Swiss software developer Proton’s first app was the end-to-end encrypted Proton Mail that launched in 2014. It’s a great alternative to Gmail, though having a Google account has its perks; Gmail is just one of Google’s many useful apps. The downside of using the free Google apps is that you pay for them with your…
Proton Drive might help me ditch Google, and it now has a Mac app Read More »
Threat researchers at ReliaQuest have shared intelligence on how one of the organisation’s customers was impacted by a cyber attack originating via the Scattered Spider group that has made a speciality of abusing identity and authentication services to attack its victims, and has left cops struggling to respond. The highly dangerous English-speaking group is also…
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In our series of Best CPU guides, here’s the latest update to our recommended Gaming CPUs list. All numbers in the text are updated to reflect pricing at the time of writing. Numbers in graphs reflect MSRP. CPU Market Overview, Holiday 2023 As we stride through the holiday period, the tinsel, glitz, and fanfare of…
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I might be a longtime Mac user, but I still run Microsoft software on my devices. I’m a Microsoft 365 Family subscriber because I never cared enough to get better acquainted with the Office productivity alternatives from Google or Apple. But the word “family” is really the key here. Microsoft 365 Family lets me share…
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The decision came to light after the government’s procurement arm, the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) began notifying suppliers on Friday 17 November 2023 about whether or not they had succeeded in securing a spot on the four Lot framework, which is valued at £1.35bn.Documents passed to Computer Weekly confirm that Microsoft is one of 12…
AMD’s next-gen Strix Point laptop chips might be delayed if the latest chatter on these incoming Zen 5 processors bears out.Moore’s Law is Dead (MLID) on YouTube has come into possession of a leaked slide purportedly from AMD (as provided by a source, but manipulated to protect that person’s identity).It shows a new laptop roadmap…
When Bing Chat launched, I remember that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that they wanted to make Google dance. Of course, Google has since launched Bard and now even Meta is hopping into the AI chat game. It seems we’re going to be interacting with artificial intelligence one way or another in the future. However,…
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Western Digital has unveiled a compact version of its WD_Black SN770 SSD, tailored mainly for handheld gaming consoles such as the Asus ROG Ally and Valve Steam Deck. The WD_Black SN770M delivers the performance typical of a midrange PCIe 4.0 SSD, with support for features like Microsoft’s DirectStorage. As implied by its name, the WD_Black…
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OpenAI is having trouble keeping up with demand for its subscription service. ChatGPT Plus, the company’s paid subscription service that grants users more access and features for the AI chat assistant, has been available for several months. However, the latest features have led to so much demand that the company is pausing signups to deal…
OpenAI can’t handle demand, shuts down signups for ChatGPT Plus Read More »
Awareness and acceptance of IT sustainability issues have been steadily growing within the enterprise over the past year. Meanwhile, the skyrocketing accusations and evidence of greenwashing have served a positive purpose, in that they reveal both a strong interest in creating a sustainable brand and perception on behalf of corporations, and a significant lack of…
IT Sustainability Think Tank: Tracking the green IT hiring trends in 2023 Read More »
