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    This small change in the definition of broadband could have a big impact

    <!–> Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images When I started using the internet in the 1970s, my business used a 1.544 megabits per second (Mbps) T1 connection. At home, I was lucky to have a 1,200 baud connection that delivered 1.2 kilobit per second (Kbps).  We’ve gotten much faster since then. However, since January 2015, the Federal Communications […] More

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    I tested this $40 security camera from Amazon and it now has a place in my home

    Maria Diaz/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Blink Mini 2<!–> is available for $40 on its own or bundled with a weather-resistant power adapter for $50. With a stronger construction, improved video quality, a new spotlight, person detection, and weather resistance for outdoor use, the Blink Mini 2 is a definite upgrade from the first generation. As […] More

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    Google Chrome now better protects you against risky websites and weak passwords

    <!–> SOPA Images/Contributor/Getty Images Google has rolled out a couple of changes to beef up its Chrome browser’s security. In a blog post published on Thursday, the company described updates to its Safe Browsing and Password Checkup features designed to counter today’s persistent hackers. “Cybersecurity attacks are constantly evolving, and sometimes the difference between successfully […] More

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    Get 408 hours of cybersecurity training with this $60 bundle

    <!–> Save on a bundle of cybersecurity courses that can help prepare you for a new career. StackSocial Cybersecurity remains a fast-growing industry with tons of high-paying job opportunities that need to be filled. While the learning curve for many of the skills needed can be steep, it’s not impossible to break into the industry. […] More

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    The Blink Mini 2’s weather resistance makes for a worthy Wyze Cam competitor

    Maria Diaz/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Blink Mini 2<!–> is available for $40 on its own or bundled with a weather-resistant power adapter for $50. With a stronger construction, improved video quality, a new spotlight, person detection, and weather resistance for outdoor use, the Blink Mini 2 is a definite upgrade from the first generation. As […] More

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    Over 15,000 Roku accounts were breached. Here’s what you need to do

    <!–> Tiffany Hagler-Geard/Bloomberg via Getty Images After noticing suspicious activity on individual user accounts, Roku announced that 15,363 had been breached by unauthorized users who likely repurposed usernames and passwords from other breaches. Roku’s investigation found that these bad actors then used these accounts to pay for streaming services. Whether you were affected or not, […] More