Lexar launches NQ100 2.5-inch SATA SSD

M.2 NVMe solid state drives are much faster than 2.5-inch SATA versions -- the former is clearly the future. And yet, companies continue to manufacture new models of the latter. But why? It is quite simple -- many computers don't have M.2 ports, so those types of drives are of no use to people with older computers. Not to mention, SATA SSDs are still fast enough, making them great drop-in upgrades. With all of that said, today, Lexar launches a new 2.5-inch SATA SSD. Called "NQ100," it is rather unremarkable, making it just another SATA drive on the market. However,… [Continue Reading]

Free app helps consumers understand and reduce their cyber risk

Cybercrime is a major concern and many people worry about the threat of their personal data being stolen, leading to identity theft. A new free app from cybersecurity and digital business risk quantification specialist Lucideus aims to fundamentally change the way consumers secure and protect their digital lives. SAFE Me makes use of AI and machine learning to provide every individual with a cyber risk (or breach likelihood) score on a scale of zero to five based on a combination of factors including device security, exposure on the deep and dark web, cybersecurity awareness and more. It highlights any passwords… [Continue Reading]

Organizations struggle to keep pace with digital projects

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen an increase in the number of digital projects, but only 37 percent of organizations say they have the skills and technology to keep pace. A new report from MuleSoft also shows that 82 percent of line of business (LoB) employees say they need quick and easy access to data, IT systems, and applications to do their jobs effectively and remain productive. More 59 percent of LoB employees are involved in identifying, suggesting, or creating new ways to improve the delivery of digital services externally, such as building an online self-service portal or a customer-facing mobile… [Continue Reading]

Microsoft releases the much-improved PowerToys v0.27.0

Only yesterday we wrote about some of the exciting changes coming in PowerToys v0.27.0. Microsoft had teased upcoming improvements to the much-loved utilities but gave no hint of just when this particular build would be released. As it turned out, we did not have to wait long. PowerToys v0.27.0 is now available to download and in includes not only numerous bug fixes, but also various improvements and enhancements. Oh... and if you were wondering if you'd somehow managed to miss a build, Microsoft explains "we skipped 0.26's release for higher priority work". And this is the result. See also: Microsoft… [Continue Reading]

TEAMGROUP DDR5 memory is coming

If you're like me, almost nothing is as exciting as building a new PC. Picking out the perfect components from stores like Amazon and Newegg can feel like being a kid in a candy shop. It is just so much fun to select a processor, motherboard, RAM, power supply, and more. Over time, computer components get better and faster, and next year, we are apparently going to see a huge upgrade to RAM. You see, the PC memory market has been a bit stale, as we have been using DDR4 for quite a while now. Well, in 2021, company TEAMGROUP… [Continue Reading]

Microsoft makes changes to Productivity Score over privacy concerns

Microsoft has announced that it is committed to privacy as the company introduces changes to its Productivity Score tool that raised concerns recently. The tool is part of Microsoft 365 and was designed to help employers analyze the performance of teams working on projects. But privacy advocates said that the ability to monitor employees on an individual basis amounted to it being a "full-fledged workplace surveillance tool". With the newly announced changes, Microsoft is hoping to allay such fears. See also: Here's how to get a longer timeframe to remove Windows 10 feature updates Microsoft is using Windows Feature Experience… [Continue Reading]

Get 'Mastering Linux Security and Hardening -- Second Edition' ($31.99 value) FREE for a limited time

From creating networks and servers to automating the entire working environment, Linux has been extremely popular with system administrators for the last couple of decades. However, security has always been a major concern. With limited resources available in the Linux security domain, this book will be an invaluable guide in helping you get your Linux systems properly secured. Complete with in-depth explanations of essential concepts, practical examples, and self-assessment questions, this book begins by helping you set up a practice lab environment and takes you through the core functionalities of securing Linux. You'll practice various Linux hardening techniques and advance… [Continue Reading]