass is your virtual machine environment of choice, and you wish you could add a GUI to your VMs, wish no more. Jack Wallen shows yo...
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AI has the potential to help healthcare call centers—and it couldn't come at a better time. Callers are frustrated and needing help more than ever, so this solution could make a big difference.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-ai-and-nlp-are-helping-healthcare-call-centers-to-be-more-efficient/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 17, 2021

How AI and NLP are helping healthcare call centers to be more efficient

AI has the potential to help healthcare call centers—and it couldn't come at a better time. Callers are frustrated and needing help more...
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A quarter of security pros polled by Cybereason said they lack a plan to deal with a ransomware attack during a weekend or holiday.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-protect-your-organization-from-ransomware-attacks-during-the-holiday-season/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 17, 2021

How to protect your organization from ransomware attacks during the holiday season

A quarter of security pros polled by Cybereason said they lack a plan to deal with a ransomware attack during a weekend or holiday. source...
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If you thought installing an operating system was challenging, think again. Jack Wallen shows you how getting elementary OS up and running in about five minutes is easy enough for any skill level.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/sick-of-windows-heres-how-easy-it-is-to-install-linux/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 17, 2021

Sick of Windows? Here's how easy it is to install Linux

If you thought installing an operating system was challenging, think again. Jack Wallen shows you how getting elementary OS up and running i...
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At your storage limit in Google Drive, Gmail or Google Photos? You can find large items and move them to the trash to clear up space from your phone

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-manage-google-workspace-storage-from-a-phone/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 17, 2021

How to manage Google Workspace storage from a phone

At your storage limit in Google Drive, Gmail or Google Photos? You can find large items and move them to the trash to clear up space from yo...
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Software companies take 7 of the top 10 spots on Deloitte's 2021 North America Technology Fast 500 list, but 3 medical and biotech companies take the other spots, and one of those is the winner.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/deloitte-fast-500-medical-device-company-takes-the-top-spot-but-software-continues-to-dominate-the-top-10/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 17, 2021

Deloitte Fast 500: Medical device company takes the top spot but software continues to dominate the top 10

Software companies take 7 of the top 10 spots on Deloitte's 2021 North America Technology Fast 500 list, but 3 medical and biotech compa...
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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Using data detectors has become commonplace in iOS and macOS, but did you know all the power that they have to introduce new tools into your workflow? Learn all about them here.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-the-built-in-flight-and-package-tracking-features-in-ios-15/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 16, 2021

How to use the built-in flight and package tracking features in iOS 15

Using data detectors has become commonplace in iOS and macOS, but did you know all the power that they have to introduce new tools into your...
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If you missed in-person tech events in 2020 and 2021, here's some good news: It's looking promising that in 2022 many conferences will get back to (almost) normal.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/2022-tech-conferences-and-events-to-add-to-your-calendar/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 16, 2021

2022 tech conferences and events to add to your calendar

If you missed in-person tech events in 2020 and 2021, here's some good news: It's looking promising that in 2022 many conferences wi...
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It's no shock employees are switching jobs for more money, but a recent report from Visier shows there are ways to retain employees beyond larger paychecks.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/use-skill-development-to-mitigate-the-effects-of-the-great-resignation/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 16, 2021

Use skill development to mitigate the effects of the Great Resignation

It's no shock employees are switching jobs for more money, but a recent report from Visier shows there are ways to retain employees beyo...
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Traditional small businesses are more concerned with cost than any other element of cloud infrastructure.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/smbs-are-using-more-cloud-services-than-ever-and-still-struggling-with-tech-expertise/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 16, 2021

SMBs are using more cloud services than ever and still struggling with tech expertise

Traditional small businesses are more concerned with cost than any other element of cloud infrastructure. source https://www.techrepublic....
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With macOS Monterey comes a tool that can help you create user friendly, repeatable actions to help optimize your daily life in numerous ways.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/macos-monterey-includes-an-absolute-gem-of-a-feature-for-those-looking-up-their-efficiency-game/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 16, 2021

macOS Monterey includes an absolute gem of a feature for those looking to up their efficiency game

With macOS Monterey comes a tool that can help you create user friendly, repeatable actions to help optimize your daily life in numerous way...
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If you have wireless-chargeable mobile peripherals in need of a charge, your Pixel 5 or 6 is there to rescue them. Jack Wallen shows you how to use this feature.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-enable-the-battery-share-feature-on-your-new-pixel-6-to-charge-other-devices/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 16, 2021

How to enable the Battery Share feature on your new Pixel 6 to charge other devices

If you have wireless-chargeable mobile peripherals in need of a charge, your Pixel 5 or 6 is there to rescue them. Jack Wallen shows you how...
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Security researchers analyzed 700 incidents to understand the economics of these threats as well as what bargaining tactics work.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/14-tactics-to-use-during-a-ransomware-negotiation/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 16, 2021

14 tactics to use during a ransomware negotiation

Security researchers analyzed 700 incidents to understand the economics of these threats as well as what bargaining tactics work. source h...
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The Raspberry Pi family of single-board computers keeps growing. This Raspberry Pi buyers guide lists what's available and includes recommendations about which board is ideal based on the user.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/best-raspberry-pi-which-board-should-you-buy/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 16, 2021

Best Raspberry Pi for 2021: Which board should you buy?

