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Katie Stone
Don't Ditch Your PC: Alternatives to Windows 10 End-of-Life Upgrade
With Windows 10 reaching its end of life, many users face the dilemma of upgrading hardware. This article explores how Linux distributions and ChromeOS Flex offer viable alternatives, breathing new life into older PCs and reducing e-waste. It highlights the 'End of 10' campaign, various Linux options, and ChromeOS Flex as solutions to keep your existing hardware running smoothly and securely.
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Joel Joseph
China's Ambitious Satellite Internet Plan Faces Significant Hurdles
China is rapidly deploying two large low Earth orbit satellite constellations, Guowang and Qianfan, aiming to compete with Starlink. While over 100 satellites are in orbit, the projects face significant challenges including high satellite failure rates, limited rocket launch capacity, bureaucratic hurdles, and looming ITU deadlines. Despite these issues, China is positioning its networks for both domestic/security use and international markets, potentially capitalizing on geopolitical concerns surrounding Starlink.
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Ebire Folayemi
Intel Explores Strategic Divestiture of $5.8 Billion Networking and Edge Unit
Intel is reportedly considering selling its networking and edge unit, a move aligned with CEO Lip-Bu Tan's strategy to narrow the company's focus on its core PC and data center businesses. The unit, which generated $5.8 billion in revenue in 2024 by providing chips for telecom equipment and edge infrastructure, is currently being shopped to potential buyers, although a formal sale process has not yet commenced.
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Ebire Folayemi
LastOS Linux: A Deep Dive into the Neon-Painted Linux Mint Remix for Windows Users
LastOS Linux is a customized distribution based on Linux Mint 22.1, specifically tailored to appeal to users migrating from Windows. It features a distinctive neon-themed Cinnamon desktop, pre-installs WINE, and introduces the LL Store, a unique application repository that includes both Linux and Windows software, aiming to simplify the transition process. While offering interesting features like the ability to easily install Windows applications such as Photoshop, the distribution exhibits an idiosyncratic nature in its design and included software choices. This review examines LastOS's approach, its strengths, weaknesses, and its potential as a destination for Windows users seeking a new operating system.
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Joel Joseph
Wi-Fi Congestion Crisis: 6 GHz Band Nears Exhaustion in Dense Areas, Threatening Performance
A new analysis by CableLabs warns that the rapid growth in Wi-Fi usage, particularly in dense residential settings, could lead to the exhaustion of the 6 GHz band's capacity within the next five years. Their simulation of a multi-story apartment building predicted significant increases in latency and packet loss for a substantial portion of users during peak times. CableLabs attributes this to the proliferation of connected devices and bandwidth-intensive applications, advocating for the allocation of more unlicensed spectrum to prevent a decline in Wi-Fi performance that could impact daily life and economic activity.
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Quionna Allen
AT&T's Strategic Move: Acquiring CenturyLink's Fiber Business for $5.75 Billion
AT&T is set to acquire CenturyLink's consumer fiber broadband assets for $5.75 billion, adding 1.1 million customers and significant network reach in 11 states. This all-cash deal, expected to close in early 2026, is a major step in AT&T's plan to accelerate its fiber rollout, aiming to reach 60 million locations by 2030. Meanwhile, Lumen (formerly CenturyLink) will divest its consumer fiber to sharpen its focus on its core enterprise business, leaving its remaining copper customers facing an uncertain future.
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Quionna Allen
X Grapples with Persistent Bugs and Outages Following Data Center Issues
For over 24 hours, X users have reported widespread issues with basic functionality, including messages not loading, timelines failing to update, and posts requiring manual refreshes. The problems began Thursday afternoon, coinciding with reports of a data center outage acknowledged by X's Engineering account. A fire reportedly broke out at an X-leased data center near Portland, Oregon, though a direct link to the ongoing issues remains unconfirmed. This latest disruption follows a series of significant outages since Elon Musk's acquisition of the platform, raising concerns about the impact of drastic workforce reductions, particularly in the engineering department, on X's technical infrastructure and stability.
