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Modern companies and industries can’t function without technology. Even if you aren’t pursuing a technical career, programming and computing skills look great on your resume and can help you find more efficient ways to do your job. Here, we explore the majors that benefit most from a minor in computer science and highlight several direct career paths for graduates in those fields. What is a minor in computer science? A minor is a secondary field of study that complements a college major....

These thermoplastic tubes shrink when heated for a snug fit, creating a tight protective layer around the wires that can last for years. Also: You’re using super glue all wrong Not only does it insulate and protect wires, but shrink wrap tubing can also add strain relief to cables, bundle cables together tidily, and even allow for easy cable marking. Different types of heat shrink tubing To get the most out of your shrink wrap tubing, it’s essential to understand the different types, select the right one for your needs, and apply it correctly....

Eight agreements covering the 14 projects were announced Friday, marking the start of the third year of their bilateral smart city agreement. The number of new projects also doubles that of the previous year and will further drive both countries’ collaboration in digital transformation and “policy innovation”, according to Singapore’s Ministry of Communications and Information and industry regulator, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). in addition, there will be new opportunities for local businesses and population in research, trade, sustainability, and skills development....

Customers will need to call the Singapore bank’s hotline and use option “8” to trigger the kill switch, OCBC said in a statement Wednesday. They also will be able to do so via the bank’s network of 500 ATMs next month. “Once the kill switch is activated, no transactions–whether done digitally, via an ATM or at branches–can be made. Even recurring or pre-arranged fund transfers will be disabled,” OCBC said....

People, process, and technology. How often has this trinity been preached as the three fundamentals of any successful digital adoption and the holistic approach to ensure good security posture? Which of the three, though, bears greater weight? Does technology play the biggest role in cybersecurity? Or are processes the most critical component of this equation? When it comes to blame, it appears that significant onus is placed on consumers to safeguard their personal data and bear the consequences should they fall for online scams....

We asked two CIOs to share the key lessons they’ve learnt from running IT at larger organisations that will help SMBs to thrive in the digital age. Here are their six top tips. 1. Take advantage of the cloud Unlike big enterprises that might be encumbered by owning large amounts of legacy technology, many smaller businesses have the opportunity to create a lighter, modern approach to applications – and that’s where the cloud comes in....

But alongside these high-profile efforts, a quieter transport revolution is taking shape. Analysis from MAGNiTT found that $121m was invested across 45 investment deals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) delivery and transport sector in 2019. Startups can be seen across a spectrum of activities, including rideshare services using scooters and buses, car purchasing and parking apps, freight and trucking services, and last-mile delivery logistics. SEE: IoT: Major threats and security tips for devices (free PDF) (TechRepublic) These efforts are being accompanied by large-scale, government-funded projects that are creating new roads, metro systems and airports, as well as less eye-catching – but equally important – investments in areas like smart lighting and traffic management....

The Japanese giant’s woes were driven primarily by its Vision Fund posting a ¥3.5 trillion loss, the biggest for the fund since it first began in 2017. The result for the vision fund stands in stark contrast to the ¥4.03 trillion profit announced for the year ending March 2021. That strong performance came largely off the back of gains from the then recently-listed Coupang and DoorDash, which provided unrealised valuation gains amounting to $25....

Now another startup seeks to address this at the microservices level with an approach that splits the difference between API gateways and service meshes. API gateways have traditionally been centralized points for managing connections at the application layer. They manage traffic between clients and microservices, often referred to as north-south traffic because it often comes from clients outside the data center. By contrast, service meshes, with their reliance of proxies, have found traction in distributed environments for managing connection at the app and transport layers....

Sony’s audio technology offers advanced noise cancellation with two processors controlling eight microphones. A 30mm driver unit and Sony’s own processors help you focus on work and isolate yourself from the world around you. In addition to the outstanding audio playback experience, Sony also provides its Voice Pickup technology that uses four beamforming microphones and AI-based noise reduction to offer a high quality call experience. Also: Sony WH-1000XM4 review: A flawless music listening experience Given the ANC and voice call support is a focus of the headphones, they also need to be extremely comfortable for extended wear....

(A screenshot from a Starbucks ad) If Facebook, Google and the like had been created by more sensitive, worldly and, dare one suggest, human hands, we wouldn’t be stuck with today’s glorious mess. So yes, as you’ve surely guessed already, we’re here today to discuss Starbucks. Here’s a company that made its own little contributions to the future and came to dominate the streets, malls, minds and coffee plantations of the world....

In effect, it’s a group-buying solution. Events don’t happen until enough people have agreed to come along. Then, with the money committed, the venue and artist can push ahead and stage the gig. In this edition of Start IT up, ZDNet’s Phil Dobbie talks to Edwin Onggo, CEO of GiggedIn, about how it works, how it makes money, and how big he expects it to get. Right now, it’s being used by a few hotels and bands dotted around Australia....

For a quick overview, take “AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials & AWS Technical Essentials,” which gives you two for one training on the terminology and key concepts in over 100 lessons in just an hour of content. After that, you can move on to specialized courses. For instance, the “AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C02)” course covers how to monitor, troubleshoot and audit the platform while providing excellent tips to help you pass the exam....

This extension and a back-end service suggest code to developers right in their editors. It supports integrated development environments (IDE) such as Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code, Neovim, and JetBrains. Within these, the AI suggests the next line of code as developers type. The program can suggest complete methods and complex algorithms alongside boilerplate code and assistance with unit testing. For all intents and purposes, the back engine AI acts as a pair-programming assistant....

“I cannot think of a situation where installing ASD software on our networks would be of assistance,” director of Google’s threat analysis group Shane Huntley said. “We have a good working relationship with the ACSC and there has been productive threat sharing, and we believe that there is a productive means to collaborate as collaborators, not as coercion or them stepping in to operate our systems and to install stuff on our systems....

The pandemic has also posed new questions around hiring and personnel. Tech and IT workers have seen their salaries hold steady, or in some cases increase, over the past year, reflecting the value that organizations have placed on those who have played a role in propping up IT systems and rolling out new digital services. Yet while demand for tech workers and digital skills is on the rise, there is so far little indication of a forthcoming salary boom for digital professionals....

You can pick your own payment due dates with a Capital One business credit card, allowing you to better align your payments with your deposit and billing schedules. There is the option for auto-pay to simplify matters with recurring transaction assistance to help you stay on top of all of those monthly billing charges. Accounting is made easy with the addition of detailed transaction and reporting tools. Cardholders even receive roadside assistance and extended warranty protection on card purchases....

As for the biggest difference between a home bridge and a home hub, we’ll refer to the hub as the device that connects your smart gadgets to your automation system, while the bridge is the software that bridges the gap between incompatible devices and hubs. If you’re looking to learn about the best hubs, read: The 4 best smart home hubs. An example of how a bridge can be used is when a home runs on Apple HomeKit and the homeowner buys a smart light bulb that only works with Alexa or Google Home....

This is even more the case in these times of Covid. Many employees are working from home, whether or not they’re employed by companies with huge or tiny payrolls. But the distinction is important – and this is what my marketing friend was getting at – because if you look at tiny businesses, they tend to need different networking infrastructure than so-called small businesses the size of small departments or divisions....

They’re also some of the safest cars to drive, with EVs like the Chevy Bolt and Tesla Model 3 receiving five-star safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If you’re concerned about air pollution from cars, EVs are the way to go. While vehicles running on gasoline emit about 11,000 pounds of CO2 equivalent annually, all-electric vehicles emit about 4,000 pounds annually while producing zero direct emissions. Because of all of these benefits to the environment, especially when compared to alternatives, EVs are a popular buy....