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January 6, 2025

5 reasons 2025 is going to suck for PC upgrades

You might want to ride this year out if you don’t need an immediate upgrade. CES 2025 is almost here, and we’re expecting Nvidia to unveil the RTX 5000 series, AMD to show us what the next generation of Radeon GPUs will be called, and a bunch of other PC hardware that’ll be ripe for…

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January 6, 2025

ONLYOFFICE Docs: The open-source alternative to Microsoft 365 and Google Docs

This post is sponsored by ONLYOFFICE. When it comes to productivity software, Microsoft 365 and Google Docs are household names. They dominate the market, offering cloud-based document creation and collaboration with integrated services. But there’s a growing interest in alternatives that don’t lock you into proprietary ecosystems. That’s where ONLYOFFICE Docs steps in. Go to…

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January 6, 2025

Can you upgrade a laptop graphics card (GPU)?

Laptop GPUs are, for the most part, not upgradeable. But there are some exceptions and workarounds. Some of the best laptops available today feature a dedicated (sometimes called discrete) graphics card (GPU) that can deliver much more performance than integrated processor (CPU) graphics. You’ll find a discrete GPU in the majority of high-end gaming laptops…

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January 6, 2025

The Raspberry Pi 5 is reportedly getting a 16GB version very soon

Here’s hoping. If you’ve grabbed a Raspberry Pi 5, how are you finding it? Released just over a year ago, this powerful little SBC found a place in the hearts of both DIY tinkerers everywhere and in thousands of projects worldwide. Now, rumor has it that the Raspberry Pi Foundation is going to announce a…

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January 6, 2025

Someone caught Bing tricking people into thinking it was Google, and it’s a little concerning

A sneaky little tactic. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Microsoft has been passing Google some seriously big compliments lately. A few months ago, Microsoft was copying Google’s homework by adopting a lot of Chrome’s features into Edge in hopes of getting people to change browsers. Now, if you use Bing to search…

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January 6, 2025

3 ways Dolby Vision is the superior HDR format for the future

Dolby Vision offers various technological advantages over other HDR formats, and is the one best positioned for future displays. If you’re in the market for a new smart TV or projector, you’ll be parsing through a mountain of specs and terms that you may not be all that familiar with. Among them is HDR (High…

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January 6, 2025

Navigating the Future of Secure Code Signing and Cryptography

In today’s interconnected world, the integrity of software has never been more critical. With the increasing reliance on open-source components and the complexities introduced by containerized applications, ensuring trust in software has become a cornerstone of modern security practices. I […] The post Navigating the Future of Secure Code Signing and Cryptography appeared first on…

Cryptography, Cryptography library, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity awareness, Encryption, Security, Security Awareness

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January 6, 2025

CISO Challenges for 2025: Overcoming Cybersecurity Complexities

As organizations recognize the immense value and criticality of your data and systems, cybersecurity has become intrinsically linked to business strategy. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are increasingly expected to play a central role in shaping business decisions, assessing and mitigating risks, and ensuring that security strategies align with overall business objectives. This requires a…

Cryptography, Cryptography library, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity awareness, Encryption, Security

#data-security, #dataprivacy, #dataprotection, #iam
January 6, 2025

Post-Quantum Cryptography: The Implications of Google’s Willow and Other Quantum Computers for Cybersecurity

Quantum computing was long considered to be part of a distant future. However, it is quickly becoming a reality. Google’s recent announcement of its Willow quantum computing chip is a breakthrough generating significant media attention and questions about the implications for cybersecurity. Google’s Willow advancements are significant because of two major breakthroughs critical to the…

Cryptography, Cryptography library, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity awareness, Encryption, Security

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January 6, 2025

China is Still Inside US Networks — It’s Been SIX Months

Hell froze over: FBI and NSA recommend you use strong encryption. The post China is Still Inside US Networks — It’s Been SIX Months appeared first on Security Boulevard.

CISA, Cryptography, Cryptography library, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity awareness, DevOps, Encryption, Security, Vulnerabilities

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