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When you read any financial articles, most often than not they will recommend investing as one of the best ways to grow your wealth and enjoy a bit more financial freedom. While this may feel like just another to-do added to your plate, along with budgeting, paying bills, saving, and paying down debt, investing is something that you will likely find is worth your time.

Investing doesn’t have to be extremely time-consuming, or even extremely expensive. Here are 7 investing tips that may help you get started with investing.

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The concept of 'shifting left' is often used in the cybersecurity industry to refer to addressing security earlier in the development process.

But it's something that can be applied to data management too. Shifting left in this sense means performing data reliability checks sooner. The ability to execute data reliability tests earlier in the data pipelines helps keep bad data out of production systems.

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There are many ways to use Meta's WhatsApp. From typing text-based messages through sending photos, to full-on video chats, there are options to suit just about every eventuality.

With voice messaging having proved incredibly popular, WhatsApp is now expanding its instant messaging options to include video. Just like its audio-based cousin, instant video message let you quickly record and share messages -- this time with video.

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Earlier this week, Microsoft released a preview of next month's KB5028254 update for Windows 11 22H2. While this cumulative update fixes a lot of bugs, a large number of people who have installed it are complaining of Start menu issues.

Although Microsoft concedes that there is a problem, acknowledging that some users may find that the Start menu simply does not open, the company insists that it is not at fault, instead pointing the finger of blame at third parties.

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Today is a big day for Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev Channel as the software giant releases a new test flight, Build 23511. The main highlight in this release is a big improvement to Windows Spotlight.

Microsoft has previously tried out various treatments for Spotlight and has now settled on a single experience that the company says "includes previewing images at full screen, multiple opportunities to learn more about each image and a minimized experience."

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In a world of tech monopolies, the pursuit of superior alternatives is always a refreshing endeavor. Zorin OS, a Linux-based operating system, has been making waves as an effective and free substitute to Windows, offering a more secure, user-friendly, and flexible experience. With over 5.3 million downloads in less than two years for Zorin OS 16, it's clear that users are seeking a fresh perspective in personal computing, a realm dominated by the antiquated and often frustrating Windows environment.

The latest release, Zorin OS 16.3, comes packed with cutting-edge enhancements designed to elevate user experience. A stand-out feature of this release is the Zorin OS Upgrader, a long-awaited functionality that enables seamless upgrades between releases and editions of Zorin OS. This innovative feature eradicates the cumbersome process of reinstalling the operating system during upgrades, a headache many Windows users are unfortunately all too familiar with.

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In the current digital epoch, eCommerce has burst onto the scene as an essential ingredient of the commercial landscape. To keep pace with the surging tide of online shoppers, businesses must wield a potent eCommerce platform that unleashes the full potential of conversions. Nevertheless, crafting a triumphant eCommerce website demands more than a mere visually captivating layout and first-rate products.

When it comes to design, businesses often commit a plethora of blunders that can undermine conversion rates. To amplify your eCommerce conversions, we shall delve into some of these pivotal errors in this post and proffer guidance on how to evade them.

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From high-profile data breaches (think Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica scandal that resulted in millions of people’s data being shared without their consent) to the introduction of legislation like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the data privacy landscape has evolved considerably in the last few years.

Though more organizations recognize the necessity of implementing a data privacy program, many modern privacy programs are missing foundational components required for full compliance, and attorneys and authorities have little sympathy for these privacy gaps.

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A new study of 1,000 office workers across the US and UK shows half of us already use AI tools at work, one-third weekly and 12 percent daily.

But the report from Cybsafe finds 38 percent of users of generative AI in the US admit to sharing data they wouldn't casually reveal in a bar to a friend.

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As workers take time off for summer holidays it means greater risk that personal devices and public Wi-Fi will be used to access sensitive corporate data.

Vulnerability management specialist Hackuity warns that this is a time when organizations are at their most vulnerable and cybercriminals are well aware of the fact.

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY: Python is your personal guide to getting you started in programming. As one of the world's most popular -- and most accessible -- coding languages, Python is your gateway into the wide and wonderful world of computer science.

This hands-on guide walks you through Python step by clearly illustrated step, from writing your very first Python code in a terminal window or the VS Code app through to creating your own lists, dictionaries, and custom classes.

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After promising to bring a dark mode option to Bing, Microsoft has started the rollout slightly earlier than previously suggested.

The company is in the process of introducing the option of a darker visual look in both Bing Search and Bing Chat. As is usually the case with apps and websites, the dark mode offered by Bing can be enabled or disabled so it is in line with system settings, but there is also the option of opting for light or dark mode regardless of the system-wide settings that are in place.

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As part of this month's batch of update previews, we've already seen the KB5028245 update for Windows 11 21H2. For those who are running the more recent Windows 11 22H2, however, there is now the KB5028254 update.

There are many, many similarities between the KB5028245 and KB5028254 updates, and this should come as little surprise. The cumulative update for Windows 11 22H2 does have differences, though, including boosting the accuracy of brightness settings.

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An organization's identity data today is its linchpin. This invaluable asset binds an enterprise together, orchestrating access rights, establishing a unified and accurate view of users across various channels, and empowering informed security decisions.

However, the identity infrastructure is continuously becoming more complex as businesses expand their digital landscape, bringing more users, devices, and applications within their IT environment. With this increasing complexity, poor data management can engender substantial financial losses and jeopardize sensitive user and customer data.

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In today’s fast-paced development environment, a comprehensive API security testing strategy is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Testing your APIs for security gaps ensures that your APIs functions are reliable, secure, and perform as expected under different circumstances. It helps to identify issues such as incorrect data formats, missing or inaccurate data, and faults in authentication or authorization.  

Proper API testing can also help to minimize downtime, reduce the risk of errors, and improve the overall quality of the software system. However, it’s important to note that comprehensive API security testing is a discipline in and of itself.

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