The Raspberry Pi family of single-board computers keeps growing. This Raspberry Pi buyers guide lists what's available and includes reco...
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SharePlay lets users share content with others on a FaceTime call, meaning that you no longer need to spin up a Zoom call to quickly share your screen or present something with team members.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-share-content-over-facetime-with-shareplay-in-ios-15-1/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
November 16, 2021

How to share content over FaceTime with SharePlay in iOS 15.1

SharePlay lets users share content with others on a FaceTime call, meaning that you no longer need to spin up a Zoom call to quickly share y...
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The Eagle will allow users to solve for a new level of complexity when undertaking experiments and running applications, the company said.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ibm-quantum-unveils-a-127-qubit-quantum-processor/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 16, 2021

IBM Quantum unveils a 127-qubit quantum processor

The Eagle will allow users to solve for a new level of complexity when undertaking experiments and running applications, the company said. ...
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Easy-to-crack phrases as "123456," "123456789," "12345," "qwerty" and "password" are the five most common passwords, says NordPass.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/your-weak-passwords-can-be-cracked-in-less-than-a-second/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 16, 2021

Your weak passwords can be cracked in less than a second

Easy-to-crack phrases as "123456," "123456789," "12345," "qwerty" and "password" are the f...
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Commentary: Tech debt is a major hurdle to developer productivity. Nobl9's new Hydrogen is here to help.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-nobl9s-new-tool-could-help-developers-tame-technical-debt/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
November 16, 2021

How Nobl9's new tool could help developers tame technical debt

Commentary: Tech debt is a major hurdle to developer productivity. Nobl9's new Hydrogen is here to help. source https://www.techrepubl...
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A third of employees admit lying to hide the fact that they accidentally deleted data, most doing so out of embarrassment or fear of punishment. Even more would lie about a ransomware infection.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/fear-and-shame-are-making-it-harder-to-fight-ransomware-and-accidental-data-loss-report-finds/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 16, 2021

Fear and shame are making it harder to fight ransomware and accidental data loss, report finds

A third of employees admit lying to hide the fact that they accidentally deleted data, most doing so out of embarrassment or fear of punishm...
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Monday, November 15, 2021

There is a real need for "boots-on-the-ground" cybersecurity professionals, so why not tap into a pool of trained and motivated veterans?

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cybersecurity-is-a-growing-field-that-can-benefit-from-hiring-veterans/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 15, 2021

Cybersecurity is a growing field that can benefit from hiring veterans

There is a real need for "boots-on-the-ground" cybersecurity professionals, so why not tap into a pool of trained and motivated ve...
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Having the ability to Google from the command line can be an efficient way to look up something on Linux. Jack Wallen shows you how with the help of Googler.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-run-a-google-search-from-the-linux-command-line/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 15, 2021

How to run a Google search from the Linux command line

Having the ability to Google from the command line can be an efficient way to look up something on Linux. Jack Wallen shows you how with the...
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The full right-click context menu in File Explorer can be restored in Windows 11 with a specific code and an unusual and slightly tricky hack of the Windows Registry File.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-restore-the-full-context-menu-to-file-explorer-in-windows-11/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
November 15, 2021

How to restore the full context menu to File Explorer in Windows 11

The full right-click context menu in File Explorer can be restored in Windows 11 with a specific code and an unusual and slightly tricky hac...
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A hacker has taken responsibility for the compromise, saying they did it to highlight a vulnerability in the FBI's system.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/fake-emails-exploited-fbi-email-service-to-warn-of-phony-cyberattacks/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
November 15, 2021

Fake emails exploited FBI email service to warn of phony cyberattacks

A hacker has taken responsibility for the compromise, saying they did it to highlight a vulnerability in the FBI's system. source http...
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Most organizations surveyed by Hitachi ID are moving partly to software-as-a-service. Less than half have adopted a Zero Trust strategy.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-organizations-are-beefing-up-their-cybersecurity-to-combat-ransomware/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
November 15, 2021

How organizations are beefing up their cybersecurity to combat ransomware

Most organizations surveyed by Hitachi ID are moving partly to software-as-a-service. Less than half have adopted a Zero Trust strategy. s...
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Commentary: The house always wins in gambling, and the house is getting even tougher through machine learning.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-machine-learning-is-skewing-the-odds-in-online-gambling/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
November 15, 2021

How machine learning is skewing the odds in online gambling

Commentary: The house always wins in gambling, and the house is getting even tougher through machine learning. source https://www.techrepu...
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Cybercriminals are now using LinkedIn to find a way into your files. Learn how to detect phishing on LinkedIn and protect yourself from it.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/dont-fall-for-linkedin-phishing-how-to-watch-for-this-credential-stealing-attack/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
November 15, 2021

Don't fall for LinkedIn phishing: How to watch for this credential-stealing attack

Cybercriminals are now using LinkedIn to find a way into your files. Learn how to detect phishing on LinkedIn and protect yourself from it. ...
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If you're using anything but the default macOS cursor in Monterey, you've probably noticed some serious problems. This bug can crash a Mac, but luckily avoiding it is simple.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/macos-monterey-has-a-serious-memory-leak-problem-and-the-cause-has-been-found/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
November 15, 2021

macOS Monterey has a serious memory leak problem, and the cause has been found

If you're using anything but the default macOS cursor in Monterey, you've probably noticed some serious problems. This bug can crash...
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More than 5,300 malicious websites have popped up each week, the highest since the start of 2021, says Check Point Research.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/malicious-shopping-websites-surge-in-number-in-advance-of-black-friday/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 15, 2021

Malicious shopping websites surge in number in advance of Black Friday

More than 5,300 malicious websites have popped up each week, the highest since the start of 2021, says Check Point Research. source https:...
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Yet another consumer is disturbed by the sketchy algorithms deployed by Facebook. Here's how the app knows what you're talking about and what to do about it.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/facebook-and-google-listening-is-more-pervasive-than-you-think/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
November 15, 2021

Facebook and Google "listening" is more pervasive than you think

Yet another consumer is disturbed by the sketchy algorithms deployed by Facebook. Here's how the app knows what you're talking about...
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Learn the most in-demand data skill for tech pros with this course, which provides more than 60 hours of training.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/train-in-your-free-time-to-become-an-sql-expert/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 15, 2021

Train in your free time to become an SQL expert

Learn the most in-demand data skill for tech pros with this course, which provides more than 60 hours of training. source https://www.tech...
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Sunday, November 14, 2021

Business is no longer the same as a result of COVID-19. How can you move forward? Start here.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/covid-19-the-impact-on-business-and-where-we-go-from-here/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 14, 2021

COVID-19: The impact on business and where we go from here

Business is no longer the same as a result of COVID-19. How can you move forward? Start here. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/...
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Friday, November 12, 2021

