Network documentation checklist
As the number of network-connected devices grows, IT needs a reliable method of keeping track of device info. Erik Eckel advocates using a simple checklist for quick access to the critical details. This...
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Cyber security 101: Protect your privacy from hackers, spies, and the government
Simple steps can make the difference between losing your online accounts or maintaining what is now a precious commodity: Your privacy.
Trump: Huawei block could be solved in China trade deal
The ban on US sales to Huawei could be resolved if China does a trade deal with the US.
SpaceX launches 60 Starlink satellites
The payload sent on the Falcon 9 rocket weighs around 30,000 pounds.
VMware talks up multi-cloud era, need to transform security
Laws of physics, economics, and land will drive enterprises towards hybrid cloud environments, says VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger, who also urges the need to transform security, which has become too complex for businesses to manage.
DNS Flag Day 2020: DNS servers must support both UDP and TCP queries
Industry group wants to make DNS over TCP support mandatory.
Telstra releases HTC 5G Hub online
Pricing to start from AU$70 a month for 10GB of base data.
Western Australia kicks in AU$20m for regional mobile blackspots
A funding increase compared to the AU$14.6 million kicked in last time.
ACCC starts breaking out Vodafone NBN customer connections
Vodafone Australia is sitting around the level of Aussie Broadband and MyRepublic in the latest ACCC Wholesale Market Indicators Report.
What is Wi-Fi 6 and why you're going to want it
No individual device on your wireless network may run that much faster, but your total speed will increase.
How Juniper is moving to an open-source mindset
Randy Bias, Juniper Networks’ VP of Technology and Open Source Software, tells ZDNet about Juniper's upcoming open source projects and what it'll take to get them off the ground.
At least 186 EU ISPs use deep-packet inspection to shape traffic, break net neutrality
NGOs, academics warn about DPI's impact on user privacy, that net neutrality might be watered down in the EU.
Using Huawei for 5G is an unnecessary risk, says former spy chief
Former MI6 boss says it would be 'deeply worrying' to hand development of sensitive infrastructure to the Chinese company.
ARIN recovers 735,000 fraudulently obtained IPv4 addresses
Prosecutors say the IP addresses were fraudulently obtained and then sold for $13 each.
Superloop and QIC unable to agree to takeover deal
Period of exclusivity between parties ends without a transaction.
ACCC happy with competition level in NBN aggregation
Competition watchdog will not require dark fibre providers and NBN aggregators to report pricing data.
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.)
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!
Cloud computing trends, where developers want to live, AI skills, and 5G: Research round-up
All the data that matters to you from the past month in technology news.
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)
The best VPN services: Our 10 favorite vendors for protecting your privacy
Whether you're in the office or on the road, a VPN is still one of the best ways to protect yourself on the big, bad internet. One of these could be your best bet.
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)
Great gifts: 5 best TV streaming devices of 2018
Yes, you can buy a TV with streaming, but internet TV streaming devices are still a great deal. Here are this year's best to consider for your viewing pleasure.
How AT&T installs Fiber 1000 broadband internet in a home
If AT&T FTTH comes to your neighborhood, don't hesitate. It's so much better than cable broadband. You'll never look back.
This drone can deliver the internet from the edge of space
The Airbus Zephyr S high-altitude drone could deliver internet access, or carry out surveillance projects.
Private browsing: 16 good reasons to use incognito mode
Also known as private browsing or porn mode, your browser privacy setting has all sorts of useful applications that have nothing to do with hiding the consumption of adult content.
Gadgets to go: The ultimate tech travel-kit
The Business Bargain Hunter shows you what to pack for every possible tech scenario.
Unboxing the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
We got our hands on one of the first Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ boards. Here's what it looks like and how it differs from the previous incarnation (there's one design change that could catch you out!).
Best Google Chrome extensions to enhance your productivity, security, and performance
If you are a Google Chrome user and you're not making use of extensions, then you are really missing out. Here is a selection of extensions aimed specifically at boosting your productivity and privacy.
