Why paying the ransom is a mistake
New research from Databarracks reveals 44% of organizations that suffered a ransomware attack, paid the ransom. 34% recovered from backups, while 22% used ransomware decryption tools. The findings come from the Databarracks 2022 Data Health Check. Th.....»»
TCL backtracks on making its first OLED TVs
QD-OLED announcement during CES was apparently a mistake. Enlarge / TCL will instead focus on bigger QLED and Mini LED Tvs, like the 98-inch QM8. (credit: TCL) TCL isn't letting go of the QLED dream. This dream doesn't j.....»»
U.S. asks Tesla about Musk tweet on driver monitoring function
A Dec. 31 tweet suggested drivers with more than 10,000 miles using Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" software system should be able to disable the "steering wheel nag," an alert that instructs drivers to hold the wheel to confirm they are paying attention.....»»
This ultra-secure HP laptop is $1867 off, and it’s not a mistake
If you want a high-end laptop with security built right into it, the HP EliteBook 865 Wolf Pro Security Edition is the laptop for any SME......»»
Using a VPN? Make sure you don"t make this very costly mistake
Filling an unemployment claim? Make sure your VPN is disconnected first......»»
12 high-profile tech opportunities for those job hunting
If you're looking to start the new year with a new career, ZipRecruiter has everything you need to find high-paying tech opportunities for online job-hunters......»»
North Korean government hackers found using ransomware for the first time
South Korean police claim more than a dozen online malls targeted with ransomware, with two paying almost $2,000......»»
Apple chipmaking stumbles led to less impressive iPhone 14 Pro
A mistake in developing the A16 Bionic may have led Apple to release a less performative processor for the iPhone 14 Pro, which may be indicative of issues within Apple's chip team.The iPhone 14 Pro could have been even more capable, says reportThe i.....»»
Spending too much on subscriptions? Here’s how to check and cancel from iPhone
Ready to check in on all the services you’re paying for through iOS? Here’s how to cancel subscriptions on iPhone plus some tips for parents, how to deal with free trials, and also make sure you get alerts every time you pay for a renewal. more.....»»
This Lenovo laptop deal seems like a mistake – save over $2,000!
Want to save over $2,000 on a new laptop? Of course you do! Snap up this deal on a Lenovo ThinkPad today, before it sells out......»»
Paying Tribute to Computer Science Pioneer Frederick Brooks, Jr.
Frederick P. Brooks Jr., a prolific computer scientist and longtime professor of computer science, died on 17 November at the age of 91. While working as a project manager at IBM in the 1960s, the IEEE Life Fellow led the development of the System/3.....»»
Paying farmers to create woodland and wetland is the most cost-effective way to hit UK environment targets: Study
Incentivizing farmers to restore some land as habitats for nature could deliver UK climate and biodiversity targets at half the taxpayer cost of integrating nature into land managed for food production, according to a new study published today in the.....»»
This 55-inch QLED TV deal is so good we thought it was a mistake
This onn. TV with Roku built-in is insanely cheap today. Grab it before Walmart wises up......»»
Epic Games pays $520M to settle child privacy violations
Epic Games will be paying a record-setting $520 million to settle a pair of FTC allegations concerning child privacy violations and tricking players of "Fortnite" into making purchases.Epic Games' marketing for its App Store lawsuitThe total of $520.....»»
YouTube TV did 4K sports right — so maybe it’s time to cancel it
Live sports were meant to be seen in higher resolution, and at the proper frame rate. But outside of that, is it worth paying for?.....»»
YouTube TV did 4K sports right — so it’s maybe time to cancel it
Live sports were meant to be seen in higher resolution, and at the proper frame rate. But outside of that, is it worth paying for?.....»»
This Lenovo laptop deal could be a mistake – save over $2000!
Want to save over $2,000 on a new laptop? Of course you do! Snap up this deal on a Lenovo ThinkPad today, before it sells out......»»
This Lenovo laptop discount could be a mistake – save over $2000!
Want to save over $2,000 on a new laptop? Of course you do! Snap up this deal on a Lenovo ThinkPad today, before it sells out......»»
Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti might repeat the same mistake as the RTX 4090
New leaks regarding the rumored RTX 4060 Ti show that Nvidia may have made a controversial decision......»»
Audits can bring bad news or benefits to small businesses
An IRS audit can be a terminal event for a small business, especially if it's found to have underpaid its tax liability. Beyond the direct costs of paying owed taxes, audits impose operational costs that may threaten a company's ability to stay in bu.....»»
Timber demand could help save forests
A recent study found that increasing global demand for timber products, as well as paying landowners to store carbon in their trees, could help to dramatically increase the amount of forestland around the world......»»