These Beyerdynamic headphones are the reason why I've ditched Sony and Apple

These Beyerdynamic headphones are the reason why I've ditched Sony and Apple

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Beyerdynamic DT1990 Pro MKII headphones are available now on Amzon for $599. These headphones deliver mind-blowing accuracy and detail. The price might be a turn-off to some, but they are worth every penny. In a world of cheap, overly-processed sound, any opportunity to hear music as its creators intended can elevate the experience in ways many listeners have never known. Beyerdynamic knows this all too well and has a reputation for…

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HIPAA Rules Update Proposed to Combat Healthcare Data Breaches

HIPAA Rules Update Proposed to Combat Healthcare Data Breaches

The US government has published plans to update the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule, in a bid to address surging healthcare data breaches. The proposed rule would require all health plans, healthcare clearing houses and healthcare providers to implement enhanced security measures for individuals’ protected health information (PHI). The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said the new obligations reflect advances in technology and changes in breach trends…

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Why Secure Development Environments Are Essential for Modern Software Teams | Docker

Why Secure Development Environments Are Essential for Modern Software Teams | Docker

“You don’t want to think about security — until you have to.” That’s what I’d tell you if I were being honest about the state of development at most organizations I have spoken to. Every business out there is chasing one thing: speed. Move faster. Innovate faster. Ship faster. To them, speed is survival. There’s something these companies are not seeing — a shadow. An unseen risk hiding behind every shortcut, every unchecked tool, and…

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5 lightweight Linux distributions with very low system requirements

5 lightweight Linux distributions with very low system requirements

Tyler Daviaux (Unsplash)/ZDNET Do you have an old PC lying around? Maybe your Windows 10 PC won’t support Windows 11, and you’re not interested in purchasing a new machine. What do you do? You can turn to a lightweight Linux distribution. This type of operating system typically has very low system requirements and can make older machines feel as if they’re brand new. Although there are some distributions that claim to be lightweight, I’m limiting…

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I invested $50 in Bitcoin in 2022, and it's been a ride. Here's how much I have now

I invested  in Bitcoin in 2022, and it's been a ride. Here's how much I have now

ZDNET Welcome to 2025. It’s Jan. 1, and this is my first article of the year. As I have in every first article since 2022, I’ll be talking about Bitcoin. Specifically, I’ll discuss how much money I gained or lost on my vast Bitcoin holdings over the previous 12 months. To put this into perspective, let me define what I mean by “vast.” On Jan. 1, 2022, after a celebratory New Year’s Eve filled with…

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The best USB-C chargers of 2025: Expert recommended

The best USB-C chargers of 2025: Expert recommended

Let’s talk USB-C chargers. Not the big, powerful GaN models that can power laptops and charge a multitude of devices simultaneously, but the sort of charger that someone might need for their smartphone or tablet. You know, the sort of thing that once might have been included with a new device, but is often now eliminated to increase profits. So let’s take a look at a selection of the best USB-C chargers on the market…

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NACD report: Boards need greater oversight, deeper insights, and foresight of enterprise technology

NACD report: Boards need greater oversight, deeper insights, and foresight of enterprise technology

The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) is considered by many to be the preeminent association supporting boards and directors “to stay on the leading edge of corporate governance.” NACD periodically creates Blue Ribbon Commissions, groups of experts that research and create recommendations to boards on best practices to stay relevant and “future ready.” Topics in the past have included risk governance and corporate culture. This year’s Blue Ribbon Commission is particularly relevant to the…

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Exclusive: Incase announces new Keyboard that Microsoft designed (but never released)

Exclusive: Incase announces new Keyboard that Microsoft designed (but never released)

Incase When Microsoft announced that it was discontinuing its line of peripherals last year, fans of the products were understandably upset. But there was a ray of hope when accessory brand Incase revealed it had bought the manufacturing rights from Microsoft, and would take over production of the discontinued products under the Incase name.  Fast-forward a year, and it’s finally here: Incase just announced the release of its Compact Ergonomic Keyboard: a resurrected but previously unreleased…

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