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History is littered with knee-jerk legislation, enacted with good intentions and often in response to genuine public fear. If you have ever traveled to the USA, you may be familiar with the I-94W Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver form that must be completed before entry. Among a number of questions asked, one is ‘Have you ever been or are you now involved in espionage or sabotage; or in terrorist activities -- Yes or No’. I’m sure many have often wondered whether those actually involved in such activities would be inclined to tick the ‘Yes’ box. This example effectively illustrates the challenges that all regulators and legislators should ask themselves at the outset, namely:

Are we doing this to address the problem or is it just a knee-jerk reaction to placate journalists and voters? (Remember that line from BBC political comedy Yes Minister -- “He’s suffering from Politician’s Logic. Something must be done, this is something, therefore we must do it.”)

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As the profile of cybersecurity has increased within enterprises, so has the challenge of finding people to fill senior roles and then hanging on to them.

Recent research suggests that CISOs don't stay in the job for more than three years on average. One answer is to use a virtual CISO (vCISO) to advise on current issues and relieve the strain on the in-house team.

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Those in the know are aware that switching Chrome into Incognito Mode does not mean your browsing is a secret -- but many people assume that the browsing mode offers greater levels of privacy than it actually does.

Now Google has admitted as much. The company is updating its description of Incognito Mode in response to a lawsuit. The revised wording makes it clear that Google continues to collect data about user activity in Incognito Mode.

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The Wine team has announced a significant milestone with the release of Wine 9.0, a major update enriching the Linux experience. This latest version encapsulates a year of dedicated development, featuring over 7,000 changes. Wine 9.0 is distinguished by its introduction of the new WoW64 architecture and the experimental Wayland driver, making it a landmark release for users seeking to run Windows applications on Unix-based systems.

The new WoW64 (Windows 32-bit on Windows 64-bit) architecture in Wine 9.0 is a highlight of this release, marking the completion of a multi-year effort to convert modules to PE format. This significant development creates a clear boundary between Windows and Unix systems. In a notable shift from the older version, the new WoW64 mode enables the running of 32-bit Windows applications on purely 64-bit Unix installations. This is particularly beneficial for macOS users, where recent versions have dropped support for 32-bit processes.

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It’s no secret that Windows 11 is struggling to gain meaningful market share, even with end of life looming for its significantly more popular predecessor, Windows 10.

The software giant has added a lot of features and functionality to its new OS, including introducing AI in the form of its virtual assistant, Copilot. Even so, that’s still proving not enough to encourage resistant users to make the move. So now the company is taking a different approach.

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Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) entered the public consciousness and debate about one year ago. As a science, it goes back several years but as an applicable piece of software, it is very much in its infancy. 

Text, images, and audio can be generated by GenAI models,but their integration into existing software tools worldwide is still in its early stages. Similarly, the majority of business leaders are only talking about GenAI, with some experimenting through proofs of concepts, while a small minority have deployed initial, and usually specific, use cases.

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A sense of urgency to address climate change has led many businesses to commit to carbon neutrality or net-zero emissions by 2030, and many more by 2050, yet just 5 percent of the UK’s biggest companies have said how they plan to get there.

This disconnect between ambition and action is something my firm is out to solve through IT infrastructure. These are five of the biggest sustainability trends I believe businesses must pay attention to in 2024.

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For today’s coders, GitHub is a must. The world’s largest software development platform, GitHub helps developers store, track, and collaborate on software projects.

In this easy-to-follow Dummies guide, you’ll find insight into creating repositories, establishing projects, collaborating, incorporating open-source resources, and establishing yourself as a valued member of the GitHub community.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword in various industries and the world of online trading is no exception. With its ability to analyze vast amounts of data and make predictions, AI has the potential to revolutionize the way we trade online. Or maybe that's not the case at all. The point in fact is that AI has been integrated into various systems across numerous different industries already. 

However, using AI in the financial market, especially, in trading stocks, bonds, cryptocurrencies and other assets is up to debate. After all, is using AI's machine learning and predictive analysis considered cheating? How is it any different when investors rely on informer insights and leaked documents? The software is just better at processing data than human is. 

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One of the key recent concerns for security teams has been developing the ability to adapt to advancements in technology and innovations such as AI and quantum computing.

A new partnership between Accenture and SandboxAQ aims to give organizations the ability to scan all of their files, applications and network traffic to ensure that all of their data -- whether on-premise or hosted via major cloud providers -- is secure even if attackers break through firewalls and network endpoints.

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Turtle Beach has announced its latest product -- the VelocityOne Race. This universal wheel and pedal system, compatible with Xbox and Windows PCs, is engineered to offer an immersive racing experience.

VelocityOne Race features the custom K: Drive motor, providing direct-drive force feedback for a realistic and detailed response to in-game events. Racers will find high-end aluminum pedals and Dynamic Brake Tek load-cell brakes underfoot, designed to mimic real-life braking. The system also allows racers to monitor real-time telemetry data in many popular games, enhancing the simulation experience.

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According to a new study, 94 percent of global organizations have experienced email security incidents last year, up two percent from the year before.

The latest Email Security Risk Report from Egress looks at attitudes and approaches to email security, the evolution of risks, and the impact of incidents, based on responses from 500 cybersecurity leaders.

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YouTube hates ad blockers, and the site has been trying to discourage visitors from using them for quite some time. After introducing warnings last year, the site now appears to be reducing performance for anyone who tries to make use of an ad blocker.

While there has been no official announcement about it, the slowdown has not gone unnoticed by YouTube users. Posts on Reddit reveal the laggy site experience for people using an ad blocker -- lag which disappears as soon as ads are re-enabled.

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Microsoft continues to throw everything at artificial intelligence, in particular its AI companion Copilot. The company's latest move sees it launching Copilot Pro, a subscription service which gives anyone -- not just businesses and organizations -- access to a more up-to-date and advanced version of the chatbot, including OpenAI's GPT-4 Turbo model.

Designed with "power users, creators and anyone looking to take their Copilot experience to the next level" in mind, Copilot Pro is a $20-per-month attempt by Microsoft to squeeze some money out of AI. The company has also expanded the availability of Copilot for Microsoft 365 to more commercial customers.

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AVerMedia has launched two new PCIe capture cards: the HDMI 2.1 Live Gamer 4K 2.1 (GC575) and Live Streamer ULTRA HD (GC571). These latest offerings are designed to cater to both experienced and novice streamers.

The flagship Live Gamer 4K 2.1 (GC575) is designed to be the premier consumer-grade HDMI 2.1 PCIe capture card in the world. This card is engineered to leverage the full potential of HDMI 2.1 technology. With features like 4K144 pass-through HDR/VRR, the card delivers every gameplay moment with exceptional clarity and smoothness. It also supports up to 4K60 capture, allowing streamers to record their gaming experiences with unprecedented precision.

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