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<!–> NurPhoto/Getty Images If you’re a Firefox user with an ad blocker installed, you’ve likely noticed YouTube videos loading more slowly. I’ve tested this and found the difference in video load times between Opera and Firefox is noticeable. Is that because more Firefox users work with ad blockers? Just a few short months ago this […] More
Google’s updated Titan Security Keys. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Google’s updated Titan security keys are available now with prices starting at $30. Updated keys all feature NFC and can store up to 250 passkeys. The USB-C key is quite bulky, as is the USB-A to USB-C adapter that comes with the USB-A key. While […] More
<!–> Justin Sullivan/Getty Images After a rollercoaster ride of a weekend for OpenAI, its co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman have now been snapped up by Microsoft, where they will lead a “new advanced AI research team”. Hours after this was announced, though, some 500 employees from OpenAI released an open letter to their board […] More
<!–> SOPA Images/Contributor/Getty Images In perhaps an unsurprising move, Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has resigned from her role following a service outage early this month that impacted millions in Australia. The announcement comes after Rosmarin had appeared before the Senate on Friday to address the Nov. 8 incident, which left many without access to […] More
<!–> Kwarkot/Getty Images Singtel has refuted reports that a system upgrade carried out on its backbone network caused the massive outage suffered by its Australian subsidiary Optus. The “routine software upgrade” on a router was carried out at Singtel Internet Exchange (STiX), which is one of Optus’ international networks that facilitates peering connectivity with global […] More
<!–> Luis Lima Jr/Getty Images Have you ever tried to create or type a password for a streaming service directly on your TV screen? If so, you know how clumsy it is. Using a remote control to hunt and peck each character is such a maddening process that you may be tempted to use a […] More
<!–> Learn cybersecurity basics with this course bundle deal. StackSocial If you’re interested in a career in IT, you don’t have to get a formal education to begin your training – and you may not want to. Considering the steep learning curve of the industry, it may be worthwhile to start your education before you […] More
One of these data blockers is fake and could hack your computer if you plugged it into the data port! Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Data blockers<!–> – also known as USB condoms – are one of those cheap security tools that I recommend everyone who might find themselves using a random charger have in their pocket or […] More
