Linux Foundation Announces Initiative to Support Chromium
The Linux Foundation announced on Thursday a fund to support and organize open projects to build Chromium-based browsers. The Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers now accepts new members. “With the launch of the Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers, we are taking another step forward in empowering the open source community,” said Jim Zemlin, executive director of the […]
US Chip Export Rule Proposes Limits to Thwart Chinese GPUs
The federal government on Jan. 13 proposed a global policy to limit the distribution of powerful, U.S.-made GPUs, an effort to promote U.S. dominance over China in the AI chip industry. “To enhance U.S. national security and economic strength, it is essential that we do not offshore this critical technology and that the world’s AI […]
How to Hide Your Activity Status on Instagram
Last Updated on January 13, 2025 by Dominic Activity Status on Instagram is similar to WhatsApp’s last seen feature. With this feature, your Instagram followers can check when you last checked the app. While the feature is useful, many Instagram users want to turn it off. You may want to turn off the Activity status […]
How to Run Windows Programs at Higher Priority
Last Updated on January 13, 2025 by Dominic If you are playing a game without running any other program, then Windows will prioritize the game only. On the other hand, if you have a process running in the background, boosting the game’s priority ensures better gaming performance, even if it means slowing down other work. […]
How to Protect Header and Footer Areas in Microsoft Word
Headers are an important part of many Microsoft Word documents. Once everything’s in place, you can protect the header so no one can inadvertently mess it up, especially if you’re collaborating with others in your organization. You can protect a document, but there’s no setting that lets you protect only the header and footer while […]
E.U. Approves Synopsys and Ansys Merger
The European Commission on Jan. 10 conditionally approved the $35 billion acquisition of simulation software company Ansys by chip design software provider Synopsys. It represents the biggest tech deal since Broadcom acquired VMware for $69 billion in 2023. The approval is subject to Synopsys divesting its optics and photonics software arm and Ansys selling its […]
Battle of the Best – Who Wins?
As two of the top password managers today, both Bitwarden and 1Password offer quality password management — albeit in different ways. Bitwarden is an open-source solution with a strong emphasis on affordability and transparency. Meanwhile, 1Password is a closed-source service that offers a streamlined user experience with top-tier security. In this article, we take a […]
What is an NSF or Returned Item Fee?
A Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) or returned item fee is what a bank charges you when it declines a payment due to insufficient funds in your account. If you try to make a payment, such as writing a check without having enough of a balance, the bank will reject the transaction and charge a fee. NSF […]
7 Best Mobile Project Management Apps in 2025
If you regularly travel as part of your job, or frequently find yourself working from locations without Wi-Fi, then it’s essential to choose project management software with a fully-optimized mobile app. To help you find the best project management apps for mobile use, I’ve tested some of the top options and developed an ideal use […]
Will Your Network Traffic Analysis Spot Today’s Threats?
Network traffic analysis (NTA) is the practice of monitoring and interpreting the data flowing across your network to ensure performance, reliability, and security. Companies rely on a mix of tools — ranging from packet sniffers and flow analysis software to advanced NDR systems — to gain visibility into their network’s behavior. This guide explores the […]