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The Connected Customer Experience

“The connected customer experience” explores how people’s feelings and expectations have changed over the course of the pandemic—and what that means for how companies engage...

Differentiate with cloud power

Cloud-powered services create benefits for all types of companies, yet most enterprises are merely scratching the surface of what’s possible in the cloud. According to...

How to Manage Third Party Risk

The adoption of digital transformation, cloud computing, and Infrastructure as a Service all have brought business new found success. However as an unintended consequence nearly...
    • Stop renting your productivity apps when you get Microsoft Office 2021 for life!

      TL;DR: Upgrade your productivity suite to Microsoft Office 2021, available for Windows for $69.97 (reg. $219) for just two more days. While the modern age is full of awesome tech innovations, one thing that's come out of it is annoying subscription fees (yuck!), — Read the rest The post Stop renting your productivity apps when you get Microsoft Office 2021 for life! appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • YouTuber uses worthless currency to trick notorious Paris street scammers

      The Honest Guide YouTubers, known for their tips and advice for people visiting Prague, traveled to Paris to reveal the "cups and ball" scammers who target tourists around landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Sacré-Cœur Basilica. The cups and ball scam operates with multiple individuals working together, using intimidation and sleight of hand to trick tourists into betting – and losing – money. — Read the rest The post YouTuber uses worthless currency to trick notorious Paris street scammers appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Watch these cannibalistic corn figures roast their own kind in bizarre cooking video

      Image from Wikipedia The post Watch these cannibalistic corn figures roast their own kind in bizarre cooking video appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • You won't believe what people are using in their scrapbooks now

      TL;DR: Junk journalers love this Kodak instant photo printer—check out now to save 30%. It's garbage. Yup. Everywhere these new scrapbookers go, they collect pieces of trash like raccoons — train tickets, receipt paper, a piece of their muffin wrapper, etc. — Read the rest The post You won't believe what people are using in their scrapbooks now appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • World's deadliest spot: the horror of Lake Karachay

      Standing for just one hour at the shore of Russia's Lake Karachay ("black water") in 1990 would have killed you. Before it was buried beneath concrete and stone, the lake held an apocalyptic secret: over 50 times more radioactive material than was released in the Chernobyl disaster. — Read the rest The post World's deadliest spot: the horror of Lake Karachay appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Plumber's car explodes in NY, damaging 5 houses and 5 cars (video)

      A car exploded this morning before 7:00 a.m. in Queens, New York, spewing fire and debris that damaged five nearby houses and five cars. The Infiniti belonged to a plumber, who used it not only to get to work, but to store natural gas and acetylene tanks, according to ABC7 News. — Read the rest The post Plumber's car explodes in NY, damaging 5 houses and 5 cars (video) appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • The secret of consciousness may be found in the strange electric fields inside our skulls

      For decades, neuroscientists have focused on neuron firing—tiny "spikes" of voltage—as the way information is transmitted in the brain. These spikes are thought to play a foundational role in generating conscious experiences by enabling communication, integration, and processing across networks of neurons. — Read the rest The post The secret of consciousness may be found in the strange electric fields inside our skulls appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Umberto Eco's chilling warning: 14 signs of fascism

      Umberto Eco's 1995 essay "Ur-Fascism" outlines 14 common features of fascism based on his experience growing up as a boy in Mussolini's Italy and his analysis of fascist movements throughout history. He begins his essay: In 1942, at the age of ten, I received the First Provincial Award of Ludi Juveniles (a voluntary, compulsory competition for young Italian Fascists- that is, for every young Italian). — Read the rest The post Umberto Eco's chilling warning: 14 signs of fascism appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Evidence of ancient speed freaks found in Pleistocene burial cave

      Archaeologists exploring an ancient burial cave in northern Morrocco were surprised to find 15,000-year-old evidence of drug use. The individuals in the cave were buried with seeds of ephedra, a genus of shrubs containing the alkaloid ephedrine which is used to treat respiratory issues and as a stimulant with effects similar to amphetamines. — Read the rest The post Evidence of ancient speed freaks found in Pleistocene burial cave appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Tourist tries to befriend coyote — [chomp] — and learns painful lesson: "Ow! You motherf*cker!" (video)

