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One Fastly customer triggered internet meltdown - BBC News - Technology
Wed, 09 Jun 2021
The unnamed customer was not to blame but changing settings triggered a software bug, Fastly says.
Donald Trump-era ban on TikTok dropped by Joe Biden - BBC News - Technology
Wed, 09 Jun 2021
The delayed ban on TikTok and WeChat will now not happen - instead apps from China will face reviews.
Automating ServiceNow with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform - LinuxToday News
Wed, 09 Jun 2021
Ansible Automation (with some help from existing Ansible content) can automate just about any task, while the modules from this Certified Collection allow you to keep the ServiceNow information up to date.
How to Manage KVM Virtual Machines with Virt-Manager - LinuxToday News
Wed, 09 Jun 2021
This article describes Virt-manager and how to use it to manage KVM virtual machines.
Find the List of Installed Repositories from Command Line - LinuxToday News
Wed, 09 Jun 2021
This brief tutorial explains how to find the list of installed repositories from command line in different Linux operating systems.
14 Best To-Do List Apps for Linux Desktop for 2021 - LinuxToday News
Wed, 09 Jun 2021
The repositories are chockablock with To-Do list options. Here's a rundown of our favorite 14.
MX Linux: A Great Linux Distro Designed with the User in Mind - LinuxToday News
Wed, 09 Jun 2021
MX Linux is an impressive Linux distro with Xfce desktop environment as the default. Learn more about the distro's features here.
How to Install Python3 (3.9) & PIP on Ubuntu (and Other Linux Versions) - LinuxToday News
Wed, 09 Jun 2021
Learn how to install Python3 (3.9) & PIP on Ubuntu (and other Linux versions).
Wine on Wayland Meets Vulkan, Multi-Monitor Support & More - LinuxToday News
Wed, 09 Jun 2021
The latest update for the Wayland driver for Wine adds several major features which increase its scope and utility, including Vulkan and multi-monitor support.
7 dmesg Commands for Troubleshooting and Collecting Information - LinuxToday News
Wed, 09 Jun 2021
With the help of dmesg command, we can understand the rapid stream of startup info information on the fly.
What to Know About the Newest iPhone and Android Software - NYT > Personal Tech
Wed, 09 Jun 2021
Apple and Google have unveiled phone features designed for an era of hybrid remote and in-person work.
Thousands of fake online pharmacies shut down - BBC News - Technology
Wed, 09 Jun 2021
An Interpol crackdown in more than 90 countries aimed to stop the sale of illicit prescription drugs
Pandemic accelerated UK's shift online, says Ofcom - BBC News - Technology
Wed, 09 Jun 2021
Online shopping soared, topping £110bn in sales, while adult sites were visited by half of over-18s.
How cow poo is powering crypto mining - BBC News - Technology
Wed, 09 Jun 2021
One company is trying to persuade small-scale renewable generators to mine crypto currency.
E-bike sales boom despite high prices and confusing rules - BBC News - Technology
Tue, 08 Jun 2021
Electric bike sales are soaring, despite high prices and confusing rules over their speed and power.
Tunbridge Wells: Skinners' Kent schools closed after data breach - BBC News - Technology
Tue, 08 Jun 2021
Two schools in Tunbridge Wells are shut after "sophisticated" hackers encrypted student data.
Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 Laptop Now Comes with Fedora Linux or Ubuntu - LinuxToday News
Tue, 08 Jun 2021
Lenovo is keeping to its promise of delivering more and more Linux laptops.
ANOM: Hundreds arrested in massive global crime sting using messaging app - BBC News - Technology
Tue, 08 Jun 2021
Hundreds are arrested worldwide after using the ANOM app, where their messages were monitored.
Apple pays millions in iPhone-repair explicit photo case - BBC News - Technology
Tue, 08 Jun 2021
Intimate images and videos were shared from a woman's iPhone while it was being repaired.
New NHS patient data store delayed by two months - BBC News - Technology
Tue, 08 Jun 2021
The creation of a central store of data from GP records in England had been due to start on 1 July.
