Many industries have now fully or partially transitioned to at work from home positions, and for better or worse, the pandemic has opened up new opportunities that didn’t exist before. Tap or click here to see how you can get a job as a contact tracer. When it comes to getting jobs, the hiring process is no doubt the most stressful part. Thankfully, a good attitude and a solid resume can make it easier to overcome....

Apparently last week, a lucky Galaxy Note 3 user received the Android 5.0 Lollipop update on his handset. In all probability, there was some goof up on Samsung’s part that led to the user receiving the update on his phablet. Whatever the case might be, the Note 3 user in Vietnam has uploaded the ROM so that other Note 3 users can also get a taste of Lollipop on their device....

Borrowing a page out of Chrome OS and Chromebooks, the Android team over at Google has added a new feature in Android N: seamless updates. Chromebooks can automatically download an update in the background and them seamlessly install it when the next time you restart it, and the same feature is now coming to Android. The Android team at Google borrowed some code from the Chromebook team to add the same functionality to Android....

Google has been rolling out monthly security updates for its Pixel and Nexus devices for almost two years now on a monthly basis. In addition, the company also releases a monthly security bulletin which highlights the vulnerabilities fixed in that month’s security patch. Apart from Google, there are only a couple of OEMs that roll out monthly security updates for their devices in a timely manner. Other OEMs just take their own sweet time and update their devices months after a security patch is initially released....

iPad Mini 6 with Revamped Design to Arrive This Fall There are rumors that Apple will bring many changes to the iPad mini 6 to provide a fresh experience to the users. The changes might include thin bezels than the existing iPad mini model, removing the Home button, and more. Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, in his weekly newsletter “Power On,” said this will be the “Biggest redesign” in the history of nine years of an iPad mini....

While charging users also claimed that it jumps up to 30% within 30 seconds. We have recently spotted Galaxy Note 7 that had everything to be a sales success but turned out to be a torment for the South Korean company. Apple had recently launched a battery replacement program to deal with the bug that is causing battery issue. Apple reported that the ongoing problem is limited to a smaller number iPhone 6S devices....

Called Supersonic Fun Voice Messenger, the cross-platform app distinguishes itself by dispensing with the keyboard forcing you to dictate your texts. It’s a bit like a modern spin on the walkie-talkie. As you speak, your words are automatically converted into text any relevant emojis, so you can talk like a 12-year-old even if you can’t tell the difference between the grimacing grinning emoji. Messages are delivered in real time, so there’s no editing, even if it picks an emoji you don’t exactly underst....

The new Acer C731 is priced incredibly low at $230 and for starters, comes with a U.S. MIL-STD 810G military standard build making it perfect for students. The machine can apparently, handle a downward force of about 60kg on the top and the corner shield structure and rubber bumper keyboard are capable of protecting it from drops up to 48 inches. Furthermore, the keyboard is also spill-resistant and the design has been kept fanless....

I hear that Target’s POS malware crisis, which made international headlines last December and January, may be made into a movie. If and when that happens, I won’t wait for Netflix. I’ll be at my local multiplex buying tickets. That nicely segues into yet another reason you want to avoid these types of attacks if you’re a major retailer. When information security attacks affect popular brands, it does generate a lot of lingering negative PR....

If you are using Google Play Store for the first time, you will surely be confused. So, to make things a little bit easier for you, we have compiled a list of the best and carefully selected Android apps. List of 20 Best Android Apps of All Time In this list, you will find apps for a variety of purposes. There’s an app for video watching, music, audiobooks, and more....

Here’s a breakdown of our top picks of the best internet service provider in Austin, TX: How we found the best internet provider in Austin Everyone rates internet providers differently, but we know from experience what customers look for in their service provider. Still, Google adds plenty of value to its high-speed internet plan. The service doesn’t have any data caps or throttling, and it even comes with 1TB of free cloud storage....

Education is key if you’re hoping to land an IT job or move up in the career you already have. Every new programming skill you learn is an asset to your resume, and there are many languages to learn. But before you go diving into JavaScript or Python, don’t forget one of the most versatile platforms for IT professionals: PowerShell. It’s not just for Windows anymore, and the more you know about it, the more you can do, both with your own devices and with company servers....

In Summary A VPN is an essential privacy tool when you are logging on to the Internet. VPNs encrypt the data your computer or phone sends over the Internet. They send this data through tunnels that hide your IP address. ISPs are known to shape and throttle your internet connection based on your usage. VPNs can circumvent this and improve your internet speed. VPNs prevent others from spying on your internet usage....

Both Intel and AMD have their fans, but beyond brand loyalty, are there any differences between the processors? The faster the processor, the faster the PC will usually be. Well, yes… and no. Let’s start with that no. At the time of writing, the fastest desktop processor is the 64-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX. But this is a high-end desktop (HEDT) processor aimed at workstations running heavy workloads. They’ll both run Windows 11....

It’s not because of the eight different ports that are spread out on the perimeter of the base. What makes the 551 a gadget that I enjoy using is the adjustable stand where you place a flagship iPad, or really, any USB-C tablet. Let me explain. Over the last few years, I’ve been on the hunt for my ideal iPad Pro hub and dock working station. I’ve tried all sorts of solutions....

This year, Apple is not launching a mini version of the iPhone 14; instead of that, rumors are to introduce a new Max model. However, there is no confirmation, but the specifications and price have surfaced online. Every year, Apple launches the new iPhone series at the end of the year, so iPhone 14 is expected to arrive in September. There will be four models, iPhone 14, 14 Pro, 14 Max, and 14 Max Pro....

In order to satisfy its clients, Apple has released a connector that allows users to turn the Lightning connector to the old 30-pin, however, the new adapter costs around $29 (still cheaper than buying new accessories). Apple claims that the change to the new connector was a measure that they had to make in order to make the new iPhone look better, but also to make it lighter. Some argue that they could have used the standardized Micro-USB, which has been implemented in the majority of smartphones, but Apple claims that their connector is better....

As per the report, Apple is mainly planning three new laptops. These include an upgraded MacBook Pro with the latest Intel Kaby Lake processors, a refreshed 12-inch MacBook with a “faster Intel chip”, and lastly, the company is considering updating the terribly aged (it was last updated in 2015) 13-inch MacBook Air with a new processor. The primary rationale behind bringing the MacBook Air into the market is that the company is losing grounds when it comes to cheap computers as Windows notebooks and Chromebooks continue to soar....

Organizations that buy cybersecurity insurance often feel peace of mind that they can transfer this risk. But, as one company found out (to the tune of $6.9 million), having an insurance policy doesn’t necessarily mean you’re covered against BEC attacks. BEC is typically perpetrated via email and involves user action, which means user awareness and training still needs to be a major component of your risk management strategy. BEC attacks are a costly crime BEC attacks are typically highly targeted....

There are two recent incidents to go on. oneArena says someone from a “big U.S. wireless carrier” contacted the site about a Galaxy S7 ge that exploded while charging overnight using Samsung’s official charger. Another S7 ge user in Canada posted pictures of his phone, which he said “burst into flames” while driving. He said he tossed the phone out the window of his car then covered it with snow to extinguish it....