O&O AppBuster updates to make it easy to remove the bloat from Windows 11
Hard drives may be larger and cheaper than ever, but that's no reason to fill them up with things we don't need. While you may be in the habit of uninstalling software that has outlived its use, when it comes to Windows itself there are probably many elements you not only don't use, but don't know how to get rid of.
And this is where O&O AppBuster can help. Newly updated to support Windows 11, this portable app provides an easy way to remove not only the software you have manually installed, but also the pre-installed components of Windows. In addition to supporting Windows 11, this latest version adds new features and updates the look and feel.
Open banking, real-time payments and more AI -- fintech predictions for 2022
It's that time of year again, when tech experts like to swirl their tea leaves, polish up their crystal balls and try to predict what lies ahead for the coming year.
To get our annual series of predictions round-ups underway we're taking a look at the world of banking and fintech.
Google defeats Mickey Mouse as Disney-owned channels return to YouTube TV
As we recently told you, Google and Disney had a dispute that lead to many channels being removed from YouTube TV. Essential television offerings like ABC, FX, Disney, ESPN, Freeform, and more were abruptly pulled from the service.
This hit me hard as a YouTube TV subscriber, as it meant I could no-longer watch Jeopardy (which airs on ABC) in the evenings -- something I truly look forward to. Not to mention, my family loves watching Christmas movies and shows on Freeform.
Failure to launch: Meta's Novi pilot emphasizes massive 'trust' problem
The lack of public accessibility is the biggest barrier to the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency. While many companies, such as Unbanked, VISA, and Square, have embraced and integrated various internationally accessible platforms and programs, tech giants like Meta have not been involved until now.
But on 19th October, Facebook (as it was still then) announced the launch of its own digital Novi wallet. The launch was part of the Novi wallet pilot program in the US and Guatemala. In partnership with Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform, the pilot program will allow users to securely and instantly send and receive money using Paxos stablecoin.
The Smart Hospitals of tomorrow need smarter software
The Internet of Things is one of the most exciting fourth-generation technologies being adopted today. It is certainly the most useful -- and not just for your Roomba or Alexa devices. Perhaps the most promising uses for this tech is healthcare, or as technobabble labels it, 'Smart Hospitals'. If paired with the right sensors and digital workflow tools, IoT will have a revolutionary impact on modern healthcare.
A shining example of what the hospital of tomorrow may look like is the Humber River Valley Hospital in Canada. It is arguably one of the best examples we have of a truly interconnected, digital hospital. For example, it has a fully online appointment schedule, a digital check-in, electronic path lab test ordering and results, an automatic Managed Equipment Service, a RIVA Chemotherapy Robot, and Automated Pharmacy Systems (with three-quarters of the hospital supply chain totally automated).
Five best practices to get more from Threat Intelligence
The key takeaway from October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month was the urgent need to make security a priority. To do this, many security operations teams are leaning into threat intelligence to understand specifically where and how to focus their efforts to better protect their organizations.
In fact, the SANS 2021 Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Survey found that organizations of all sizes and across all industries are adopting CTI (cyber threat intelligence) programs, reflecting broad-based recognition of the benefits CTI programs can provide. This is quite an evolution from several years ago when CTI was conducted on an ad-hoc basis.
VisionTek VT4510 is a Dual Display 4K USB-C Docking Station with 100W Power Delivery
So, you need a docking station for your laptop, eh? OK, cool. If it has Thunderbolt 3/4, you should buy a Thunderbolt dock. If not, you should cop a USB dock instead. It's not complicated, folks. With that said, it can be a bit confusing when trying to pick a make and model. After all, Amazon is littered with so many USB docks and docking stations. My advice is to stick with a known company.
Well, VisionTek (a very reputable brand), has a new such product that looks rather impressive. Called "VT4510," it is a Dual Display 4K USB-C Docking Station with 100W Power Delivery. This means a single cable can connect the dock to your laptop while charging it (up to 100 watts) at the same time. It can even simultaneously push two 4K monitors at 60Hz. If you use just one DisplayPort connector, a single 5K display can be used at 60Hz. And yes, both a USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cable are included in the box.