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Jesarnolo Dioso
Bain Capital Launches hscale: European Datacenters Address Sovereignty and Sustainability Fears
Investment firm Bain Capital has launched hscale, a new datacenter operation in Europe aimed at hyperscalers and AI customers. Built upon the acquisition of AQ Compute, hscale plans significant investment in sustainable facilities across key European locations. The venture explicitly positions itself to address growing European concerns around data sovereignty, particularly regarding US-based cloud providers and potential geopolitical shifts, as well as the increasing environmental impact of datacenters fueled by the AI boom. This move signals a strategic focus by Bain on regional market demands and contrasts with potential divestments in other regions.
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Ebire Folayemi
Bridging the Divide: How Leading Companies Achieve IT/OT Convergence for Enhanced Security and Efficiency
A recent study highlights the progress and opportunities in IT/OT convergence among large companies. While maturity varies, leaders are leveraging integration to enhance security, standardize processes, reduce costs, and unlock the value of production data. The study emphasizes the critical role of CIOs, clear governance frameworks, and fostering collaboration between IT and OT teams to overcome challenges and realize the full potential of convergence.
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Alexandros Karagiannis
Essential Post-Installation Checklist for AlmaLinux Production Servers
This guide provides a detailed checklist of critical steps to take immediately after installing AlmaLinux, focusing on preparing the system for a secure, stable, and efficient production environment. It covers essential configurations like networking, security hardening, package management, user administration, and setting up monitoring and backups, drawing upon best practices for enterprise Linux systems.
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Joel Joseph
Mastering Remote Work: A Comprehensive Guide for IT Professionals
This guide provides IT professionals with in-depth insights into navigating the remote work landscape. It covers effective strategies for finding remote positions, preparing for and succeeding in virtual interviews, identifying high-demand remote IT careers, and building the essential skills and environment needed to thrive while working remotely. Based on extensive research, this resource offers practical advice for IT pros looking to transition to or excel in a remote role.
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Katie Stone
Virtualization Policy: A Comprehensive Guide for IT Governance
This article provides a detailed exploration of the critical elements required for a comprehensive virtualization policy. It covers the necessity of such a policy, its core components including security, resource allocation, backup, and compliance, and offers insights into implementation and management best practices. Drawing upon expert knowledge and industry insights, it serves as a guide for organizations looking to establish or refine their virtualization governance framework.
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Ebire Folayemi
The Glass Cage: When Techies Thought Outside the Box, But Management Took the Box Away
This article delves into the often-humorous world of tech office culture, using a reader's anecdote about 'thinking outside the box' signs in a glass-walled office ('aquarium') as a springboard. It explores the overuse of corporate jargon, the impact of office design on teams, the dynamics between technical staff and management, and the enduring appeal of minor workplace mischief and 'Who, Me?' style stories.
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Joel Joseph
Navigating the Linux Landscape: Three Proven Paths to Running Your Essential Windows Applications
As Windows 10 approaches its end of life, many users are considering alternatives like Linux. A common hurdle is the need to run specific Windows applications. This article delves into three primary methods for achieving this: running Windows in a virtual machine, using compatibility layers like WINE and its derivatives (Bottles, CrossOver, Lutris, Proton), and setting up a dual-boot system. Each method offers distinct advantages and disadvantages concerning performance, compatibility, resource usage, and integration, providing users with a range of options to keep their essential Windows software accessible while embracing the Linux environment.
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Jesarnolo Dioso
X Experiences Second Major Outage in a Week, Disrupting Feeds, Features, and User Access
Elon Musk’s X platform experienced a widespread outage on Friday, May 30, 2025, marking the second major disruption in just over a week. Users reported inability to load feeds, view images, use features like XMoney, post updates, or perform searches. The issues, which began around 4 p.m. ET, were widely reported on Downdetector and other social platforms. While some functionality appeared to be restoring by the time of reporting, the X Developer API status remained degraded. The outage occurred shortly after X began rolling out its new XChat DM feature in beta, though any direct connection remains unclear as the company no longer responds to press inquiries.
