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Star Trek 3D chess and more out-of-this-world ways to celebrate International Chess Day
It's International Chess Day, and we're going to take a look at a Star Trek 3-dimensional chess set, talk about space travel, Apollo 11, and some great TV shows that you may want to binge on. Plus, there's a video. This article has it all.
Top crypto exchanges: The ones you need to know
We can't recommend which exchanges are the best or safest (our lawyers won't let us) but we have explored some of the leading exchanges to help you learn about the pros and cons of each.
The best crypto is anyone's guess: Bitcoin and 11 more cryptocurrencies you need to know
There are thousands of cryptocurrencies in circulation. And while a handful have made headlines, many others are just as interesting. Here are 12 currencies that we consider worth keeping an eye on.
Weathering the storm: What public utilities can learn from cloud computing
David Gewirtz examines the startling similarities between public utilities and cloud computing providers in the context of natural disasters like ice storms, hurricanes, and wildfires. Public utilities have become complacent and are subject to disruption from Internet-age companies.
How to prepare your business for civil unrest during inauguration week
This week promises to be difficult, especially for businesses with facilities near State and Federal Capitol buildings. We offer some guidance on how to prepare.
Why all of Trump's tweets and other social media posts must be archived for future historians
There is no doubt that Donald Trump's reach as president has been magnified by Twitter. WIth the suspension of his account, it's critical that the National Archives preserve the content of all his postings.
Capitol attack's cybersecurity fallout: Stolen laptops, lost data and possible espionage
The January 6 attack on Election Day certification proceedings in the US Capitol Building has deep cybersecurity ramifications.
2021: Now that disruption is business as usual, we must rise above crisis mode
David Gewirtz takes out his crystal ball and tries to look forward into 2021. It can't be any worse than 2020, can it? Gewirtz gives us a framework to think about our new normal as it morphs into our new business as usual.
David's guide to surviving Thanksgiving 2020: Stay safe, stay home
This year will be a Thanksgiving like no other. Here's how to keep your family safe.
How local politics made me turn to YouTube Premium as a last-ditch sanity defense
Are you tired of seeing political ads before and during every YouTube video? Has the election reached a point where you just want to scream? We have a partial solution.
Buying an iPhone 12? Upgrading to a 5G phone is probably a waste of money
5G is an exciting new technology that just won't do all that much for your pricey new smartphone. Here's why.
COVID cybercrime: 10 disturbing statistics to keep you awake tonight
Nine out of 10 coronavirus domains are scams. Half a million Zoom accounts are for sale on the Dark Web. Brute-force attacks are up 400%. And there's more. So much more.
Before taking that DNA test: Six things you need to know
As DNA testing becomes more common, more and more of us are spitting saliva. But what exactly is a DNA test? How does it work? What are the implications? We try to answer these questions here.
Grandpa, tell me about the days before the Great Distancing
When the dust settles and we start to accept the new normal, what will the world be like? We postulate one possible future through a not-quite-as-dystopian-as-you'd-think discussion between a young girl named Jayla and her wise old grandfather.
