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Time to try the Julia programming language? Python challenger's new debugger fixes major complaint
TechRepublic - Nick Heath
Shortcomings in the data science-focused language are being addressed with the release of a "fully-featured debugger". Julia is a programming language …
Data protection: Top 3 business challenges
TechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome
More than a quarter of businesses experienced irreparable data loss in the past year, according to a Dell EMC survey. The amount of data enterprises …
Flash storage: A cheat sheet
TechRepublic - James Sanders
With over a dozen form factors, knowing what the best flash memory card and SSD technology is available can be daunting. Flash memory is an …
How IBM is using smart sensors and computer modeling at Lake George, NY
TechRepublic - Teena Maddox
IoT sensors are being used at Lake George, in New York, in order to collect data that can be used to improve the freshwater ecosystem. IBM Research is …
Social Media
Top 5 decentralized social networks
TechRepublic - Tom Merritt
Facebook and Twitter are undeniably popular, but they're not the only social media platforms to consider. Tom Merritt discusses five alternative …
How to create a virtual desktop in macOS
TechRepublic - Jack Wallen
macOS users are in luck as the platform includes virtual desktops. Find out how these can help you be more efficient and how to create them. How do …
How tech companies can recruit and retain more women
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Learn about the benefits of creating a more diverse workforce and promoting women to leadership roles, reasons why women leave tech jobs, and tips on …
How BYOD policies can help hourly employees improve productivity
TechRepublic - Macy Bayern
Some 61% of hourly employees cited scheduling and communication issues as the main obstacles in reaching their workflow, according to a WorkJam study. …
Falling NAND prices will drive PCIe SSDs to 50% market share in 2019
TechRepublic - James Sanders
Sales of PCIe-connected drives are expected to reach parity with SATA SSDs this year, as the price premium for NVMe decreases. Sharp price reductions …
How to encrypt files with FinalCrypt
TechRepublic - Jack Wallen
If you're looking for an encryption tool that offers a unique approach and a well-designed GUI, FinalCrypt might be just the tool. You can never have …
Upgrading from Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge to Galaxy S10: A personal account
TechRepublic - Scott Matteson
Read about one system administrator's experience upgrading his smartphone and the issues that followed. For three years or so I carried around the …
Desktop App Assure: The help you need to keep Windows 10 up to date
TechRepublic - Mary Branscombe
If you have an enterprise or educational Windows licence, Microsoft promises to do whatever it takes to make your business applications work with …
3 ways businesses can help project managers succeed
TechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome
Organizations wasted almost 12% of project spend investment last year due to poor performance, according to the Project Management …
Vulnerability in Android Instant Apps can be used to steal history, authentication tokens
TechRepublic - James Sanders
Google's Instant Apps feature allows you to try apps before installing them, though a vulnerability allows attackers to abuse the feature to steal …
Why digital transformation could open you up to a DDoS attack
TechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome
One hour of downtime from a DDoS attack costs an average of $221,837 globally, according to Netscout. While many companies are in the midst of digital …
Want to learn the fastest-growing programming languages of 2019? Check out these two unstoppable newcomers
TechRepublic - Nick Heath
JavaScript spin-off TypeScript and Java sibling Kotlin once again race up the RedMonk Programming Language Rankings. The rise of two programming …
How to recruit and retain developers
TechRepublic - Matt Asay
Developers are a smart, picky bunch. If you're hoping to attract and retain top engineering talent, here are key tips. Developers have never been more …
How to access your Android phone's texts and photos in Windows 10
TechRepublic - Lance Whitney
You can view photos and text messages from your Android device directly in Windows 10. Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to use the Your …
App Store
The Apple Developer Program: What professionals need to know
TechRepublic - Brandon Vigliarolo
If you want to develop software for macOS, iOS, tvOS, or watchOS, read this overview about Apple's Developer Program. Anyone who has considered …
4 reasons to offer interns full-time jobs, and 3 ways to make sure they want to accept
TechRepublic - Brandon Vigliarolo
Extending a job offer to an intern can have a lot of benefits for your organization. If you want to retain new talent, there are several steps you …
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft reanimates corpse of maligned Office Assistant "Clippy" to help Teams compete with Slack
TechRepublic - James Sanders
The paperclip that everybody loves to hate is back as a sticker for Microsoft Teams, Redmond's answer to other collaboration giants. Microsoft Office …
Vulnerability in SoftNAS Cloud allows attackers to bypass authentication
TechRepublic - James Sanders
The vulnerability allows attackers to run arbitrary commands as root, which clearly undermines the security of the SoftNAS Cloud platform and data …
5G
5G will impact these 10 industries the most
TechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome
Major 5G network deployments are expected by 2020, and the technology will create opportunities across many industries, according to CB …
Autonomous Cars
Autonomy documentary at SXSW digs into questions about self-driving cars
TechRepublic - Teena Maddox
SXSW was the site of the world premiere of Autonomy, a documentary exploring self-driving cars and what this technology means to society. At SXSW …
Google Drive
Why 91% of IT and security pros fear insider threats
TechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome
Insider threats are a larger concern for most organizations than cybercriminals or hacktivists, according to a BetterCloud report. The biggest …
Java
Java 12: What's new in the latest version of the programming language?
TechRepublic - Nick Heath
The latest release of the language promises a few notable improvements and is available to download from Oracle. Java 12 is out, bringing with it a …
Autonomous Cars
How autonomous vehicles could co-exist with traditional cars in the near future
TechRepublic - Teena Maddox
Car & Driver Editor-in-Chief Eddie Alterman talks about the role he sees for autonomous cars in the future, and what he thinks will happen to …
Emerging Technology
How to lead a smart enterprise: 7 tips for CIOs
TechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome
Businesses must scale emerging technologies including AI, machine learning, and IoT to better engage customers. Organizations that want to digitally …
Online Life
How smart tech is transforming the transportation industry
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From urban geo data to autonomous cars to flying taxis, new technologies are already having a radical impact on how we get from point A to point B. …
Facebook
How Facebook uses art to improve employee well-being
TechRepublic - Teena Maddox
At SXSW, the Facebook Art Dept. made its public debut with artists working on a massive scale public mural that has AR features when viewed through a …