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SASE, ZTNA shape security skills As networking and security technologies converge, advanced security skills are critical to address cybersecurity challenges within network infrastructures and organizations are requiring networking professionals to have a deeper understanding of security concepts and be able to take on security-focused roles. “There are organizations that are encouraging people to get more understanding and more experience within security, but they are also upskilling their staff to help them get more experience because…

“It’s capacity-constrained and it’s expensive to the point where it’s quite difficult for folks that are not in the highest echelons to get easy access to compute,” Bochev said. Democratizing access to compute Compute Exchange aims to be a neutral, self-regulated exchange with an auction-based system where prices are driven by market demand. Buyers pay only for what they need, and can resell unused capacity. “Compute Exchange is certainly unique,” said Kimball, pointing out that…

Due to remote and hybrid work, you likely have a home office setup of some sort — and that setup usually includes a printer. Printers are essential for creating hard copies of work assignments. Students need a printer for their essays, notes, and other tasks. You may also need one for legal documents or even for creating travel itineraries for your next holiday.  There’s nothing worse than your printer refusing to function when you’re on…

While GFCI outlets offer reliable protection compared with standard outlets, they aren’t meant for every type of electrical device. Some items should never be plugged into a GFCI, as they could malfunction or trip the circuit unnecessarily, leading to power disruptions or unsafe situations. Below is a list of devices not suited for GFCIs. 1. Devices with a “high inrush” current Appliances like refrigerators, freezers, air conditioner units, and power tools require a serious initial burst of electricity when powered…

While GFCI outlets offer reliable protection compared with standard outlets, they aren’t meant for every type of electrical device. Some items should never be plugged into a GFCI, as they could malfunction or trip the circuit unnecessarily, leading to power disruptions or unsafe situations. Below is a list of devices not suited for GFCIs. 1. Devices with a “high inrush” current Appliances like refrigerators, freezers, air conditioner units, and power tools require a serious initial burst of electricity when powered…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Phelinta 3-in-1 charger is available now on Amazon for $43 a pop. It charges all of your Pixel devices in one convenient place. It isn’t the fastest charger on the planet, but it does exactly what it needs to. What’s the deal? On Amazon, Phelinta’s 3-in-1 wireless charger has received a 7% price drop and a 20% off coupon. Combined, these two discounts bring the device’s cost down to about $32….

Maria Diaz/ZDNET The new year is a great time to score lingering deals, and the Apple AirTag 4-Pack is one big example. Amid rumors of a new generation of the Apple AirTag, we’re seeing huge discounts making this the best time to buy the current generation. The Apple AirTag is one of those products I love so much that I must share it with everyone, especially at its lowest price ever.  Also: Finally, Bluetooth trackers…

OpenAI What’s better than an AI chatbot that can assist you with tasks? One that can do them for you. OpenAI continues to build out its AI agents in ChatGPT with the launch of Deep Research.  Deep Research Earlier this month, OpenAI unveiled Deep Research, an AI agent that can conduct multi-step research for you by pulling a robust amount of information from the web and synthesizing those sources for you in a comprehensive report….

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam is available for $80 in five colors: Black, Blush, Charcoal, Starlight, and White. This indoor camera pans 360 degrees and tilts up and down to cover the entire area it’s set up in, letting you watch over your home, business, or pets. The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam has a manual privacy cover that cannot be closed remotely and the camera doesn’t follow/track movement in real-time. more buying…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Doomscrolling got you down? Tired of seeing misinformation on social media? Can’t put your phone down while you’re driving? Our cell phones have us more connected than ever, but being chronically online has its drawbacks. Also: A new Android feature is scanning your photos for ‘sensitive content’ – how to stop it Stress and mental fatigue seem to be rampant these days, but it turns out that one simple thing can help boost…