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As growing businesses rush to upgrade their hardware, many are simply throwing old computers, routers, and other IT assets into the trash, leading to security and environmental concerns.

A new study from Capterra of 500 IT professionals at US small and midsize businesses (SMBs) reveals that nearly a third (29 percent) indulge in improper IT hardware disposal practices.

Microsoft’s newest cloud-based operating system allows you to access your PC from any device. Windows 365 For Dummies teaches you the ins and outs of this game-changing OS.

You’ll learn how to make the most of Windows 365 -- get your work done, share documents and data, monitor storage space, and do it all with increased security. Oh, and did we mention you can do it from literally anywhere?

We've already seen how generative AI can be used in cyberattacks but now it seems there's an AI model aimed just a cybercriminals.

Every hero has a nemesis and it looks like ChatGPT's could be FraudGPT. Research from security and operations analytics company Netenrich shows recent activities on the Dark Web Forum reveal evidence of the emergence of FraudGPT, which has been circulating on Telegram Channels since July 22nd.

Data centers are increasingly faced with more sophisticated attack techniques, putting the information they hold at risk.

Specific vulnerabilities such as misconfigurations may pass under the radar of traditional security scans. We spoke to Daniel dos Santos, head of security research at Forescout, to discuss the potential impact of these vulnerabilities and why data centers need to strengthen their risk management.

It will soon be easier to check whether you want to visit a site before you click a link in Chrome. Google is currently working on bringing a new feature called Link Preview to the desktop version its web browser that will give users the ability to check out where a link leads without visiting it.

Development seems to be in the fairly early stages at the moment and while it is not yet possible to try it out, there are documents produced by the company that give a very good idea of how it will look and work.

Amazon has announced the launch of a new page that will be used to alert customers about product recalls relating to items they have purchased. The "Your Recalls and Product Safety Alerts" page is also home to safety information that people need to be made aware of post-purchase.

Pointing out that people have previously had to rely on third-party sites and services to learn about the recall of products, the retail giant says that the page is its attempt to be proactive in ensuring that customers have access to the information they need.

As we approach the end of the month, we reach the time when Microsoft releases preview versions of the updates that will get official launches next Patch Tuesday. This time around, it is the KB5028245 update for Windows 11.

With this cumulative update, Microsoft addresses a series of problems in Windows 11 21H2, including a VPN issue that could lead to excessive ARP requests to the network gateway. Also fixed are a bug that causes incorrect reporting of the L2 cache, and another that prevents the Windows Notification Platform from issuing notifications from apps.

Popular accessory and component manufacturer, StarTech.com, has launched the innovative 4-Slot PCIe Expansion Chassis (4PCIE-PCIE-ENCLOSURE). This product essentially multiplies your machine's connectivity potential by adding four full-profile PCI Express slots. You technically gain three slots, as one existing slot in your machine is taken up by the companion card.

The Expansion Chassis offers a seamless way to incorporate PCIe cards including USB, Ethernet, SFP, Serial, and I/O cards into host systems with limited expansion slots. Specifically designed for servers and low-profile systems, this device can amplify the deployability of hardware while minimizing downtime.

Micron Technology has unveiled two new portable SSDs under the Crucial Pro Series portfolio -- the Crucial X9 Pro and the Crucial X10 Pro. Engineered with content creators in mind, these SSDs are powered by Micron TLC NAND, which features a groundbreaking single-ASIC storage architecture to deliver an ultra-lightweight form factor with unprecedented capacity.

The Crucial X10 Pro, the fastest external SSD from Micron to date, offers sequential read/write speeds of up to 2,100MB/s and 2,000MB/s respectively, along with up to 4TB of storage space. It enables users to transfer 1TB of data in under nine minutes, substantially improving video editing workflow efficiencies. Compatible with multiple platforms and equipped with a USB-C cable, it can handle anything from multi-camera timelines to direct editing, trimming, and rendering from the drive. Plus, its IP55-rated water and dust resistance adds a layer of durability.

The global financial landscape is witnessing a transformation as institutions increasingly embrace the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to combat money laundering and fraud. AI's technical capabilities present an array of benefits for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes, particularly in its proficiencies for data analysis and pattern recognition.

Though, as AI integration gains momentum, it also brings significant challenges that demand thoughtful consideration. Issues such as limited training data and over-reliance without human supervision can have serious implications for AML efforts.

Today, VisionTek launches the VT4950 KVM USB-C docking station. An improved successor to the VT4900 KVM docking station, the VT4950 allows users to effortlessly toggle between two connected Windows, Mac, or Chromebook host systems, along with three 4K displays and various peripherals, all via a single USB-C connection. The VT4950 offers a customizable display setup, enabling users to either operate all displays on one system or distribute them between two systems.

The new docking station supports KVM switching between two systems and three displays via DisplayLink and DisplayPort over USB-C, delivering up to 100W power to each system. It also offers dual-system connectivity, power delivery, flexible display options, universal compatibility with USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 systems (including M1/M2 Mac computers), and high-speed ports. Additionally, the included KVM Link software facilitates file transfers between connected systems, adding to the device's convenience.

Artificial intelligence is finding its way into many areas of business. But its value depends on the quality of the training data and user prompts it receives.

Dynatrace is looking to address this with an update to its Davis AI engine that creates what it calls a 'hypermodal artificial intelligence', combining fact-based, predictive- and causal-AI insights with new generative-AI capabilities.

Cloud security company Sysdig is launching a new generative AI assistant specifically designed to help with cloud security.

Whereas standard AI chatbots are designed to answer a specific question using a single large language model (LLM) and stateless analysis, Sysdig Sage uses a unique human-to-AI controller that mediates user interactions with LLMs to provide more advanced, tailored recommendations.

Microsoft has updated the free virtual machines it makes available for download as Windows 11 development environments.

In addition to Windows 11, the virtual machines also include various other developer-centric tools such as Visual Studio 2022 Community Edition and Ubuntu pre-installed in Windows Subsystem for Linux 2. In a nod to the fact that people work with different virtualization platforms, Microsoft has produced VMWare, Hyper-V (Gen2), VirtualBox and Parallels versions of the free VMs.

In a powerful collaboration with Accenture, Intel has rolled out an impressive collection of 34 open-source AI reference kits. These kits are potential game-changers, aimed at simplifying and speeding up the process of deploying AI for data scientists and developers.

Think about it, dear readers -- every kit is a treasure chest of AI tools. Inside, you'll find model code, training data, instructions for setting up the machine learning pipeline, libraries, and oneAPI components. All of these are designed to optimize AI and make it more accessible, regardless of whether you're working in an on-premises, cloud, or edge environment.