Mageia 9 offers a fresh Linux alternative for Microsoft Windows 11 users
Today, Mageia 9 (which comes with Linux kernel 6.4) is finally released. The operating system stands as a comprehensive update, catering to both the everyday user and the technically savvy. Whether you're into productivity, creativity, or just exploring, Mageia 9 has something for you. In fact, this Linux distribution should be an excellent choice for those wanting to switch from Microsoft’s Windows 11.
Firstly, Mageia has poured meticulous care into the installation process. Those upgrading from Mageia 8 will appreciate the seamless transition, with the RPM database shifting from Berkeley DB to SQLite. Installation geeks might appreciate being able to utilize different ports with an HTTP server and the myriad of bug fixes.
Anomaly Detection: Four steps to avoiding unforeseen cloud costs
Data volumes are simultaneously exploding and migrating, making it difficult for businesses and their CIOs to both monitor and secure across their environments. With so many moving parts in the cloud, it can often run away with businesses because as it expands to handle the data that it’s given, so does its cost. This is both a blessing and a curse, as flexibility is a vital attribute of a successful business, but it means that unanticipated cloud costs are common and hard to track.
Anomalous, unexpected costs can crush businesses’ confidence in their budgets and forecasts, impact their burn rate and make it difficult to understand their wider spending patterns. Yet, despite this, many wait until their bill arrives before reacting. To avoid these unpleasant surprises, which can be caused by a repository error, crypto mining incident or simply because servers have been spun up and forgotten about, businesses can turn to Anomaly Detection tools with great success.
The future of identity is self-sovereignty
It’s no secret that Americans are becoming increasingly concerned about their digital identities.
Take the recent case in Louisiana, where a whopping 6 million public records were exposed as part of a global attack on third-party file transfer app MOVEit. The attack made users more wary of trusting their data to often-obscure third parties. A recent survey, conducted across 1,000 U.S. consumers by Thales found that 44 percent are afraid their identity will be stolen in a cyberattack, and a quarter have no confidence in the protection of their personal data.
The importance of work-life balance for mainframe professionals: Nurturing talent and supporting new starters
In today's fast-paced and 24-hour world, achieving a healthy work-life balance has become increasingly challenging for professionals across various industries. However, it is particularly crucial for individuals starting their careers in the mainframe technology field. Maintaining a good work-life balance is vital for new entrants in the mainframe industry, but equally important is the need to put robust support systems in place for new starters.
According to research from the mental wellbeing platform Yerbo, 40 percent of IT professionals are at high risk of burnout. Success in IT is often viewed through the prism of a ‘hustle culture’ that prizes long hours and an always-on mentality as the hallmarks of success. That is particularly true for the mainframe, given its criticality within businesses. In a field dominated by experts with decades of experience, new entrants can feel pressured to constantly go above and beyond, abandoning any work-life balance and striving to meet the standards of their more experienced peers. Unfortunately, this mindset can be detrimental to the well-being and productivity of new professionals entering the field.
Parallels Desktop 19 unveils modern new look, improved printing on Windows virtual machines
Global tech company Alludo has announced the release of Parallels Desktop 19.0 for Mac. Available in home, Pro and Business editions, the virtualization software makes it easy for Mac users to run Windows, macOS and Linux virtual machines on their desktop.
Version 19’s highlights include a major design update, new printing engine for Windows VMs, and support for logging on to Windows machines using the Mac’s own Touch ID security system.
MSI reveals workaround for UNSUPPORTED_PROCESSOR errors in Windows 11 after KB5029351 update
When Microsoft released the KB5029351 update for Windows 11 a few days ago, it didn't take long for complaints to start. Owners of systems with MSI motherboards started to see UNSUPPORTED_PROCESSOR error messages and Blue Screens of Death.
Microsoft has said that it is investigating the issue, but its announcement was worded quite defensively. The company said: "We are presently investigating to determine if this is an issue caused by Microsoft". Thankfully, MSI has stepped up to the plate and offered up a workaround.
Get 'The Kubernetes Bible' (worth $43.99) for FREE
With its broad adoption across various industries, Kubernetes is helping engineers with the orchestration and automation of container deployments on a large scale, making it the leading container orchestration system and the most popular choice for running containerized applications.
This Kubernetes book starts with an introduction to Kubernetes and containerization, covering the setup of your local development environment and the roles of the most important Kubernetes components.
