KeepSolid VPN not only protects you with its military-grade AES 256-bit encryption on macOS, Windows, Android and iOS devices, it even includes a kill switch and an extremely strict policy of zero-logging in order to protect your privacy. Best of all, you get all of that protection without sacrificing any of your connection speed and absolutely no limits on either your bandwidth or your speed. That means you can work or stream without any buffering....

The thing is, our information is being collected by numerous companies, and many times users have to opt out of the collection of such data. Unfortunately, not every app or service makes it easy to opt out. So, what if you want to use the Deepin Desktop Environment (DDE), but you’d prefer not to use Deepin Linux because of its data collecting? One way to do that is with the ExTiX Linux distribution with the Deepin Desktop Environment....

Also: 8 things you can do with Linux that you can’t do with MacOS or Windows Consider this: When Microsoft released Windows 11, it became all too clear that a lot of hardware (capable of running the previous iteration) wouldn’t support the new version of Windows. That was problematic (at best) and expensive (at worst). A lot of people wound up having to purchase new systems (if they wanted to stick with Windows)....

All the biggest industries in the world – banking, energy, automobiles, insurance, and health care – are on course to be upended by technology and innovation in the years ahead. ZDNET will be here to provide clarity for our audience during this time of transition that’s likely to see the rise of new products and new industry leaders. I’ve personally been covering the tech industry for two decades and I’ve never been more optimistic about the power of the next wave of tech to change the world for the better....

Overnight, Shirley Phelps-Roper had her Twitter account hacked, its profile background changed to a message to “Pray for Newtown”, and the account itself used to re-tweet messages supporting the hacking and the promotion of a petition to recognise Westboro Baptist as a hate group. As of this morning, the petition has attracted over 144,000 signatures. Although Shirley Phelps-Roper’s Twitter account now claims to be owned by UGNazi hacker @CosmoTheGod, 15-year-old Cosmo was arrested, sentenced, and placed on probation earlier this year, according to Wired....

The company’s Q4 non-GAAP earnings per share came to $2.16 on revenue of $4.9 billion, up 15% year-over-year. Analysts were expecting earnings of $1.49 on revenue of $4.53 billion. “I am extremely proud of the outstanding execution our team exhibited as we achieved another quarter of strong revenue, gross margin and EPS results above expectations,” CEO David Goeckeler said in a statement. “Throughout this fiscal year, we successfully delivered both flash and hard drive innovations that are essential building blocks in the acceleration of the data economy....

The company’s Q1 non-GAAP earnings per share came to $2.49 on revenue of $5.1 billion, up 29% year-over-year. Analysts were expecting earnings of $2.24 on revenue of $5.1 billion. Western Digital changed their reported end-markets to Cloud, Client and Consumer. Cloud dominated the company’s total revenue, accounting for 44% of all revenue at more than $2.2 billion. Cloud revenue was up 72% year-over-year, and the company attributed the increase to record capacity enterprise hard drive revenue and nearly 30% sequential growth in enterprise SSD revenue....

Environmental science has a major impact on society and contributes best practices for conserving our natural resources, ecosystems, and environment. With environmental science, we gain more insight into climate change, air pollution, and waste management. Consider the following career list to explore your options: HydrologistIndustrial ecologist Climate change analyst Environmental engineerEnvironmental scientist What is environmental science? Environmental science is the study of living and nonliving organisms. It incorporates basic and applied sciences to resolve complex environmental issues, along with the scientific study of and urban, woodland, and agricultural lands....

Also: How to write better ChatGPT prompts (and this applies to most other text-based AIs, too) Now, an even more powerful AI application has entered the scene – Auto-GPT. The application’s promising, autonomous abilities may make it our first glimpse of artificial general intelligence (AGI), a type of AI that can perform human-level intellectual tasks. Since its release on Mar. 30, 2023, people have been fascinated by it, making it one of the hottest topics on Twitter multiple days in a row....

Many higher education institutions consider SAT scores as part of their admissions process. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, some schools decided to waive or end the requirement to submit SAT scores. And some schools have moved a step further. They’ve shifted to a test-blind policy. That means SAT scores aren’t even considered in admission decisions. As these changes unfold, the independent nonprofit organization that runs the test also recently announced some major changes to the SAT....

