Engadget | Even when your Chromebook is locked, bad actors can access it using a "Rubber Ducky," or malicious USB drive that mimics a keyboard. Chrome OS will soon put a stop to those attacks with a feature called USBGuard, seen in a Canary Chrome build by Chrome Story. It stops the operating system from reading code or executing commands from USB devices when your Chromebook is locked.

ZDNet | Microsoft is adding new Microsoft 365 packages to its subscription-service roster, as well as expanding availability of its MyAnalytics 'fitness tracker for work' service.

Dark Reading | Several major US newspapers are kicking off 2019 responding to a cyberattack that caused print and delivery problems for publications owned by Tribune Publishing, including the Chicago Tribune and Baltimore Sun, as well as the Los Angeles Times.

Engadget | It might take years before Google's Fuchsia OS starts showing up on devices, but when it does, it will apparently be able to run Android apps. 9to5Google has spotted a new file posted on Android's open source project website that says "These targets are used to build ART for Fuchsia." In other words, Google is developing a special version of ART or Android Runtime that will be able to run Android apps on the upcoming operating system.

ZDNet | Get more done in 2019 with these free privacy and productivity extensions for Google Chrome.

Exceljet | Here's a clear list of over 200 Excel shortcuts for both Windows and Mac, side by side.

CIO | In 2019, IT departments need to drive innovation for their organizations, not hold them back. They must move more quickly, use the data more wisely, and automate mundane tasks so they can act more strategically. (Registration required)

Wired | "For eight months this year, I used a flip phone. For most of those eight months, I hated myself and everyone else," writes Jason Kehe.

G Suite Updates | Check out the latest "What's New in G Suite" launch recap (pdf) for a roundup of all G Suite launches from December 2018.

Microsoft 365 | Microsoft is introducing two new Microsoft 365 security and compliance offerings that will be available for purchase on February 1, 2019.