Zoom 5.0 update will bring much-needed security upgrades

The coronavirus pandemic has led a surge of workers, learners, family members and friends to connect with Zoom’s video conferencing platform. However, security-conscious users have been hesitant… Go here to read the rest: Zoom 5.0 update will bring much-needed security upgrades

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Google’s data centers will process some tasks when clean energy is abundant

The system works by comparing two different forecasts each day. The first one predicts the average carbon output the local electrical grid the data center pulls from will produce every hour. The… Read more: Google’s data centers will process some tasks when clean energy is abundant

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Verizon extends 15GB of additional mobile data through May

Verizon (Engadget’s parent company) will keep offering additional mobile data for a while longer to help people deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The carrier is adding another 15GB of LTE data to… Read more: Verizon extends 15GB of additional mobile data through May

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Vivaldi’s alternative browser now blocks ads and web trackers

There’s also a new built-in ad blocker. It’s disabled by default, as Vivaldi believes users don’t want to stop the sites they like to visit from generating revenue, but again, you can… Read the rest here: Vivaldi’s alternative browser now blocks ads and web trackers

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Vivaldi’s alternative browser now blocks ads and web trackers

There’s also a new built-in ad blocker. It’s disabled by default, as Vivaldi believes users don’t want to stop the sites they like to visit from generating revenue, but again, you can… More here: Vivaldi’s alternative browser now blocks ads and web trackers

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