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If there were an award for “most improved IT orchestration and configuration management tool,” Red Hat’s Ansible would be a top contender. Since its initial development by Michael DeHaan in 2012, it has grown from...

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As I mentioned in my original article ^[1] on Firefox extensions, the web browser has become a critical component of the computing experience for many users....

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Open Universities Australia (OUA) is a higher education organisation formed and owned by seven of the country's large universities. Now 25 years old, OUA boasts 150 different degrees and around 1,500 different classes from 13 universities, allowing students...

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Android P may not yet have a name, but unofficially it could be named for "privacy." (Image: file photo)

In the future, it looks like Android apps will no longer be able to detect when other...

: Written by: J D; Category: News; Published: 06 May 2018; Hits: 1169

Welcome to the week of courting developers, preaching to the base and rolling out product and strategic visions from two of tech's giants.

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Google I/O ^[1] this week and Microsoft Build ^[2] overlap

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There was a launch event since our last podcast and in MobileTechRoundup show #431 ^[1] we discuss some initial thoughts....

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LG Event and the G7 ThinQ

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Samsung's smartphones have curved glass along the edges that have presented a significant challenge for makers of screen protectors. Despite watching the installation video, thoroughly cleaning the display, and exercising a high level of patience,...

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It's important to proactively secure your social media accounts, especially since you never know when an innocuous mistake could put you at risk ^[1]. But it isn't just a theoretical threat. Pranksters, vandals, and malicious...

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Intel Optane SSD 905P

It's barely been six months since Intel rolled out the Optane SSD 900^[1], high-performance solid-state drives for workstations and performance PC enthusiasts using 3D XPoint memory, and already the...

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Why use Ansible for automation and orchestration

4 Firefox extensions to install now

Open Universities turns to Bluewolf to redefine student experience

Android P to stop apps from monitoring network activity

Google I/O vs. Microsoft Build: Dueling yet similar visions for developers

LG G7 ThinQ, T-Mobile & Sprint, last mile commuting (MobileTechRoundup show #431)

InvisibleShield Glass Curve Elite for Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus: Bubbles, breakage, and broken promises

How to Keep Hackers Out of Your Facebook and Twitter Accounts

Intel boosts class-leading speed with Optane SSD 905P drives