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Technology security researchers are sort of like the virus scientists in every zombie movie: their work, while certainly important in a theoretical sense, seems indefinably nefarious when you get around to actually explaining it. “We poke at computers to find new ways to attack them” smacks of hubris in a “things man was not meant …

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Rob Schultz / IDG Anyone who uses a smartphone knows the importance of carrying a backup battery pack. But try searching for one on Amazon, say, and you’re likely to feel overwhelmed by the vast number of options. Besides the various charging specs, ports, and even cables you have to consider, there are a ton …

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Chrome may be the most used browser, but it isn’t necessarily the best one out there. Alternatives exist that could better meet your needs. One such option is Firefox. It’s a rare browser not based on Chromium, the project that powers Chrome, unlike other rivals like Edge or Opera. It’s also backed by a team …

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Gunnir The day you’ve been waiting for is here…assuming that what you’ve been waiting for is a discrete graphics card not made by AMD or Nvidia, and the place you’ve been waiting for it is China. As previously promised, Intel is launching its Arc desktop GPU series with the lower-end model, the A380, exclusively in …

Intel’s first Arc graphics card goes on sale in China Read More »

The day has finally arrived: Microsoft has killed off Internet Explorer. Or has it? The answer to that is: well, sort of. Microsoft has said for years that it plans to replace the venerable Internet Explorer browser in favor of a more secure option: Microsoft Edge. Today, IE11 ends support for most users, which means …

Internet Explorer dies today, but its spirit lives on in Microsoft Edge Read More »

Agricultural and construction equipment giant Deere & Co. has appointed Ganesh Jayaram as chief information officer, effective this month. But the action doesn’t really signal a change in direction for the technology operations at the company, which ranked 84 on the Fortune 500 list in 2022. Jayaram comes to the job from inside Deere, where he …

CIO Moves: Deere & Co’s New CIO Talks Strategy, Trends, and Career Paths Read More »

Nearly a decade ago, business leaders realized that their business — and every business — needed to go digital. Fast-forward to today, and ubiquitous digitization is simply part of everyday reality. So, what’s the new equivalent disruptive thought? For us, it’s “Every business is a platform business” — an idea whose time is fast approaching. …

How to Create New Business Value Through a Platform Model Read More »

When you’re shopping for a new Apple, Samsung Galaxy, or Microsoft Surface tablet, you definitely want the greatest value for your money. We’ve tracked down the very best tablet deals available today. Some deals are available only for specific color cases, so be sure to check, if case color matters to you. We’ve explained all …

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Are you looking for a smart cardio machine to use in your home, but you’re turned off by high Peloton prices? The good news is there are several viable alternatives. If you’re on the hunt for interactive exercise equipment for your home gym, Peloton is the hottest name in fitness tech today. But Peloton prices …

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Are you searching for the best iPhone deals you can buy today? Apple is the most popular smartphone brand in the U.S., despite continued competition from Android phone makers like Samsung and Google (among many others). While Android smartphones combined may command a moderately larger global market share, no single brand alone — not even …

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