Adam is a writer at Tech.co and has worked as a tech writer, blogger and copy editor for more than a decade. He was a Forbes Contributor on the publishing industry, for which he was named a Digital Book World 2018 award finalist. His work has appeared in publications including Popular Mechanics and IDG Connect, and his art history book on 1970s sci-fi, 'Worlds Beyond Time,' is out from Abrams Books in July 2023. In the meantime, he's hunting down the latest news on VPNs, POS systems, and the future of tech.
The US Government Threatens to Ban TikTok If It Won’t Be Sold
The new order comes from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, which pushed for the same ban under Trump.
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Microsoft Office’s New ‘Copilot’ AI Tool Can Create PowerPoints
The tool draws on large language models, pairing them with the personal user data available within Office apps.
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New Data-Stealing Malware Detected on DrayTek VPN Business Routers
You don't want to be compromised, and if your business uses DrayTek Vigor router models 2960 and 3900, you may be at risk.
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Senators Are Launching a Bill to Let the US Ban TikTok
Can TikTok be trusted? Without strong evidence, the proposed TikTok ban may face First Amendment challenges.
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Now Even Phones Block Background Noise in Google Meet Calls
Google's expanded noise cancellation tool is coming to phones but won't affect audio capture from screen sharing.
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Samsara vs Motive – Price and Features Comparison 2023
Motive has great features, but Samsara has more. Here's how the two brands compare on cost, functions, and 24/7 support.
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Best Hospitality Accounting Software 2023: Hotels & More
QuickBooks is the best hospitality accounting software, due to features, price, and support, but it's not the only choice.
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What Is Payroll Software & Does Your Business Need It?
Payroll software automates the process of paying employees, from paychecks and taxes to benefits and more.
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How to Use QuickBooks Online: Step-By-Step Guide
Our complete guide to QuickBooks Online covers setup, common processes, and all the best accounting tips.
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How to Do Payroll Yourself – Small Business Guide
Learn the basics of how to handle the payroll on your own, from business insurance to pre-tax and post-tax deductions.
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Best Accounting Software for the Self-Employed: Comparison & Guide
QuickBooks, FreshBooks, and Xero are among the top accounting software for self-employed workers and freelancers.
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The Latest Victims of Tech Layoffs? Ransomware Hackers
Ransomware groups are downsizing this year after a decline in earnings. Hackers may soon be moving on to new scams.
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Survey: Employer-Worker Disputes Are Even More Entrenched in 2023
The annual US inflation rate was 6.4% for the 12-month period ending in January 2022. Most 2023 raises will be lower.
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Wall Street Banks Are Banning Employee Use of AI Bot ChatGPT
Banks from JPMorgan to Goldman Sachs are banning AI chatbots. Will a vetting process reverse that decision?
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Google CEO Wants Employees To Fix Problematic Bard AI Chatbot
As the extra testing hours soon to be logged at Google's offices prove, the biggest chatbots still have a long way to go.
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Twitter Closes Two India Offices, Wants Staff Working Remotely
Twitter's India team was already gutted in late 2022, when Twitter fired more than 90% of its more than 200 employees.
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GoDaddy Reveals Data Breach Led to Malware on Customer Sites
Source code was also stolen in the large breach that left GoDaddy customers' websites vulnerable to malware.
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Omnitracs ELD, XRS and IVG: Review and Pricing
Is Omnitracs' Fleet Management Service right for your needs? We take a look at what the company offers.
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Google Announces Bard AI Platform Coming to Public Very Soon
Google is initially releasing its AI chat tool Bard with a "lightweight model version" of its language model.
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FMCSA Revokes Certification for Nationwide ELD
After April 4, any driver using Nationwide ELD will be in violation of the ELD mandate, and may be placed out of service.
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Dell Cuts Over 6,500 Jobs, Dropping 5% of Its Workforce
Dell reported a 6% year-over-year sales decline in late 2022, along with a lower-than-expected revenue forecast.