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    California digitizes car titles, putting 42 million vehicles on the blockchain

    Robert Landau/Getty Images In an effort to fight fraud and speed up transfer times, the California DMV has digitized 42 million car titles and plans to let users claim their vehicle’s title through an app next year. The move comes in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2022 executive order outlining plans to use blockchain technology for […] More

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    5 MacOS terminal apps that are better than the default

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETI regularly use the terminal app on both my MacBook Pro and iMac. Sometimes, it’s just to secure shell into one of my Linux machines and other times it’s to take care of a task. Either way, I prefer not to use the default MacOS terminal app. First, it’s pretty basic. Second, it doesn’t close when you type exit (which is the standard behavior for most terminal apps). Even after you type exit, you still have to close the app. I think that’s inefficient.Also: How to close apps in MacOS from the command lineSo, I always turn to a different terminal app when on MacOS. If you’re interested in doing the same, I’ve rounded up what I consider to be the five best MacOS terminal applications, and I’m certain one of these will perfectly serve your needs.Let’s get to it. More

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    Why Snap and Flatpak make Linux a better OS and how they’re different

    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

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    AI-powered ‘narrative attacks’ a growing threat: 3 defense strategies for business leaders

    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

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    6 ways to utilize the clever ideas behind innovative startups

    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

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    How to get a free Windows (or Linux) recovery image for your Dell, HP, Lenovo, or Microsoft Surface PC

    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

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    5 reasons why Linux will overtake Windows and MacOS on the desktop – eventually

    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

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    Apple Vision Pro can be controlled by thoughts now, thanks to BCI integration

    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