We rank the technologies most likely to change the world by 2028
From today's rock stars of innovation to tomorrow's hidden gems, these 18 technologies have the greatest potential to transform the world over the next decade.
Vodafone New Zealand sold for NZ$3.4b
Infratil and Brookfield Asset Management will walk away with 100% of the telco's New Zealand arm.
Why all the 6G wireless talk before we even have 5G?
TechRepublic's Karen Roby talks with ZDNet's Scott Fulton about the future of 6G, the current status of 5G, and breaks down the difference between the two. Read more: https://zd.net/2JBhSji
LG Uplus expands 5G coverage with Samsung equipment
LG Uplus has begun expanding its 5G coverage outside of Seoul, with Samsung to be used as its main equipment supplier.
Newcastle smart city moves forward with standardised data platform
A standardised data platform for all IoT applications across Newcastle’s smart cities program will be implemented by NNNCo.
Big telcos oppose bill to give firefighters unthrottled data service during emergencies
The industry faced backlash following last year’s wildfires and firefighter service throttling.
Dell Technologies lays out its hybrid cloud plan with a heavy dose of VMware
Dell Technologies' crown jewel in its portfolio is VMware and the technology giant is now making it the glue that holds its portfolio of companies together.
Tonga signs 15-year satellite deal after cable outage
Access to the Kacific1 satellite will provide 89 outer islands with broadband speeds comparable to those seen in Tonga’s major cities.
EU rethinks relationship with China as new corporate espionage case surfaces
A new case of suspected Chinese industrial espionage highlights Europe's tricky balancing act between exploiting opportunities in China and guarding against the theft of technology back home.
Digital divide between urban and rural America: Microsoft challenges FCC numbers
US has "no accurate, comprehensive, and public estimate of broadband coverage", Microsoft tells lawmakers.
Amazon enters the space-broadband race
Amazon's big internet plan: 3,236 satellites to beam faster, cheaper web to millions.
NBN has purchased almost 30,000 kilometres of copper
It is well on the way to hitting the 40,000km milestone of being able to circle the planet at the equator.
Are we prepared for GPS' mass rollover?
Tonya Hall asks John Clark, president and CEO of Masterclock, about how prepared the industry is for a mass rollover that affects all GPS timestamps.
EU asks all member states to carry risk assessment of 5G networks
Europe wants tighter security around 5G networks. But if the US was hoping for a ban on Huawei, it will be disappointed.
Samsung and KT achieve 1Gbps speed on 5G commercial network
KT's 5G network will be ready for use in 85 cities across South Korea, including Seoul, by the end of the month. This includes 5G service coverage throughout various major national highways and high-speed railways.
UK on Huawei: New engineering flaws found, old vulnerabilities haven't been fixed yet
Board that oversees Huawei security in the UK offers only 'limited assurance' that risk to national security can be mitigated.
Logitech ConferenceCam CC3000e review: Room-based HD video conferencing
The ConferenceCam CC3000e allows you to make full use of your meeting rooms for HD video and audio conferencing, without paying telepresence-style prices.
Dell PowerEdge R520 review
It's not the most powerful or scalable 2U server in Dell's PowerEdge range, but the R520 is still a quick, capable and affordable dual-socket platform that can be configured to handle a variety of both datacentre and distributed office workloads.
Cisco Linksys EA4500 review
With its novel cloud-based configuration and app platform, Cisco's EA4500 is an interesting experiment, but the hardware itself fails to excite.
Logitech BCC950 ConferenceCam review
Although it's not cheap by consumer standards, Logitech's BCC950 ConferenceCam is an excellent solution for businesses wanting to get into video communication without going to the much greater expense of installing traditional room-based systems.
Drobo B800i
It's hard to fault the Drobo B800i, which combines good looks, performance and functionality with ease of use. It's not cheap, but for the money it's one of the best small-business iSCSI appliances you can buy.
IBM Storwize V7000
IBM's Storwize V7000 is a mid-range SAN disk array with some very high-end features. Its data migration and virtualisation capabilities are well suited to organisations with SAN disk arrays in need of consolidation or replacement.
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