Sorting is one of Microsoft Excel's easiest tasks. Click; you're done! At least until you need to sort by multiple columns. For this sort task, you'll need a custom sort. Here's how.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-sort-data-by-multiple-columns-in-excel/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 12, 2021

How to sort data by multiple columns in Excel

Sorting is one of Microsoft Excel's easiest tasks. Click; you're done! At least until you need to sort by multiple columns. For this...
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Facebook's recent challenges should serve as a lesson to all leaders to identify and mitigate ethical concerns before they escalate.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/facebook-bad-news-and-business-ethics-consider-the-consequences-of-every-decision/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
November 12, 2021

Facebook, bad news and business ethics: Consider the consequences of every decision

Facebook's recent challenges should serve as a lesson to all leaders to identify and mitigate ethical concerns before they escalate. s...
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Develop the necessary skills and use the tools to be an ethical hacker through this 120-hour comprehensive course bundle.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/save-an-extra-15-off-training-in-ethical-hacking-with-this-pre-black-friday-sale-deal/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 12, 2021

Save an extra 15% off training in ethical hacking with this pre-Black Friday sale deal

Develop the necessary skills and use the tools to be an ethical hacker through this 120-hour comprehensive course bundle. source https://w...
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Positive Technologies expert describes vulnerability linked to apps used to pay for public transit tickets.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/security-researcher-flaw-in-apple-pay-samsung-pay-and-google-pay-makes-fraud-easy-for-thieves/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 12, 2021

Security researcher: Flaw in Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay makes fraud easy for thieves

Positive Technologies expert describes vulnerability linked to apps used to pay for public transit tickets. source https://www.techrepubli...
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Terminal-based file managers may seem a little old school, but these two options for Linux will come in handy for a variety of tasks.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/linux-users-these-text-based-file-managers-are-overlooked-gems/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 12, 2021

Linux users: These text-based file managers are overlooked gems

Terminal-based file managers may seem a little old school, but these two options for Linux will come in handy for a variety of tasks. sour...
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Build your coding expertise from the ground up with 121 hours of content on JavaScript, from the basics to building your own project.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/score-this-comprehensive-javascript-training-for-an-extra-15-off-in-this-pre-black-friday-sale/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 12, 2021

Score this comprehensive JavaScript training for an extra 15% off in this pre-Black Friday sale

Build your coding expertise from the ground up with 121 hours of content on JavaScript, from the basics to building your own project. sour...
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With an estimated 14% of PPC costs being lost to fraud, all it takes is a look at the advertising budgets of top tech firms to see how much money they're wasting, says PPC Shield.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/pay-per-click-fraud-is-costing-top-tech-companies-and-you-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
November 12, 2021

Pay-per-click fraud is costing top tech companies, and you, hundreds of millions of dollars

With an estimated 14% of PPC costs being lost to fraud, all it takes is a look at the advertising budgets of top tech firms to see how much ...
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Americans lost $29.8 billion in phone fraud over the past year. Can AI fraud detection change this?

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-ai-fights-fraud-in-the-telecom-industry/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
November 12, 2021

How AI fights fraud in the telecom industry

Americans lost $29.8 billion in phone fraud over the past year. Can AI fraud detection change this? source https://www.techrepublic.com/ar...
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Digital transformation pressure, combined with pandemic-driven changes, will move us into a world where anything that isn't cloud is considered legacy, one Gartner analyst said.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/85-of-organizations-will-be-cloud-first-by-2025-says-gartner/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
November 12, 2021

85% of organizations will be "cloud-first" by 2025, says Gartner

Digital transformation pressure, combined with pandemic-driven changes, will move us into a world where anything that isn't cloud is con...
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Privacy is essential, especially on a mobile device. These five options available for both Android and iOS can help keep your device secure and your traffic private, but not without cost.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-mobile-vpns-that-you-need-to-try/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
November 12, 2021

The mobile VPNs of 2021 that you need to try

Privacy is essential, especially on a mobile device. These five options available for both Android and iOS can help keep your device secure ...
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Eight courses and 51 hours of content on CompTIA CySA+, ethical hacking, social engineering and more. Everything you need to be a certified cybersecurity analyst.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/score-an-extra-15-discount-on-this-cyber-analysis-training-on-sale-ahead-of-black-friday/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 12, 2021

Get an extra 15% discount on this cyber analysis training on sale ahead of Black Friday

Eight courses and 51 hours of content on CompTIA CySA+, ethical hacking, social engineering and more. Everything you need to be a certified ...
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The INDI One has a vehicle-integrated computer designed for gaming, a Windows workstation and internal cameras.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/new-electric-car-is-zoom-ready/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
November 12, 2021

New electric car is Zoom ready

The INDI One has a vehicle-integrated computer designed for gaming, a Windows workstation and internal cameras. source https://www.techrep...
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Dive into software and hardware with this jampacked Arduino course bundle that touches on Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ROS1, and ROS2.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/score-an-extra-15-discount-on-this-arduino-course-bundle-on-sale-ahead-of-black-friday/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
November 12, 2021

Score an extra 15% discount on this Arduino course bundle on sale ahead of Black Friday

Dive into software and hardware with this jampacked Arduino course bundle that touches on Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ROS1, and ROS2. source ht...
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Abruptly ceasing contact with potential employees, partners and vendors isn't just rude, it could harm your ability to acquire help in the future.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/stop-ghosting-job-and-client-candidates-it-can-hurt-your-business-in-the-long-run/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
November 12, 2021

Stop ghosting job and client candidates: It can hurt your business in the long run

Abruptly ceasing contact with potential employees, partners and vendors isn't just rude, it could harm your ability to acquire help in t...
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Apple Calendar and Microsoft Outlook have long been leaders in calendaring and scheduling, with Calendar boasting a simplicity edge for Mac users. Has Outlook finally caught up?

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-outlook-vs-apple-calendar-which-is-best-for-business/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
November 12, 2021

Microsoft Outlook vs. Apple Calendar: Which is best for business?

