Sabrent launches USB-C Universal Docking Station (DS-UICA)
Today, Sabrent launches the USB-C Universal Docking Station (DS-UICA), which offers a range of features for users looking to expand the connectivity of their devices. Designed to work with laptops, ultrabooks, Chromebooks, Android phones and tablets, MacBooks, iPhones, and iPads, this docking station provides a variety of ports.
The DS-UICA can even prop up a smartphone or tablet. If you own a handheld gaming PC, such as the Steam Deck or Lenovo Legion Go, this could prove to be perfect dock to transform it into a makeshift desktop -- just put the PC into the cradle and connect the USB-C cable!
Four key ingredients to unlock HyperProductivity through workplace IT
Just a few years ago, it was hard to directly link the impact digital tools were having on productivity across a business. But as businesses have transformed and become more digitally mature, that’s all changed.
With metrics for tracking productivity ubiquitous, business leaders want to take it up to the next level. Now they are focused on HyperProductivity -- driving unprecedented levels of productivity across the organization. To date, businesses have tried a range of tactics to foster HyperProductivity, frequently involving discouraging workers from spending time on anything other than core tasks. As an extreme example, some businesses even installed uncomfortable toilets designed to limit time employees spend in the bathroom. Instead, they should be focusing on making it as easy as possible for employees to do their jobs, which is why optimizing workplace technology is a better path to explore.
Selecting the right storage for SQL Server high availability in the cloud
When it comes to the type of storage you might use for a cloud-based SQL Server deployment, all the major cloud providers provide a bewildering array of options. Azure offers Standard HDD as well as Standard SSD, Premium SSD as well as Premium SSD v2. Oh, and then there’s Ultra Disk. And AWS? The options are no less eye-glazing: ST1 and Standard, GP2 and GP3, IO1 and IO2.
Even if you could easily differentiate the offerings, what would be your best choice if you plan to configure your infrastructure for high availability (HA) -- by which we mean an infrastructure designed to ensure that your SQL Server database will be available and operating no less than 99.99 percent of the time?
The promise of generative AI depends on precise regulation
AI’s path to maturity lacks footing without the stamp of regulation. While the recent developments of the White House executive order and the EU AI Act are a good start, there’s a lot of progress to be made in terms of AI research and rule-making. Because if we want to unlock the full range of AI use cases, we’re going to need precise regulation, tailored to the unique needs of each sector.
Generative AI sparks an opportunity to transform every industry; a prospect that has prompted a flurry of AI innovation across verticals that will undoubtedly send ripple effects throughout the economy. McKinsey estimates that across 63 different use cases, generative AI could contribute between $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion to the global economy annually. But sector and use-case-specific regulatory framework is imperative if we want to harness this potential and ensure responsible, safe applications of generative AI.
Why not all AI is created equal and how the wrong choice could be hurting your business [Q&A]
AI seems to be everywhere at the moment. But despite the fact that it has become ubiquitous, it isn't all the same.
Steve Benton, VP of threat research for Anomali, talked to us about why not all AI is equal and what businesses need to consider to ensure they get the most from the technology.
Microsoft rebrands its iOS and Android web browser to Microsoft Edge: AI Browser
With, as yet, nothing by way of an explanation, Microsoft has decided to rename the iOS and Android versions of its Edge web browser.
Now known as Microsoft Edge: AI Browser the change of name does not appear to have been accompanied by any significant changes. The mobile web browser does, like so many Microsoft products, include its fair share of artificial intelligence-powered features as the company continues to bet big on the importance of AI.
Switch to Linux as your New Year's resolution -- delete Microsoft Windows 11 and install Nitrux 3.2.1 today!
The Linux community has a reason to celebrate today with the release of Nitrux 3.2.1 "se". This latest iteration of the popular operating system offers cutting-edge software updates, bug fixes, performance enhancements, and extensive hardware support.
Dubbed "se" for its focus on a "safer environment," this release bolsters security across the system. A notable change is the system-wide implementation of a rigorous password policy. However, in a candid admission, the Nitrux team clarifies that while they have made substantial security enhancements, they don’t claim invulnerability to breaches.
Steam ends support for Windows 7 and Windows 8
Windows 7 and 8 are now incredibly long in the tooth, and Steam has used the arrival of a new year to drop support for the aged operating systems.
