AT&T vs. Spectrum Overview Customer service We’ll be frank — the internet industry has a bad reputation when it comes to customer service. Whether it’s incorrect billing, being passed through phone trees, no-show technicians, or faulty connections, dealing with your internet provider can be a nightmare. But when your connection goes out, calling is about your only option. To minimize the pain, we dug into third-party ratings from J.D. Power, Consumer Reports, and the American Satisfaction Index (ACSI), to gauge customer experience....

The new appointment was announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday afternoon. The prime minister said adding science and technology to Price’s remit would compliment her defence responsibilities. “It is timely, particularly given the AUKUS arrangements, we will soon be working together with the United States and the United Kingdom, linking up our industry, our science and technology supply chains, our scientists, our entrepreneurs, our technologists, and others working together to create opportunities in areas like quantum and artificial intelligence,” he said....

Specifically, they will push through a complaint filed with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) to secure the compensation. Maurice Blackburn last November initiated the formal representative complaint with OAIC, which has the authority to issue the directive for compensation. The three law firms said in a joint statement Monday that “tens of thousands” of affected customers already had registered for the class action suit. Medibank last October revealed a security incident that compromised the data of 9....

In the “State of Ransomware Readiness” study from Mimecast, researchers spoke with 742 cybersecurity professionals and found that 80% of them had been targeted with ransomware over the last two years. Of that 80%, 39% paid a ransom, with US victims paying an average of $6,312,190. Victims in Canada paid an average of $5,347,508 while those in the UK paid nearly $850,000. Victims in South Africa, Australia, and Germany all paid less than $250,000 on average....

The two Top Secret regions are more than 1,000 miles apart, giving customers options to store data closer to users for latency-sensitive workloads. Each region consists of multiple Availability Zones to ensure resiliency. The Top Secret region is accredited for security compliance under the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Intelligence Community Directive (ICD 503) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53 Revision 4. Last month, the DoD asked AWS, Microsoft, Google and Oracle to submit bids for a new, multi-billion-dollar cloud contract....

In recent years, Chromebooks have become a popular laptop option for students and workers alike. While Chromebooks originally left much to be desired (generally suffering poor battery life and a less-than-impressive user interface), manufacturers have now stepped up their game and made this type of device an excellent choice for many of us. Chromebooks tend to be lightweight and extremely portable – perfect for a backpack or briefcase. However, they differ from many other laptops on the market as they operate on ChromeOS, an operating system developed by Google to be less resource-hungry than comparative operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows....

The oven reaches a high temperature of over 932ºF to make authentic 12-inch Neapolitan pizzas in just 60 seconds. It even comes with a pizza stone, a pizza peel, and a thermometer so you can make the perfect pie in your backyard. In addition, it has legs that fold and comes with a carrying case, so you can bring the pizza party with you wherever you go. For even more savings on your kitchen, check out our Prime Day deals page for small kitchen appliances....

The bank will use GreenLake to host thousands of apps and more than 100,000 workloads – including virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), SQL databases, Windows server and Linux – across Barclays’ strategic hubs in the UK, the USA and Asia. Barclays has adopted a hybrid multi-cloud strategy aimed at creating more personalized banking experiences for its customers. Barclays is also tapping HPE Pointnext Services to assist its own team as it migrates workloads from legacy infrastructure to the private cloud....

Also: Best gaming headset 2022: Immersive sound for an extra edge The SteelSeries Arctis 3 is an affordable, well-rounded gaming headset that is great for both PC gaming and console gaming. The boom mic features a bi-directional pickup and noise cancellation technology for better chat clarity, and the left ear cup features on-board controls for quickly adjusting volume and muting your mic. The microphone also retracts into the left ear cup so you can use the Arctis 3 as a regular set of headphones or for when you don’t feel like chatting in-game....

