Mike Brassfield
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How to take a Chrome screenshot
By Dale Walker last updated
Tutorials Learn how to take a screenshot in Chrome with and without extensions
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Best free online coding bootcamps 2024
By Rich McEachran last updated
In-depth Some of the best free online coding bootcamps for those in a hurry to kickstart their career in tech
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Google, Microsoft fight over documents in antitrust lawsuit
By Mike Brassfield published
News The search giant claims Microsoft won’t hand over records, while Microsoft asks why it should
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Twitter, LinkedIn reverse course due to climbing COVID cases
By Mike Brassfield published
News Twitter closes offices while LinkedIn decides to allow remote work after all
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President Biden urges critical companies to boost cyber defenses
By Mike Brassfield published
News White House calls for power plants and other infrastructure to guard against cyber attacks
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PayPal to put hate group funding under the microscope
By Mike Brassfield published
News It will research how extremists are using payment platforms for funding
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Senator wants social media companies held liable for spreading anti-vax lies
By Mike Brassfield published
News Amy Klobuchar calls for some Section 230 protections to be stripped from social media
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Biden names big tech nemesis as antitrust chief
By Mike Brassfield published
News Google critic nominated to lead Justice Department’s antitrust division
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US has new cyber security rules for pipelines
By Mike Brassfield published
News DHS now requires “urgently needed protections against cyber intrusions”
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US and allies accuse China of global hacking campaign
By Mike Brassfield published
News China blamed for recent Microsoft Exchange Server attack
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State Department offers $10 million for tips on foreign hackers
By Mike Brassfield published
News State Department seeks to rein in the growing risk of ransomware attacks
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China tightens the reins on cyber security
By Mike Brassfield published
News The Chinese government will require tech experts to inform it of security flaws
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Huawei, Verizon settle patent lawsuit
By Mike Brassfield published
News Verizon called Huawei’s lawsuits “a sneak attack”
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New York City opens cyber defense center
By Mike Brassfield published
News It’s the first US city to have a command center designed solely to fight cyber attacks
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Senator Warren calls for cryptocurrency regulation
By Mike Brassfield published
News Crusader against Big Tech warns of the rising risks posed by unregulated crypto markets
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Apple's M2 chip to debut in early 2022, leaker claims
By Mike Brassfield published
News The Apple-built processor will reportedly power colorful new Macbook Air models
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Apple plans return to office despite employee complaints
By Mike Brassfield published
News Tech giant wants three-day-a-week in-person work starting in the fall
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Smart cane helps guide the visually impaired
By Mike Brassfield published
News The cane uses ultrasound to detect obstacles and pairs with smartphones
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Microsoft fixes Windows 11 upgrade bug
By Mike Brassfield published
News Users weren’t told why they couldn’t upgrade to Windows 11
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AWS buys encrypted messaging app Wickr
By Mike Brassfield published
News Wickr keeps communication secure as more workers shift to remote working
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IBM working on AI tools to fight bias in online ads
By Mike Brassfield published
News Women and minorities can be excluded from seeing certain ads, researchers find
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Senator questions Amazon and Google’s smart home devices
By Mike Brassfield published
News The tech giants have signed into an interoperability alliance — but for how long?
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Patent shows Apple is working on improving iPhone’s AR capabilities
By Mike Brassfield published
News The move aligns with the company's recent AR startup acquisitions