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Jesarnolo Dioso
Taiwan Explores Amazon's Project Kuiper for Resilient Satellite Communications Amid China Tensions
Taiwan is actively seeking to enhance the resilience of its communication infrastructure against potential disruption, particularly from China. The island nation is now considering Amazon's nascent Project Kuiper satellite internet service as a viable option. This exploration comes after ruling out SpaceX's Starlink due to founder Elon Musk's business ties to China and control issues, and finding Eutelsat's OneWeb constellation insufficient in bandwidth and facing financial uncertainties. Project Kuiper, though not yet operational, is expected to begin service next year and represents a potential lifeline for Taiwan to maintain connectivity during a crisis.
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Alexandros Karagiannis
UK Government Agency Seeks IT Manager for £60k: A Look at Public Sector Tech Pay
A recent job posting for an IT Service and Operations Manager at the UK's Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) highlights the salary landscape for tech professionals within the public sector. Offering just under £60,000, the role involves significant responsibility, including overseeing IT infrastructure, leading a team, managing service providers, and contributing to a multi-year cloud migration project. While the salary is close to the UK median for IT managers, it falls short of private sector benchmarks, particularly in areas like London. However, the comprehensive Civil Service pension package adds considerable value, presenting a different compensation model compared to private industry. This vacancy sparks discussion about the competitiveness of public sector tech roles and the challenges government agencies face in attracting and retaining skilled IT talent for critical modernization efforts.
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Joel Joseph
Microsoft Addresses Windows 11 Startup Failures in Virtual Environments with Out-of-Band Updates
Following reports of Windows 11 devices, particularly those running in virtual environments, failing to start after applying the May 2025 security update (KB5058405), Microsoft has issued urgent out-of-band updates. The issue, often manifesting as a startup error citing a missing ACPI.sys file, affected a subset of systems, highlighting the complexities of large-scale software deployment and the challenges of testing in diverse real-world environments. The fixes, available via the Microsoft Update Catalog, address this critical boot failure, providing relief for affected administrators and underscoring the importance of robust patch management strategies and business continuity planning.
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Joel Joseph
The Best Web Hosting Services for Small Businesses in 2025: Expert Tested and Reviewed
Choosing the right web hosting is crucial for a small business's online success. This guide, based on expert testing and analysis, highlights the top web hosting services offering the best balance of affordability, reliability, scalability, and essential features like strong uptime, fast loading speeds, and robust security. We delve into the strengths of leading providers like GoDaddy, DreamHost, InMotion Hosting, SiteGround, and ScalaHosting, helping you determine which service best fits your specific business needs.
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Katie Stone
Navigating the Labyrinth: Apple Identity Management in the Enterprise
Enterprise identity management for Apple devices, particularly macOS, has become increasingly complex with the shift to cloud services. This article delves into the evolution from traditional Active Directory binding to modern approaches involving Apple Business Manager, federated identities, Managed Apple Accounts, and Mobile Device Management (MDM). It highlights the unique challenges posed by macOS as a multi-user system compared to iOS and explores solutions like Platform SSO and third-party tools, ultimately outlining the current state and future hopes for streamlining Apple identity in the enterprise.
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Elena Brivio
When Presidents Bypass Governors: The Rare Use of Federal Power to Deploy the National Guard
Deploying the National Guard is typically a state matter, initiated by a governor. However, U.S. presidents possess limited authority to federalize and deploy Guard troops without gubernatorial consent, a power rarely invoked. This article examines the historical precedent set by President Lyndon B. Johnson during the 1965 Selma civil rights march and compares it to the recent deployment ordered by President Trump in Los Angeles amidst immigration protests, highlighting the legal basis, political dynamics, and the profound implications of such actions.
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