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Laptops are soon going to benefit from a major memory boost thanks to the recognition of a new standard. CAMM2 is the successor to the familiar SO-DIMM form factor, and its significantly smaller size opens up potential for more memory to be installed into less…

As cloud-based enterprises continue to grow, the security threats in the cloud grow with them. Organizations operate in complex, multilayered environments that leave security teams scrambling to protect all of their organization's assets and resources. In…

Kodi 21 -- codenamed 'Omega' -- is the next version of the hugely popular home theater software. The Kodi Foundation released the first beta version of the program two months ago, introducing a number of new features, fixes, and cleanups. Today, a brand new…

The beta release of Linux Mint 21.3, code-named "Virginia," has been released today. You can choose from three desktop environments -- Cinnamon, Mate, and Xfce. Based on Ubuntu 22.04, the Linux Mint 21.3 beta should offer a stable and versatile platform…

While we all know email is a big target for attackers, it’s important to remember that email is not the only risk vector. As companies use more tools and features, the risks grow too. Email is just one piece of the puzzle, which is why it is crucial to…

Our modern business landscape transforms constantly, yet the value of data endures. However, thriving companies don’t merely amass data -- they cultivate meaningful data. Leaders must have trustworthy data to unlock organizational insights, but inaccurate…

The artificial intelligence revolution is here to stay, and a large part of the reason is the massive economic impact of the technology on the industries it has touched. Effectively implementing AI into a business’s operation requires an incredible amount of…

AI has officially taken off, yet organizations are squarely divided on their use in the workplace.  Organizations that encourage the use of AI and Large Language Model (LLM) tools for productivity are willing to accept the security risk but often lack the…

Concern surrounding Elon Musk and his control of Twitter, or X as he decided to rename it, caused an exodus of users seeking a new social media home. The likes of Mastodon and Bluesky have proved popular, but it was Meta's Threads that generated the greatest…

The holiday season brings an array of deals, and for those in search of tech accessories, the current offer on the SABRENT Multi-Port USB-C Hub (HB-SHPU) really stands out. Designed for functionality and convenience, this hub is now available for less than…

With the development of new technologies, cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, and personal data remains one of the most desirable targets. The Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report states that 49 percent of hacks use credentials.   Traditional…

Digital twins are growing in leaps and bounds. These virtual representations of real-world devices are essentially digital proxies for enterprises -- delivering insights into an asset’s data, processes, operation states, and lifecycle. This is particularly…

Five-hundred-and-seventy-two in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 and 11 on the Microsoft Store and elsewhere in the past seven days. Windows 10's official support will run out in October…

A changing regulatory landscape can prove difficult for app developers as they need to make sure they remain compliant and keep up with evolving rule sets. We spoke to Pedro Rodriguez, head of engineering at AI-powered compliance intelligence platform Checks,…

Silicon Power has introduced the PX10; a new portable SSD. The PX10 stands out with its high-speed performance, facilitated by a PCIe USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface, allowing for read and write speeds of up to 1,050MB/s. This capability is highlighted by its ability…

SparkyLinux, a well-known Debian-based distribution, has just released its latest update -- version 7.2. Code-named "Orion Belt," this update offers a variety of enhancements and new features. As a quarterly updated point release of Sparky 7 “Orion Belt”,…

Satechi has launched three newUSB-C products that should make great stocking-stuffers for Christmas: the USB-C to HDMI 2.1 8K Cable, USB-C to HDMI 2.1 8K Adapter, and USB-C 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. Both the USB-C to HDMI 2.1 8K Cable and the Adapter…

New research from Metomic finds that 40 percent of Google Drives hold sensitive data that could put an organization at risk of a data breach or cybersecurity attack. The research scanned around 6.5 million Google Drive files and also shows that 34.2 percent of…

Ransomware attacks are influencing price inflation, according to a new UK survey by Censuswide, commissioned by Veeam Software. The findings show that large organizations are having to increase costs to customers by an average of 17 percent following an…

Google upset a lot of people recently when synchronization issues caused a "small subset" of Google Drive users to lose months' of data. The number of people affected is not known, but even a small subset of a large userbase is, potentially, a huge number. Now…