Misconceptions can easily happen when it comes to filing taxes, but some aspects of income tax preparation have more than their fair share of misunderstandings. The largest breeding ground for misconceptions? Discrepancies over rules: The actual IRS rules versus the rules according to your best friend. The rules that you hear from others include timeless… Continue reading To itemize or not to itemize? That is the question
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Experts say log4shell exploits will persist for ‘months if not years’
Cybersecurity experts believe CVE-2021-44228, a remote code execution flaw in Log4j, will take months, if not years, to address due its ubiquity and ease of exploitation. Steve Povolny, head of advanced threat research for McAfee Enterprise and FireEye, said Log4Shell “now firmly belongs in the same conversation as Shellshock, Heartbleed and EternalBlue.” “Attackers began by almost… Continue reading Experts say log4shell exploits will persist for ‘months if not years’
Kronos hit with ransomware, warns of data breach and ‘several week’ outage
HR management platform Kronos has been hit with a ransomware attack, revealing that information from many of its high-profile customers may have been accessed. UKG, Kronos’ parent company, said the vital service will be out for “several weeks” and urged customers to “evaluate and implement alternative business continuity protocols related to the affected UKG solutions.”… Continue reading Kronos hit with ransomware, warns of data breach and ‘several week’ outage
McDonald’s or Chick-fil-A? Soon you may have to publicly declare allegiance
They knew what you wanted already? Screenshot by ZDNet Everyone has habits they prefer to keep secret. more Technically Incorrect Some habits you just want to keep to yourself because, well, they’re yours. In the case of other habits, you’re simply afraid of what someone might say. I’m driven to considering this dilemma on learning… Continue reading McDonald’s or Chick-fil-A? Soon you may have to publicly declare allegiance
Contentsquare acquires Hotjar to expand reach from enterprise to SMB
Digital experience analytics provider Contentsquare announced this week that it is acquiring Hotjar. Contentsquare provides a platform to help companies improve their customers’ digital experiences across the web, mobile, and applications by analyzing users’ digital interactions. The company has significant momentum in large enterprises and counts big brands such as Walmart, Microsoft, T-Mobile, BMW, Sephora,… Continue reading Contentsquare acquires Hotjar to expand reach from enterprise to SMB
VanMoof S3 review: An electric bike for Apple and Tesla fans
Pros ✓Smooth, comfortable ride ✓Plenty of technology built in ✓At it-theft features Cons ✕Long lead time ✕Pricey I have to be honest. My idea of what an eBike is for and does was totally wrong. I know this because I’ve spent the last month or so riding the VanMoof S3, a $2,300 electric bike, putting… Continue reading VanMoof S3 review: An electric bike for Apple and Tesla fans
Best bidet toilet seat 2021: Reduce your TP usage
Who could forget the stress of the great bathroom tissue shortage of the COVID-19 pandemic The good news is you can buffer yourself from future supply chain breakdowns by adding a little modern technology to your toilet. A bidet seat can reduce your reliance on paper products and improve your hygiene routine at the same time.… Continue reading Best bidet toilet seat 2021: Reduce your TP usage
Elon Musk’s Teslabot: Helpful hand, pure fantasy, or dystopian nightmare?
I love robots, at least in the movies. Pick a Sci-Fi movie, and I can probably rattle off the name of a whole bunch of nifty robots. Robots that help, robots that work, robots that talk and advise, tell jokes, heal, and of course, robots that torture and KILL. I have my favorites for all… Continue reading Elon Musk’s Teslabot: Helpful hand, pure fantasy, or dystopian nightmare?
Chase Ink Business Cash card review: Big rewards
When you’re looking for the perfect credit card for your business, you want one that will reward you for your existing spending while providing other perks to help make your business and life easier. And for some business owners, the Chase Ink Business Cash will be the perfect fit. The Chase Ink Business Cash is… Continue reading Chase Ink Business Cash card review: Big rewards
Elon Musk is building a human-like robot: Does anyone else think this is a really bad idea?
First Law: A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. Second Law: A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. Third Law: A robot must protect its own existence as long… Continue reading Elon Musk is building a human-like robot: Does anyone else think this is a really bad idea?