      A tourist in Mammoth, California tried to hobnob with a coyote, and swiftly learned a painful lesson in the process. "Come here. It's cold, I know," the gentleman cooed, beckoning the wild creature with an outstretched arm. But rather than considering the man as his new buddy, all the coyote saw was a slab of raw steak in the form of a hand. — Read the rest The post Tourist tries to befriend coyote — [chomp] — and learns painful lesson: "Ow! You motherf*cker!" (video) appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Doorknobs for sale in thrift shop were something else entirely

      A customer of an RSPCA thrift shop in North Yorkshire, England spotted two polished curved metal objects on a table of bric-a-brac. Noting that they appeared be toys of the adult variety, she decided to inquire about them. "I asked the shop assistant if she knew what they were, and she said she thought they were 'tiny little door knobs or knobs for a draw or a cabinet,'" the customer told the US Sun. — Read the rest The post Doorknobs for sale in thrift shop were something else entirely appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • Furious judge threatens Giuliani with contempt over $148M judgment stalling

      Mobster scion Rudy Giuliani, who once deceived most of America with his facade as a decent human being, is refusing a judge's orders to turn over his assets to his defamation victims. Yesterday afternoon, U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman, told Rotten Rudy to promptly hand over the stuff — including his luxury New York apartment and vintage convertible Mercedes-Benz — that once to belong to him but is now the legal property of two former Georgia election workers that he defamed so viciously that it endangered their lives. — Read the rest The post Furious judge threatens Giuliani with contempt over $148M judgment stalling appeared first on Boing Boing.

    • How to Turn Off Instagram Downloading Post Photos?

      Instagram automatically saves photos from posts to your device when you upload them, which can take... The post How to Turn Off Instagram Downloading Post Photos? appeared first on Fossbytes.

    • How to Download GIFs from Twitter/X?

      Twitter, or X, is a popular social media platform where users share short messages, images, and GIFs. You’ll... The post How to Download GIFs from Twitter/X? appeared first on Fossbytes.

    • How to Use Apple Intelligence Features on Your iPhone?

      Apple Intelligence brings new levels of convenience to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, making everyday tasks... The post How to Use Apple Intelligence Features on Your iPhone? appeared first on Fossbytes.

    • Video Restoration Made Easy: AnyEnhancer AI Review

      Video quality often fades over time, leaving memories stored on older videos looking grainy, blurry, or... The post Video Restoration Made Easy: AnyEnhancer AI Review appeared first on Fossbytes.

    • Safe Play Online: Fun Cybersecurity Games for Kids

      Teaching kids how to stay safe online is essential in today’s digital world. Fun games can... The post Safe Play Online: Fun Cybersecurity Games for Kids appeared first on Fossbytes.

    • How to Download Your Google Docs as .doc?

      If you need to share or edit a Google Doc in another format, downloading it as... The post How to Download Your Google Docs as .doc? appeared first on Fossbytes.

    • How to Download Songs on Spotify in 2024?

      Spotify allows users to stream millions of songs, but downloading songs makes it easier to listen... The post How to Download Songs on Spotify in 2024? appeared first on Fossbytes.

    • How to Download Facebook Live Video?

      Downloading a Facebook Live video saves the content for offline viewing or sharing later. Whether it’s... The post How to Download Facebook Live Video? appeared first on Fossbytes.

    • 10 Best Free PDF Reader Software For Windows [2024 Edition]

      If you want to open a PDF document these days, the first solution that comes to... The post 10 Best Free PDF Reader Software For Windows [2024 Edition] appeared first on Fossbytes.

    • How to Change Download Location in Chrome?

      When using Google Chrome, managing your downloads is essential, especially if you have many downloads. And... The post How to Change Download Location in Chrome? appeared first on Fossbytes.

      • How to start using Image Playground in iOS 18.2 to create funny selfies

        Transform your iPhone 16 into a digital art studio with iOS 18.2's Image Playground, the latest tool for creating custom visuals with a few taps.Ninja the cat moves through the house unseenWith the release of iOS 18.2, Apple's Image Playground app offers users an accessible way to create custom digital images, sparking creative possibilities for iPhone owners. Part of Apple's expanding Apple Intelligence suite, Image Playground debuted in developer betas in late 2024.With each update, Apple has strived to make Image Playground more responsive and intuitive, aiming to provide a smoother user experience as the feature matures. In the second developer beta of iOS 18.2, notable improvements are already evident, particularly in rendering speed and the alignment between user prompts and generated images. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • iPhone 16 Pro Max review two months later -- Like Apple says, the best iPhone yet

