Month: May 2019

Dell’s reasons to be fearful (1,2,3): Intel chip supplies, trade tariffs and slowing server sales in sagging Chinese economy

Let’s not talk about the $48bn debt pile Sagging server market demand, protracted chip shortages and the US’ tariff shenanigans with China are among the things Dell Tech is watching with interest after lowering fiscal ’20 revenue targets.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Apple SIM hell: How Sprint Mobile sent my iPad into a customer service nightmare

After reformatting my iPad Pro, my cellular plan wouldn’t work. Worse, going to the Apple Store and talking to Sprint customer reps made me feel like I was losing my mind. These big companies really don’t invest much effort to support this particular combination of product and service. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Get the Google Nest Hub for just $67 – CNET

With a coupon code, you can pick up Google’s Nest Hub Smart Home Controller with Google Assistant for $82 off at Mass Genie. Plus: Target has a nice price cut on a Nintendo 2DS XL bundle. …read more Source:: CNet


Marvell: So, looks like Chinese buyers were cautious about networking kit…

Plus market’s slow to swallow gear, especially storage. Hmmf. At least Huawei ‘ban’ won’t hurt too much Storage and semiconductor maker Marvell Technology Group played down the impact of the effective ban on selling chips to Huawei as it filed losses of $21m for the quarter ended 4 May.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Irish Supreme Court Rejects Facebook Bid To Block ECJ Data Case

…read more Source:: PacketStorm


Google Threatens To Delist Chrome Extensions Installed By Deceptive Tactics

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Dell releases more high-end Ubuntu Linux laptops

Linux PCs are growing in popularity for professional programmers and Dell continues to back them. …read more Source:: ZDNet


SANS Launches Security Awareness Certification

The SANS Security Awareness Professional (SSAP) will be available this summer to professionals focused on measuring and mitigating human risk. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Focusing on Endpoints: 5 Steps to Fight Cybercrime

Follow these best practices to strengthen endpoint management strategies and protect company data. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Tech news roundup: FBI’s most wanted cybercriminals, mid-priced phones, and a smarter Roomba

Karen Roby reports on this weeks biggest tech news which includes, the FBI’s most wanted cybercriminals, a look at new mid-priced phones, a smarter Roomba, and the best websites for resumes. …read more Source:: ZDNet