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It’s important, however, to note how your FICO credit score may change over time. Your credit score can fluctuate based on the number of cards you sign up for and how long you keep them. Here are the major factors that determine your FICO credit score: Payment history: 35%Amounts owed: 30%Length of credit history: 15%Credit mix: 10%New credit: 10% As you can see, the number of new accounts and the length of your credit history play a role in the health of your credit score....

Projectors have the ability to transform your favorite content, whether it is a movie, show, or online video. And, when you buy a mini projector, you get to live your life on the go without sacrificing your most beloved content. We’ve rounded up the best mini projectors so you can bring the entertainment with you no matter what. More: Bring the theater to you with our favorite 4K home theater projectorsWhat are the best outdoor projectors and how many lumens do you need?...

Samsung tablets range from large and powerful to small and perfect for streaming – it all depends on how you’ll use the tablet. Samsung’s newest tablet lineup is the Galaxy Tab S8 series, but the company still sells older models and series, so unlike Apple, you have more than just four tablets to choose from. We’ve compared the top Samsung tablets on the market so you can find the best pick for your budget and needs....

A home automation system is the motor for your smart home, it’s the software your hub runs to connect all of your devices and that lets you interact with them, letting you set automations, scenes, routines, schedules and have control over them. The home automation system you choose could determine what your smart home looks like and how it runs, down to the brand of lightbulbs you’ll be able to buy....

There are several types of calculators to choose from, which may cause confusion on which type to buy. As calculators get more complex, they’re often more expensive. You may be wondering whether you need to spend over $50 for one, especially when some calculators are for sale that cost under $10. This guide will explain the different types available and point you to the best calculators for school. Best standard function calculators A standard function calculator is usually the least expensive and most commonly found....

To make this happen, the Linux Foundation’s partner group – Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), Google, and Microsoft – are joining forces to work with security experts and use automated security testing to improve open-source security. Microsoft and Google are bringing an initial investment of $5 million to the Alpha-Omega Project. Software supply chain security has become essential. One major security problem after another – including the SolarWinds software supply chain attack, the Log4j vulnerability, and the npm bad code injection episode – can be traced back to software supply chain vulnerabilities....

Now, the limitless availability of digital download copies of games, amazing indie, live service games, and well-made third-party accessories has led to an environment where you can get your hands on more games and hardware than you’re likely to have time to play through. Thankfully this isn’t your usual console bundle with lots of no-name, useless accessories packed in just to drive up the price. In this deal you’re getting Microsoft’s Xbox Series S console (normally $290 on its own) with the console version of Steelseries’ Arctis 3 headset (normally $70 on its own) for barely more than the price of the console itself....

When your child’s health is on the line, you cannot afford to go with a subpar baby monitor. We take that responsibility seriously, carefully surveying the market to find the very best baby monitor for your growing family. Here’s what we found. Also: New ‘Smart sock’ camera and app let you track your baby’s sleep and heart rate While shopping for baby supplies, check out our expert reviews for the best GPS trackers and devices for kids, as well as the best smartwatch for your older kids!...

Tablet prices can run into the thousands but with back-to-school deals in full swing, you can get a really nice tablet for a great price. We hunted the internet, checking hundreds of sites, to see what some of the best deals are. Anything less than 15% off didn’t make this list, the same for anything that purposely was price gouged to appear like a great deal. Be sure to check out the list below....

If you have the means to do so, having some form of protection and security device in your home can bring you peace of mind and allow you to check on your property in real-time. However, not everyone has the budget to spend thousands of dollars on a new home security system. You don’t need all the bells and whistles to remain secure. While it can be beneficial to have cameras watching every doorway and window, siren-equipped floodlight systems, and sensors everywhere, sometimes, one or two well-placed cameras will perform just as well....

Also: The best movies and shows to stream right now If you are an artist, there is much to be gained from using an iPad for drawing. Whether you are a novice or an expert, the right iPad can make your drawing easier, faster, and that much better, all from using the right device. Before you create your next masterpiece, these are the best drawing iPads to take your art to the next level....

As a result, this “best laptop” roundup covers a range of different use cases and computing platforms to provide a 2023 overview of the cream of the laptop market. As always, individual requirements and preferences will vary, so when choosing a laptop, check out other similar models, examine the specifications and price points, visit the manufacturers’ online forums to see how customer relations are working out in practice, and get hands-on if you can to get a feel for the ergonomics....

Arguing about which programming language is the best one is a favorite pastime among software developers. The tricky part, of course, is defining a set of criteria for “best.” With software development being redefined to work in a data science and machine learning context, this timeless question is gaining new relevance. Let’s look at some options and their pros and cons, with commentary from domain experts. Read also: JavaScript rules but Microsoft programming languages are on the rise Even though, in the end, the choice is at least to some extent a subjective one, some criteria come to mind....

GitHub’s user numbers are up from 73 million in 2021 and 40 million in 2019, which was a year after Microsoft acquired it for $7.5 billion, with 28 million users, and gained cross-platform desktop development framework Electron. If GitHub’s 100 million users are all active developers, it perhaps reflects how the nature of software development is changing. Also: Memory safe programming languages are on the rise. Here’s how developers should respond SlashData, for example, estimates there are 24 million active developers worldwide....

Enter the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, a 2-in-1 convertible that’s powered by a 12th Generation Intel Core processor and is the first Chromebook to feature a haptic touchpad and Intel’s vPro IT tech. You’re getting all of that, plus a sleek, matte-finish exterior, for a starting price of $1,149. What? Were you expecting it to cost less? That’s the appeal of the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook; It’s a no-compromise, Google-powered laptop that functions as well as it looks....

A report by cybersecurity company Deep Instinct found that 46% of senior and executive-level cybersecurity professionals have considered quitting the industry due to stress. This is being driven by an “unrelenting threat from ransomware”, researchers found, as well as supply chain attacks on a scale similar to the 2020 SolarWinds hack and 2021’s Kaseya ransomware incident, both of which had far-reaching and long-lasting consequences for organizations impacted. SEE: SolarWinds: Here’s how we’re building everything around this new cybersecurity strategy The burden of preventing such attacks weighs heavily on those tasked with keeping networks and wider organizational systems secure, Deep Instinct found....

And I’ve found the perfect charger. The tiny Anker Nano Pro. Note that the version I’m testing is the UK version, featuring the very beefy UK plug prongs. The Nano Pro ticks all the boxes in what I want from an iPhone charger: It pushes a full 20W of power through the USB-C port, enough to take an iPhone 13 from 0-50% in 25 minutes.It’s small, an incredible 45% smaller than Apple’s 20W USB-C charger, which means that it’s pocketable....

As a result, you might have to work on a sofa, hunched over a coffee table, or in the kitchen – and none of these options will do your back or wrists any favors. As such, investing in a laptop stand can be a way to make your home office (wherever it may be) more comfortable. The Kentevin laptop stand is manufactured from ABS plastic and has anti-slip rubber pads....

Some 61 companies with around 2,900 workers joined the six-month trial. Now that it’s over, 56 companies have opted to extend the four-day week – and 18 of these firms have made the change permanent. Also: Why the four-day week is rocking the world of work Participating companies from different sectors tried different four-day models, including ‘Friday off’, ‘staggered’, ‘decentralized’, ‘annualized’, and ‘conditional’. Staff maintained their existing salary, but worked across four days instead of five....

Not hard at all. While there’s no doubt that security is a massive subject, and you could devote your life to it, it’s not hard to get to a point where your iPhone is more secure than 99 percent of other iPhones out there. Here’s now. Must read: The best browser to replace Google Chrome on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android #1: Updates Make sure that your iOS is up to date....