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| | | Microsoft Plans $400 Surface Tablets to Take on iPad, Chromebooks | | Laptop Mag | Microsoft will release low-cost Surface devices to better compete with Apple's cheap iPad, according to a new report. The devices, which will cost around $400, will reportedly use 10-inch displays, which are smaller than the Surface Pro's 12-inch screens but more in line with the iPad (which uses a 9.7-inch display). They will use USB Type-C connections, which Microsoft hasn't included on the Surface Pro yet (but first used on the Surface Book 2 last year). | | Senate Votes to Save Net Neutrality, Proving Shame Still Works Sometimes | | Gizmodo | In a monumental decision that will resonate through election season, the U.S. Senate on Wednesday voted 52-47 to reinstate the net neutrality protections the Federal Communications Commission decided to repeal last December. | | SaaS Identity + Security Operations Management with BetterCloud and Okta | | Okta Security Blog | After nine months of hard work, we’re excited to launch our new baby into the world: BetterCloud’s technology integration and partnership with Okta. With over 200 mutual customers using both platforms, we had the opportunity to collaborate with ten of these joint customers at Oktane17—where our product teams gathered extensive feedback and requirements in a roundtable discussion. Based on this input, we’ve built our Okta integration from the ground up. Together, Okta and BetterCloud provide unique and complementary "systems of controls" around managing identity and security operations for SaaS applications. | | What an Apple Phishing Attack Looks Like | | CSO | Watch an Apple phishing attack from start to finish, including a look at what the criminals see and the code that drives these types of scams. You'll also learn some steps administrators can take to uncover these attacks in their own environments. |
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| | | How to Automate Repetitive Tasks in Google Sheets With Macros | | MakeUseOf | Record a task, save that task, and run the task whenever you want. Macros are finally available to Google Sheets users. They allow you to automate repetitive tasks in documents and spreadsheets without having to learn to write code. | | 5 Signs You Have Computer Eye Strain (And How to Relieve and Prevent It) | | MakeUseOf | Computer eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, occurs when your eyes stay focused on a close-range object (i.e. computer monitor or mobile device) for so long that it strains your eye muscles. If you aren’t sure if you’re experiencing computer eye strain, check out these symptoms. |
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| | | Networking for Introverts: 6 Practical Tips | | The Enterprisers Project | You do not need to be an extrovert to be a successful IT leader. However, today's IT leaders interact with more people – from their own organizations, customers, and partners – than ever before. Introverted IT leaders can take a number of actions, both before and during networking opportunities, to set themselves up to excel. |
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| | | Making Admin Quarantine Easier, Quicker, And Safer | | G Suite Updates | Admin Quarantine helps your organization prevent spam, minimize data loss, and protect confidential information. G Suite admins can set up and manage quarantine policies to divert emails that pose a risk before they’re sent or delivered. They can then review those emails and take appropriate action to protect their organization and its data. | | Check Out the Most Recent G Suite Launches | | G Suite Updates | Last year, Google introduced a new resource for admins: What’s new in G Suite? Don’t forget to visit the page regularly for a list of the most recent launches across G Suite. | | Using Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credentials to Enable Passwordless Authentication | | Okta Blog | At Okta, they endeavor to connect you to everything that matters, securely and seamlessly. They are happy to announce that they now support PIV Authentication to make this even easier. Now, end users of federal customers can use their PIV cards already issued to them to authenticate to any app integrated with Okta. |
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