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You cannot escape it. In fact, without Linux and open-source software, businesses across the globe wouldn’t be nearly as competitive. This is a fact, not an opinion. What is an opinion, however, is that Linux isn’t viable for consumers or home users. I would argue that opinion is a bit shortsighted because the current state of Linux not only makes for an ideal operating system for your home computers, but also can bring you considerable value as a server OS on your home network....

The Arctis 9x gaming headset features a wireless design, allowing you to sit across the room from your Xbox console without having to worry about pesky wires. Underneath an exterior steel headband rests an elastic one, designed to give you maximum comfort while you’re spending hours in front of your TV screen. If you’re planning on spending hours gaming, it also comes equipped with a 20-hour battery life, so you can enjoy playing your favorite games without any unexpected low battery interruptions....

The decline was across notebooks, desktops, and workstations, but notebooks saw the biggest decline of 25% year on year to 10.4 million units as business investment waned, following a cooling on spending from consumers and the education sector after the pandemic. A bright point in the market was desktops, which only fell 6% thanks to large organizations still making purchases. Also: Looking for the best computer? The best desktops and laptops Tablet shipments were also down 13% year on year to 6 million units in Q3 2022, according to Canalys....

Now, it’s not uncommon for us to see smart speakers and voice assistants controlling all manner of devices, products, and schedules, ranging from intelligent lighting to smart robots. The first pick is also one of the cheapest. The Blink Mini is an Alexa-enabled smart indoor camera capable of 1080p HD vision, night vision, motion detection, and also has two-way audio. This compact device can be used to monitor vulnerable entryways – or to keep an eye on your pets – in real-time, once you have connected the Blink to your mobile device....

On Friday, ESET wrapped up a series on banking Trojans present in Latin America – including Janeleiro, a new malware sample similar to Casbaneiro, Grandoreiro, and Mekotio – but this one does not just hit that region; instead, campaigns have been detected across Brazil, Mexico, and Spain. In a blog post, the cybersecurity researchers said that the Trojan, named Numando, has been active since 2018. Written in Delphi, this financial malware displays fake overlay windows to dupe victims into submitting sensitive data, such as the credentials used to access financial services....

Enter the Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 50. While the IronKey Vault Privacy 80 is an SSD, the IronKey Vault Privacy 50 is a USB flash drive, and as such is a lot smaller and more suitable for smaller amounts of data that you want to have with you. Packed into what looks like a standard yet FIPS 197 certified USB flash drive is an XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption engine. The business end features a regular USB-A connector compatible with USB 3....

But there’s no manual to take you through things. Apple gives you some brief tips, but from that point forward, it’s down to you. Most people only use a fraction of what their iPhone is capable of, so Thanksgiving is a great time for you to flex your tech prowess and who other iPhone owners some tips and tricks. Here are five of my favorite iOS tricks. #1: Add a secret on-screen menu AssistiveTouch is an accessibility feature and what it does is it floats a small menu on your display (which you can move around on the screen with a finger) that allows you to carry out gestures such as pinching or multi-finger swipes with a single finger and offers quick access to a variety of functions....

Under the plan, Toshiba intended to keep Toshiba and Infrastructure Service Co as one entity, and spin out Device Co on its own. The company said the decision to separate into two independent businesses came after the board’s “thorough review” of its reorganisation plan and processes. “After further engaging with key stakeholders and completing the additional analysis, we determined that separating Toshiba into two standalone companies and divesting certain non-core assets is in the best long-term interests of our company and its shareholders, customers, business partners and employees,” Toshiba interim chair, president and CEO Satoshi Tsunakawa said in February....

The telco is offering two plans, the first is AU$70 a month and has unlimited data with speeds up to 100/20Mbps, and the second removes the speed cap for an extra AU$10 a month. Customers who already have an existing TPG service can knock AU$5 a month off the plan prices. If users stay connected for 36 months, the AU$612 charge for the modem is removed, otherwise the modem is paid off at a rate of AU$17 per month, with those leaving before three years to pay the difference....

The bargain Insignia 24-inch F20 Fire TV could be a great addition to a kid’s bedroom, office space, or gaming room. The flat TV screen has a 1280 x 720 resolution at 720p and can be wall mounted if you prefer to save counter space. Plus, the Fire TV OS is built-in and Apple AirPlay is supported. You’re unlikely to find many better deals than an $80 smart TV before Christmas, but if this TV simply isn’t big enough, you should also consider the 32-inch model, available for $50 off at $130....