        Maybe there isn't one giant improvement in the iPhone 16 Pro Max from its predecessor, but there are many improvements worth the steep price of admission.Apple's best — the iPhone 16 Pro MaxThe iPhone 16 Pro Max is a curious device. While it has a fractionally larger screen than last time, so does the iPhone 16 Pro.And while it has a new Camera Control button, so does every model in the iPhone 16 range. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • Early Black Friday deals: save up to $150 on every M4 iMac

        You can score up to $150 off Apple's brand-new 2024 M4 iMac and get your hands on one of the best all-in-one desktops. Plus, AppleCare is discounted too.Save on every 2024 iMac M4 config - Image credit: AppleApple announced the updated M4 iMac in late October, offering a performance bump to its colorful desktop computer. An early Black Friday offer allows you to score a discount of up to $150 off when you use the promo code APINSIDER at Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama.Use code APINSIDER Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • 2024 Mac Buyer's Guide -- Which desktop Mac you should buy?

        Following the introduction of new Mac models in October, Apple has shaken up its desktop Mac roster. Here's what you should buy, at just about any price point.Apple's current crop of desktop MacsPrice is an important factor when choosing your next Mac. The more budget that you have available, the better the Mac you can get.However, while Apple does cover a wide array of price points, it also has multiple choices available for many of them. Add in the number of configurable elements, and it can become a bewildering decision. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • New Macs with Apple Intelligence, the next Apple Vision Pro on the AppleInsider Podcast

        The first reviews of the New Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro, are in — and surprisingly range from delight to strange cynicism. Plus there are yet more rumors of the next Apple Vision Pro, but you need not hold your breath.A Mac mini seen on an iMac screenTypical. You wait ages for a new Mac and three of them turn up — to mixed reviews. That's not mixed as in some reviews are critical while others are not, it's that some are fulsome while others are begrudging. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • New Mac mini has a slotted & removable SSD -- but don't expect upgrades

        Apple isn't soldering the SSD to the logic board in the M4 Mac mini, but given the company's history with Apple Silicon, don't expect upgrades.A Mac mini and a disassembled Mac mini - Image credit: KianWee Lim/iFixit and AppleOlder Intel-based Mac minis provided intrepid users with the ability to disassemble the computer and to upgrade a few components. The 2018 model had upgradeable RAM, but easily replaceable internal storage on the Mac mini has been a thing of the past for a decade.A question posed to the iFixit forums innocently asks if the SSD in the 2024 Mac mini is soldered in place. Soldered storage is practice that Apple has performed throughout the Apple Silicon age, for the most part, making it extremely difficult for anyone to replace. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • iPhone 18 Pro rumored to gain a variable aperture wide-angle lens

        In a major update to the camera system, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the iPhone 18 Pro's wide angle lens will be upgraded to have a variable aperture.Apple may update the iPhone's wide-angle lens to give it a variable apertureRumors concerning the cameras in the forthcoming iPhone 17 range and later have previously varied from saying they will get better bokeh, to how the front camera's resolution will double to 24MP. Now analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims to have specific information that the iPhone 18 Pro will gain this variable aperture update.In a blog post that he says is based on his own industry sources, Kuo says that this update will "significantly improve the user's photography experience." Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • iPad mini 7 review: a more mighty micro tablet

        There's not much new to talk about regarding the iPad mini 7 beyond the chipset upgrade that provides a much-needed mid-life upgrade.iPad mini 7 review: a more powerful miniIt's human nature to like something simply because it looks new and different, so the iPad mini 7 may come across as boring to some. However, it is anything but boring as the A17 Pro transforms this little tablet into a portable gaming powerhouse and Apple Intelligence machine.The iPad mini 6 was a revolution when it was announced in 2021. Apple fully redesigned the little tablet and gave it the no-button, all-screen makeover the rest of the lineup had seen. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

      • How to import your old passwords into the new Apple Passwords

        Apple now has an official password manager, but importing your old passwords from other apps into Apple Passwords can be a bit of a pain.Any password manager can import to Apple Passwords, so long as you have a Mac.The introduction of iOS 18 and macOS Seqouia has seen the old iCloud Keychain be rolled into the new Apple Passwords app, alongside a few other Apple password management features. If you already use a password manager outside of iCloud Keychain, you'll probably want to import your passwords if you intend on using Apple Passwords.Do note that Apple's new Passwords app is really built for storing login passwords. It does not, as yet, store the items like credit card numbers, software serial numbers, or secure documents, that other password managers too. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums