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sofiana indriani/Getty Images Cybersecurity professionals are losing trust and control of their current detection tools as the volume of attacks continues to climb, with some looking to artificial intelligence (AI) for possible solutions. Some 60% of security operations center (SOC) practitioners believe market players are flooding them with “pointless alerts” to skirt responsibility should a breach […] More
rob dobi/Getty Images In June, the United States Department of Commerce announced a ban on Kaspersky software. As ZDNET’s Lance Whitney reported, as of September 29, Kaspersky is no longer able to provide antivirus signature updates and code updates for the banned products to customers in the US. The company even migrated a million of […] More
Maria Diaz/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sales event is coming up in a few days and many deals are already available, including the 50% off Blink Mini 2 More
Maria Diaz/ZDNETIf there’s one thing that bothers me in this modern era, it’s advertising. I understand companies have to pay the bills, but sometimes ads can become a bit much. Even worse, some ads feel like a breach of privacy. Some apps create profiles of you to target their ads better. Click on one thing in an app, and suddenly, you’re inundated with ads for similar products. It’s downright spooky; sometimes it feel like I simply thought of something, and then next thing you know, I’m seeing an ad for it.Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2024Fortunately, there are a few settings you can change to avoid ads. 1. Turn off ad topics Ad topics are based on the apps you’ve recently used and make it possible for those apps to personalize the ads you see. If you choose to leave Ad topics on, you can always block topics that aren’t of interest. To block topics, you’ll have to wait until various apps start collecting data on you. I immediately disable this feature as soon as I get a new Android phone because I don’t want apps to create a profile on me for targeted ads. To disable Ad topics, go to Settings > Privacy > Ads > Ad Privacy > Ad topics. On the resulting window, tap the On/Off slider for “Allow ad topics” until it’s in the Off position. More
Jason Perlow/ZDNETLiving in South Florida means that hurricanes are a regular part of my life. Through experience, I’ve learned that preparing for a storm is more than just stocking up on supplies — it’s also about having the right data and tools available. As a technology professional who’s weathered multiple hurricanes since moving to the state in 2012, I’ve become passionate about tracking storms. I make it a point to stay 7 to 10 days ahead, closely monitoring every model and update as a storm develops and strengthens. Also: The best VPN services: Expert tested and reviewedHere’s an overview of the apps and websites that I rely on to stay ahead of the storms. Essential websites1. NOAA National Hurricane Center More
Sjoerd van der Wal/Getty Images Are you still connecting to your Google Workspace with an older protocol — like CalDAV, CardDAV, IMAP, or POP? We recommend you make some changes to your account ASAP. In changes that go into effect starting today, Google Workspace will no longer support these antiquated protocols. Connecting via Google Sync […] More
rob dobi/Getty Images Microsoft’s Recall was supposed to be the marquee feature for the new Copilot+ PCs Microsoft announced in May 2024. Its stated goal was to give Windows 11 users an AI-powered “photographic memory” to help them instantly find something they’d previously seen on their PC. In theory, Recall offers a clever solution to […] More
rob dobi/Getty Images X CEO Elon Musk announced earlier this week that he’s pulling the teeth out of X’s (formerly Twitter) blocking feature. Soon, users you’ve blocked will be able to view your posts again. Nina Owji, a web developer, posted, “X is about to remove the current block button, meaning that if an account is public, […] More
