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On Monday, the tech giant said the public preview of Virtual Machine Threat Detection (VMTD) is now available in the Security Command Center (SCC). The SCC is a platform for detecting threats against cloud assets by scanning for security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. Timothy Peacock, Product Manager at Google Cloud, said that as organizations continue to migrate to the cloud, workloads are often handled with VM-based architectures. Cloud environments are also a prime target for cyberattackers seeking out valuable data, as well as those intending to execute cryptocurrency mining malware....

In beta, Google Domains was only available to users in the United States with prices starting from $12 a year. Coming out of beta, Google is offering to host domain names from $18 a year, which will vary based on the domain endings that users choose. There are more than 300 domain endings available. Google said to help users get started, it is offering new and returning users 20% off any single domain registration or transfer-in to Google Domains using the code DOMAINS25....

I’ve been using the Pixel 6a for the last two weeks, replacing an alternating rotation of the Pixel 6 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 as my main Android device. There are some clear corners that Google cut to get the Pixel 6a down to half the price of its biggest sibling, but the overall experience hasn’t suffered one bit. Design The Pixel 6a carries over the same design as the 6 and 6 Pro, using the camera bar on the back of the phone to break up the charcoal, chalk, and sage color options....

The tech giant currently offers two file syncing services: Backup and Sync, which is aimed at consumers, and Drive File Stream, which was built for business users. Google consolidated the apps into one unified app as it wanted to create a client that could “bring people the best and most used features” from the two older apps, Google Drive product management lead Scott Limbird explained in a blog post. Drive for desktop will automatically sync local files to the cloud in the background, on either Google Photos or Google Drive, Google said....

And so, with TigerGraph ramping up product R&D out of a new San Diego base, and appointing a new head to the operation, Dr. Jay Yu, that provided the excuse to look at the trajectory for the company, not to mention our wish list for graph databases, which is all about simplification. We had the chance to speak with him and CEO Dr. Yu Xu, and below are our thoughts....

The Evo Nano+ is a lightweight drone that weighs only 249g, which makes it easy to take anywhere. It also folds up to enhance its portability. The Nano+ can capture 4K videos and pictures with a 1/1.28-inch CMOS sensor that can capture up to 50MP photos. The aperture features an RYYP color filter of f/1.9 to make sure that every image captures the right amount of light. You won’t have to worry about focusing the camera lens during use....

I hope that I can trust it – in so far as one can trust any large tech conglomerate – and I try not to communicate with it, unless there’s an emergency. Also: How to watch March Madness 2023: All your streaming options In return, Xifinity sends me an email thanking me for paying on time. Over the years, this has largely worked, save for the occasional vast snafu. I can understand, though, that not everyone has enjoyed such a lasting relationship....

It’s a common issue that hardware manufacturers fit little devices reacting to water. Called Liquid Contact Indicators (LCI), these are tiny color-changing stickers that are placed in various places inside a device – usually near ports, SIM card slots, and other ingress points for water. Not only are these used to indicate that water has actually made its way into a device, but also to know how far the water spread....

However, the energy spent powering up teleconferences is adding up. This takes a toll on the environment that can be hard to measure, so Cisco is introducing a new tool that aims to address that concern. The new Carbon Emissions Insights feature, found in the Webex Control Hub, will tell IT administrators how much energy their Webex devices are consuming and their carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions. Carbon Emissions Insights, coming this summer, will be enabled by default in the Control Hub and available for free to all customers....

Also: How to add your driver’s license to the Apple Wallet app Paying for my ride, however, has been kept simple thanks to my iPhone and Apple Watch. Whether you want to use your city’s official transportation card or your personal credit card, here’s how you can use Apple Wallet to quickly “scan in” to your ride. How to add your transit card to Apple Wallet Also: How to use Apple Pay in stores and online...

Save your money by paying less on interest. Let ZDNet help you find ways to avoid interest on your credit cards. Payment history: This is one of the most important factors because it shows lenders that you can be relied upon to repay what you borrow. According to Experian, payment history accounts for 35% of your overall FICO credit score. Amount due: Creditors will also look at your total debt to see if you can handle additional payments....

Available in Windows 10 and 11, File History will automatically back up files from specific folders on your PC to an external source, such as a USB drive or network location. Your backups run in the background based on the interval you set. And if you ever need to restore a file, just open and browse through your previous backups to find the right version. By default, File History will back up specific folders under your User account, such as Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos, and Desktop....

Wondering how to become a video game developer? While there’s no guaranteed path to a job in the gaming industry, you can position yourself for exciting game developer careers in various ways. This article offers advice on pursuing a video game developer career and walks you through some steps you can take to get there. What do video game developers do? Video game developers possess a diverse skill set that prepares them to develop and program all of the creative components of a video game....

Some people just give them a wipe off and get on with their day, while others want to go all the way and fully clean and sanitize their AirPods. Well, my AirPods Pro have seen a lot of use, and they could do with a clean, so I thought that I’d bring you along for the ride. How to clean and sanitize your AirPods Note that while I’m cleaning AirPods Pro here, the process is similar for the AirPods too....

With virtual conference calls or quick Slack huddles most likely being a constant in your daily routine, headphones aren’t just a way to block out the world, but a way to plug in to your work environment. While pairing Bluetooth earbuds with a smartphone is fairly intuitive, connecting them to a Mac is slightly less so. To avoid blasting your meeting through a quiet office or disrupting your partner’s work-from-home oasis, here’s how to quickly pair Bluetooth headphones with your Mac....

Inflation is at an all-time high, and the Federal Reserve is trying to stave it off by increasing interest rates. But Americans are still living in financial distress; most of us are feeling that pressure. Also: How to cut your grocery bill by shopping online According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we spent an average of $412 a month in groceries in 2020, with an average number of 2....

While you can buy specific external SSDs, I find it better and more convenient to use internal SSDs. They’re cheap, lightweight, and durable. And all you need is an SSD (my current favorite is the 1TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD) and a SATA to USB-C adapter. I’ve been testing a number of SATA to USB-C adapters, and I’ve settled on the UGREEN SATA to USB-C adapter cable for 2.5-inch SSD and HDD drives....

Also: 3 ways to take notes with an Apple Pencil But writing with the Apple Pencil is one thing, and pairing it to your iPad is another. In fact, with there now being two generations of Apple Pencils and a few too many iPad models, you’ll want to make sure you’re buying a compatible duo first and then know the deets for how to connect them together afterward. Compatibility The Apple Pencil (1st Gen) is compatible with the following iPad models:...

Both configurations feature 100W fast charging (80W if you’re in the US), letting you go from dead to fully charged in about 25 minutes, which is perfect for when you forgot to charge overnight. They also use upgraded, crystalline-graphene materials to help draw away excess heat to keep delicate components inside safe from thermal damage. And if you’re an avid mobile photographer, the rear cameras support HDR for more true-to-life colors and detailing....

Microsoft offers its own command-line recovery program, though it’s not what I’d call user-friendly. Instead, you can use free programs like Recuva and Glarysoft File Recovery Free. Here’s how they work. How to recover deleted files in Windows 10 or 11 What if I permanently delete a file in Windows 10 or 11? If you do permanently delete a file (press Shift+Del to do so) or empty the entire Recycle Bin, recovering a file is trickier but still doable....