Apple Calendar and Microsoft Outlook have long been leaders in calendaring and scheduling, with Calendar boasting a simplicity edge for Mac ...
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In this three-part course, you'll get hands-on training on using Excel to sift through large data sets and turn them into interactive tables and dashboards.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/analyze-data-better-in-excel-with-this-pre-black-friday-deal/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
in
November 12, 2021

Analyze data better in Excel with this pre-Black Friday deal

In this three-part course, you'll get hands-on training on using Excel to sift through large data sets and turn them into interactive ta...
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Thursday, November 11, 2021

To encourage everyone to update every month, Microsoft found a way to make update packages smaller to download—and simpler for organizations that manage updates themselves.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-windows-11-makes-updates-so-much-smaller/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 11, 2021

How Windows 11 makes updates so much smaller

To encourage everyone to update every month, Microsoft found a way to make update packages smaller to download—and simpler for organizations...
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When you want a formal record of an approval, stop asking "Is this document OK?" and start sending an approval request

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-request-and-track-approvals-with-google-docs-sheets-and-slides/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 11, 2021

How to request and track approvals with Google Docs, Sheets and Slides

When you want a formal record of an approval, stop asking "Is this document OK?" and start sending an approval request source ht...
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Beef up your programming skillset with over 270 hours of instructional content on the leading coding languages like JavaScript, C#, Python and more.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/enjoy-an-extra-15-in-savings-on-this-coding-training-on-sale-ahead-of-black-friday/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 11, 2021

Enjoy an extra 15% in savings on this coding training, on sale ahead of Black Friday

Beef up your programming skillset with over 270 hours of instructional content on the leading coding languages like JavaScript, C#, Python a...
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You don't need to break the bank to get the training required for an exciting new career, especially when you've got the right coupon code.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/learn-how-to-become-an-ethical-hacker-for-only-21-during-this-pre-black-friday-sale/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 11, 2021

Learn how to become an ethical hacker for only $21 during this pre-Black Friday sale

You don't need to break the bank to get the training required for an exciting new career, especially when you've got the right coupo...
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Teamflow rebuilds its entire engine to make its virtual office software available from anywhere on all devices.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/virtual-office-company-expands-the-metaverse-for-work-with-a-new-app-and-private-project-rooms/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 11, 2021

Virtual office company expands the metaverse for work with a new app and private project rooms

Teamflow rebuilds its entire engine to make its virtual office software available from anywhere on all devices. source https://www.techrep...
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It's sleek, slim and fast, but "PC power that's smartphone thin" doesn't necessarily translate into "good for everyone."

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-new-samsung-galaxy-book-pro-is-it-a-good-business-machine/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 11, 2021

The new Samsung Galaxy Book Pro: Is it a good business machine?

It's sleek, slim and fast, but "PC power that's smartphone thin" doesn't necessarily translate into "good for eve...
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More work is being completed via mobile device. Are your employees using their devices safely? If not, there may be consequences.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/byod-managing-and-securing-your-mobile-workforce/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 11, 2021

BYOD: Managing and securing your mobile workforce

More work is being completed via mobile device. Are your employees using their devices safely? If not, there may be consequences. source h...
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64% of survey respondents reported that their companies have concerns about security risks for supply chains.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/research-supply-chain-and-covid-19-challenges-forces-companies-to-shift-their-security-strategies/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 11, 2021

Research: Supply chain and COVID-19 challenges forces companies to shift their security strategies

64% of survey respondents reported that their companies have concerns about security risks for supply chains. source https://www.techrepub...
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Commentary: The cloud makes infrastructure sprawl easier and worse than ever. Here's an open source tool to help you keep it in control.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-tame-cloud-infrastructure-sprawl-with-open-source-cloudquery/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 11, 2021

How to tame cloud infrastructure sprawl with open source CloudQuery

Commentary: The cloud makes infrastructure sprawl easier and worse than ever. Here's an open source tool to help you keep it in control....
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If you're looking for an easy command-line tool to transfer files between systems on the same LAN, Jack Wallen believes croc is the tool for the job.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-easily-transfer-files-between-computers-with-croc/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 11, 2021

How to easily transfer files between computers with croc

If you're looking for an easy command-line tool to transfer files between systems on the same LAN, Jack Wallen believes croc is the tool...
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Receive over 100 hours of expert instruction on globally recognized cybersecurity skills that will help you become an in-demand IT professional.

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November 11, 2021

This pre-Black Friday sale lets you save an extra 15% off cybersecurity certification training courses

Receive over 100 hours of expert instruction on globally recognized cybersecurity skills that will help you become an in-demand IT professio...
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The new product combines the Snapdragon Spaces XR Developer platform and the ThinkReality A3 smart glasses.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/qualcomm-and-lenovo-launch-new-augmented-reality-partnership-to-expand-developer-ecosystem/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 11, 2021

Qualcomm and Lenovo launch new augmented reality partnership to expand developer ecosystem

The new product combines the Snapdragon Spaces XR Developer platform and the ThinkReality A3 smart glasses. source https://www.techrepubli...
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If you're looking for an easy way to deploy the Taiga kanban solution to your data center or a third-party cloud host, Docker is your friend. Jack Wallen shows you how.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-quickly-deploy-the-taiga-kanban-platform-with-docker/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 11, 2021

How to quickly deploy the Taiga kanban platform with Docker

If you're looking for an easy way to deploy the Taiga kanban solution to your data center or a third-party cloud host, Docker is your fr...
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Aside from teaching you concepts, you also get to build 15 projects, allowing you to learn by doing and build your portfolio.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/this-expert-led-coding-bootcamp-is-less-than-15-during-this-early-black-friday-sale/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 11, 2021

This expert-led coding bootcamp is less than $15 during this early Black Friday sale

Aside from teaching you concepts, you also get to build 15 projects, allowing you to learn by doing and build your portfolio. source https...
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With a bait attack, criminals try to obtain the necessary details to plan future attacks against their targets, says Barracuda.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-cybercriminals-use-bait-attacks-to-gather-info-about-their-intended-victims/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 11, 2021

How cybercriminals use bait attacks to gather info about their intended victims

With a bait attack, criminals try to obtain the necessary details to plan future attacks against their targets, says Barracuda. source htt...
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An report from Skillsoft finds that 54% of IT decision makers say they have openings they can't fill, and more than a third say they have three or more positions that remain open. What can be done?

