I ditched Spotlight on my Mac for this more powerful search tool – and it's free

I ditched Spotlight on my Mac for this more powerful search tool – and it's free

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET I’m all about being efficient. Whether it’s on my phone, a desktop, or a laptop, I want my workflow to be fast, smooth, and simple. Because of that, I’m always on the search for tools to improve how I do what I do. Although MacOS has a built-in search tool (Spotlight), I don’t use it because it doesn’t offer the flexibility I need. So when I came across Alfred, my…

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Cisco Live 2025: Back in San Diego!

Cisco Live 2025: Back in San Diego!

After five years in Vegas, Cisco Live returns to sunny San Diego next week. Even after attending 18 Cisco Live events around the world, I still get excited to see new faces, reconnect with old friends, and dive into the latest Cisco innovations. This year is special for me as it’s the first in my new role, leading Customer Experience (CX) for the Americas. I’m eager to connect with a different lens toward how we…

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Fake Docusign Pages Deliver Multi-Stage NetSupport RAT Malware

Fake Docusign Pages Deliver Multi-Stage NetSupport RAT Malware

A new malware campaign using fake DocuSign verification pages to deploy the NetSupport Remote Access Trojan (RAT) has been uncovered. According to DomainTools, the campaign tricks users into infecting their own machines through a series of deceptive steps involving clipboard manipulation and disguised scripts. At the core of the campaign is a spoofed DocuSign website that mimics a CAPTCHA verification screen. Users are prompted to check a box that triggers clipboard poisoning. A malicious PowerShell…

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A Purpose-Driven Partnership: How Community Is At The Center Of Cisco’s Newest Sports Endeavor

A Purpose-Driven Partnership: How Community Is At The Center Of Cisco’s Newest Sports Endeavor

When I think about sports, I think about community. From the diehard fans of professional sports teams to recreational players, sports remain a core part of society because of how they forge connections and bring people together. And when it comes to Cisco’s investment in the sports and entertainment world, connection is at the heart of everything we do.  Oftentimes we mean that literally – as Cisco powers some of the biggest events in sports…

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Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers under threat again after critical exploit details go public

Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers under threat again after critical exploit details go public

According to the Horizon3 analysis, a hard-coded JSON Web Token (JWT) is at the root of the exploit. “It’s crucial to eliminate hard-coded secrets from authentication workflows, enforce robust file upload validation and path sanitization, and maintain continuous monitoring and patch management across all critical systems,” Barne added. Diffing allowed locating hard-coded JWT Tracked as CVE-2025-20188, the flaw disclosed earlier in May was revealed to be an issue affecting the Out-of-Band Access Point (AP) Download…

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From Rejections to Sold-Out Session: My Journey to the Cisco Live Stage

From Rejections to Sold-Out Session: My Journey to the Cisco Live Stage

For years, I watched Cisco Live sessions with admiration — each one sparking the same thought in my mind: “One day, I want to be up there, too.” I applied to speak at Cisco Live year after year, refining ideas, evolving with technology trends, and learning from each “thank you, but not this time” email, each one a small sting of disappointment, but also motivation to keep pushing forward. In 2025, that dream finally became…

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IBM acquires Seek AI, launches Watsonx Labs to scale enterprise AI

IBM acquires Seek AI, launches Watsonx Labs to scale enterprise AI

“Also, according to IDC, 53% of enterprises plan to start with a pretrained model and augment it with enterprise data,” said Sharath Srinivasamurthy, associate vice president of research at IDC. “When dealing with enterprise data, security becomes paramount. A credible solution that combines Seek AI’s capabilities with IBM Watsonx’s governance framework would help position AI solutions more effectively for regulated industries.” Building AI talent pipelines Watsonx AI Labs also offers IBM a pipeline for emerging…

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IBM Cloud stumbles again: second major outage in two weeks

IBM Cloud stumbles again: second major outage in two weeks

More than an authentication bug? “Cloud login disruptions—even if short-lived— delay access to key applications, slow internal coordination, and interfere with automated workflows. Cloud outages that affect user login or platform access don’t always trigger immediate chaos—but they introduce friction that compounds quickly,” said Sanchit Vir Gogia, chief analyst and CEO at Greyhound Research. Gogia said that a multi-region impact suggests more than an authentication bug—it typically points to a shared backend component like a…

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AI at the dinner table: How smart tech is reshaping the future of food

AI at the dinner table: How smart tech is reshaping the future of food

From farm to fork, the global food and beverage industry is undergoing a transformation — one that’s not being driven by chefs or marketers alone, but by AI-powered systems behind the scenes. AI is no longer a futuristic concept for food giants. It’s already helping to forecast supply chain disruptions, design new recipes, reduce waste and improve sustainability — all while supporting personalized consumer experiences across markets. At Nestlé, we’ve seen firsthand how these technologies…

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I replaced my Samsung S25 Ultra with the Edge model for two weeks – here's my buying advice

I replaced my Samsung S25 Ultra with the Edge model for two weeks – here's my buying advice

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge starts at $1,099 for the 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage configuration. It’s an ultra-slim and lightweight flagship phone that makes any other device feel outdated. You’ll have to settle with subpar battery life and the absence of a telephoto lens due to the limited size. more buying choices The moment I unboxed the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, I knew I was in trouble. While I…

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