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• 27% off Seagate Expansion 4TB Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0

  27-12-2016 20:49
  
  The Seagate expansion desktop drive provides extra storage for your ever-growing collection of files. Instantly add space for more files, consolidate all of your files to a single location, or free up space on your computer's internal drive to help improve performance. Setup is straightforward; simply plug in the included power supply and USB cable, and you are ready to go. It is automatically recognized by the Windows operating system, so there is no software to install and nothing to configur
  
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• See this year's top 5 underrated Microsoft announcements

  27-12-2016 18:00
  
  This was a big year for Microsoft. The HoloLens began shipping to developers, Windows 10 made it through its first year intact (though not without controversy), and the company got into the desktop computer market with a stunning mega-touchscreen.
  But there were a few key announcements that flew under the radar this year. While they may not have the splash factor of a Surface Studio or HoloLens, these developments have the potential to alter Microsoft and the world for years to come.
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• CIOs will thwart cybersecurity threats with behavioral analytics in 2017

  27-12-2016 16:45
  
  Companies are investing more money in emerging technologies that can help anticipate and detect a variety of threats, including phishing scams and advanced persistent threats, both of which are weighing heavily on the minds’ of corporate board members. For 2017 CIOs are eyeing tools that use anomaly-detecting analytics and machine learning algorithms to protect their companies’ data.“Our level of investments is increasing because of the increasing capabilities of the threat act
  
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• The LG Levitating Portable Speaker plans to go airborne at CES

  27-12-2016 16:34
  
  This is so CES. The Consumer Electronics Show, which kicks off next week in Las Vegas, is ground zero for absurd, oftentimes pointless technologica, and today LG proved that it can get weird with the best of them. Meet the LG Levitating Portable Speaker, a 360-degree omnidirectional speaker that can hover over its “Levitation Station” for 10 hours before descending for a recharge.
  Otherwise known as Model PJ9 (did we miss PJ8?), the Levitating Portable Speaker features dual pas
  
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• 11% off Star Wars: Battlefront & SteelBook (Amazon Exclusive) - PlayStation 4 - Deal Alert

  27-12-2016 16:13
  
  Fight for the Rebellion or Empire in a wide variety of multiplayer matches for up to 40 players, or in exciting challenges inspired by the films available solo, split-screen or through online co-op. Star Wars Battlefront combines this epic action on a galactic scale with stunning visual recreations of some of the most iconic planets, weapons, characters, and vehicles in the Star Wars universe and the original sound effects from the films, to give Star Wars fans the ultimate, authentic and immers
  
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• IDG Contributor Network: Decide if you’re a hedgehog or a fox

  27-12-2016 15:00
  
  The transmission of ideas can be distorted. The balance disruption occurs almost inadvertently by the communicator. Listening for a negative signal strength (attenuation) or a positive signal (amplification) can identify unwanted distortion. As we enter the new year, let's turn to the 20th century Oxford philosopher Isaiah Berlin for a perspective on the distinction of value.Boiling the world
  In a 1953 essay titled "The Hedgehog and the Fox," which focused on the view of history that Russian aut
  
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• 40% off iDevices iGrill2 Bluetooth Grill Thermometer - Deal Alert

  27-12-2016 14:06
  
  The iGrill2, a Bluetooth Smart meat thermometer, aims to make grilling and smoking easier, more convenient, and smarter. The unit comes packaged with two probes, and can support up to four, making it possible to measure multiple areas at once with a min and max temp setting of -22 to 572-degrees fahrenheit. With a 150-foot range, the iGrill2 gives you the freedom to walk away and entertain your guests or watch the game while your grill or smoker cooks to perfection. It's compatible with iOS devi
  
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• The 10 best IT Resume Makeovers of 2016

  27-12-2016 14:00
  
  New year, new job? If your New Year’s resolutions include finally brushing up your old resume then you’ll want to look at the Top 10 resume makeovers from 2016. In these tech resume makeovers, our experts helped candidates create more interesting, polished and concise resumes to get the attention of prospective employers. Whether you need to inject more personality into an old resume, update the format or figure out how to keep it concise, these past makeovers will help get you on th
  