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/3-out-of-4-it-teams-are-facing-critical-skill-gaps/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 11, 2021

3 out of 4 IT teams are facing critical skill gaps

An report from Skillsoft finds that 54% of IT decision makers say they have openings they can't fill, and more than a third say they hav...
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These TechRepublic Premium resources outline security policies that cover training and awareness, data management, incident response and routine security communications.

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November 11, 2021

Four ways to increase cybersecurity

These TechRepublic Premium resources outline security policies that cover training and awareness, data management, incident response and rou...
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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Browsers can often introduce strict security measures that prevent you from accessing sites they deem unsafe. Learn how you can resolve one such issue with Google Chrome and an HSTS error message.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/taming-your-browser-how-to-resolve-the-hsts-site-roadblock-in-chrome/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 10, 2021

Taming your browser: How to resolve the HSTS site roadblock in Chrome

Browsers can often introduce strict security measures that prevent you from accessing sites they deem unsafe. Learn how you can resolve one ...
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Jack Wallen has discovered a Chrome OS-like Linux desktop distribution that makes it possible for users to cut ties with Google while enjoying a full-blown operating system.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/linux-finally-has-an-impressive-cloud-like-os-in-ubuntu-web/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 10, 2021

Linux finally has an impressive cloud-like OS in Ubuntu Web

Jack Wallen has discovered a Chrome OS-like Linux desktop distribution that makes it possible for users to cut ties with Google while enjoyi...
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After what has been a year of averaging more than a thousand ransomware attacks per day, NordLocker said that data released by hackers shows an unexpected industry at the top.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/these-industries-were-the-most-affected-by-the-past-year-of-ransomware-attacks/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 10, 2021

These industries were the most affected by the past year of ransomware attacks

After what has been a year of averaging more than a thousand ransomware attacks per day, NordLocker said that data released by hackers shows...
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Looking for the perfect gift for the maker or tinkerer in your life? These ideas go great with robotics, sensing, IoT computing and more.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-best-raspberry-pi-accessories-and-alternatives/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 10, 2021

The best Raspberry Pi accessories and alternatives for 2021

Looking for the perfect gift for the maker or tinkerer in your life? These ideas go great with robotics, sensing, IoT computing and more. ...
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In the first part of this new series, Jack Wallen explains why you might want to use Linux and how to test drive a distribution without making changes to your Windows computer.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/sick-of-windows-how-to-test-drive-linux/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 10, 2021

Sick of Windows? How to test-drive Linux

In the first part of this new series, Jack Wallen explains why you might want to use Linux and how to test drive a distribution without maki...
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Tech leaders often assume that the people best equipped to deploy technology reside in IT. That assumption should change.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/power-to-the-people-empowering-those-outside-it-with-tech-tools/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 10, 2021

Power to the people: Empowering those outside IT with tech tools

Tech leaders often assume that the people best equipped to deploy technology reside in IT. That assumption should change. source https://w...
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When pasting becomes tedious, check out the Clipboard history feature. It saves 25 items, so you can copy from document to document and app to app with less effort.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-get-more-out-of-your-clipboards-in-microsoft-office/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 10, 2021

How to get more out of your Clipboards in Microsoft Office

When pasting becomes tedious, check out the Clipboard history feature. It saves 25 items, so you can copy from document to document and app ...
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A majority of IT pros working at hospitals who were surveyed by Armis said they've seen a rise in cyber risk over the past 12 months.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-healthcare-organizations-and-patients-are-increasingly-at-risk-from-cyber-threats/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 10, 2021

How healthcare organizations and patients are increasingly at risk from cyber threats

A majority of IT pros working at hospitals who were surveyed by Armis said they've seen a rise in cyber risk over the past 12 months. ...
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Good project managers are always in demand, and now you can train for the skills that can raise your job applications above competitors.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/polish-up-your-product-and-project-management-skills-with-agile-scrum-jira-and-more/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 10, 2021

Polish up your product and project management skills with Agile, Scrum, JIRA and more

Good project managers are always in demand, and now you can train for the skills that can raise your job applications above competitors. s...
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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

A new report finds leaders need a reality check when it comes to innovation and protecting their organizations from a cyberattack.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/there-is-a-crisis-of-overconfidence-in-it/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 09, 2021

There is a "crisis of overconfidence in IT"

A new report finds leaders need a reality check when it comes to innovation and protecting their organizations from a cyberattack. source ...
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With its low power use and long-range Wi-Fi reach, WiFi HaLow is poised to become the next Wi-Fi protocol that organizations adopt for internal IoT applications. Here's why.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/wi-fi-halow-could-be-the-next-iot-enabler/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 09, 2021

Wi-Fi HaLow could be the next IoT enabler

With its low power use and long-range Wi-Fi reach, WiFi HaLow is poised to become the next Wi-Fi protocol that organizations adopt for inter...
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Qualtrics recommends that companies "throw out the old playbook and never look back" to improve in-person and remote work environments.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/women-and-middle-managers-will-lead-the-great-resignation-into-2022/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 09, 2021

Women and middle managers will lead the Great Resignation into 2022

Qualtrics recommends that companies "throw out the old playbook and never look back" to improve in-person and remote work environm...
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Jack Wallen makes his case for Android users to switch from Chrome as their default browsers. He also shows you how.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/its-time-you-dump-chrome-as-your-default-browser-on-android/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 09, 2021

It's time to dump Chrome as your default browser on Android

Jack Wallen makes his case for Android users to switch from Chrome as their default browsers. He also shows you how. source https://www.te...
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A full 95% of professionals surveyed by Tripwire believe the government should play a bigger role in securing non-governmental companies.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/security-pros-say-federal-government-should-do-more-to-protect-and-secure-private-sector/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 09, 2021

Security pros say federal government should do more to protect and secure private sector

A full 95% of professionals surveyed by Tripwire believe the government should play a bigger role in securing non-governmental companies. ...
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The security company expects these attacks to keep rising through the end of the year.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/kaspersky-finds-31-increase-in-smart-ddos-attacks/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 09, 2021

Kaspersky finds 31% increase in "smart" DDoS attacks

The security company expects these attacks to keep rising through the end of the year. source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/kaspers...
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States should use a privacy by design approach instead of creating a new system to track purchases and other activities, according to security experts.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/digital-drivers-licenses-are-they-secure-enough-for-us-to-trust/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 09, 2021

Digital driver's licenses: Are they secure enough for us to trust?

