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TLS inspection technologies intercept and decrypt TLS traffic to check for malicious content or vulnerabilities. It then re-encrypts the traffic and forwards it to its destination. The capabilities help identify malware, data exfiltration, and other malicious traffic, and they also help ensure security compliance and the integrity of data in transit. This type of TLS inspection across all traffic flows can become burdensome for network and security teams, according to Cato, which is looking to…

Getting started on the Linux command line might seem overwhelming at first, but the many commands you need to use will fall into place more quickly than you might imagine. Let’s start with some introductory but very important commands. First, when you open a command terminal or log into a remote Linux server, you will be sitting at the command prompt. This might be just a $ or might be something as complex as [george@system…

The H200 NVL connects four cards, double the number of its predecessor, the H100 NVL. It also offers the option of liquid cooling; the H100 did not. Instead of using PCIe to communicate, H200 NVL uses NVLink interconnect bridge, which enables a bidirectional throughput of 900 GB/s per GPU, seven times that of PCIe 5. The H200 NVL is intended for enterprises to accelerate AI and HPC applications, while also improving energy efficiency through reduced…

Matthew Miller/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The 47mm Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is on sale on Amazon for $490 ahead of Black Friday. Select models, like the Titanium Gray model are ever further discounted.  It’s a stylish-looking smartwatch with a slew of safety features and a long-lasting battery. However, it’s only available in a single size (47mm, to be exact), meaning it may not be a good fit for folks with smaller wrists. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch…

Immersion cooling in the data center space gets a lot of positive attention for the formulations that enhance thermal performance, material compatibility, and durability. CompuZol™ Immersion Fluid Solution, for example, comes with best-in-class material compatibility, durability and dependable thermal performance. Most notably, immersion cooling has been found to reduce power consumption by up to 30% compared to air-cooled systems and, because it is a single-phase system, it uses less water than other cooling solutions.  Let’s go beyond those…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Oura Ring 4, the newest generation of the popular smart ring is now available to buy and starts at $350. The Oura Ring 4 emphasizes a comfortable build with flatter and smarter sensors, more sizes, upgraded software, and an alleged eight-day battery life. The eight-day battery life is actually more like five and a half days. While Oura was quiet these past few years, in between the release of its Ring…

Nina Raemont/ZDNET What’s the deal?  The Bose Ultra Open earbuds are on sale for $250 ahead of Black Friday sales, $50 less than their original price. This deal applies to the Black, White, Lunar Blue, Moonstone Blue, and even the Diamond 60th Anniversary Edition colorways. You can find this deal on Amazon Walmart, and Bose’s website. Also: The best Black Friday deals live now ZDNET key takeaways At $300, the Bose Ultra Open earbuds are a great alternative…

Nina Raemont/ZDNET What’s the deal?  Ahead of Black Friday, the Horizon Oura Ring is on sale on Amazon for a limited time. The discount varies by ring finish and size, ranging from $50 to $100 off. It is a notably rare discount on a product that doesn’t go on sale often. The deal comes after Oura’s launch of its fourth-generation smart ring, the Oura Ring 4.  Also: The best Black Friday deals live now ZDNET’s…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Onyx Boox Page has a seven-inch E Ink display and sells for a discounted $219 across major retailers. It runs on a simplified version of Android 11, so you can download any app you want, including Kindle, TikTok, Google Docs, and more. Don’t expect the tablet to receive the latest Android updates. more buying choices In recent years, I have used and reviewed various E Ink products, including Kindle e-readers and…