Secretary of State Antony Blinken Antony Blinken Hillicon Valley: High alert as new QAnon date approaches Thursday | Biden signals another reversal from Trump with national security guidance | Parler files a new case Biden reignites war powers fight with Syria strike Biden signals another reversal from Trump with national security guidance MORE on Wednesday vowed that the U.S. will prioritize positioning itself as a global leader on technology to shore up its national security defenses, particularly following the recent breach of the federal government known as the SolarWinds hack. “We will secure our leadership in technology,” Blinken said as part of his first major speech as the country's top diplomat. “A global technology revolution is now underway. The world’s leading powers are racing to develop and deploy new technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing that could shape everything about our lives, from where we get energy, to how we … [Read more...] about Blinken vows renewed focus on emerging tech after hack
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Woman reveals how to keep the food in non-resealable bags fresher for longer
A WOMAN revealed how to keep the food in non-resealable bags fresher for longer. TikTok users were blown away by the hack , as they thanked her for sharing the tip and called it "awesome." TikTok user @stephaniebothrealto r – whose name is Stephanie Booth, according to her profile – shared the food tip with her followers. She revealed how to "fix" non-resealable bags. First, she revealed the bag had been opened at the top. Holding the open end of the bag, she cut a triangle shape in the middle to leave an open "V". "Tie the two ends together to seal," she said in text over the clip. She showed herself grabbing the two flaps left on the side – and knotted the bag in the center. The result left the bag sealed with no extra clips or gadgets. "There you have it quick and easy," Stephanie said. Although she suggested the hack for frozen foods, the tip could also be used to store snacks in the pantry – like chips or popcorn. People were blown away by … [Read more...] about Woman reveals how to keep the food in non-resealable bags fresher for longer
Caught in the rain? Here’s how to keep your white sneakers in pristine condition
White sneakers have become every stylish woman’s go-to kicks, pairing effortlessly with summery floral sundresses, minimalist shirt-dresses, jeans, shorts, athleisure get-ups and even clubwear. While they’re definitely easy on the feet, it’s hard to keep them easy on the eye, being the dirt magnets that they are. Here’s CNA Lifestyle’s definitive guide to keeping them looking box-fresh and as pure as driven snow. ASSEMBLE YOUR WHITE SNEAKER CARE KIT This comprises the following items: A stain- and water-repellent spray or a white candle, a shoe brush, a toothbrush, a dishwashing sponge, whitening toothpaste, baking soda, laundry detergent or dishwashing liquid, bleach, soft, clean rags (cut-up old T-shirts are great), wet wipes, melamine sponge, a mesh laundry bag, a stain remover pen, white shoe polish, white nail polish, and nail polish remover. BEFORE YOU WEAR THEM FOR THE FIRST TIME Be patient and pre-treat your sneakers (especially if they’re canvas) … [Read more...] about Caught in the rain? Here’s how to keep your white sneakers in pristine condition
40 sub-stations in Telangana too faced attack from Chinese hackers
HYDERABAD : On a day central power minister RK Singh denied reports of Chinese cyberattacks leading to a major power outage in Mumbai last year, top Telangana electricity officials said they had received alerts about Chinese malware entering 40 sub-stations from the Central Electricity Authority. Late on Monday evening, the CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) reported from a trusted source that China-based threat actor group command and control servers were trying to communicate with systems belonging to Telangana SLDC (State Load Dispatch Centre) and asked the Telangana power utilities to take all protection and safety measures. The SLDC monitors power supply situation in the state and the malware had entered 40 substations, but efforts by the hackers were successfully thwarted by state government agencies. “After we got an alert from the central authorities, we have removed all malware in 40 substations in SLDC and strengthened our firewall. Telangana is one … [Read more...] about 40 sub-stations in Telangana too faced attack from Chinese hackers
WhatsApp introduces video and voice calls on desktop version
WhatsApp is allowing users to make video and voice calls on their desktop for the first time. The messaging service plans to rival the likes of Microsoft 's Skype and Apple 's FaceTime by offering people the chance to voice or video call on a larger screen. WhatsApp said it made the move following a "significant increase" in people making calls on the platform during the coronavirus pandemic, when other video calling services like Zoom have also seen huge spikes in popularity. Group calls will still have to be made on mobile devices, but the Facebook -owned app has confirmed it is planning to expand its desktop offering to group calls in the future. "Answering on a bigger screen makes it easier to work with colleagues, see your family more clearly on a bigger canvas or free up your hands to move around a room while talking," a WhatsApp spokesperson said in a blog post. Advertisement "To make desktop calling more useful, we made sure … [Read more...] about WhatsApp introduces video and voice calls on desktop version
3 Ways to Keep Tabs on Your Kids Online
Is it impossible to keep tech-savvy teens safe online? A recent McAfee survey shows that 70% of teens hide online behavior from parents. Some of the things they're hiding include violence and porn. But some teens also reported lying, cheating, stealing, hacking, sharing sexy photos and even cyberbullying. Yikes. This is scary online behavior for young ones that could follow them the rest of their lives, even preventing them from getting into college or landing a job. Here's the cold, hard truth, Mom and Dad: If this is true, then we're failing at raising our kids in this digital age. But it's not all bad news. If you set up a safety gate or put plugs on outlets for your children when they were toddlers, then you can set up tech safeguards as well. Here are three things you can do to make sure your kids stay safe online. 1. Set Up Parental Controls on Your Devices Take a few minutes to set up parental controls on computers, smartphones, tablets and gaming systems — everywhere … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Keep Tabs on Your Kids Online