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Computer programs communicate information to computing devices. Computers then carry out tasks based on the program instructions. Simple programs tell computers to run calculations, while complex programs can run video games, analyze big data, or drive a car. Our guide defines computer programs, explores uses of programming, and looks at the knowledge and skills required for careers in programming. What is computer programming? What is computer programming? Programming, also known as coding, refers to the process of writing instructions for computing devices and systems....

On this page, we explore the difference between biological and chemical engineering, two of the most commonly confused engineering branches. We aim to help students effectively compare chemical vs. biological engineering by examining how the duties and skills required for each type of engineering differs. We also look at the job requirements and career data for each. What do biological engineers do? A biological engineer applies engineering principles to solve problems for biological systems....

For a more information on how VPNs work, read our detailed VPN guide. Also: What is an IP address and how do you change it with a VPN? Also: How the top VPNs compare The modest decrease to your connection speed is barely noticeable for browsing, but can be disastrous for online games. Being able to simultaneously connect to sensitive sites and services through your secure VPN, and to non-sensitive games and apps means you won’t constantly need to enable and disable your VPN connection when switching tasks....

However, job satisfaction often boils down to more than just pay and the option to work from home. In fact, data increasingly shows that the likelihood of an employee leaving or staying put is often determined by what an organization is not doing, as opposed to what it is doing. One thing that’s become clear is that workers are more willing than ever to leave employers that don’t offer mentorship and learning opportunities....

But don’t let the name fool you, this app does so much more than remove system junk and uncover massive files that are eating up your storage space. It lets you run system optimization tools, free up RAM, remove malware, erase sensitive data, and uninstall and update apps. Also: The 9 best Mac apps for security and productivity Apple charges a lot for storage space, so letting detritus clutter it up is costing you money....

Figures from an NCSC report on diversity detail how over 85% of professionals working in cybersecurity are white, compared to under 15% from black, Asian or mixed ethic groups. Two-thirds of the industry identifies as male, compared to 31% identifying as female, while over 84% of those surveyed identify as straight, compared with 10% who identified as LGBT. But diversity is – gradually – increasing. “I feel like from a diversity and inclusion standpoint in the cybersecurity industry we’ve honestly come a long way,” Christine Izuakor, founder and CEO of Cyber Pop-up told ZDNet Security Update....

In the following Q&A, Jonathan Schabowsky, Field CTO of Solace, provides greater insight into the growing convergence of microservices with EDA. and argues that a true understanding of it will be essential for organizations looking to get the most of their microservices-based business applications. Q: How do you see the industry in terms of microservices adoption? Schabowsky: We’re seeing more microservices being built into transformation projects, breaking down monolithic applications into self-contained, independently deployed services....

I’ve heard so many different ways that people choose – or don’t – to keep their passwords secure. One friend, for example, uses the same password for everything and claims they’ve never had a problem. (I know, I know.) Another keeps a list of silly phrases and changes all their passwords every two months. What about password managers? Do they really work? Are they just as insecure as everything else on the web?...

The $40 billion deal was initially announced in September 2020, and there has long been speculation that it would fall through due to several factors that I believed were either not true or overblown. Before I get into that, it’s important to understand why this deal was so important. Nvidia’s core product is the graphics processing unit, or GPU, which was initially used to improve graphics capabilities on computers for uses such as gaming....

Since 2020, NASA astronauts have been relying on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft to reach the ISS, but “it’s really important we have the Boeing spacecraft also flying,” NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana said during a live-streamed event Wednesday. “We want that dissimilar redundancy between SpaceX and Boeing so that if there’s a problem with one, we still maintain access to our International Space Station.” NASA retired its own space shuttle program in 2011 with plans to rely more on the nascent commercial space industry....

With ransomware, sophisticated hacking attacks, and phishing threats showing no sign of abating, Microsoft has rethought security in Windows 11 with the aim of blocking more threats by default. Windows 10 had loads of core security features, but Microsoft left it up to the user to enable and configure based on their own preferred trade-offs with performance and compatibility, David Weston, Microsoft’s vice president of Enterprise and Operating System Security, told ZDNET....

The supermarket giant envisions the new 7,200 square metre CFC as a space that can fulfil an extra 15,000 home deliveries and direct-to-boot pick-up windows each week for customers based in the Sutherland Shire, spanning from Kurnell to Engadine. It boasted the facility will have wider aisles and more shelf space than a supermarket to allow personal shoppers to handpick from around 20,000 products “quickly, accurately, and efficiently”. Woolworths ecommerce director Annette Karantoni said the CFC will also be the company’s first CFC to offer dedicated pick-up bays with a direct-to-boot service for customers who prefer to collect online orders themselves....

The developer beta of watchOS 8 is available to developers starting today. A public beta will be available next month with the free full update available this fall. Apple Watch Series 3 and later watches, paired with an iPhone 6S or newer running iOS 15, will support the upgrade to watchOS 8. Some features may not be available for all regions, languages, or models of Apple Watch. Also: WWDC 2021: Apple ramps up Health capabilities with new metrics, sharing capabilities There are a host of new functions and features coming to your Apple Watch this fall, including:...

“In recognition of the increasingly challenging business and legal environment in China, Yahoo’s suite of services will no longer be accessible from mainland China as of November 1,” the company said in a statement, according to Wall Street Journal. The company added it “remains committed to the rights of our users and a free and open internet”. The move by Yahoo follows Microsoft last month announcing it was shutting down LinkedIn in China....

Online colleges and schools provide courses comparable to those offered on-campus. You’ll receive lectures, assignments, projects, and assessments while earning the same number of credit hours as on-campus courses offer. The accredited online colleges below offer convenience, academic rigor, and promising graduate outcomes — so you can learn from home without missing out. Top 5 online colleges: Quick facts The best online colleges and universities: Our picks Using ZDNet’s ranking methodology, we found our top picks for online colleges and universities for 2022....

If you ask quality questions, you will come across as engaged and bright. You’ll also learn more about the job, the company’s culture, and the people you’ll work with if you get the position. Stay on this page for our list of 41 great questions to ask in an interview and how they can help you get the most out of each job interview. Why it’s important to prepare questions to ask in a job interview Interviewees should always ask questions during an interview....

That’s a whole lot of tech to sink into, with countless features that make headlines write themselves: “Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra features a massive 200MP camera,” “The new Snapdragon 8 Gen for Galaxy chip is faster than ever,” “The Galaxy Book is going Ultra!” Review: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: Best smartphone of the year (so far) And then there were the features that were not so flashy, ones that had just seconds, if any, of screen time as Samsung executives presented to San Francisco fanfare....

As long as you don’t have broadcast studio-level visual demands, these add-on monitors and TVs are great. They provide ample screen real-estate, and they’re far less expensive than either Apple’s $1,599 Studio Display or $5,000 Pro Display XDR. As someone who likes to hang displays off of extra-long Ergotron monitor arms, I’ve found that many add-on monitors are reasonably light weight and therefore quite practical. My 32-inch monitor is 10....

If you do a lot of online gaming — whether it’s plowing through your enemies in League of Legends, achieving victory royale in Fortnite, or just building anything you can dream up in Minecraft — you don’t want the internet slowing you down. Slow internet speeds can result in laggy games, or worse, getting kicked from a server. The guide below will walk you through some of the more technical considerations like bandwidth, ping, and data caps....

Argh! I was on deadline – when am I not? – but I didn’t have a backup machine with me. I was in deep trouble. But I was already ready for this disaster. Indeed, one of the reasons I’ve been a Chromebook fan since they first rolled out of the factory is that if a Chromebook dies on you, you can replace it and be back in business in no time flat....