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May 18, 2020

4 Amazing Things Nvidia Showcased at Its Virtual GTC

Nvidia held its GTC event last week. TechNewsWorld columnist Rob Enderle says that of the virtual keynotes he's seen so far, CEO Jensen Huang's was the best. Nvidia used its technology during the pitch rather than just talking about it.

How to Stay Safe on the Internet, Part 4: Fighting the Power

By this, the fourth and final entry in this series, you should have a grasp of information security basics. In the process, you also discovered that humans are bad at devising truly random outputs, so you can't assume that passwords your brain thinks up are random enough. Our most glaring weakness is our tendency to trust our instinctual assessments automatically. This normalcy bias also lowers our guard when people request sensitive information.

How to Solve WiFi Speed and Connection Problems

In theory, all you need is a shiny new router for hassle-free wireless connections in your home or small office. Yet in practice, your wireless reception often will be plagued with interference issues. Here are some suggestions to fine-tune your WiFi setup.

Modicia OS Ultimate Comes With Cool, Unique UI Twists

If you are looking for a really cool Linux computing platform with lots of extras and a twist on traditional desktop design, check out Modicia OS Ultimate. Jack Germain gives this OS 5 stars in his review on LinuxInsider.

Microsoft, Intel Combine Deep Learning and Pixels to Nix Malware

Microsoft and Intel researchers have found a way to combine artificial intelligence and image analysis to create a highly effective means to combat malicious software infections. The researchers call their approach "STAMINA" -- static malware-as-image network analysis -- and say it's proven to be highly effective in detecting malware with a low rate of false positives.

TRENDING ON TECHNEWSWORLD

Rob Enderle: IBM's Strategic Approach to Diversity

IBM's outgoing CEO Ginni Rometty gave a compelling talk at IBM Think last week on how the company is fighting strategically for diversity. I know of only one other company, Cisco, that is taking a genuinely holistic, strategic view.

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Thunderbolt Flaw Opens Door for 'Evil Maid' Attack

A Dutch researcher has revealed a novel way to crack into a PC through a Thunderbolt port. The method, dubbed "Thunderspy" by researcher Björn Ruytenberg, sidesteps the login screen of a sleeping computer, as well as its hard disk encryption.

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