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AI tools aren’t helping developers save time on software testing – but small teams are reaping the rewards
AI is doing little to help developers with the most time-consuming and painful parts of their daily workflows, according to new research. In a survey commissioned by Rainforest, three-quarters of developers using open source frameworks for test automation said they were using AI to assist with test writing and/or maintenance, both of which are notoriously time-consuming tasks. However, the productivity…
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The new Mac Mini takes a small step towards upgradeable storage
Apple’s redesigned Mac Mini M4 has ditched the previous M2 machine’s SSD that was soldered to the logic board, as confirmed by teardowns like this one posted on X showing it has a single removable SSD module. It’s not Apple’s first desktop computer to go in this direction, as we saw similar modules in the Mac Studio and Mac Pro.…
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UK government trials chatbots in bid to bolster small business support
The UK government is running a private beta of a new chatbot designed to help people set up small businesses and find support. The generative AI chatbot, based on OpenAI’s GPT-4o technology, will be tested out by up to 15,000 business users, after earlier trials went well. GOV.UK Chat is linked from 30 government business support pages, including ‘set up…
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Top Antivirus for Small Businesses in 2024
If you’re running a small business, it’s important to recognize that you’re facing a growing number of online threats. These pose risks not only to your operations but also to your company’s reputation. Small businesses are often seen as easier targets for phishing, ransomware, and data breaches. The shift to remote work and cloud services has only increased the risk…
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Apple’s ‘carbon neutral’ Mac Mini is small and compact, but packs a mighty punch with the new M4 chips
Apple has unveiled the new Mac Mini sporting an overhauled and even smaller chassis with souped-up internals, promising the latest version of its compact desktop is “small but fierce”. The new model features Apple’s much-lauded M4 and M4 Pro chips, which is significant considering the Mac Mini did not get an M3 version, so the performance boost should be dramatic.…
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Best Antivirus Software for Small Businesses in 2024
When it comes to antivirus software, small business’ needs often fall in an in-between space: Personal antivirus tools such as McAfee or Kaspersky may not be robust enough, while enterprise solutions are too complicated and expensive. Fortunately, there are antivirus solutions tailored to the needs of smaller companies, so we’ve rounded up our six top choices of the best antivirus…
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How to set up a server for small businesses
Small businesses still storing and sharing data across separate office PCs need to invest in a server if they want to become more efficient and productive. Servers are powerful, purpose-built systems designed to provide a wide range of services including network storage, file sharing, application hosting, messaging, remote access, and data security. Despite the allure of cloud-hosted services, on-premises servers…
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The iPad mini is still the best small tablet around – Computerworld
Finally, when it comes to the built-in camera, you probably have a better camera in your smartphone than what’s here. It’s good enough, has been updated to deliver better, and Apple’s image intelligence software means it takes good pictures, if you want to do so with a tablet. It is more than suitable for video conferencing, of course. What else…
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10 Best Small Business Checking Accounts in 2024
Opening a business checking account is recommended for business owners when establishing their first enterprise to build credibility, simplify bookkeeping, and protect personal assets. However, in a sea of choices, it can be challenging to find the most suitable account. The best small business checking accounts will offer interest earnings, no monthly fees, and no ATM charges. It will also…
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Why evolving cyber threats mean small businesses are ransomware targets – Computerworld
Dark Matter’s powerful fictional short film based on real events, Butterfly, goes inside the experience of a small business as its world is turned upside down by ransomware. It’s an experience shared by a growing number of small businesses – half experienced some form of cybersecurity breach or attack in the last 12 months. Yet not all want to tell…
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