States should use a privacy by design approach instead of creating a new system to track purchases and other activities, according to securi...
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The number of security flaws associated with ransomware rose from 266 to 278 last quarter, according to security firm Ivanti.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ransomware-attacks-are-increasingly-exploiting-security-vulnerabilities/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 09, 2021

Ransomware attacks are increasingly exploiting security vulnerabilities

The number of security flaws associated with ransomware rose from 266 to 278 last quarter, according to security firm Ivanti. source https...
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3D references let you evaluate data across multiple Microsoft Excel sheets, but be careful when using range referencing because sheet position matters. Learn how to avoid two common pitfalls.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-avoid-3d-formula-pitfalls-in-excel/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 09, 2021

How to avoid 3D formula pitfalls in Excel

3D references let you evaluate data across multiple Microsoft Excel sheets, but be careful when using range referencing because sheet positi...
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One person fingered for the July 2021 attack against Kaseya is in custody, while the other individual is still at large.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/us-amps-up-war-on-ransomware-with-charges-against-revil-attackers/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 09, 2021

US amps up war on ransomware with charges against REvil attackers

One person fingered for the July 2021 attack against Kaseya is in custody, while the other individual is still at large. source https://ww...
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Since the pandemic, CIOs' stature has grown, and 52% are engaging with their CEOs more than any other C-suite leader, according to a newly released IBM study.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/ibm-report-the-cio-revolution-is-here/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 09, 2021

IBM report: The CIO Revolution is here

Since the pandemic, CIOs' stature has grown, and 52% are engaging with their CEOs more than any other C-suite leader, according to a new...
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Kanboard is an outstanding kanban platform that you can deploy to your data center in no time. Jack Wallen shows you how.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-install-an-open-source-kanban-board-in-your-data-center-in-minutes/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 09, 2021

How to install an open-source kanban board in your data center in minutes

Kanboard is an outstanding kanban platform that you can deploy to your data center in no time. Jack Wallen shows you how. source https://w...
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Now you can develop the skills you'll need to move into the database administration field with self-paced courses you can complete even while working full-time.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/this-course-can-help-you-learn-the-skills-you-need-to-be-a-database-administrator/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 09, 2021

This course can help you learn the skills you need to be a database administrator

Now you can develop the skills you'll need to move into the database administration field with self-paced courses you can complete even ...
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Monday, November 8, 2021

Know what's coming for business tech strategies in the coming year. Tom Merritt tells us which ones to watch for.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/top-5-strategic-tech-trends-for-2022/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 08, 2021

Top 5 strategic tech trends for 2022

Know what's coming for business tech strategies in the coming year. Tom Merritt tells us which ones to watch for. source https://www.t...
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Europol announced new arrests during its "Operation GoldDust." The suspects may have been heavily involved in the Sodinokibi/REvil and GandCrab ransomware activities.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/europol-arrests-three-suspects-possibly-involved-in-major-ransomware-activities/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 08, 2021

Europol arrests three suspects possibly involved in major ransomware activities

Europol announced new arrests during its "Operation GoldDust." The suspects may have been heavily involved in the Sodinokibi/REvil...
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It is possible to download a Windows 10 ISO file directly from Microsoft without using their tool first, but they don't make it easy. This how-to shows you the elaborate procedure.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-download-a-windows-10-iso-file-without-using-the-media-creation-tool/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 08, 2021

How to download a Windows 10 ISO file without using the Media Creation Tool

It is possible to download a Windows 10 ISO file directly from Microsoft without using their tool first, but they don't make it easy. Th...
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You can automate specific tasks by repurposing Word's built-in commands. It requires a bit of VBA, but it's super easy. Here's how.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-vba-to-repurpose-a-built-in-command-in-word-and-excel/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 08, 2021

How to use VBA to repurpose a built-in command in Word and Excel

You can automate specific tasks by repurposing Word's built-in commands. It requires a bit of VBA, but it's super easy. Here's h...
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What tech leaders need to know about the metaverse and why it might be something for us to reconsider.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/why-jumping-into-the-metaverse-could-be-a-bad-idea/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 08, 2021

Why jumping into the metaverse could be a bad idea

What tech leaders need to know about the metaverse and why it might be something for us to reconsider. source https://www.techrepublic.com...
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With the release of macOS Monterey, Opera is no longer the ruler of tab management. See what Safari has to offer that can help keep your out-of-control tabs easier to use.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/apple-finally-shows-how-tab-groups-should-be-done/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 08, 2021

Apple finally shows how tab groups should be done

With the release of macOS Monterey, Opera is no longer the ruler of tab management. See what Safari has to offer that can help keep your out...
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Jack Wallen shares why the macOS Monterey upgrade is a small step forward for creators, yet offers a big impact on creativity and workflow.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/macos-monterey-proves-you-can-make-big-changes-with-baby-steps/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 08, 2021

MacOS Monterey proves you can make big changes with baby steps

Jack Wallen shares why the macOS Monterey upgrade is a small step forward for creators, yet offers a big impact on creativity and workflow. ...
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Learn more about the tools and equipment needed to make you look and sound professional on camera.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-build-a-budget-friendly-home-video-setup-with-expensive-looking-results/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 08, 2021

