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Get started on post-quantum encryption, organizations warned
The UK’s national cybersecurity agency is urging companies to begin preparing themselves for quantum threats by 2035. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has laid out a recommended timeline for transition to quantum-resistant encryption methods, and is strongly encouraging the adoption of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) in the next ten years. “Quantum computing is set to revolutionize technology, but it also…
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Microsoft Power Automate: How to get started
When you receive an email with an invoice, wouldn’t it be nice if it automatically saved the file to your finance folder, logged the amount in your tracking spreadsheet, and notified your manager? That’s exactly what Microsoft Power Automate can do, along with a host of other automated actions. Like its competitors IFTTT and Zapier, Power Automate allows business professionals…
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Want to Run Your Own Minecraft Server? Here’s How to Get Started
Summary Minecraft servers can run on just about any hardware, and even a Raspberry Pi can work for smaller servers. Be sure to use a user-friendly GUI like MC Server Soft & Crafty Controller to simplify server management. Be sure to make the decision early on before launching the server if you want to play modded or vanilla. It’s not…
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Microsoft Visio cheat sheet: How to get started
It’s often much easier to convey information with a well-designed diagram than to communicate through a large text blurb. As the old saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” That’s where Microsoft Visio comes in. Part of the Microsoft 365 suite, this app helps professionals convey information through professionally designed diagrams. In this article: What is Microsoft Visio?…
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4 Reasons I’ve Started Buying Stuff Through Temu
Quick Links I Found Out I Was Buying the Same Stuff Elsewhere Anyway Most of the Stuff Has Been Fine Temu has exploded as a popular online shopping site all over the world, but at the same time has raised many concerns. I’ve been wary of using it myself, but over time I’ve become a regular customer, and there are…
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8 Tips I Wish I Knew Before I Started Stargazing
Almost anyone can get a good view of the night sky without specialist knowledge or equipment. However, some things will certainly go a long way to making your stargazing experience the best it can be if you’re a newbie—tips that I wish I’d known before I started! 1 Account for the Moon Phases Stargazing is best when not much of…
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How the LA Fires Started: What People Are Getting Wrong This Week
On Jan. 7, a deadly combination of dry conditions and unusually strong winds caused a series of wildfires in Los Angeles. The fires then ignited a cultural wildfire of internet ignorance, conspiracy theories, and misinformation that has been burning out of control online. It’s been over a week, and neither the fires nor the fake news have been contained. Much…
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2024 was the year where AI finally started returning on investment
It’s been a whirlwind two years in the generative AI race. Since ChatGPT launched in November 2022, we’ve gone from concerns over sentient world-killing AI supervillains to tempered expectations on what enterprises can actually gain from the technology. While there’s obviously great potential in generative AI from a business perspective – be it cost savings, improvements to operational efficiency, and…
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Want to Contribute to Open Source Software? Here’s How to Get Started
Did you know you can contribute to many open-source projects without being an expert on GitHub, Git, or coding? Whether or not you’re an experienced programmer, you can learn how to use the most popular source code host in the world in just a few short steps. What Is Git and What Is GitHub? Git is the world’s leading version…
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Getting started with Google Password Manager – Computerworld
Google Password Manager 101 First things first: You shouldn’t have to do anything to turn the Google Password Manager on. The system, once considered part of Google’s Smart Lock feature, works across Android, iOS, ChromeOS, and any other desktop platform where you’re signed into Chrome — and it’s typically activated by default in all of those places. You’ll see the…
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