Learn to Troubleshoot Like a Pro on Cisco U.

Learn to Troubleshoot Like a Pro on Cisco U.

ROUTE. SWITCH. TSHOOT. You might recall that back in 2010, the very popular CCNP Routing & Switching certification included those three popular exams. Fast forward to today, and I still remember TSHOOT fondly. The exam was a completely new experience: After answering a few multiple-choice questions, you were presented with a series of trouble tickets and had to determine what was broken in a complex network, where the issue was located, which technology needed to…

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'Humanity's Last Exam' benchmark is stumping top AI models – can you do any better?

'Humanity's Last Exam' benchmark is stumping top AI models – can you do any better?

PM Images/Getty Images Are artificial intelligence (AI) models really surpassing human ability? Or are current tests just too easy for them?  On Thursday, Scale AI and the Center for AI Safety (CAIS) released Humanity’s Last Exam (HLE), a new academic benchmark aiming to “test the limits of AI knowledge at the frontiers of human expertise,” Scale AI said in a release. The test consists of 3,000 text and multi-modal questions on more than 100 subjects…

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Cloud modernization: The critical step your migration may be missing

Cloud modernization: The critical step your migration may be missing

The public cloud turns 23 this year, and enterprise migration of on-premises workloads isn’t just continuing — it’s speeding up. According to the Foundry Cloud Computing Study 2024, 63% of enterprise CIOs were accelerating their cloud migrations, up from 57% in 2023. When organizations migrate applications to the cloud, they expect to see significant benefits: increased scalability, stronger security and accelerated adoption of new technologies. But CIOs have significant, well-founded concerns around costs. Specifically, CIOs…

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My favorite ChatGPT feature just got way more powerful

My favorite ChatGPT feature just got way more powerful

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET One of the best ways to use ChatGPT is as a co-editor, leveraging the chatbot’s intelligence to double-check and enhance your work. Since the feature launched in October, it has been an incredible tool for writing; however, it hasn’t been the most optimal for coding tasks — until today. Also: I’m a ChatGPT power user – here’s why Canvas is its best productivity feature o1 integration On Friday, OpenAI announced that ChatGPT’s Canvas feature is…

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The best AR and MR glasses of 2025: Expert tested

The best AR and MR glasses of 2025: Expert tested

Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR) technologies are rapidly evolving, bringing exciting possibilities for both old and new users. While Virtual Reality (VR) headsets immerse you in virtual environments, AR and MR glasses offer a more comfortable alternative that lets you stay connected to the world around you.  These devices enhance your surroundings via digital overlays blending the real with the digital. Certain models can teach you about the world by delivering real-time translations,…

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Furious over the Pixel 4a update fiasco? You may be entitled to compensation

Furious over the Pixel 4a update fiasco? You may be entitled to compensation

ZDNET A recent update from Google is reportedly destroying battery life on some Pixel 4a phones. Fortunately, if you have an affected phone, Google is offering compensation. A surprise (and problematic) update The Pixel 4a was an excellent phone when it debuted in 2020 and had dedicated fans until Google discontinued it last year. Google hadn’t offered a software update for the device since 2023 but sent out a surprise update about two weeks ago…

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Hidden Text Salting Disrupts Brand Name Detection Systems

Hidden Text Salting Disrupts Brand Name Detection Systems

A new report has revealed a surge in the use of so-called “hidden text salting” techniques to evade email security measures in the latter half of 2024.  This method, also known as “poisoning,” allows cybercriminals to bypass spam filters, confuse email parsers and evade detection engines by embedding invisible elements in the HTML source code of emails. The latest report from Cisco Talos, Hidden Text Salting in Email Threats: Trends and Mitigation Strategies, highlights the growing…

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Engineered Efficiency: How TCO Reveals the Real Value of IT Choices

Engineered Efficiency: How TCO Reveals the Real Value of IT Choices

By Pat Bodin, Cisco’s Global AI Architect and Adam Braunstein, RFG’s Director of Platform Computing Imagine you’re navigating an iceberg, where the visible tip represents the purchase price of a technology investment. From 500 yards, the peak is clear symbolizing the initial cost of server architecture. As you draw closer, at 50 yards, the above-water portion expands to reveal the total visible cost, representing the capital expenditure (CapEx). Yet, this visible section accounts for only…

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Is this the iPhone SE 4? Leaked photos reveal major changes coming in 2025

Is this the iPhone SE 4? Leaked photos reveal major changes coming in 2025

The iPhone SE 3rd Gen from 2022. ZDNET We may have gotten an early peek at Apple’s upcoming iPhone SE 4, courtesy of photos and a video shared by a leaker via X. The photos and clip, posted by an account dubbed Majin Bu, show off what are allegedly two models — or more likely, two dummy units — of the SE 4. Also: How to clear your iPhone cache for a fresh (and faster) start…

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You need this wireless charger with a built-in fan for your iPhone – here's why and how it works

You need this wireless charger with a built-in fan for your iPhone – here's why and how it works

ZDNET’s key takeaways Active cooler that is more effective than just a fan Almost silent cooling fan Does take more power to run than a standard wireless charger I’ve become a fan of wireless charging because it’s quick, easy, and far more convenient to place my iPhone on a charging pad than to search for a cable, especially in the dark. However, wireless charging has drawbacks, including the heat generated during the process. This waste…

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