If you’ve always wished you could have a career in the lucrative tech industry but thought the training would be too long, complex, or expensive, you can cheer up now. Stone River is offering a lifetime membership to its e-learning platform to reinvest in your education for just $89 during our Back to Education sale. But the sale ends on August 24, so don’t hesitate too long! You’ll get lifetime access to over 800 tech training courses that cover a wide variety of topics at all skill levels....

With the sophistication of today’s hackers, everyone should be using a VPN, even at home. But if you’re running a business, constantly tuning in to international radio, or have some other reason to feel that you need maximum security, you’ll be pleased to hear that you can purchase a light, powerful, and unique cybersecurity device with a Deeper Connect Pico. With an integrated enterprise-grade 7-layer firewall, the Pico is billed as the only decentralized VPN (DPN) globally....

Their free subscription features up to 50 passwords for your favorite device. Since most of us use multiple devices, it’s not exactly worthwhile to use their free tier. That’s where the premium subscription comes in. For only $6.49 a month, Dashlane will manage passwords on an unlimited number of devices plus you’ll also get advanced security tools all bundled into one easy-to-use plan. In addition to password sync across unlimited devices, you’ll also have auto form and payment, 1GB of encrypted file storage, two-factor authentication, unlimited password sharing, and even access to a password generator....

This deal comes with a lifetime subscription to KeepSolid’s VPN Unlimited, which is arguably the best service you could use to stay safe online. In addition to a zero-log policy, military-grade encryption and a kill switch, you have no limits on speed or bandwidth. With access to more than 400 blazing-fast servers in over 80 locations, you don’t have to worry about being prevented from watching your favorite content because of your location....

If you’ve always thought programming might be too difficult to learn, you could not be more mistaken. Python is famously user-friendly, and not only is it incredibly versatile, but it’s also a valuable skill for ethical hacking. The “Ethical Hacking With Python” course will teach you both Python and ethical hacking in just 23 lectures across four hours of content. Or you can jump right in with “Ethical Hacker Bootcamp” to learn all about intrusion detection, penetration testing, and more during 25 hours of training....

Anyone who’s been through high school knows that taking notes is a necessary evil. They help organize our thoughts and highlight critical takeaways of any meeting or class. But, unfortunately, they’re also a significant time sink. It turns out there’s a better way to record this information. Agenda Premium 14 is a productivity platform that lets you take notes and turn them into a game plan more effectively. From that first germ of an idea to the final launch of a finished project, you can manage it all inside this highly-rated tool (it boasts 4....

Demand forecasting can have a significant impact on a retailer’s business; factors like supply chain fluctuations and growing global markets can make it challenging to keep inventory in stock. Vertex AI Forecast can ingest datasets of up to 100 million rows from BigQuery or CSV files, covering years of historical data for thousands of product lines. The tool automatically processes the data and evaluates hundreds of different model architectures to create one model that should be relatively easy to manage....

Now, in the Google Account Menu, there’s a new “quick delete” option on the Google mobile app that deletes the last 15 minutes of search history with a tap of a button. The option is viewable by tapping the avatar icon and selecting “Delete last 15 minutes”. Google announced the feature at its IO 2021 conference this May. It’s a mobile-only option and is available now in the Google iOS app and is coming to the Android Google app “later this year”, says Google....

In addition to new hardware, Google is also making some of the features that used to be behind a Nest Aware monthly subscription free. You can still sign up for Google’s Nest Aware service to add 30-day event history or turn your smart displays and speakers into listening devices that act as a makeshift home security system. The new cameras discard the Nest app and instead will be managed entirely from the Google Home app....

Tesla has started shipping its $300 Wireless Charging Platform, which features the same design approach as the Cybertruck. The Wireless Charging Platform isn’t a normal wireless charging setup. By using FreePower technology, the pad has a total of 30 different coils that allows you to place your phone or any Qi-compatible device anywhere you want on the pad – no more fussing with perfectly lining up a device with the otherwise hidden coils....

If you missed the all-virtual event, don’t worry. We spent our morning covering every detail and tidbit revealed during the stream. Below you’ll find a recap of each announcement Apple made during its Sept. 14 event. iPad Mini 6 is not a phone (and 3 more things Apple got wrong) iPad New iPad and iPad Mini. The base model iPad is getting an update. The ninth-generation iPad is getting the A13 Bionic processor, up from the A12 in the eight-generation iPad....

While some of these features are available now, other software updates will be available later this year. Fortunately, newly-announced MacBook Air and Pro laptops models are available for purchase today. Below we’ll walk through what was announced, from new software updates to new Mac models. New banner notifications and active apps will be pinned at the top of the watch for easy access and notifications. The watch will also see an expansion of podcast coverage....

First, 5G is finally going to actually make a difference. To date, most of what we’ve been getting is 5G hype. You see 5G has three major different network approaches. Only one of these – millimeter-wave (mmWave) – can give you gigabit speeds. But, and it’s a big but, mmWave, which Verizon calls 5G Ultra-Wideband, has a range that’s better measured in feet instead of yards and it can be blocked by ordinary window glass....

This model makes sense in many ways, but one downside is that, over time, it’s possible for these subscriptions to turn into a vacuum that sucks a significant amount of money out of your bank account every month. And Apple makes it pretty easy for you to control these subscriptions – easy as long as you know where to look! So, how do you cancel App Store subscriptions from your iPhone on iOS 15?...

Let’s answer these wage questions by looking at salary expectations for computer science graduates in the field’s most common occupations. What’s the average salary for a computer science graduate? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for computer and information technology occupations was $91,250 in May 2020. Computer and information technology degrees earn graduates a median annual wage of $85,000, approximately $25,000 more than the average degree-holder....

Among other things, the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2020 would allow government to provide “assistance” to entities in response to significant cyber attacks on Australian systems. This includes the proposal for software to be installed that Home Affairs claims would aid providers in dealing with threats. It would also introduce a positive security obligation (PSO) for critical infrastructure entities, supported by sector-specific requirements and mandatory reporting requirements. The sector-by-sector PSO rules are yet to be written, but Home Affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo said these could come after the Bill becomes law....

Swann Pros: Easy DIY installationLarge selection of camerasSmartphone controls Swann Cons: No professional monitoringIt relies solely on camerasA potentially overwhelming number of product options Swann packages Swann offers an impressive number of security systems – a total of 66, in fact. Packages range from 2-16 home security cameras and come equipped with either DVR or NVR recording. Many of the systems feature cameras with warning lights or police-style flashing lights for extra security....

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In the mailbag this week: A reader works from two homes that are 1,000 miles apart. Is there a way to keep the content on his two PCs identical? Given the software and cloud services you listed here, you’re already most of the way to achieving most of what you want to do. Your Gmail account is already in the cloud with Google. You can send, receive, and review your email messages from anywhere, using a web browser or a dedicated email app....

Also: How to use ChatGPT: Everything you need to know ChatGPT, by contrast, provides a response based on the context and intent behind a user’s question. You can’t, for example, ask Google to write a story or ask Wolfram Alpha to write a code module, but ChatGPT can do these sorts of things. Fundamentally, Google’s power is the ability to do enormous database lookups and provide a series of matches....