How to build a budget-friendly home video setup with expensive-looking results

Learn more about the tools and equipment needed to make you look and sound professional on camera. source https://www.techrepublic.com/art...
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You can use the app on your iPhone (or iPad) to carry on a back-and-forth conversation with someone speaking a different language.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-apples-translate-app-to-translate-a-real-time-conversation/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 08, 2021

How to use Apple's Translate app to translate a real-time conversation

You can use the app on your iPhone (or iPad) to carry on a back-and-forth conversation with someone speaking a different language. source ...
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With the latest version of iOS, you can more easily control and access your tabbed webpages in Safari.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-and-manage-your-tabs-in-mobile-safari-on-an-iphone/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 08, 2021

How to use and manage your tabs in mobile Safari on an iPhone

With the latest version of iOS, you can more easily control and access your tabbed webpages in Safari. source https://www.techrepublic.com...
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Negotiating a salary for a new job can be a challenge when interacting remotely. Learn some strategies to make the most out of the experience.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/the-future-of-work-how-to-negotiate-salary-remotely/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 08, 2021

The future of work: How to negotiate salary remotely

Negotiating a salary for a new job can be a challenge when interacting remotely. Learn some strategies to make the most out of the experienc...
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Python is one of the most popular programming languages and also the easiest to learn, so you can go from complete novice to professional with the self-paced courses in this bundle.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/learn-the-skills-you-need-to-become-a-python-programmer-with-this-course/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 08, 2021

Learn the skills you need to become a Python programmer with this course

Python is one of the most popular programming languages and also the easiest to learn, so you can go from complete novice to professional wi...
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Friday, November 5, 2021

A security expert raises concerns that a lack of identifying and tracking unusual data activity can have dangerous consequences.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/track-data-activity-before-unusual-becomes-dangerous/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 05, 2021

Cybersecurity: Track data activity before "unusual" becomes dangerous

A security expert raises concerns that a lack of identifying and tracking unusual data activity can have dangerous consequences. source ht...
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Digital transformation is necessary for enterprises, though many business leaders don't know where to start. This digital transformation primer covers best practices, challenges, tech and more.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/digital-transformation-a-cheat-sheet/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 05, 2021

Digital transformation: A cheat sheet

Digital transformation is necessary for enterprises, though many business leaders don't know where to start. This digital transformation...
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Q-CTRL claims that it has achieved a 2,500% improvement while French quantum startup Pasqal adds funding and employees.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/quantum-news-advances-in-error-correction-and-startup-of-the-year-award-in-france/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 05, 2021

Quantum news: Advances in error correction and startup of the year award in France

Q-CTRL claims that it has achieved a 2,500% improvement while French quantum startup Pasqal adds funding and employees. source https://www...
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Working with multiple clients helped Jared Soell become a more adept Salesforce consultant. Here's how he did it.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/behind-the-scenes-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-salesforce-consultant/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 05, 2021

Behind the scenes: A day in the life of a Salesforce consultant

Working with multiple clients helped Jared Soell become a more adept Salesforce consultant. Here's how he did it. source https://www.t...
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Properly configuring the iPad's Files app can make you more efficient and productive. See how to tweak the app for optimum use with common cloud services.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-tweak-ipad-files-settings-to-speed-your-work/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 05, 2021

How to tweak iPad Files settings to speed your work

Properly configuring the iPad's Files app can make you more efficient and productive. See how to tweak the app for optimum use with comm...
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These Google Calendar tools can help you and your team find a balance between meetings and individual work

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/take-control-of-your-time-with-google-calendars-focus-time-insights-and-working-hours/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 05, 2021

Take control of your time with Google Calendar's Focus Time, Insights and Working hours

These Google Calendar tools can help you and your team find a balance between meetings and individual work source https://www.techrepublic...
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Most organizations focus on improving productivity and operations with IoT technology like drones, but there is a dark side as well. Are we prepared for it?

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/drone-defense-systems-does-your-company-need-one/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 05, 2021

Drone defense systems: Does your company need one?

Most organizations focus on improving productivity and operations with IoT technology like drones, but there is a dark side as well. Are we ...
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Using multiple cloud service providers offers companies advantages such as flexibility, cost savings, and and avoiding vendor lock-in. Do you agree? We want to know.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/4-reasons-to-go-multicloud-according-to-tech-experts-do-you-agree/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 05, 2021

4 reasons to go multicloud according to tech experts. Do you agree?

Using multiple cloud service providers offers companies advantages such as flexibility, cost savings, and and avoiding vendor lock-in. Do yo...
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IT finance leaders need to understand budgeting best practices as well as software lifecycles and big data management.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-hire-the-best-finance-and-audit-professionals/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 05, 2021

How to hire the best finance and audit professionals

IT finance leaders need to understand budgeting best practices as well as software lifecycles and big data management. source https://www....
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The open source operating system has plenty of available support—you just need to know where to look.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/need-to-know-tips-and-support-sites-for-linux-users/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 05, 2021

Need-to-know tips and support sites for Linux users

The open source operating system has plenty of available support—you just need to know where to look. source https://www.techrepublic.com/...
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The $10 million is for intel that leads to the identification or location of anyone who holds a leadership position in the DarkSide group.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/us-government-unveils-10-million-bounty-for-darkside-ransomware-gang-leaders/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 05, 2021

US government unveils $10 million bounty for DarkSide ransomware gang leaders

The $10 million is for intel that leads to the identification or location of anyone who holds a leadership position in the DarkSide group. ...
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BackBox Linux is a free, open-source community project based on Ubuntu. Find out how to use the BackBox Linux distribution as a virtual machine.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-install-backbox-linux-distribution-as-a-virtual-machine/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 05, 2021

How to install BackBox Linux distribution as a virtual machine

BackBox Linux is a free, open-source community project based on Ubuntu. Find out how to use the BackBox Linux distribution as a virtual mach...
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Impersonating an Amazon order notification, the attackers end up calling victims to try to obtain their credit card details, says Avanan.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/voice-phishing-attack-spoofs-amazon-to-steal-credit-card-information/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 05, 2021

