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Google+ got a makeover and new features in a rollout that started Wednesday.

Microsoft's browsers continued to hemorrhage users last month, with no sign that the bleeding will stop.

Days after reports that a new ransomware attack was deleting files from web servers, security researchers determined that some of the affected servers were hacked through insecure deployments of the Redis database.

Resumes aren't easy for anyone. And James Park was no different. Park works with the Information Systems and Control Association (ISACA) and recently earned his master's degree. While his career is distinguished, his resume needed some work. After speaking with Park, Laura Smith-Proulx -- award-winning resume writer and author of three books (How to Get Hired Faster, Solve Your Toughest Resume Challenges and Finding Your Next Job with LinkedIn) -- knew there was far more to Park's career history than his resume suggested. Читать дальше...

Way back in the dark ages (well, four years ago, anyway), something happened within file sharing vendor Dropbox that, all these years later, has come back to haunt the powerhouse and its customers. While the actions or inactions from all those years ago cannot be undone, it is worth looking at the situation as a cautionary tale for all of us, especially since so many more people rely on internet services today than only a few years ago.

AMD has set high hopes for its upcoming Zen PC chips, but the company has now offered some clarity on how it will manufacture successor chips.

Protect your home theatre equipment, computers, and other expensive equipment with Tripp Lite's TLP1208SAT surge suppressor. This highly rated model has 12 outlets, an 8-foot cord with space-saving right-angle plugs, and diagnostic LEDs. The unit has a surge suppression rating of 2880 joules to handle the strongest surges. Built-in RJ11, RJ45, and Type F coax jacks prevent surges from damaging your modem/fax/cable/satellite equipment. Coaxial jacks provide digital broadband quality and can handle... Читать дальше...

On a road trip, camping, or during a power outage or emergency, this adapter plugs into your vehicle's power socket and, more or less, mimics a household wall power outlet. The fanless inverter quietly and safely delivers 100 watts of continuous power to your laptop, fan, DVD player, musical instrument, video game system and much more (just be mindful of the wattage requirements on your device). Dual USB ports are built-in, and with a max power output of 2.1A, the power inverter is also ideal for charging your iPhones... Читать дальше...

Two days before its scheduled launch, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and its commercial satellite payload, which Facebook planned to use to beam Internet connectivity, exploded today on the launch pad.

A Romanian hacker known as Guccifer has been sentenced to 52 months in prison after breaking into internet accounts of about 100 U.S. citizens, including government officials.

Although Windows 10's growth slowed in August, the one-year-old operating system didn't slam on the brakes as expected, according to data from multiple analytics sources.

Business-analytics vendor Tableau Software moved to stake out its turf now that Microsoft has entered the business intelligence (BI) market, criticizing the newcomer in what it says are "10 ways Power BI Falls Short."

Iris scanner technology is emerging in smartphones, including the new Samsung Note 7, but is expected to come soon to cars and ATM machines to verify a user’s identity.

The European Commission's decision to force Apple to pay Ireland billions of dollars in back taxes is "total political crap" and a reflection of anti-U.S. sentiment, company CEO Tim Cook told the Irish Independent in an interview published Thursday.

Growth in smartphones will only reach 1.6% for all of 2016, mainly because of sales declines in developed markets like the U.S., Japan and Western Europe, IDC predicted Thursday.

Project Fi isn't your average mobile phone carrier.

That much was clear from the second I signed up for the service last fall. And now, after having personally used Fi for the better part of a year, I'm finding new ways it can make my life easier.

Project Fi, if you aren't familiar, is Google's experimental wireless service for its own Nexus devices. It seamlessly switches your phone between a handful of networks -- Sprint, T-Mobile, and as of recently, U.S. Cellular -- to get you the best possible signal at any given time. Читать дальше...

The all-purpose, all-weather companion JBL Flip 3 is the next generation wireless speaker in the award-winning Flip series. It is a comprehensive portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers surprisingly powerful, room-filling stereo sound everywhere. This ultra-compact speaker is powered by a 3000mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery that offers up to 10 hours of continuous playtime. Sporting a durable, splashproof fabric and available in 8 vibrant colors, Flip 3 is the all-purpose, all-weather companion... Читать дальше...

HomeKit is a glass of water in the desert for the connected home. You see, despite the hype many of the connected home products rushed to market in the first wave lacked standards and security support and made people’s lives less safe even while they promised so much.

Recent data breaches underline the need for Internet users to regularly update the passwords for all their Internet accounts.

Chinese Internet giant Baidu said it has received permission from authorities in California to test its autonomous driving technologies in the state.

Practical and reliable is the image Huawei Technologies is trying to project with two new smartphones unveiled at the IFA trade show on Thursday.

If you think bigger means better when it comes to your tech, then you are going to love the new Samsung smartwatches.

Taking a cue from some of its U.S. peers like Google, Chinese Internet search giant Baidu has decided to open source its deep learning platform.

Building a tricked-out PC from scratch can be a satisfying experience. But it's not for everyone, which is why we have modular desktops like HP's new Elite Slice.

It's September, the psychological start to a new year. If your IT career spent the summer in the doldrums, maybe it's time to channel your inner student -- open up a fresh notebook, sharpen your proverbial pencil and get serious about launching an A+ job search.