But if you’re a small business that doesn’t yet accept them, why is accepting credit cards worth it? There are some definite advantages to accepting credit cards, but there are also some disadvantages you should know about before making a decision. Overall, the pros outweigh the cons of accepting credit cards. And for the majority of business owners, it is worth it. Here’s why: Accepting credit cards can also allow you to expand your product or service offerings....

In April, an AWS Snowcone storage device hitched a ride on a SpaceX Falcon 9 and Dragon as part of the Ax-1 Mission with space firm Axion Space and NASA. It was the first private astronaut mission to ISS that returned to Earth on the Dragon on April 25. SEE: NASA’s tiny satellite is exploring a new Moon orbit Snowcone is AWS’s rugged edge storage device and it went to ISS almost as-is after thermal and vibration testing to join other ISS tech pioneers like the Raspberry Pi....

Very soon, there are reels of filament everywhere. Now, you might have noticed that when you buy a reel of 3D filament, it comes in a vacuum-sealed bag, and there’s even a little bag of desiccant inside. The idea is that this keeps the filament dry because the filament material can absorb moisture from the air, which in turn results in poor-quality prints. Also: Why I replaced my $40 multimeter with these smart measuring tools If you’re serious about 3D printing, you need a way to keep filament that’s not being used in a low-humidity environment, too....

Also: For total privacy in Chrome, use these VPNs (no, an extension won’t cut it) Google first introduced the new features, called Energy Saver and Memory Saver, back in December. The new modes help the browser run more efficiently on Windows, MacOS, and ChromeOS. With the release of Chrome 110, Energy Saver mode and Memory Saver mode are rolling out globally and turned on by default, as Android Police first reported....

While the news is undoubtedly good for consumers, the decision will also force Apple to decide the fate of its proprietary Lightning charging cable, which is still used exclusively for a handful of Apple products: most crucially, the iPhone. The latest iPad models ditched the Lightning cable in favour of USB-C, as did the newer MacBooks, probably in response to speculation the EU mandate would soon be approved. To stay compliant with Europe’s new laws, Apple will have to make similar design changes to the iPhone, along with its Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard and AirPods, all of which still feature a Lightning connector....

Tapping the “where to?” button on the updated homescreen will show you your “Saved Places,” as well as a list of personalized suggestions of places to go and ride types. The suggestions will be based on your preferences, past trips, and “most likely” destinations, Uber said. Uber will also share recommendations for planning a trip and saving money, based on your Uber usage. For instance, if you use Uber Green often, you’ll receive recommendations for more Uber Green rides as well as other options for zero-emissions rides....

As 5G and Wi-Fi spectrum and frequencies proliferate radio frequency front ends are become increasingly important. Radio frequency filters isolate radio signals to receive and transmit information. Qualcomm’s ultraBAW RF filter technology will enable 5G and Wi-Fi devices such as smartphones, laptops, automotive, IoT and industrial applications to optimize for connectivity and power efficiency. According to Qualcomm, it’s ultraBAW technology covers 2.7 to 7.2 GHz bands. Qualcomm recently announced another technology called ultraSAW to cover low-band frequencies from 600 MHz to 2....

In addition, Qualcomm said it is launching the Snapdragon Developer Kit for Windows 10 PCs, which will give developers the ability to optimize applications on its platform. With the Snapdragon 7c, Qualcomm is hoping to enable more premium features and multi-day battery life to PCs in the $300-range. Miguel Nunes, senior director of product management at Qualcomm, said the company’s plan is to extend its PC reach from entry level experiences up....

The new alerts are rolling out to Workspace Google Drive users globally today and aim to help protect users and their organizations from malware, phishing and ransomware. The alerts are displayed in a yellow banner at the top of the page after a user has clicked on a link, but before the file is downloaded. The warning states that the file looks suspicious and “might be used to steal your personal information”....

Microsoft security teams are tracking more than 35 unique ransomware families and 250 threat actors across nation-state, ransomware and criminal activities. RaaS, it says, is a gig economy involving multiple actors around three key pillars. “In the same way our traditional economy has shifted toward gig workers for efficiency, criminals are learning that there’s less work and less risk involved by renting or selling their tools for a portion of the profits than performing the attacks themselves,” Microsoft Security says in a blogpost....