I used to think bigger was better when it came to computers, but I’ve begun to change my thinking on that. Mini PCs are more powerful now than ever before, and they have actually redefined what a desktop should be in my mind. In the past, you needed a full desktop to have a decently powerful computer Bigger means more powerful, right? Credit: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock I remember it like it was yesterday. It was January 2017, and I was building my first “powerful” desktop. I chose the Intel X99 platform with an i7-6800K, 64GB of DDR4 RAM, and a GTX…
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Latin America and the Caribbean can now lay claim to an unenviable status: cyberattackers’ favorite region to target with cyberattacks.Organizations in Latin America saw an average of 3,065 attacks per week last year, a year-over-year surge of 26%, leapfrogging Africa as the top geographic region for cyber-risk, according to the latest data from Check Point Research. About three-quarters (76%) of organizations suffered information disclosure attacks, while a majority also encountered attempts at remote code execution and authentication bypass.More than 5% of organizations in the region also suffered ransomware attacks, says Angel Velasquez, security engineering manager for the Latin American region…
How much traffic do AI Overviews drive? How much awareness do they create for your brand? And how can you track that over time?These questions aren’t easy to answer—especially since Google keeps AI Overview data under lock and key.But, if you keep reading, you might just find out… The challenge of tracking AI Overviews When people talk about “tracking AI Overviews”, they could be referring to a few different things.Brand mentions: “How often does my company get mentioned in an AIO?”Citations: “How often do my pages get linked to in an AIO?”Traffic: “How many impressions and clicks do my pages get from AIOs?”Some of these are harder…
“We didn’t want to just put a different sticker on it,” Vachon said. “We wanted to give the opportunity for operators to recertify their infrastructure so at least you’ve now got this very competitive infrastructure.” Testing occurs on live production networks. The automated testing platform can be completed in days once technical preparation is finished. Organizations pay once per certification with predictable annual maintenance fees required to keep certifications active. Optional retesting can refresh certification test records. Carrier Ethernet for AI The Carrier Ethernet for AI certification takes the business certification baseline and adds a performance layer specifically designed for…
Storage and sync are important, especially for someone like me who works across devices. I’ve gone through several cloud storage options: OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox, to name a few. While each serves a purpose, none of them is ideal for me. They offer convenience and tight platform integration, but they fall short on data control, long‑term flexibility, and handling truly massive files. Pydio Cells is a storage and sync option that gives me back control of my data and is built to handle my large files easily. I self-host it for free, and it is simply more suited to…
TL;DR Disambiguation is the process of resolving ambiguity and uncertainty in data. It’s crucial in modern-day SEO and information retrieval. Search engines and LLMs reward content that is easy to “understand,” not content that is necessarily best. The clearer and better structured your content, the harder it is to replace. You have to reinforce how your brand and products are understood. When grounding is required, models favor sources they recognize from training data The internet has changed. Channels have begun to homogenize. Google is trying to become something of a destination, and the individual content creator is more powerful than ever. Oh,…
The Digital Services Act (DSA) Human Rights Alliance has, since its founding by EFF and Access Now in 2021, works to ensure that the European Union follows a human rights-based approach to platform governance by integrating a wide range of voices and perspectives to contextualise DSA enforcement and examining the DSA’s effect on tech regulations around the world.As the DSA moves from legislation to enforcement, it has become increasingly clear that its impact depends not only on the text of the Act but also how it’s interpreted and enforced in practice. This is why the Alliance has created a set…
Ravie LakshmananJan 28, 2026Vulnerability / Open Source A critical sandbox escape vulnerability has been disclosed in the popular vm2 Node.js library that, if successfully exploited, could allow attackers to run arbitrary code on the underlying operating system. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-22709, carries a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10.0 on the CVSS scoring system. “In vm2 for version 3.10.0, Promise.prototype.then Promise.prototype.catch callback sanitization can be bypassed,” vm2 maintainer Patrik Simek said. “This allows attackers to escape the sandbox and run arbitrary code.” vm2 is a Node.js library used to run untrusted code within a secure sandboxed environment by…
Scaling an HVAC company is no longer just about expert technicians and reliable service. In today’s digital-first world, even the most established firms must rethink how they attract and retain customers. How can companies in the heating and cooling industry expand their reach and boost revenue? Exploring digital outreach is now essential for sustainable growth. Digital Foundations: Building Visibility and Trust In the early stages of expansion, HVAC companies must prioritize digital visibility. Establishing a strong online presence involves more than creating a basic website; it requires a comprehensive approach to search engine optimization, content marketing, and customer engagement. For…
NEED TO KNOW Bill Belichick will reportedly not be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame during his first year of eligibility, after failing to secure the 40 out of 50 votes neededReports claim that the former New England Patriots coach was “puzzled” and “disappointed” with the news that he would not be entering the Hall of FameSeveral NFL athletes expressed their disbelief and outrage over the snub following the reports Bill Belichick will reportedly not be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame during his first year of eligibility — leaving several top NFL athletes and coaches baffled. The…