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The new Chrome Enterprise Connectors Framework currently comprises tools in a handful of different categories: There are integrations for identity and user access, integrations for endpoint management, and integrations for security insights and reporting. The Connectors Framework is part of Google’s larger effort to promote a zero trust security model: For identity and user access: the Netskope Security Cloud integration optimizes user access to critical data based on verifying the user, the device and action requested by the user....

I say it’s a new (old) design because Google has actually recycled the same design we first saw with the 4K-capable Chromecast. The small dongle plugs directly into an HDMI port on your TV, and it comes with a remote with a dedicated button to trigger Google Assistant. The Chromecast with Google TV (HD) streams content in 1080p high-definition with HDR support, and uses the Google TV interface to help you find shows and movies....

The VPN comes with the premium $10 per month Google One Plan with 2TB of online storage. Until now, users could only install the Google One iOS and Android app, which includes a VPN that encrypts the user’s internet traffic and masks their IP address by routing it through a Google-run VPN tunnel. It helps hide online activity from network midpoints, such as Wi-Fi hotspots and ISPs. Unlike many VPNs, the Google One VPN doesn’t let users pick an IP address to bypass geo-blocking on content....

These Scorecards are based on a set of automated pass/fail checks to provide a quick review of many open-source software projects. The Scorecards project is an automated security tool that produces a “risk score” for open-source programs. That’s important because only some organizations have systems and processes in place to check new open-source dependencies for security problems. Even at Google, though, with all its resources, this process is often tedious, manual, and error-prone....

Who controls the content? It’s the distributors. It’s the major TV and cable channels. Take a look at what happened at Hulu, the Comedy Channel pulled its popular The Daily Show and The Colbert Report. There’s still plenty of content on Hulu, but it’s long tail stuff, old reruns of once popular shows, etc. You can now watch HBO online, but only if you are a cable TV subscriber....

Also: 5 must-have devices for work travel now In Google’s new update, users can more easily browse hotels, compare flight prices, and find new adventures to take on. Here are all of Google’s new travel tools and how they can help you plan your next vacation. Flight prices Plane ticket prices depend on several factors, like the day of the week, your destination, and upcoming holidays. Some people like buying plane tickets months in advance to take advantage of lower prices, while others want to wait until a better deal comes up....

The action by the National Cyber Force – using the combined resources of the MoD and GCHQ – has been revealed by Jeremy Fleming, director of GCHQ. “Through the National Cyber Force, we are actively undermining the cyber criminals’ assumption that they can act with impunity on the internet. We have disrupted criminals, making it clear that they are being observed, and going after their ability to profit from their illegal work,” he said, speaking at the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) Cyber UK event in Newport, Wales....

HackerOne is a bug bounty platform that big companies and government departments have turned to manage their bug bounties. HackerOne receives bug reports from ethical hackers about software, and then internally triages the reports to determine whether or not to pay rewards to those who report them. There’s big money at stake. By 2020, HackerOne had paid out over $100 million to participants who’d reported over 181,000 vulnerabilities through bounties it manages since launching in 2012....

Organisations around the world use cloud services to conduct day-to-day operations, particularly after the shift towards hybrid working. Cloud applications provide a simple means of working, no matter where the user is, something that has become vital for remote workers. However, it’s not only businesses and employees that can take advantage of cloud services. And according to cybersecurity researchers at Unit 42 at Palo Alto Networks, that’s exactly what hackers working on behalf of an advanced persistent threat (APT) group they call Cloaked Ursa – also known as APT29, Nobelium and Cozy Bear – are doing....

Behind the scenes, Samsung has also worked closely with businesses and professionals to explore scenarios where foldable phones can offer unique value. ZDNet spoke with Chris Balcik, VP & GM of Samsung’s Mobile B2B Division, about the use cases and the companies where Samsung foldables are being put to use. Balcik talked about the ways banks, health care, retail and law enforcement are especially putting the Galaxy Fold to use for what he called “next-level” productivity....

Also: The most exciting phones at MWC 2023 (that you likely can’t buy) Before you get overly excited about a new foldable coming to a carrier store near you, know that the global expansion starts in Europe for now, and likely won’t make a pit stop in the US anytime after. It’s a pattern that US consumers may want to become familiar with as more products launch at MWC. Like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, the Honor Magic Vs unfolds from a smaller 6....

Unfortunately, sending out too many card applications in too short a period of time can lower your chances of getting approved and may hurt your credit scores as well. For a rundown of why you should spread your credit card applications out and guidelines on how long you should wait between them, keep reading. A matter of inquiries Credit inquiries are the key factor that limits how often you can apply for credit cards....

Also: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3: How to pre-order and get the best deal We caught up with John Curtis, VP and General Manager, and Hamshy Raveendran, Head of Product Management and Go to Market for Samsung’s B2B Mobile Division, to talk about the business case for the company’s foldable devices. Galaxy Z Fold 3 starting price: $1,799 at SamsungGalaxy Z Flip 3 starting price: $999 at Samsung...

Also: How to add a drop down list in Google Sheets Microsoft Excel is more than a computer program your parents used at their desk jobs. When used effectively, it can be a rewarding tool in your arsenal, whether you’re a business owner, a professional, need to manage your household finances or schedule, or simply need a budget. Drop-down lists are one way to simplify data input within Excel, which is helpful where time is money....

If you really don’t like Windows 11, can you buy one of those new PCs and downgrade it to Windows 10? Well, sort of. Also: The ultimate Windows troubleshooting trick Although you can easily upgrade a Windows 10 PC to Windows 11, preserving installed apps, settings, and data files, you can’t do the reverse. If you want to “downgrade” from Windows 11 to Windows 10, you have to do a clean install, which requires backing up and restoring your data files and reinstalling all your apps....

Also: 3 free Chrome extensions to help you be more productive in 2023 In an attempt to make the browser a bit less of a drain on the batteries of portable devices, Google has rolled out a new feature called Energy Saver mode. How to enable Energy Saver mode on Google Chrome It’s currently an experimental feature that’s not enabled by default, so you’ll need to enable it. Requirements First, you need to be running version 108 or higher of Google Chrome on Windows, Mac, Linux, or Chromebooks....

One such feature is called Hot Corners, which isn’t a new feature. In fact, Hot Corners have been around for quite some time and are used on other operating systems. Although this list might not make your top 5 most used features in macOS, Hot Corners can make your desktop workflow considerably more efficient. Instead of having to locate those actions (or remember trackpad gestures for each), you simply drag your cursor to the associated corner for the action, and you’re good to go!...

This scenario occurs every time I fly. I need to write, but don’t want to pay the exorbitant fees for in-flight Wi-Fi. When that happens, I’m glad I’ve set up offline access for files in Google Drive. Let me show you how to make this work. Requirements To successfully set up offline access, you’ll (obviously) need a Google Drive account and you’ll also need to use the Chrome browser. Unfortunately, the offline capability is only available to Google Chrome....

If you’re running on Windows – whether Windows 11 or Windows 10 – there’s a very nice utility that comes with the operating system that does a great job. It’s called Snipping Tool, and it just works. In this article, I’m going to show you the Windows 11 version, which adds a few minor features over the older Windows 10 version. But it doesn’t matter which OS you call home....

For the price, it’s opens up a lot of doors, and can be used as both a serious pentesting tool, and also a great educational platform. But there’s a way to make it even more powerful. And that’s to load up third-party firmware onto it. Yes, the Flipper Zero supports third-party firmware. In fact, the makers of the tool make it easy to load unofficial firmware onto it using the Flipper Zero update tool....