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US Secret Service reports an increase in hacked managed service providers (MSPs)
US Secret Service says hackers are breaching MSPs to orchestrate ransomware attacks, point-of-sale intrusions, and business email compromise (BEC) scams.
Programming language rankings: R makes a comeback but there's debate about its rise
There's no clear agreement about what's behind statistical programming language R's recent apparent rise.
COVID-19 contact tracing: Maybe analog trumps APIs and high tech approaches
The technology industry usually thinks it can solve anything. But analog COVID-19 contact tracing may do better than a bevy of smartphone apps.
All the best July 4th tech sales and deals happening this weekend
From discounted 4K TVs to true Peloton alternatives, there's tons of July 4th deals to be found.
The main beneficiaries of artificial intelligence success are IT departments themselves
Survey finds majority of companies with AI projects reporting positive results. IT leaders see potential for security analytics and predictive intelligence to improve their delivery of tech services.
F5 patches vulnerability that received a CVSS 10 severity score
Remote code execution in F5 BIG-IP devices exposes governments, cloud providers, ISPs, banks, and many Fortune 500 companies to possible intrusions.
New Apple macOS Big Sur feature to hamper adware operations
Apple has disabled the ability to silently install macOS profiles from the CLI in macOS 11, a measure that was widely employed by adware and malware gangs.
Windows 10 2004 bugs: Here's Microsoft's workaround for Storage Spaces file corruption
Microsoft offers a method for partially mitigating problems with Storage Spaces in Windows 10 version 2004.
Windows 10 2004: Microsoft kills memory bugs behind 5% to 10% of Windows flaws
Microsoft introduces two new Windows APIs to help driver developers create safer software.
Jio Platforms throws its hat into video conferencing ring with JioMeet
The video conferencing platform can support calls that have up to 100 participants.
Digital-first customer service solutions emerge as their own software category
Digital-first customer service solutions is a new category in the making, with broad appeal to teams that must support authenticated or anonymous customers in the pre- and postpurchase stages. They help understand customer behavior and intent and deliver highly contextual experiences based on friction points they detect in customer journeys.
Redis database creator Sanfilippo: Why I'm stepping down from the open-source project
Redis creator Salvatore Sanfilippo steps back as the project's maintainer but he'll still be around as an ideas person.
Mozilla halts Firefox 78 rollout – and then restarts it after fixing this search engine bug
Mozilla resumes rollout of Firefox version that drops support for connections over legacy TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 protocols.
Linux Mint 20: Still the best Linux desktop despite one quirk
As usual, Linux Mint's latest release, Mint 20, is better than ever, but its developers' refusal to make it easy to use Ubuntu Snap is a trifle annoying.
Adobe’s service partners are what will make it a proper enterprise software company
Adobe's ecosystem is one of the top software portfolios in the digital experience market, but will lie fallow, unused, or underused without the contributions from service providers. Here are some observations from Forrester's evaluation of 12 of the most important service providers implementing Adobe software.
The biggest events in Linux's history
A year by year summary of the most significant events in Linux's history to date.
How to perform a clean install of Windows 10: Here's a step-by-step checklist
A clean install is the perfect way to get a fresh start with a Windows PC. Use this checklist to make sure you take care of the small details that make a big difference in productivity
Linux survival guide: These 21 applications let you move easily between Linux and Windows
If you need to navigate regularly between Linux and the Windows world, there are many applications that can make your job easier. We spotlight 21 quality applications that will pave the way.
2019's tech, security, and authentication trends
We take a look at the top tech, cybersecurity, and authentication trends as revealed today by the Duo Security's 2019 Trusted Access Report, which includes data from 24 million devices, one million apps and services, and billions of authentications.
Awesome Google Chrome extensions (May 2019 edition)
Get more done in Google Chrome, with this selection of hand-picked extensions from the Chrome Web Store. These free extensions allow you to do a variety of things, from taking screenshots to keeping your passwords safe. (Updated May 2019.)
Give Google Chrome a speed boost
Here are a handful of tricks to help you speed up your browser and make it use up fewer precious system resources. (Updated April 2019)
Windows 10 apps: Which are worth keeping? Which ones should you dump?
Every installation of Windows 10 includes a huge collection of built-in apps. Some are Universal apps that are updated from the Microsoft Store. Others are legacy apps that hang around because other programs expect them to be there. If you prefer a tidy system, many (but not all) of these apps can be uninstalled, especially if you prefer a third-party alternative. This gallery offers a comprehensive look at how to unclutter your copy of Windows 10.
