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Application Software, Software Category

What everyone’s getting wrong about Google’s Chrome incognito saga

April 10, 2024

Via: Computerworld

If you’ve spent much time wading around this warbly ol’ web of ours lately, you might be feeling a teensy sense of unease over your internet browsing history. The reason, in case you’ve been living under a metaphorical boulder for […]


iOS, Operating systems

iOS 18 May Feature All-New ‘Safari Browsing Assistant’

April 10, 2024

Via: MacRumors

iOS 18 will apparently feature a new Safari browsing assistant, according to backend code on Apple’s servers discovered by Nicolás Álvarez. MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris confirmed that the code exists, but not many details are known at this time. Álvarez […]


iOS, Operating systems

X Rolls Out Passkeys Support to iPhone Users Worldwide

April 9, 2024

Via: MacRumors

X, formerly Twitter, has extended support for passkeys as a login option for iPhone users across the globe, the company has announced. Passkeys support was introduced by X earlier this year, but the option was limited to iOS users based […]


Software Security

Feds say Microsoft security ‘requires an overhaul’ — but will it listen?

April 9, 2024

Via: Computerworld

In early April, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) delivered a blistering report excoriating Microsoft’s lax security practices, which allowed Chinese spies to hack into the accounts of high-level government officials, including Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Ambassador to China […]


Operating systems, Windows

Microsoft’s lock screen cards for Windows 11 are about to arrive – and a much-needed addition will follow

April 9, 2024

Via: TechRadar

Microsoft recently tested a new feature for the lock screen in the form of info cards in both Windows 11 and Windows 10, which are now imminent, but this functionality is missing an important piece of the puzzle – something […]


Operating systems, Windows

How to send and receive iMessages on Windows

April 8, 2024

Via: ZDnet

If you’re an iPhone user with a Windows PC, Microsoft has a feature that allows you to send and receive iMessages directly from your PC. You can also view your phone’s notifications and place or receive calls. Android users have […]


Development Software, Software Category

How to test large language models

April 8, 2024

Via: InfoWorld

There’s significant buzz and excitement around using AI copilots to reduce manual work, improving software developer productivity with code generators, and innovating with generative AI. The business opportunities are driving many development teams to build knowledge bases with vector databases […]


Software Security

Microsoft AI-Driven Security Tool Copilot for Security is Now GA

April 5, 2024

Via: InfoQ

Microsoft recently announced the general availability of Copilot for Security, a generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) security product designed to help security and IT teams with the capabilities to protect their digital assets. Copilot for Security’s general availability introduces several new […]


Development Software, Software Category

The Impact of Testing in Software Teams

April 4, 2024

Via: InfoQ

Communicating quality gaps, holding space for good testing, and writing automation are some of the ways that testers contribute to software teams. According to Maaret Pyhäjärvi, we need to think about testing, not testers. Collaboration and having conversations between team […]


Software Security

Google survey: 63% of IT and security pros believe AI will improve corporate cybersecurity

April 4, 2024

Via: ZDnet

It’s no secret that businesses around the world are implementing artificial intelligence to gain a competitive advantage in their industries. AI could have an outsize impact on corporate cybersecurity, as well, according to a new study of 2,486 information technology […]


Development Software, Software Category

Visual Studio Code: Unity Extension Is Now Generally Available

April 3, 2024

Via: InfoQ

Last month, Microsoft announced the general availability of the Unity extension for Visual Studio Code. This extension, built upon the C# Dev Kit and C# extensions, offers a toolkit tailored for Unity development within Visual Studio Code, accessible on Windows, […]


Operating systems, Windows

The best ways to share files between Windows PCs

April 3, 2024

Via: Computerworld

Microsoft wants you to use the cloud, but there are a lot of good options — including trusty old network file sharing and a little-known modern Windows feature. Remember the HomeGroup on Windows 7? This feature made it easy and […]


Operating systems, Software Category, Software Security, Windows

Microsoft reveals how much Windows 10 Extended Security Updates will cost

April 3, 2024

Via: TechSpot

In an official blog post, Microsoft announced that organizations will have three options to extend update support for Windows 10: the traditional 5-by-5 activation, Windows 365 subscription-based activation, and cloud-based activation. The first option will be available for $61 per device […]


Application Software, Software Category

Adding a Natural Language Interface to Your Application

April 2, 2024

Via: InfoQ

Early in 2023 ChatGPT took the world by storm. There has been a mixture of fear and excitement about what this technology can and can’t do. Personally I was amazed by it and I continue to use ChatGPT almost every […]


Development Software, Software Category

Avoiding the dangers of AI-generated code

April 2, 2024

Via: InfoWorld

2023 has been a breakout year for developers and generative AI. GitHub Copilot graduated from its technical preview stage in June 2022, and OpenAI released ChatGPT in November 2022. Just 18 months later, according to a survey by Sourcegraph, 95% […]


iOS, Operating systems

What to Expect From iOS 17.5

April 1, 2024

Via: MacRumors

Apple has yet to release the first beta of iOS 17.5 for the iPhone, but two changes are already expected with the upcoming software update. iOS 17.5 will likely allow iPhone users in the EU to download apps directly from […]


Application Software

Microsoft splits up the Teams and Office apps worldwide, following EU split

April 1, 2024

Via: Ars Technica

Months after unbundling the apps in the European Union, Microsoft is taking the Office and Teams breakup worldwide. Reuters reports that Microsoft will begin selling Teams and the other Microsoft 365 apps to new commercial customers as separate products with […]


Editorial

Virtual Tools and How They Empower Remote Teams Worldwide

March 29, 2024

Via: Caitlin Simmons

More than a quarter of employees worldwide work from home nowadays. In fact, a recent study found that over 28% of the global workforce is working remotely in 2023, whereas in 2020 the percentage stood at only 20%. That’s millions […]


Software Security

Microsoft unveils safety and security tools for generative AI

March 29, 2024

Via: InfoWorld

Microsoft is adding safety and security tools to Azure AI Studio, the company’s cloud-based toolkit for building generative AI applications. The new tools include protection against prompt injection attacks, detection of hallucinations in model output, system messages to steer models […]


Software Category, System Software

The dawn of eco-friendly systems development

March 29, 2024

Via: InfoWorld

In December 2023, delegates from almost 200 countries met in Dubai for the UN’s climate-change conference, COP28, to discuss the pressing need to reduce emissions, as reported by IEEE in this article.According to the website sustainability scoring tool Ecograder, and […]