Here’s a quick breakdown of the four providers we chose: Data as of 01/22/2020. How we found the best internet providers in Dallas We looked at several key features when determining the best Dallas internet service providers: Whether you are looking to provide television and internet service for your home or a variety of cell phone options for a sprawling family, AT&T offers a number of different packages to suit your digital needs....

Along with preparing for work in top industries like energy, manufacturing, and information technology, online colleges in West Virginia can train you for in-demand jobs as a social worker, nurse, or counselor. Read on for our rankings of the best online colleges in West Virginia and to see how they can serve you. Top 5 online schools in West Virginia: Quick facts The best online colleges in West Virginia Before browsing our rankings of the best online colleges in West Virginia, take a moment to familiarize yourself with ZDNET’s ranking methodology....

Graduates with an online degree in hospitality management can manage the finances, facilities, and operations for restaurants, hotels, and events and attractions. They can also apply their business training to leadership positions in other industries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the creation of 900,000 new management positions 2020-30. This promising sector includes lodging, facilities, and food service management positions. Here, we explore the hospitality management degree and rank the best available programs in the field....

While earning a degree, you can specialize in cybersecurity, software development, database management, and more. Potential career paths include technical support specialist, network specialist, and programmer. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an impressive 13% growth in positions between 2020 and 2030 for computer and information technology occupations. Launch your information technology career by exploring the best online associate degree programs in information technology listed below. Top 5 online schools for IT associate degrees The best online associate in information technology degrees Our experts analyzed extensive data to produce the following ranking....

Also: The best hotspots However, it can be challenging to determine which one is the best fit for your needs. In the US, there are three primary providers of satellite broadband: HughesNet, Starlink, and Viasat. Each company and service has its own pros and cons. So, how do they compare to one another? Let’s take a closer look and find out. HughesNet offers no hard data limits, reducing speed to 1-3 Mbps insteadCustomers can access the Bonus Zone, receiving an additional 50GB of data from 2 a....

We tested out all leading VPNs on the market and identified the following as the best VPNs for India in 2023: Surfshark gets the top spot on our list, as it offers excellent speeds, top-notch security, and virtual servers in India. It edges out competition from ExpressVPN and NordVPN due to its affordable subscription options. Resultantly, using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to protect your identity and data becomes vital when accessing the internet from India....

The transaction will see Binance chief communications officer Patrick Hillmann and head of Binance labs Bill Chin join Forbes nine-person Board of Directors this quarter. Changpeng Zhao, founder and CEO of Binance, said they hoped to bolster Forbes’ digital initiatives “as they evolve into a next-level investment insights platform.” “As Web 3 and blockchain technologies move forward and the crypto market comes of age, we know that media is an essential element to build widespread consumer understanding and education,” Zhao said....

This is lousy news. True, open source software is inherently more secure than its proprietary rival. After all, you can look at open source code to see if there are any problems, while proprietary programs are a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. But, as recent open source security holes such as Log4J and colors.js, and faker.js have shown, just because the problems can be sought for doesn’t mean they’ll be found – especially if no one’s looking for them....

Because there are so many variables among plans and offerings, not only among hosting providers, but within the plans offered by any one provider, it can be difficult to get a good comparison. I’ve found that one of the best ways to see how a provider performs is to look at the least expensive plan they offer. You can expect the least quality, the least attention to detail, and the least performance from such a plan....

You can understand the impulse. You’ve bought something from a brand and its marketing people really, really want to know what you really, really thought of the purchase experience. Sometimes, the enthusiasm to know gets a little much – something I recently experienced when I bought one or two things at Best Buy. After the first ten emails begging you to fill out a survey, your eyes glaze over, and you block the emails....

The city said in a notice that Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and health insurance information was leaked for all Grass Valley employees, former employees, spouses, dependents, and vendors. Anyone whose information was provided to the Grass Valley Police Department had their names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account information, payment card information, health insurance information, passport numbers, and more lost in the breach. The same goes for anyone who filled out a loan application at the Grass Valley Community Development Department....