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tools to counter micromanagement – Computerworld
Always stay on the move In the US, where even more rigid controls are legal, the monitoring of company computers was a hot-button issue long before 2020 and the COVID-19 outbreak. It was the epidemic of bossware that followed the coronavirus pandemic that led to a boom in solutions to limit what companies can find out, according to Vice magazine.…
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SoundCloud says it isn’t using your music to train generative AI tools
The TOS explicitly prohibits the use of licensed content, such as music from major labels, for training any AI models, including generative AI. For other types of content uploaded to SoundCloud, the TOS allows for the possibility of AI-related use. Importantly, no such use has taken place to date, and SoundCloud will introduce robust internal permissioning controls to govern any…
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StealC malware enhanced with stealth upgrades and data theft tools
The creators of StealC, a widely-used information stealer and malware downloader, have released its second major version, bringing multiple stealth and data theft enhancements. The latest version of StealC was actually made available to cybercriminals in March 2025, but Zscaler researchers who analyzed it just published a detailed write-up. In the weeks that followed its release, several minor bug fixes…
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Kaseya targets IT efficiency with new AI-powered tools
Cyber security and IT management software provider Kaseya has announced a new set of AI-powered technology and commercial enhancements designed to improve IT efficiency. Unveiled at the firm’s Kaseya Connect 2025 conference in Las Vegas, the new additions include new Kaseya 365 Ops, Kaseya SIEM, as well as Datto hardware policy improvements. These new capabilities and commercial policies aim to…
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Microsoft adds enterprise search and ‘digital labor’ tools to M365 Copilot – Computerworld
Forrester views some Copilot features that handle simple tasks and tap into specific sources as being more “agent-ish” as opposed to true agentic AI. “Agent-ish solutions can solve point problems, but they aren’t the ‘digital coworkers’ that vendors are talking about, at least not yet,” Gownder said. As Copilot and other AI systems further integrate with enterprise tools, system administrators…
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Best Battery Platforms for Power Tools
Consumer Reports tests battery power tools at our facility in Yonkers, N.Y., as well as in Florida (where there’s grass year-round). We don’t accept products for testing from manufacturers. Instead, we send out shoppers to purchase equipment in stores and pay the retail price, just as you would. To come up with our ratings of battery platforms for power tools,…
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Microsoft says workers should believe the hype with AI tools: Researchers found Copilot users saved three hours per week sifting through emails, gained more focus time, and completed collaborative tasks 20% faster
Generative AI tools are delivering marked benefits for users, according to research from Microsoft, with employees reporting significant productivity gains. In a paper published this month, the tech giant said the technology is rapidly changing work patterns as adoption rates continue to rise. The study saw 6,000 knowledge workers at more than 50 companies given access to the firm’s flagship…
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Interlock ransomware gang pushes fake IT tools in ClickFix attacks
The Interlock ransomware gang now uses ClickFix attacks that impersonate IT tools to breach corporate networks and deploy file-encrypting malware on devices. ClickFix is a social engineering tactic where victims are tricked into executing dangerous PowerShell commands on their systems to supposedly fix an error or verify themselves, resulting in the installation of malware. Though this isn’t the first time ClickFix…
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Redis unveils new tools for developers working on AI applications
Redis has announced new tools aimed at making it easier for AI developers to build applications and optimize large language model (LLM) outputs. The new tools include LangCache, a fully-managed semantic caching service for applications and AI Agents that Redis said will help improve accuracy and speed. Vector sets, meanwhile, are a new native data type that allows developers to…
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7 tips and tools to achieve the ultimate cable-free desk setup
Cable management is the last thing on the minds of most, but it’s a critical component of building and maintaining a desktop PC setup. Whether you’re a creative professional, a streamer, or a serious gamer, the rat’s nest of cables sticking out of the back of your machine can impact everything from performance to aesthetics. Cable organization is not just…
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