A threat actor using the handle @aniballeaks said they managed to hack into Argentina’s National Registry of Persons – also known as RENAPER or Registro Nacional de las Personas – and offered to sell the data on a cybercriminal forum. The leaked data includes names, home addresses, birthdays, Trámite numbers, citizen numbers, government photo IDs, labor identification codes, ID card issuance and expiration dates. Initially, the hacker began leaking the information of famous Argentines like Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero....

Despite the upbeat report, UiPath shares dropped almost 8% in late trading. CEO and co-founder Daniel Dines remarked that the company “continued our very strong momentum in the second quarter of fiscal year 2022.” Added Dine, “Our results were driven by both new customer additions, ending the quarter with more than 9,100 customers, as well as robust expansion with existing customers, reflected in our best-in-class dollar-based net retention rate of 144 percent....

iOS 15 and iPad OS 15 has just started rolling out to iPhone and iPad users and one of its key features is Focus – a new OS-level constraint that acts as an app gatekeeper to help people who can’t ignore smartphone notifications. That’s basically all the one billion people who use an iPhone. Focus replaces Do Not Disturb, a mode on iOS that prevents notifications during meetings or during user-defined scheduled sleep hours....

Founded in 2015 and based in Silicon Valley, HeadSpin markets itself as an AI testing, dev-ops, and mobile testing platform. The co-founder and former chief executive, Manish Lachwani, led the company until May 2020. According to the SEC and the US Department of Justice (DoJ), the 45-year-old allegedly defrauded investors out of $80 million “by falsely claiming that the company had achieved strong and consistent growth in acquiring customers and generating revenue....

First up is 5G. The next-generation network tech is now available, again using Verizon’s network, to all Visible subscribers with speeds up to 200Mbps, at no additional cost. A lot of Visible phones support 5G connectivity, so it only makes sense the feature was added to existing plans. There’s no mention of UWB connectivity with Visible plans, however. Visible is also rolling out official support for eSIM technology. Many smartphones work with eSIMs that can be programmed using a carrier’s app, forgoing the need to have a plastic SIM card shipped to you or visiting a store to buy one....

The company’s non-GAAP net income for the third quarter was $725 million, or $1.72 per diluted share. Revenue for the third quarter was $3.19 billion, an increase of 11% from the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Analysts were expecting earnings of $1.54 per share on revenue of $3.12 billion. “We are pleased with our continued strong performance in Q3. This quarter, as we unveiled many new offerings at VMworld, we showcased how we are helping customers transform their businesses today and that our innovation engine is thriving,” CEO Raghu Raghuram said in a statement....

The majority of impacted individuals are either current or prospective buyers for Audi vehicles. 163,000 individuals are in Canada, whereas the rest are in the United States. On Friday, the automaker said that a compilation of data used for sales and marketing purposes between 2014 and 2019 was left unsecured and exposed online “at some point” between August 2019 and May 2021, although the exact timeline has not been established....

With the best bachelor’s degrees in physics, graduates work in laboratories, classrooms, industrial sites, and diverse other settings. A physics degree can lead to engineering, technology, research science, and education opportunities. But should you earn a physics degree? And how hard is physics? Our guide walks through everything you need to know about physics degrees. What skills do physics programs teach students? During a physics degree, learners approach complex problems, analyze data, and apply theoretical knowledge....

I’ve found, with some devices, the phone mic would randomly mute, requiring that I either call the person back or restart my phone. On other occasions, the person on the other end of the call would have trouble hearing me well, because of extraneous noise. That’s why Google developers have been working hard to bring a new feature to Pixel devices, called Clear Calling. This new feature uses AI to cancel that extraneous noise for both callers....

Software programming or computing programming involves writing instructions to communicate with machines. All devices –– laptops, desktops, phones, and tablets –– rely on code to operate. Coding also runs cities. Computers operate traffic signals that have been programmed to perform certain operations. Even astronauts on the International Space Station need to know how to code. Coding offers many career opportunities in technology and elsewhere. What is coding? Coding is the process of transforming computer instructions into a form a computer can understand....