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• 10 hottest IT career stories of 2016

  27-12-2016 14:00
  
  Every company is an IT company, no matter the industry, company size or scope. That’s one reason why IT professionals were in high demand in 2016, and will continue to be one of the hottest, most lucrative careers paths for the foreseeable future.What skills, experience and education are needed to survive and thrive in the fast-paced, digital world of an IT professional? We’ve rounded up our 10 most popular articles for IT job-seekers from 2016 to help you navigate your next career m
  
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• Got a new Android phone? Here's how to properly get rid of your old one

  27-12-2016 13:00
  
  Whether you got a smartphone under the tree or just plan to gift yourself a handset soon, we hope the joy of the holidays extends to your relationship with your new phone. 
  But don’t forget about the old one! Sure, you might not need it in your pocket, but if you’re not planning to repurpose the device or keep it as a backup, then you shouldn’t just toss it in a drawer or shove it in a closet somewhere. That dated device might still have cash value, or you could donate it
  
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• Ransomworm: the next level of cybersecurity nastiness

  27-12-2016 12:29
  
  As if holding your data hostage and seeking cash payment weren’t harsh enough, security experts foresee the next stage of ransomware to be even worse.
  Scott Millis, CTO at mobile security company Cyber adAPT, expects ransomware to spin out of control in the year ahead. That is an astounding statement when you consider that there were more than 4,000 ransomware attacks daily in 2016, according to Symantec’s Security Response group (Report).
  Corey Nachreiner, CTO at WatchGuard Technol
  
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• Tips on shooting great video with your drone

  27-12-2016 12:00
  
  With a drone, you can take videos that were never possible before -- at least not if you didn't have the budget for a crane or a helicopter. But having an unmanned aerial vehicle doesn't necessarily mean you'll end up with compelling video. You don't want all your shots to be free and erratic. Viewers are used to seeing certain types of shots, and these help tell a story.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here(Insider Story)
  
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• The 29 best reviewed Mac apps of 2016

  27-12-2016 12:00
  
  The best software for your MacImage by xsmo/PixabayThere’s a lot of Mac software available, and here at Macworld, we take pride in finding the best applications. If you just got a new Mac, or you’re looking for an alternative to software you’re not satisfied with, or you want to change from what’s you’re currently using, take a look at this selection of the top-rated apps we reviewed in 2016. You’ll find disk utilities, font tools, filters for Photos, video ed
  
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• The 20 Mac games you can't miss from 2016

  27-12-2016 12:00
  
  Get your game onIf you didn’t pay close attention to Mac gaming in 2016, then you missed a mighty stack of must-play titles. We try and keep you informed on the latest and greatest releases each month, but it can be tough to keep track of everything that hits platforms like Steam, the Mac App Store, and GOG. No worries—we’ll make this short and sweet for you.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
  
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• After a big 2016, next year may be A.I. tipping point

  27-12-2016 12:00
  
  For artificial intelligence, 2016 has been a big year.
  After years of researchers saying artificial intelligence (A.I.) was on the cusp of a revolution, the technology has made major advances this past year.
  And now, finally, the beginnings of that major A.I. revolution seem to be here.
  "It's been a huge yearin A.I.," said Patrick Moorhead, an analyst with Moor Insights & Strategy. "We've seen industry giants -- like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, IBM, Intel, and Nvidia -- either make A.I. thei
  
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• Using big data for security only provides insight, not protection

  27-12-2016 10:59
  
  This vendor-written tech primer has been edited by Network World to eliminate product promotion, but readers should note it will likely favor the submitter’s approach.
  Cybersecurity experts are excited about big data because it is the “crime scene investigator” of data science. If your organization is hacked and customer information compromised, your use of big data to collect massive amounts of information on your systems, users and customers makes it possible
  
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