Windows 10 May 2019 Update: The new features that matter most
Windows 10 version 1903, which will be officially dubbed the May 2019 Update, begins rolling out soon. Here are some of the new capabilities you can expect in yet another feature-packed semi-annual release. (This gallery is based on a near-final Insider Preview release.)
Awesome Google Chrome extensions (April 2019 edition)
If you are a Google Chrome user, then you really should check out these amazing extensions that takes the browser and transforms it into a command center for getting serious work done. Here, you'll find extensions to boost performance and productivity, harden security, and even let you have a bit of fun!
Best Google Chrome extensions (February 2019 edition)
If you are a Google Chrome user then you can give your productivity and performance a boost by equipping their browser with the right extensions. (Updated February 2019)
Hottest tech jobs, biggest tech companies and the future of food: Research round-up
Facts and figures from the past month in technology news.
Top Google Chrome extensions (2019 edition)
Google Chrome users can give their productivity and performance a boost by equipping their browser with the right extensions. (Updated January 2019)
Best Google Chrome extensions for productivity, security, and performance (2018 edition)
Here is a selection of Google Chrome extensions aimed specifically at boosting your productivity, performance, and privacy. (Updated December 2018)
How to speed up Google Chrome and make the browser use less RAM
Here are a handful of tricks to help you speed up your browser and make it use up fewer precious system resources. (Updated October 2018)
Windows 10 October 2018 Update: The new features that matter most
Windows 10 version 1809, officially the October 2018 Update,started rolling out October 2. Here are some of the new capabilities you can expect in this surprisingly feature-packed release. (This gallery is based on a near-final Insider Preview release.)
TLS certificates: How Apple's unilateral decision changed the tech industry
Apple, Google, and Mozilla reduce the lifespan for HTTPS certificates to 398 days, against the wishes of Certificate Authorities.
Deleted something you badly need? Windows 10 has an incredibly helpful tool for you
Microsoft's new command-line app can help advanced Windows users recover deleted files and photos.
Apple macOS 11 Big Sur will bring some major design changes
Startup chime returns in revamped design, plus new battery section.
After months of teleworking, returning to the office creates a new set of IT headaches
Keeping employees productive at home was only the first part of the challenge. Now businesses are preparing for the next wave of IT issues.
Bug alert: Windows 10 2004 and Windows Server 2004 come with a glitch
Windows 10 users find a new glitch with certain configurations, missed by Microsoft in testing the latest feature update.
Whatever happened to Cortana?
Cortana, Microsoft’s voice-powered personal assistant, was supposed to be Windows 10’s answer to Siri and Alexa. But Cortana’s changed lately. Ed Bott explains what’s new and why Microsoft is making this change. Read more: https://zd.net/3hlXGQS
Honeywell Connected Enterprise CEO Que Dallara on industrial IoT, SAP partnership
Honeywell is connecting its Forge platform with SAP Cloud in a move to meld operational and financial data to better manage real estate. Read more: https://zd.net/2AbtdEx
LG and KT to use AI for pandemic prevention
LG will collaborate with KT to use AI for future pandemic prevention, as well as for the development of new products and services.
Ready to run Linux on Windows 10? Here’s how
Ed Bott explains how Microsoft helped him install the latest version of Ubuntu Linux on his Windows 10 PC. Read more: https://zd.net/2UbNq3O
After Windows 10 upgrade, use this checklist to ensure safety and privacy
You've just upgraded to the most recent version of Windows 10. Before you get back to work, do these seven things to cut annoyances to a bare minimum.
Do we need another video conferencing system? ERA CEO Mark Nadal bets yes
ERA's Meething is a browser based video conferencing system that uses a peer-to-peer networking architecture, requires no apps and can be branded by enterprises for control. Mozilla is also on board with the open source effort. Read more: https://zd.net/2zXyhvW
Expanding partnership: Workday Adaptative Planning will run on Microsoft's Azure
Workday and Microsoft forge partnership revolving around Adaptive Planning, Teams, and Azure integration.
Blue Mockingbird malware gang infects servers via an overlooked UI component
Hackers are exploiting a dangerous and hard to patch vulnerability to go after enterprise servers.
Microsoft’s Project Reunion: What’s still missing?
Ed Bott explains how the new Project Reunion API will change the way Windows developers work and why consumers and small businesses might not notice the changes. Read more: https://zd.net/2X8FeD2
Microsoft is bent on bringing Linux desktop to Windows 10 users
Linux on Windows just took a big graphical desktop step forward with Microsoft's plans for Windows Subsystem for Linux.
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