Satechi launches USB-C On-the-Go Multiport Adapter for Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks
There are a ton of portable USB-C docks on the market these days, and for the most part, they all do pretty much the same thing -- they turn one USB-C port into several other ports. Of course, the ports offered can vary from product to product, as can the design and overall quality. In fact, a low-quality dock can actually damage your computer -- Apple had to issue a macOS patch recently to protect against that very thing.
Satechi products are always high-quality, so if you are in the market for a dock, you can definitely trust its offerings. Today, that company launches its latest portable USB-C dock, and it looks great. The "USB-C On-the-Go Multiport Adapter," as it is called, offers a lot of expandability, including both VGA and HDMI for video. It even comes with two removable cables -- one of which is very short and can be stored inside the dock for ultimate portability.
Women in cybersecurity think equality will take at least 10 years
The poor state of diversity in the cybersecurity industry is shown by a new report in which 57 percent of women working in the industry believe it will take at least a decade for them to be treated as equals to men, with 20 percent believing it will never happen.
The study from the UK's Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec), released in advance of Monday's International Women’s Day, shows women are struggling to progress both due to the status quo of the industry and also not getting the required support.
With WSL Hello sudo, you can use Windows Hello in Windows Subsystem for Linux
Microsoft greatly simplified the user login and authentication process with the introduction of Windows Hello. The biometric security system for Windows 10 means laboriously typing out passwords has been replaced with facial or fingerprint recognition.
Taking this idea to the next level is a great open source Rust-based utility called WSL Hello sudo. This is a pluggable authentication module (PAM) that makes it possible to use Windows Hello authentication in Windows Subsystem for Linux.
76 percent of US employees have inappropriate access to sensitive files
A new report from vArmour shows that 76 percent of employees have inappropriate access to a sensitive file, and 76 percent were granted inappropriate access to sensitive files within the past year.
IT leaders surveyed also expressed concern about inappropriate or malicious access to applications and data, with 47 percent concerned about malicious actors impersonating employees and 41 percent concerned about inappropriate access to sensitive information.
Business applications targeted in phishing campaigns
Business-related applications such as Zoom, Microsoft and DocuSign, now account for 45 percent of impersonation-related phishing attacks as cybercriminals seek to cash in on the vulnerabilities of remote work.
This is one of the findings of a new report from email security company GreatHorn which collected data from over 580 participants working across a diverse set of roles within the information technology security market.
Under a quarter of businesses properly support knowledge work
Only 23 percent of knowledge workers say their organization is ahead of the curve in digital capabilities to support knowledge work according to a new survey.
The study from iManage shows 68 percent of knowledge workers believe 'information contained in digital documents and files' is vital to their business. Respondents rate contracts, emails, and spreadsheets as the three most important sources of digital information.
Online banking fraud attempts soar in 2020
Hot on the heels of yesterday's study revealing a lack of trust in online banking a report out today shows a 250 percent increase in attempted online banking fraud last year.
The research from Feedzai shows a 200 percent increase in mobile banking use, but both telephone and branch fraud rates dropping to lower levels than they had been before the pandemic.
Microsoft is using Known Issue Rollback (KIR) to fix problems caused by Windows 10 updates
These days, it is almost a given that an update for Windows 10 will not only fix bugs and introduce new options, it is also likely to cause additional problems. It is something that Windows users have been painfully aware of for some time, and Microsoft has been working on a solution.
And that solution is KIR, or Known Issue Rollback. The new system enables Microsoft to rollback changes introduced by problematic patches rolled out through Windows Update. KIR only applies to non-security updates.
Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 21327 with the beginnings of a brand new look for the operating system
We already know that Microsoft is planning on giving Windows 10 a major makeover later this year as part of a refresh code named Sun Valley.
Insiders in the Dev Channel can from today start to get an idea of how this new Windows update will look.
Lexar launches PLAY microSDXC UHS-I Card for Nintendo Switch, Raspberry Pi, and more
Every once in a while, storage card manufacturers will release cards that are branded for gaming. People often wonder if there is anything different about these cards that can actually benefit gamers. The answer is largely no. A storage card that is designed for gaming is really just marketing hype. With that said, there is nothing wrong with these cards, although they can carry a premium price.
Today, Lexar launches the PLAY microSDXC UHS-I Card for Nintendo Switch and mobile gaming devices such as Android phones and tablets. It should be a great choice for a Raspberry Pi too. This card has a beautiful red color and comes in capacities up to 1TB. Believe it or not, despite its gaming branding it really isn't overpriced. In fact, you can score one of these cards for less than $22.
In the As-a-Service economy, 'subscription' without 'service' just won't fly
As we think about the past year in business, the subscription and "As-a-Service" economy has to be at the top of the trend lists. There is a difference between products on subscription and a true service. Take consumer services as an example.
Consumer-oriented grocery delivery, shipping services, videoconferencing and entertainment solutions all have seen tremendously accelerated adoption in the months since the onset of the pandemic. And these services in turn are convincing reasons to adopt IT infrastructure as a service, cloud, and sophisticated third-party logistics services. Getting what you need, when you need it, and only paying for what you use are the new standards by which businesses are measured.
How advancing AI is being used to enhance player experience
When it comes to delivering an immersive, exciting, and balanced gaming experience for the player, AI is certainly one of the focus points for developers. From building realism in a virtual world to making sure a game adapts to skill level, it has an increasingly important role to play in the industry.
To take a quick temperature check on the importance of AI for gamers, just look at what can happen when things aren't up to scratch. It was impossible to miss the burning wreckage of Cyberpunk 2077 as it came crashing down last year, with a buggy and faulty AI on display for all to see (among all the other issues). The internet was quickly filled with clips of enemies spawning out of the ether and cars circling the same roundabout ten times before vanishing. The bugs were enough to ruin the game's launch for many, with underperforming sales the end result.
Online searches reveal level of skepticism about 5G
With 5G technology rolling out around the world and set to have an impact on many areas of life, there are still people who are unconvinced of its benefits according to a new report.
Analysis by Prolifics Testing of online searches looks at what it terms 'skeptical' searches -- phrases like 'is 5G dangerous?', 'is 5G safe?', 'is 5G harmful?', and 'does 5G pose health risks?'
AI-powered Deep Nostalgia tool brings old photos to life
Most of us have old photos of family members, with some people having pictures dating back to the 1800s. If you've ever wondered what those ancestors would look like moving, you can now find out. At least to an extent.
My Heritage has introduced an AI-powered tool capable of animating your old photos. The example at the bottom of this story is a picture from around 1880.
New reporting tools help manage machine learning risks
Machine learning operations and management software specialist Algorithmia is launching new, advanced reporting tools to help enterprises govern the use of ML models in production environments.
The top ML challenge currently facing organizations is governance according to the company's recent machine learning trends survey. This found 56 percent of IT leaders rank governance, security and auditability issues as a major concern.
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