Gizmodo | Well, would you look at that. Google Chrome is finally getting its act together, at least when it comes to all those annoying autoplay videos. The latest release of the web browser, Chrome 66, mutes autoplay videos and unmutes them if you’re the kind of maniac who wants it to do such a thing.
TechRepublic | Google recently added new G Suite safety settings to give Gmail users an added layer of protection. Learn how to warn users of harmful emails, or simply send them straight to spam with these options.
ZDNet | Home Depot plans to hire about 1,000 technology pros in 2018 as it ramps up to deliver on its digital transformation efforts. In December, Home Depot said that it would invest $11.1 billion over three years to meld its digital and physical shopping experience, improve its delivery capabilities, and bolster its supply chain and workforce management systems.
CSO | Expand your skills, know-how, and career horizons with these highly respected cyber security certs.
 
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TechRepublic | Chromebooks dominate the edtech landscape. Here are tips for IT administrators on deploying and maintaining the devices.
Inc. | How many times have you heard "Picture everyone in their underwear," or "Don't over-rehearse"? Picturing them naked and refusing to prepare is only distracting and counterproductive. If you've been practicing and still can't get your speeches right, using the following modern strategies could give you an edge over others whose speaking techniques are still stuck in the past.
 
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G Suite Updates | Google is introducing several features in Google Slides on the web that will make it easier to create, collaborate on, and share presentations. You can insert slides from Google Slides into Google Docs, design your slides with precision using new guides and rulers, and comment on text within individual objects.
G Suite Updates | G Suite Enterprise for Education is generally available to educational institutions in the United States, and is coming to more countries soon. Additionally, new tools—such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP), security key management and enforcement, and Gmail S/MIME—will start rolling out to all G Suite for Education users over the next few months.
G Suite Updates | In 2017, Google made Google prompt the primary choice for G Suite users turning on two-step verification for the first time. Back then, they noted that users with iOS devices would need to install the Google app in order to use the feature. Now they're making it possible for users with iOS devices to receive prompts via their Gmail app as well. This should encourage more people to use Google prompt, which is an easier and more secure method of authenticating an account.
 
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