The planned ditching of Windows 7 and Windows 8 was revealed by Steam-maker Valve way back in March. Now 2024 has rolled around, the company is staying true to its word. While this does not mean that games will simply stop working, it does mean that the Steam client for these versions of Windows will no longer be updated, and on-going functionality cannot be guaranteed.
Why enterprise networks need to move to an as-a-service model [Q&A]
For years, the enterprise has built bespoke networks to connect all company resources. These networks were slow to build, but once built did not change much.
That's changing as networks become more complex and dynamic. Workers are highly distributed, edge computing has grown, most enterprises now connect to multiple clouds, and connecting to partners and customers is increasingly common.
Run Windows 11 on a crappy PC with the ultra-lightweight tiny11 core for ARM64
We've written about tiny11 on numerous occasions, and we're constantly impressed by what has been achieved in whittling Windows 11 to a bare minimum. Now the even lighter weight tiny11 core for ARM64 has been updated after months of radio silence; it is now based on Windows 11 23H2.
tiny11 core is seriously stripped back, meaning its hardware requirements are absolutely minimal. But it is also so bare bones that it’s not really recommended for daily use – it is designed not as a replacement for tiny 11, but as a "quick-and-dirty testbed or development platform".
MX Linux 23.1 Raspberry Pi OS Respin launches with exciting features
In a significant development for Raspberry Pi users, the much-anticipated MX Linux 23.1 Raspberry Pi OS Respin has been officially released. This new version, labeled MX-23.1_rpi_respin, seamlessly blends the robust MX Tools and the extensive MX repositories from the mainline releases into a compact system image, tailored for the latest Raspberry Pi models.
The MX-23.1_rpi_respin is tested and optimized for Raspberry Pi 4, Pi 400, and the newly released Pi 5, ensuring compatibility and performance across these popular models. To get started, users will require a minimum of a 16GB memory card or a USB device, making it a highly accessible upgrade.
LG CineBeam Qube (HU710PB) is a unique webOS 4K projector
The LG CineBeam Qube (HU710PB) is quite the unique product. This 4K projector stands out for its compact design, featuring a 360-degree rotatable handle, making it highly portable and convenient for various indoor settings. Plus, it looks really friggin’ cool.
Despite its small size, the LG CineBeam Qube is quite powerful. It boasts a 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160) resolution, capable of projecting images up to 120 inches in size. The projector's RGB laser light source, combined with LG's advanced image refining technologies, ensures pictures of exceptional clarity and sharpness. Notably, it features a 450,000:1 contrast ratio and covers 154 percent of the DCI-P3 color gamut, ensuring color accuracy that aligns with the creator's vision.
Navigating generative AI adoption to minimize risks and maximize benefits in the workplace [Q&A]
Numerous businesses have embraced generative AI technology to enhance their operational efficiency, boost productivity and foster innovative ideas.
However, it is important to be aware of the potential legal and financial consequences associated with the use of ChatGPT and similar AI systems. We spoke to Sujay Rao, CPO at Sirion to find out more.
Best Windows apps this week
Five-hundred-and-seventy-five in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 and 11 on the Microsoft Store and elsewhere in the past seven days.
The next, and maybe final Moment update for Windows 11 could land in February. It may introduce the long-awaited options to remove Edge, Bing Search and other components in the European Economic Area.
All-new LG gram Pro and expanded LG gram laptops coming in 2024 -- these thin and light Windows 11 devices are sure to excite
LG is expanding its acclaimed laptop lineup in 2024 with the introduction of the LG gram Pro series and updated LG gram models. These Windows 11 devices are engineered to deliver a blend of top-tier performance and portability.
The LG gram Pro series introduces two flagship models, the LG gram Pro (16Z90SP) and LG gram Pro (17Z90SP), alongside the versatile LG gram Pro 2-in-1 (16T90SP). The 16Z90SP model features a 16-inch WQXGA+ OLED display, offering an impressive 400 nits brightness and a refresh rate of 48-120Hz (VRR). Weighing just 1,199g for the integrated GPU (iGPU) version and slightly more for the discrete GPU (dGPU) model, these laptops are powered by Intel Core Ultra 7 processors, with storage options including dual SSDs up to 1TB (Gen4 NVMe).
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