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• Podcast: When is it time to upgrade? Device lifecycles and upgrade timelines

  17-05-2021 23:30
  
  When the newest version of a phone, tablet and/or laptop launches, the idea of upgrading a personal device can feel enticing. For IT teams, keeping employee devices up-to-date means upgrading strategically and adhering to planned upgrade cycles. Upgrading too often gets expensive, while upgrading too infrequently can mean using slower or even less secure devices. Computerworld executive editor Ken Mingis, Macworld executive editor Michael Simon and Computerworld managing editor for features, Va
  
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• Biden Revokes Trump's Silly Executive Order On Section 230; But It Already Did Its Damage - Techdirt

  17-05-2021 21:06
  
  Biden Revokes Trump's Silly Executive Order On Section 230; But It Already Did Its Damage  Techdirt
  
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• Biden rescinds Trump's anti-Section 230 executive order - IT PRO

  17-05-2021 20:06
  Biden rescinds Trump's anti-Section 230 executive order  IT PRO
  
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• 30 Notable IT Executive Moves: April 2021 - CRN

  17-05-2021 19:00
  
  30 Notable IT Executive Moves: April 2021  CRN
  
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• Executive appointments to EC making it partisan, says plea, seeks independent body to choose members - Economic Times

  17-05-2021 18:00
  
  Executive appointments to EC making it partisan, says plea, seeks independent body to choose members  Economic Times
  
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• For Windows users, tips on fighting ransomware attacks

  17-05-2021 16:30
  
  Ransomware.It’s one word that strikes fear in the minds of many a computer user, especially given the near daily headlines about companies affected. It makes us wonder why this keeps happening to users and businesses, large and small.But there’s plenty you can do to protect yourself or your business.Be wary of what you click on
  Most of the time, ransomware that affects an individual happens after someone clicks on something they shouldn’t — maybe a phishing-related email
  
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• Cloud-based thin-client Macs become a reality

  17-05-2021 15:10
  
  Does your workforce actually need company equipment, or do they simply require access to cloud-based Macs and PCs? Teradici and MacStadium are betting the future is Mac As A Service.Toward the thin-client Mac
  The two companies are pooling skills to offer this kind of future, which lets users access their Mac from any device anywhere.Perhaps the time for such models is here. The current context is one in which remote working leads to more agile and flexible workforces, while asynchronous co
  
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• Tech Resume Library: 27 downloadable templates for IT pros

  17-05-2021 14:47
  
  A well-crafted resume will attract recruiters, HR pros and hiring managers, but getting it just right is a daunting task. To jump start the process, Insider Prohas assembled this collection of real resumes revamped by professional resume writers. (Watch this space for new templates.)
  
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• Google makes a big security change, but other companies must follow

  17-05-2021 12:05
  
  In a wonderful cybersecurity move that should be replicated by all vendors, Google is slowly moving to make multi-factor authentication (MFA) default. To confuse matters, Google isn't calling MFA "MFA;' instead it calls it "two-step verification (2SV)."The more interesting part is that Google is also pushing the use of FIDO-compliant software that is embedded within the phone. It even has an iOS version, so it can be in all Android as well as Apple phones.To be clear, this internal key is not d
  
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• 15 ways to speed up Windows 10

  17-05-2021 12:00
  
  Want Windows 10 to run faster? We've got help. In just a few minutes you can try out 15 tips; your machine will be zippier and less prone to performance and system issues.1. Change your power settings
  If you’re using Windows 10’s “Power saver” plan, you’re slowing down your PC. That plan reduces your PC’s performance in order to save energy. (Even desktop PCs typically have a “Power saver” plan.) Changing your power plan from “Power sav
  
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