Kevin Schafer/Getty Images For a long time, Linux received a bad rap for not just being difficult to use, but for not having the software necessary to be productive. Those concerns were reasonable during the early days of Linux (I started using the operating system in 1997). Not only was Linux complicated to get up and […] More
Just_Super/Getty Images Artificial intelligence is transforming business, from automating routine tasks and optimizing supply chains to powering sophisticated financial models and personalizing customer experiences at scale. It is enabling companies to operate with unprecedented efficiency and insight. AI is aiding cybercriminals, too. Cyber attacks traditionally focus on exploiting technical vulnerabilities in systems and networks. […] More
ferrantraite/Getty Images Great ideas can come from anywhere. In a digital age where companies use data and artificial intelligence (AI) to gain a competitive advantage, business leaders must tap ideas from a broad ecosystem of partners, including startups. Here are six ways to connect with entrepreneurial businesses and give your business an innovative edge. 1. […] More
Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETFor some Windows problems, a clean install is the quickest solution. If your system drive fails completely and you don’t have a current backup image, it’s the only solution. Accomplishing that task with the latest version of Windows 10 or Windows 11 is easy, thanks to the Media Creation Tool and a simple activation process. (For details, see How to install, reinstall, upgrade, and activate Windows 10.)But after you’ve finished that clean install, you’re left with finding and updating any drivers and utility programs specific to that device.Also: How to install Windows 11 the way you want (and sneak by Microsoft’s restrictions)A better solution? Download a recovery image for your device directly from the OEM. That image typically includes all the drivers and utility programs you would otherwise need to track down and install manually. More
Laura Hedien/Getty Images I’ve been using Linux as my go-to operating system for decades, and I’ve never regretted it for a second. Why? The list is long but includes things like security, reliability, and flexibility, all three of which have been constants from day one. Also: 10 things I always do immediately after installing Linux – […] More
Synchron In big news for accessibility, Synchron has announced that it has successfully connected its brain implant to the Apple Vision Pro headset. This means that people with limited physical movement can now control the headset using only their thoughts. Synchron conducted the initial test on a 64-year-old man with ALS who played Solitaire, watched […] More
OpenAI When OpenAI held its Spring Launch event in May, one of the biggest standouts was its demo of the new Voice Mode on ChatGPT, supercharged with GPT-4o’s new video and audio capabilities. The highly anticipated new Voice Mode is finally here (kind of). Also: The best AI chatbots of 2024: ChatGPT, Copilot, and worthy […] More
Peter Dazeley/Getty Images Yes, you read that right — Microsoft 365 went down. On Tuesday, the company reported outages in Microsoft 365, which consists of Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneDrive. More specifically, Microsoft 365 admin center, Intune, Entra, Power Platform, and Power BI were failing — though SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, Microsoft […] More
