AT&T and Verizon users can try T-Mobile's Starlink satellite service now – here's how

AT&T and Verizon users can try T-Mobile's Starlink satellite service now – here's how

T-Mobile T-Mobile is expanding its Starlink satellite service to mobile phone users on rival carriers. On Sunday, the Uncarrier announced that the current beta testing is now available to AT&T and Verizon customers, who will also be able to subscribe to the service once it officially launches. T-Mobile also used a Super Bowl ad to tout its Starlink coverage to a vast audience. The beta will run until July Kicking off free beta testing to iOS and Android users…

Read More

Stop buying cheap, no-name SSD drives – here's why

Stop buying cheap, no-name SSD drives – here's why

The other day, an acquaintance mentioned in passing that a storage drive they had been using to keep backups had “gone funny,” and it was “kinda important” because it apparently contained some data needed for a job. It had gone “really, painfully slow” before dying, but they added that “it has always been sluggish and unreliable.” Just what you want from a storage drive. Also: I traveled with one of the most secure SSDs ever –…

Read More

BadIIS Malware Exploits IIS Servers for SEO Fraud

BadIIS Malware Exploits IIS Servers for SEO Fraud

A newly uncovered cyber campaign has been observed exploiting Internet Information Services (IIS) vulnerabilities to distribute malware known as BadIIS. The attack, affecting several Asian countries, manipulates search engine optimization (SEO) results to redirect users to illegal gambling sites or malicious servers. Widespread Impact and Financial Motivation According to Trend Micro’s findings, the attack is financially driven, as many victims are redirected to illicit gambling websites. The campaign has already impacted India, Thailand and Vietnam, with…

Read More

Georgia Hospital Alerts 120,000 Individuals of Data Breach

Georgia Hospital Alerts 120,000 Individuals of Data Breach

Memorial Hospital and Manor has informed approximately 120,000 individuals that their sensitive information was compromised in a ransomware attack that occurred in November 2024. The rural medical facility in Bainbridge, Georgia, made the breach public in early November, stating that its digital systems were rendered inoperable, requiring staff to rely on manual record keeping using paper-based documentation. The stolen data includes names, birth dates, Social Security numbers, medical records, treatment details and health insurance information….

Read More

Cisco Automation Developer Days 2025

Cisco Automation Developer Days 2025

Automation Developer Days is back in Stockholm, May 20–22, 2025! Register Now! Automation Developer Days is the go-to event for network automation practitioners. Here, you can learn about the latest innovations, connect with experts, and sharpen your skills in a rapidly evolving field. This year, we’re fully embracing the Developer Spirit with more “how-to sessions” and real use cases. Our product presentations are now featured on the show floor, while the stage agenda is streamlined…

Read More

How to clear the cache on your TV (and why it's more important than you think)

How to clear the cache on your TV (and why it's more important than you think)

Adam Breeden/ZDNET In the age of smart TVs, convenience is king. With just a few clicks, we can dive into endless entertainment—but that ease comes with a downside: the buildup of cache data. Also: The best TVs of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed Just like on your phone or computer, a cluttered TV cache can lead to sluggish performance, app crashes, and even hinder new content from loading properly. That’s why it’s important to clear all…

Read More

I tested Asus' dual-screen laptop and can't go back to one display (plus it's on sale)

I tested Asus' dual-screen laptop and can't go back to one display (plus it's on sale)

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Asus Zenbook Duo is on sale now for $1,499 at Best Buy. This laptop is a creator’s dream machine, with dual-OLED touchscreens, a highly configurable form factor, and a great battery. It takes time and effort to get the most out of this laptop, and you’ll need lots of desk space to utilize the different form factors more buying choices Upon first glance, Asus’ Zenbook Duo looks like a standard laptop….

Read More

NetOps teams ready to dump incumbent monitoring tools

NetOps teams ready to dump incumbent monitoring tools

Many network observability vendors have begun offering AI capabilities in their tools, but not all of them. Also, many of the vendors that do offer AI features are still catching, with AI features that are still maturing. Regardless, AI is impacting tool turnover. For example, interest in AI-driven public cloud and WAN overlay domain expertise correlated with a desire to replace incumbent tools. Shifting from infrastructure performance to network experience Another factor driving tool replacement…

Read More

Is Platform Engineering a Step Towards Better Governed DevOps?

Is Platform Engineering a Step Towards Better Governed DevOps?

Since 2010, Puppet’s annual State of DevOps Report has tracked trends in IT, including security and, more recently, the growth of platform engineering. 2024’s edition, which includes the results of a survey of over 600 IT professionals worldwide, shows that security and platform engineering are now closely intertwined, with platform engineering teams now taking on more responsibility for security. Plus, the results show that these teams are making a tangible difference. Before diving into more…

Read More

How to remotely access and control someone else's iPhone (with their permission)

How to remotely access and control someone else's iPhone (with their permission)

ZDNET Sometimes, a family member or friend will contact me asking for technical help with their iPhone. Often, I can solve the problem or address the question by talking them through the necessary steps. Other times, though, I’m hard-pressed to fix the issue without actually seeing or working with the phone.  A new screen sharing and remote control capability available through FaceTime can surmount that challenge. You can draw on the phone to show the…

Read More
1 222 223 224 225 226 3,901