Voice phishing attack spoofs Amazon to steal credit card information

Impersonating an Amazon order notification, the attackers end up calling victims to try to obtain their credit card details, says Avanan. ...
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With cybercrime becoming more frequent and severe, there's no question that the demand for cybersecurity skills will remain high well into the future, and now you can learn them easily.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/get-the-training-you-need-to-switch-to-a-cybersecurity-career/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 05, 2021

Get the training you need to switch to a cybersecurity career

With cybercrime becoming more frequent and severe, there's no question that the demand for cybersecurity skills will remain high well in...
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Thursday, November 4, 2021

Hyperscalers will have to deal with new rules in China and more laws around data management around the world.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cloud-computing-in-2022-means-containers-geopolitical-frictions-and-automation/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 04, 2021

Cloud computing in 2022 means containers, geopolitical frictions and automation

Hyperscalers will have to deal with new rules in China and more laws around data management around the world. source https://www.techrepub...
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is maintaining a database of known security flaws with details on how and when federal agencies and departments should patch them.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/us-government-orders-federal-agencies-to-patch-100s-of-vulnerabilities/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 04, 2021

US government orders federal agencies to patch 100s of vulnerabilities

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is maintaining a database of known security flaws with details on how and when federal ...
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IoT tech will help reduce emissions, satellite internet will challenge 5G, the chip shortage will continue and more will happen in 2022 as pandemic recovery continues to move slowly forward.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/2022-will-be-the-year-of-convergence-between-edge-iot-and-networking-tech-forrester-predicts/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 04, 2021

2022 will be the year of convergence between edge, IoT and networking tech, Forrester predicts

IoT tech will help reduce emissions, satellite internet will challenge 5G, the chip shortage will continue and more will happen in 2022 as p...
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The company focus has turned from being transactional to meeting unmet customer needs, said Faisal Pandit, president of Panasonic's System Solutions division during a virtual meeting Wednesday.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/panasonic-customer-experience-has-taken-a-significant-shift/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 04, 2021

Panasonic: Customer experience has taken a significant shift

The company focus has turned from being transactional to meeting unmet customer needs, said Faisal Pandit, president of Panasonic's Syst...
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Integrated into Microsoft 365 and available as its own app, Loop will let you add different content to applications and documents to better collaborate with colleagues.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-loop-aims-to-foster-real-time-collaboration/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 04, 2021

Microsoft Loop aims to foster real-time collaboration

Integrated into Microsoft 365 and available as its own app, Loop will let you add different content to applications and documents to better ...
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Snapshots are an easy way to roll back configuration errors and other issues. With openSUSE, working with snapshots is made incredibly easy. Jack Wallen shows you how.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-create-snapshots-in-opensuse-with-yast2/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 04, 2021

How to create snapshots in openSUSE with YaST2

Snapshots are an easy way to roll back configuration errors and other issues. With openSUSE, working with snapshots is made incredibly easy....
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Now you can leverage your advanced IT experience to switch to an exciting new career in cybersecurity, by starting with a narrow specialization and advancing from there.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/break-into-the-cybersecurity-field-by-learning-the-nist-risk-management-framework/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 04, 2021

Break into the cybersecurity field by learning the NIST risk management framework

Now you can leverage your advanced IT experience to switch to an exciting new career in cybersecurity, by starting with a narrow specializat...
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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Robotic process automation could be another arrow in your quiver in mitigating the effects of the Great Resignation.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/can-the-robots-help-save-us-from-the-talent-crisis/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 03, 2021

Can robots help save us from the talent crisis?

Robotic process automation could be another arrow in your quiver in mitigating the effects of the Great Resignation. source https://www.te...
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A new bad actor called Tortilla is running the campaign, and most affected users are in the U.S.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cisco-talos-reports-new-variant-of-babuk-ransomware-targeting-exchange-servers/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 03, 2021

Cisco Talos reports new variant of Babuk ransomware targeting Exchange servers

A new bad actor called Tortilla is running the campaign, and most affected users are in the U.S. source https://www.techrepublic.com/artic...
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The legal discovery process is getting easier all the time, thanks to AI. But storing all that big data requires extra thought that IT should consider.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/big-data-plays-a-major-role-in-e-discovery-here-are-some-important-things-for-it-to-think-about/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 03, 2021

Big data plays a major role in e-discovery: Here are important things for IT to think about

The legal discovery process is getting easier all the time, thanks to AI. But storing all that big data requires extra thought that IT shoul...
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Commentary: Companies have been selling miracle cures for technology lock-in for years, but customers have higher priorities.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/cloud-lock-in-why-the-enterprise-doesnt-care/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 03, 2021

Cloud lock-in: Why the enterprise doesn't care

Commentary: Companies have been selling miracle cures for technology lock-in for years, but customers have higher priorities. source https...
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These four sample policies can help you protect your data by ensuring it's properly encrypted, stored safely, only accessible by certain people, and securely backed up.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/data-and-the-policies-that-protect-it-4-essential-plans-to-have-in-place/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
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November 03, 2021

Data and the policies that protect it: 4 essential plans to have in place

These four sample policies can help you protect your data by ensuring it's properly encrypted, stored safely, only accessible by certain...
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If you're looking for an open-source kanban board solution, Jack Wallen offers up his five favorites for your consideration.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/5-open-source-kanban-boards-to-help-you-get-and-stay-on-task/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 03, 2021

5 open-source kanban boards to help you get and stay on task

If you're looking for an open-source kanban board solution, Jack Wallen offers up his five favorites for your consideration. source ht...
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Operators of the ransomware-as-a-service group are claiming that the project is closed and that their entire infrastructure will be turned off.

source https://www.techrepublic.com/article/blackmatter-ransomware-gang-allegedly-disbanding-due-to-pressure-from-authorities/#ftag=RSS56d97e7
byNatsla Global
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November 03, 2021

BlackMatter ransomware gang allegedly disbanding due to pressure from authorities

Operators of the ransomware-as-a-service group are claiming that the project is closed and that their entire infrastructure will be turned o...
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