LG launches new additions to its UltraGear gaming monitor series
Today, LG revealed three new additions to its much-celebrated LG UltraGear gaming monitor collection: the LG UltraGear GR93U-B in both 27-inch and 32-inch variants, and the 27-inch LG UltraGear GR83Q-B. Gaming enthusiasts can get their hands on these models right now here.
Here's a golden window for potential buyers: Between August 25 to August 27, 2023, LG.com is offering a generous 30 percent discount off the MSRP on selected new UltraGear Monitors (GR93U-B and GR83Q-B). Plus, you get the perk of free expedited shipping.
AMD elevates 1440p gaming with Radeon RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT
Today at Gamescom, AMD pulled the curtains back on its newest graphics cards: the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and Radeon RX 7700 XT, optimized for high-refresh 1440p gaming, promising a leap in performance and image quality in upcoming titles.
The jewels in the crown of these cards? Their architecture. Hinging on the revolutionary AMD RDNA 3, they promise to deliver a seamless 1440p experience, hitting 60+ FPS, and giving more bang for the buck. Equipped with 16GB and 12GB of high-speed GDDR6 VRAM for the RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT respectively, they also boast 50 percent higher memory bandwidth than rivals in the market. Furthermore, the introduction of AMD HYPR-RX tech ensures that gamers receive the highest performance and visual fidelity.
Understanding how on-premises system costs compare to cloud-based solutions
In today’s uncertain economic environment, understandably every purchase decision needs to be thoroughly analyzed and the cost to the business clearly understood. With so many organizations migrating to the cloud, it is important to understand not only the cost of migrating systems but also the longer-term costs.
IT managers must understand the main business driver(s) for moving their organization to the cloud, and those drivers need to be reconciled with business application requirements. Some applications will be CPU-intensive, others memory-intensive, while others are cost-sensitive. Likewise, understanding whether this is the best short and long-term solution for the business as well as the total cost of ownership (TCO) and predicted return on investment (RoI) is important.
Building cyber resilience in an age of AI
Cybersecurity remains one of the most important business investments amid new threats, including those presented by Generative AI. However, as businesses invest in ways to mitigate cyber risk, many are uncertain if the increased spending is helping their organizations bolster their cyber stance -- often because they lack proof.
As new research highlights that fewer organizations feel confident that their business can withstand a cyber attack, how can businesses build and prove their organization-wide preparedness for threats?
Driving a people-first approach to digital adoption
There’s no doubt that change is stressful; it’s how organizations handle it that makes all the difference. The key to making it a success comes down to reducing as much friction as possible through understanding the customers day to day use cases, creating a sound communication plan, and providing a realistic timeline for delivery.
If you’re looking to implement new technologies, that’s where a robust user adoption strategy needs to come in. Its role is to lay the groundwork for a positive experience, while mitigating the negative connotations that come with change. In doing so, it will help employees to embrace new tools, use them to their full potential and ultimately improve working practices. A successful user adoption strategy starts with understanding the problem, the people, the processes and how the new ways of working are going to affect the user -- before the change happens. This helps to ensure that the roll-out is smooth, cohesive and everyone has the same expectations.
These horrendous Windows bootlegs have to be seen to be believed
In some countries, it can be hard to get hold of genuine versions of Microsoft Windows. Even if you live somewhere that does sell them, you might not want to pay Microsoft for its operating system.
If you hunt around on the internet, you can find plenty of pirate copies of Windows, but you'll also find some truly horrible bootlegs.
Mitigating the three types of non-malicious insider risk
Some people do not see the big picture, thinking there is only one type of insider risk (i.e. malicious). As a result, they often think that mitigating insider risks can be done with a one-size-fits-all approach. That is a fallacy. To counter that myth, let's shed a little light on the different types of non-malicious insider risks and what companies can do to prevent them from becoming an insider threat (i.e. malicious).
There are three different types of non-malicious insider risks, and each one requires a different approach to mitigation. According to MITRE, the three types of non-malicious insider risks are:
MiracleOS is everything we want Windows 12 to be (and more)
Microsoft is planning on pulling the plug on Windows 10 relatively soon, leaving users with the choice of sticking with an unsupported operating system, or switching to Windows 11. It's possible the software giant will announce Windows 12 before that happens, but Microsoft has so far said nothing about its future OS, although we have seen some hints about it tucked away in Windows 11.
If you're wondering what Windows 12 could look like, take a look at MiracleOS.
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