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August 3, 2020

Congress vs. Big Tech: Breaking Up Is Hard (and Stupid) to Do

When the problem is an abuse of excessive power, the one remedy that can work is to mitigate that power with more powerful oversight. Complaints are routed to that entity, who then aggregates them and decides on a response based on the nature of the complaint.

World War II's Indelible Influence on Technology

The true lasting impact of the technological advances of the Second World War are seen in the ability to take commercial jets around the world, the ever-bigger cruise ships, and the massive skyscrapers seen in cities all over the globe.

New Security Hole Puts Windows and Linux Users at Risk

If you are a Windows or Linux user, brace yourself for a long siege of vulnerability nightmares. The fix will be long and treacherous and could brick your computers.

Amazon Gives Alexa App a Makeover

Amazon's Alexa mobile app has a new look. The company has introduced an updated version of the app that aims to give users a more personalized experience and moves all third-party "skill" suggestions off the main screen.

Garmin Confirms Services Upended by Ransomware Attack

Garmin last week confirmed that many of its online services have been disrupted by a cyberattack on its systems that occurred on July 23. Services disrupted by the attack, which encrypted data on the systems, included website functions, customer support, customer facing applications, and company communications.

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The Essential Need for 5G in the COVID World

Our infrastructure wasn't set up to suddenly shift massive amounts of traffic from companies to homes. Exacerbating this are cable networks with shared capacity.

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Beware of Counterfeit Network Equipment

Counterfeit hardware, especially in corporate settings, is a recurring problem that often goes unnoticed. Having such gear online poses serious financial, operational, and security risks.

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