Capcom accused of infringing artist's copyright in Resident Evil games - BBC News - Technology
Tue, 08 Jun 2021
Capcom used dozens of images from a book of textures in games for decades, the case alleges.
Websites begin to work again after major breakage - BBC News - Technology
Tue, 08 Jun 2021
Cloud computing provider Fastly, which was behind the problems, said it was implementing a fix.
iOS15: Apple continues privacy war with app tracker reports - BBC News - Technology
Mon, 07 Jun 2021
The tech giant will now provide updates showing when apps access a device's microphone and photos.
'Clothes are torn, worn out - I can't find work gloves' - BBC News - Technology
Sun, 06 Jun 2021
How supply chains can be strengthened to protect against shocks and shortages in the future.
'My foggy glasses solution helped me through Covid' - BBC News - Technology
Sun, 06 Jun 2021
Alex Wickens explains how a business idea during the pandemic restored his hopes for the future.
Anti-theft bike tech tested: Can it keep your cycle safe? - BBC News - Technology
Fri, 04 Jun 2021
Tom Brada tests some of the security tech that could help keep your two-wheeler more secure.
Robot Eva mimics human emotions and other tech news - BBC News - Technology
Fri, 04 Jun 2021
BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at the best technology news stories of the week.
Parkinson's, AI and me - BBC News - Technology
Fri, 04 Jun 2021
The BBC's tech correspondent looks at how AI could change the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
WhatsApp hijack scam continues to spread - BBC News - Technology
Fri, 04 Jun 2021
Scammers are using an old trick to hijack WhatsApp accounts by posing as a friend.
How to protect birds and bats from wind turbines - BBC News - Technology
Thu, 03 Jun 2021
As wind farm numbers explode researchers are coming up with more ways to keep wildlife safe.
5 Ways to Get More Out of Android 11 - NYT > Personal Tech
Wed, 02 Jun 2021
The current version of Google’s mobile operating system includes several features that can make life easier and a bit more whimsical.
Could phone footage put Myanmar's leaders in jail? - BBC News - Technology
Wed, 02 Jun 2021
The UN is gathering video of state-sponsored violence in Myanmar to use as evidence in future trials.
Watch: Drone crashes into erupting Icelandic volcano - BBC News - Technology
Tue, 01 Jun 2021
A flight to film the erupting Fagradalsfjall volcano didn't go quite to plan.
'Epic action': Cinemas open screens for gamers - BBC News - Technology
Thu, 27 May 2021
Video game fans bring their console, or hire one and experience playing their games at a new scale.
5 Tips to Take Command of Your iPhone - NYT > Personal Tech
Wed, 26 May 2021
Recent updates to Apple’s mobile operating system offer new ways to open apps, chat with friends and interact with your device.
When It Comes to Taxes, Being Tracked Can Be a Good Thing - NYT > Personal Tech
Tue, 11 May 2021
With remote work more common now, tax apps that track your location have become relevant for professionals who want to work wherever they want to live.
How to Power Up Your To-Do List - NYT > Personal Tech
Wed, 05 May 2021
The free task-reminder app on your phone can keep you and your projects on track.
How to Get a Peloton-Style Workout Without Splurging - NYT > Personal Tech
Wed, 05 May 2021
Don’t want to pay $1,900 for a Peloton bike, plus a subscription fee for classes? Here are ways to reduce the cost of using tech to exercise at home.
Apple AirTag Review: Next-Generation Tech in a Humble Tracker - NYT > Personal Tech
Wed, 28 Apr 2021
Don’t let its familiar look fool you. Apple’s new tracking accessory is a precursor to better wireless gadgets to come.
To Be Tracked or Not? Apple Is Now Giving Us the Choice. - NYT > Personal Tech
Tue, 27 Apr 2021
With Apple’s latest mobile software update, we can decide whether apps monitor and share our activities with others. Here’s what to know.
How to Use Technology to Prepare for Travel During the Coronavirus Pandemic - NYT > Personal Tech
Wed, 14 Apr 2021
Even as vaccines make it safer to travel, planning a trip is becoming increasingly complicated.