Depending on make and model, your home router/modem may be configured for basic web surfing but not for high performance. Optimizing the MTU setting may help. Source: topic/hardware
Day: January 25, 2021
Gartner: The future of AI is not as rosy as some might think
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•A Gartner report predicts that the second-order consequences of widespread AI will have massive societal impacts, to the point of making us unsure if and when we can trust our own eyes. Source: techrepublic.com
Can the US solve its COVID-19 vaccination supply chain problems?
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•Some experts see obstacles and solutions to the swift and secure delivery of COVID-19 vaccines. Source: techrepublic.com
The top 20 Fortune 500 remote-friendly companies
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•At the pandemic’s start, the enterprise sent employees to work remotely, which was met with much success. Now, job seekers’ focus has shifted towards larger and potentially more resilient companies. Source: techrepublic.com
How will you spend your bonus? A new survey boils down response data across industries
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•While charitable giving is an altruistic use of one’s bonus, it turns out the majority of respondents plan to invest this money. Source: techrepublic.com
How to add an on and off image to a PowerPoint presentation
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•With two simple Mouse Over action buttons, you can create a fun on-and-off effect in a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. Source: techrepublic.com
East Coast Main Line: Tunnel painstakingly pushed underground
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•Heavier than the Eiffel Tower, the tunnel was moved at 150cm per hour over nine days. Source: http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/technology/rss.xml
Covid: Facebook suspends Israel PM Netanyahu's chatbot
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•The bot asked about people’s Covid vaccination status, breaching a policy on private medical data. Source: http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/technology/rss.xml
Sky ramps up film and TV plans to compete with streaming giants
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•The company plans to release a new film every week by 2022 with more investment in original content. Source: http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/technology/rss.xml
Credit and cyber-fraud at 'epidemic' levels in UK
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•From credit card fraud to benefit fraud, the problem costs the UK up to £190bn a year, a report says. Source: http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/technology/rss.xml