5 trends driving solar tech adoption in 2022
It’s expected that solar adoption and employment will grow in the next few years. Whether it’s more solar jobs or more homeowners adding solar panels to their roofs, solar as an energy source will become more commonplace. Solar is one of the most promising technologies that will help say goodbye to fossil fuels and move to renewable energy sources.
While solar technology has come a long way, there’s always more room for improvement, and it’s expected that innovations will help solar tech evolve. What other trends are driving solar adoption? Let’s explore which current and emerging trends will likely lead to higher levels of adoption in 2022.
YouTube TV slashes subscription price as dispute leads to the loss of numerous Disney channels
Subscribers to YouTube TV have lost access to a number of Disney-owned channels including ABC News, FX, ESPN, the Disney Channel and National Geographic. The channels have been dropped after contract negotiations between YouTube and Disney broke down.
But while subscribers will no doubt be mourning the loss of nearly 20 channels, there is a silver lining to the bad news. YouTube has cut the price of a YouTube TV subscription until such a time as the Disney channels are available once again.
Anti-5G 'Quantum Pendant' found to be radioactive
As with many misunderstood aspects of science and technology, lots of myths and skepticism have built up around 5G technology. In addition to the idea that 5G is somehow inherently dangerous, conspiracy theories linking the technology to coronavirus vaccines and infection -- and wider COVID-19 conspiracy theories -- abound.
So it is perhaps little wonder that there something of an industry has built up around anti-5G products and accessories. One such product is the "negative ion" Quantum pendant. This has been found to be not only ineffective at offering "protection" against 5G (indeed, entirely unnecessary), but also dangerous. The Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection (ANVS) in the Netherlands has warned that the Quantum Pendant and numerous other negative ion products are radioactive, and people should stop using them immediately.
Cryptocurrency trends to watch for in 2022
The cryptocurrency industry is continuing to grow and evolve. Over the past few years, the use and value of many common cryptocurrencies have risen exponentially, generating more public interest in how and where these non-fiat currencies may lead investors and users moving forward.
Now, as we move forward into 2022, we are another year wiser and there are additional trends to watch for as a growing number of users begin to gain interest in using and trading cryptocurrencies.
Best Windows apps this week
Four-hundred-sixty-nine 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.
Microsoft has blocked other browsers from setting themselves as the default browser on Windows 10 and 11 without user interaction.
Now you can embed your Instagram profile on websites
Instagram has been busy adding new options and features recently, with no fewer than three rolling out this week. Head of the visual social network, Adam Mosseri, shares details about Instagram Playback, Reels Visual Replies, and Profile Embed.
Instagram Playback is a perfect end-of-year feature, giving users the ability to share their favorite Stories from the year in a new post. The company has also made it possible to reply to commends with Reels, and -- assuming you live in the right part of the world -- to embed a miniature version of your Instagram profile in websites.
Nearly a quarter of employees are likely to fall for phishing attacks
Almost a quarter (22 percent) of employees globally are likely to expose their organization to the risk of cyber-attack via a successful phishing attempt according to a new study.
The study, from AI-driven cybersecurity training software company Phished, shows that of employees who open a phishing message 53 percent are likely to click a malicious link contained within it.
Why research intelligence is the key to digital transformation success
As technology has improved in leaps and bounds, digital transformation has become imperative in enterprises everywhere. Broadly speaking, digital transformation has sought to use digital workflow processes and large-scale data collection to drive decision-making and move away from guesswork-based strategy management.
While organizations have successfully mobilized data collection efforts, making the most of these datasets has proved challenging. Many organizations struggle to avoid data silos and end up running analytics on incomplete data. Add to this issues such as a lack of data integrity and resources spent cleaning data, and it's easy to see why digital transformation is often halted in its tracks.
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