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2 weeks ago | 
cloudwards.net | Jackie Leavitt |Aleksander Hougen
In recent weeks, there has been increased scrutiny at U.S. borders, with reports of some travelers being denied entry for suspicious activities — such as circuitous flight routes to their end destination — or even allegedly for having digital evidence of being critical about the Trump administration.
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2 weeks ago | 
cloudwards.net | Aleksander Hougen |Jackie Leavitt
Daily VPN Speed TestsEvery VPN claims to be the fastest. Cloudwards reveals the truth with daily speed data on top VPNs, covering download, upload, and latency in the U.S. and abroad.VPN Speed TestsCloud Storage Performance Report 2024Discover the latest findings from Cloudwards’ annual cloud storage performance analysis.Download PDFFastest Online Backup ServicesDetailed speed comparison of all major online backup providers.See ResultsThe Fastest Cloud Storage ServicesSee Results
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2 weeks ago | 
cloudwards.net | Aleksander Hougen |Jackie Leavitt
With the original deadline extension only a few hours from expiring, President Donald Trump on Friday issued another 75-day extension to the order for TikTok’s parent company ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a nationwide ban. This is the second time Trump has granted a stay of execution of sorts for the popular short form video platform.
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3 weeks ago | 
cloudwards.net | Aleksander Hougen |Jackie Leavitt
Citing a rise in authoritarianism and the bankruptcy of ancestry service 23andMe, Bastian Greshake Tzovaras announced that the website will shut down permanently at the end of April, deleting all of its data in the process. openSNP started as a way to make genetic data publicly available for anyone to use, with the intention of lowering the barrier to entry for genetic research.
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3 weeks ago | 
cloudwards.net | Aleksander Hougen |Jackie Leavitt
Recently unsealed court documents consisting of internal Meta communications have confirmed that the company accessed millions of copyrighted books and papers through the well-known online shadow library LibGen. What’s more, the documents make it clear that this was done with the express permission of the company’s CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg (referred to as “MZ” in the messages), and contains numerous messages discussing the practice.
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4 weeks ago | 
cloudwards.net | Jackie Leavitt |Aleksander Hougen
If you use Chrome on a PC, you should update your browser ASAP to ensure you’re using the version that patches a new zero-day vulnerability. The vulnerability affects any browser based on Chromium — including Chrome, Brave, Edge, Opera, Vivaldi and more — so if you use a Chrome alternative, keep an eye out for updates, too.
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4 weeks ago | 
cloudwards.net | Adeyomola Kazeem |Aleksander Hougen |Igor Kurtz
There are many details to consider when choosing a cloud service provider, and some are more specific than others. However, the general considerations include compliance and security, pricing, performance and reliability, and customer support. Below, we dive into the key considerations needed to choose the right cloud service provider. Compliance and cloud security are essential for all types of computing, whether on-premises or in the cloud.
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1 month ago | 
cloudwards.net | Jackie Leavitt |Aleksander Hougen
In response to the White House’s request for input for the U.S. AI Action Plan, Google and OpenAI have submitted proposals requesting that the U.S. government let the companies train their AI LLMs on copyrighted data. Both these proposals equate to the companies asking the government to exempt LLMs from established copyright laws — and Google’s proposal edges into privacy laws, as well.
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1 month ago | 
cloudwards.net | Kit Copson |Aleksander Hougen |Igor Kurtz
Key Takeaways: These Are the Best eSIM Services for Europe Airalo — The best overall Europe eSIM, with a free trial plus data, call and SMS plans. Saily — The best data-only eSIM with top-notch customer support. Nomad — An excellent Europe eSIM, with flexible pricing. Holafly — The best unlimited data eSIM for Europe. Jetpac — A budget-friendly data-only eSIM for Europe. Roamless — A reliable eSIM for data in Europe, offering in-app calls. aloSIM — A user-friendly Europe eSIM with a phone number.
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1 month ago | 
cloudwards.net | Aleksandar Kochovski |Aleksander Hougen |Igor Kurtz
Key Takeaways: These Are the Best Cloud Storage Alternatives for MEGA Sync.com — A secure client-side encrypted cloud storage with Microsoft Office integration. pCloud — A great service for storing media, with a Kodi integration. Icedrive — A fast and easy-to-use cloud storage service. Google Drive — A provider offering a large free plan and deep integration with Google Workspace apps. Internxt — A service that has client-side encryption and cheap lifetime storage.
