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Get Ready for the New Tax Year With H&R Block Tax Software
TL;DR: H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe + State 2024 for Windows/Mac helps you file your taxes and maximize deductions, and it’s just $39.99 on PC/Mac. There’s plenty to be excited about when building a business. Filing your taxes is more of a chore. If you want to make the process less stressful and max out your deductions, H&R Block Deluxe…
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A sign of things to come in software development? Mark Zuckerberg says AI will be doing the work of mid-level engineers this year – and he’s not the only big tech exec predicting the end of the profession
Mark Zuckerberg has hinted that Meta could begin replacing software engineers with AI as early as 2025, marking the latest in a string of troubling predictions for the profession. The bold statement came during his interview on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast earlier this month, where Zuckerberg suggested AI code generation systems are nearing a point where they can replicate…
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Global cyber attacks jumped 44% last year
The number of cyber attacks worldwide rose by 44% last year, fueled by evolving nation-state attacks and the increasing prevalence of generative AI. In its annual report, Check Point Software said nation-states are changing their strategy, shifting from acute attacks to chronic campaigns aimed at eroding trust and destabilizing systems. AI-powered disinformation and influence campaigns targeted a third of global…
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2025: The Year You Start Sleeping Well
Set yourself up for success, and you’ll transform not only this year but also your life. To help you rest better, we highlight top-rated mattresses, pillows, sheets, and other sleep products. Give your bed a lift: January is just right for a sleep makeover. By Danielle Claro Be honest: How many times have you made a resolution to upgrade or…
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US govt says North Korea stole over $659 million in crypto last year
North Korean state-backed hacking groups have stolen over $659 million worth of cryptocurrency in multiple crypto-heists, according to a joint statement issued by the United States, South Korea, and Japan on Tuesday. The announcement also warns that threat groups linked to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) are still actively targeting blockchain technology industry companies. “As recently as September…
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For Microsoft, 2025 could be a game-changing year – Computerworld
The big question: Will Nadella continue keeping Trump at arm’s length, and not try to make the company culture more like Trump would like to see it? My guess is he’ll stay the course. But we’ll see. We may get real revenue numbers for AI… or not Finally comes perhaps the biggest issue of all for the company’s financial health:…
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The iPhone Air could be coming later this year
Apple may have settled on iPhone 17 Air as the name for the rumored skinny iPhone that’s expected this fall, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in today’s Power On newsletter. He writes that the phone will be “a testing ground for future technologies,” including the tech that leads to the company’s first foldables. The name wouldn’t be surprising — both the…
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Data center hardware spending surged last year
Last year saw record worldwide spending on data center hardware and software – and the boom is set to continue. Spending grew by a third, according to analysis from Synergy Research Group, but while there was growth across the board, the rise was mostly down to a 48% jump in spending on public cloud infrastructure, which now accounts for 55%…
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2024 was a record year for commercial cyber attacks
2024 was the worst ever for commercial cyber attacks in the UK, new research suggests, with remote IoT devices attracting the most attacks. During 2024, UK firms each experienced an average of more than 753,341 malicious attempts to breach their online and IT systems, according to analysis by specialist business ISP Beaming. That was 4% higher than in 2023 –…
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64% of MSPs reported revenue increases last year – in 2025 they want to supercharge profitability
MSPs have reported profitability as being their number one focus for 2025, according to new research from Kaseya, alongside optimism for their future growth. The cybersecurity IT management firm’s survey findings have been documented as part of its State of the MSP Industry 2025 Look Ahead: Trends, Growth and Strategies for Success report, which records current trends among top-earning MSPs.…
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