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So long, Defender VPN: Microsoft is scrapping the free-to-use privacy tool over low uptake – so you might want to think about alternative options
Defender VPN, Microsoft’s free virtual private network, is set for the scrapheap – so you might want to think about alternative services. As of 28 February, Microsoft will no longer support the free VPN service that had been included in its Defender security app since 2023. When the move was announced at the beginning of the month, Microsoft said new…
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7 Fast and Secure Options
If you’re in Puerto Rico, you’re lucky to be able to browse the internet freely, particularly compared to countries that impose strict internet censorship, such as China. That’s not to say that you’ll never encounter issues, however. Citizens of every country, Puerto Rico included, have to contend with region-locked content, including banks, gambling platforms, news sites, or streaming services. Worse…
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Employees are dead set on flexible working arrangements – three quarters would turn down a role that didn’t offer hybrid options as work-life balance becomes more important than pay
Work-life balance has become more important than pay when choosing or staying in a job, according to two new reports. A recent survey by Randstad found that 83% of workers view flexible working options as their primary consideration ahead of job security and salaries. Nearly half of the respondents said they had advocated for better working conditions, and a third…
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Under-the-Bed Storage Options to Help Banish Clutter
Decide What You Want Under the Bed“Consider what you want vs. need to store underneath—the frequency of use, accessibility, and space constraints,” says Jeanie Engelbach, professional organizer and founder of Apartmentjeanie. “If the plan is to extend the storage capacity of your wardrobe, then you want category-specific storage rather than bigger containers that hold more.” So avoid tossing everything into…
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Nearly half of tech workers are seeking new roles – declining employee benefits and reduced flexible working options have staff looking elsewhere
A record number of tech workers are looking for a new job this year, as the benefits offered by employers decline. In a survey carried out for career hub Dice, 47% said they were actively seeking new roles, marking a sharp rise from 29% last year. Overall pay is rising, with the average technology professional salary hitting $112,521 in 2024,…
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VoIP Fax Might Work, But There Are More Reliable Options
While it’s possible to send a fax using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), it’s not a good idea. VoIP fax is not reliable, at all, and there is no IT person in the world who would recommend that you send a fax with VoIP. Faxing is built on analog technology that isn’t compatible with digital VoIP phone systems that make…
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5 Best Self-Hosted Photo-Video Gallery Options
Are you tired of storing your photos in the cloud only to have the cloud provider change the deal and ask you to pray they don’t alter it further? Have you looked at all the photos on your hard drive or phone and thought, “Well, I have them. I just want easier ways to share and store them?” Self-hosting is…
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Windows 11 build 22635.4510 (KB5046716) brings more sharing options (preview)
Microsoft brings more share options to the context menu with Windows 11 build 22635.4510. The update is available through the Beta Channel with additional changes for the on-screen keyboard and accessibility. Microsoft is now rolling out the Windows 11 build 22635.4510 as the update KB5046716 for devices enrolled in the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider Program with some visual…
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Considering an RTO policy? Think again. Firms with remote working options record better financial performance
Firms with strong flexible work options have improved fortunes in the stock market, according to researchers at the University of Melbourne. The university’s assistant professor of finance, Gabriele Lattanzio, found a correlation between companies ranked highly for flexible work opportunities and companies with higher share prices. “This study documents for the first time that firms’ reliance on alternative work arrangements…
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AI PCs to Dominate Laptop Options for Businesses
Gartner analysts are optimistic about the future of AI-enabled PCs, with a new report predicting 43% of all PC shipments will be AI-enabled by 2025, up from 17% in 2024. This trend aligns with both Microsoft and Apple’s plans to integrate generative AI more regularly into devices. While many Apple Intelligence features aren’t fully available yet, the necessary hardware is…
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