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    LastPass adds passkey support for free and premium users (and now get up to 50% off plans for Black Friday)

    LastPass What’s the deal? LastPass are having a once-a-year sale for Black Friday where there’s up to 50% off all plans<!–>. Passwords are so last century, and passkeys are the future. Passkeys replace the traditional strings of random – or not-so-random -characters with a more secure method of authentication.  A passkey consists of a public […] More

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    Why you should power off your phone once a week – according to the NSA

    Moor Studio/Getty Images Your pricey smartphone can be hit by many security threats, from phishing to malware to spyware. All it takes is one successful attack to clobber your phone, compromise your data, and even steal your identity. So, how do you protect yourself? In a Mobile Device Best Practices report, the National Security Agency (NSA) offers tips to thwart […] More

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    This Google AI tool could be your new favorite study aid – and it’s free

    PM Images/Getty Images While working on a master’s degree not long ago, I found one of the greatest challenges was getting used to learning complex topics outside my comfort zone. Even today, as a tech journalist, getting up to speed quickly on unfamiliar topics is an essential skill in my line of work. Also: Two […] More

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    Looking to lead technology teams in 2025? Follow this CDO’s advice

    Richard Drury/Getty Images Successful leadership in the year ahead will likely require embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and related solutions. At the same time, those aspiring to lead technology innovation also need to promote greater human intuition and creativity. That balance means walking a delicate line between automation and human creativity, said a chief digital officer […] More

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    Black Friday sales just slashed the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) to its lowest price ever

    Apple/ZDNETApple’s popular watch wearables are available in several models, and the Watch SE (2nd Gen) is still the latest base model watch to hit the market. Despite Apple unveiling the new Watch Series 10 in September, the SE did not get an upgrade as originally rumored. And while it’s not packed with all the features of the Series 9 or 10, it offers great value for those looking to track basic health and fitness metrics, keep in contact with ease, and benefit from connection to the Apple ecosystem. Also: The best Black Friday deals 2024Apple’s Watch Series 9 saw several price drops during the holiday shopping season last year, as did other models like the Ultra, Ultra 2, and Series 8. But right now, even a few days away from Black Friday 2024, you can grab Apple’s most up-to-date base model, the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) More