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Opinion | A public campaign could tackle the ills of social media

Most of us, at some point of time, have experienced the perils of unbridled online content. It’s a problem with almost every widely-used medium of communication—the internet, television and social media. Even if we dislike the chatter we witness, we cannot curb people’s freedom of speech. Inflammatory

The most powerful Raspberry Pi now has 8GB of RAM

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has doubled the maximum amount of RAM available in the Raspberry Pi 4 to 8GB with a new device it’s selling for $75. To take advantage of the RAM increase, the foundation is also releasing a new 64-bit version of its operating system

Windows 10X might not be the revolutionary dual-screen operating system we first thought

Windows 10X might have been conceived as an operating system for dual-screen devices, but it’ll be arriving on traditional single-screen laptops first, Microsoft has confirmed – raising fresh questions and concerns about exactly how the OS might pan out, and whether it could initially disappoint. As you

The best free drawing software 2020: free apps for artists of all abilities

Free drawing software has come a long way in recent years, and there are now superb programs available completely free that offer a realistic simulation of watercolors, oils, pastels, charcoal, and more. These tools work well with a mouse, but are even better with a stylus or

10 of the Best Project Management Software (Reviewed + Rated)

Today’s workplace is challenging, with complex marketing tasks becoming the norm. You’re expected to manage a variety of projects, like website maintenance, blogging, email marketing, and automation. Not to mention handling traditional deliverables, special events, and so on and so forth. It seems like you’re doing more

Your doctor’s computer may have suggested opioids because drugmakers paid to tweak the software, DOJ says

San Francisco-based medical records startup Practice Fusion allegedly developed software for pharmaceutical companies to help increase the number of prescriptions doctors wrote for pain medications, according to a settlement with the US Department of Justice, Bloomberg reports. The company, which supplied its software to tens of thousands of doctors

The Army’s Investigative Unit Wants Social Media Exploitation Services

The Army’s Criminal Investigation Command conducts extensive probes into threats against the military branch and its personnel. This week, insiders unveiled their intent to glean new mission-relevant evidence through the forensic analysis of social media posts. According to a solicitation published Thursday, CID aims to acquire access to “social

From web design to marketing, IoT to bitcoin – there’s a meetup for almost everyone in the Triangle

Scores of organizations hold regular meetups across the Triangle. Here is the latest list. While you’re at it, be sure to check our interactive calendar and this week’s preview of upcoming events. The column is split into multiple parts: January events in the Triangle. January events in other regions

The best free presentation software 2020: free alternatives to PowerPoint

Got a big presentation coming up? The best way to keep your audience engaged is to ditch the overpacked slides in favor of eye-catching visuals and slick animations. That means choosing free presentation software that can unlock your creativity and help you create a presentation that stands

Learn the Newest Developments in Web Design and Development for Less Than $30

Whether you want to pursue a full web development career or you’re working on launching a business and want to be a more technical CEO, learning the fundamentals of web design and development can be a huge boon to your career. Fortunately, the barriers of entry to