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COMPUTERS 
June 1, 2020 Computers, documents gutted at Panjab University’s botany department
A minor fire broke out at Panjab University’s botany department on Saturday. The incident was reported at around 4.30pm after a security guard found smoke billowing out from an office room of the department. The fire was controlled after that. Ashwani Koul, PU’s chief of university security, said, “We had called the fire service but […]
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NEWS 
May 29, 2020 Cloud Security Tips for Distributed Companies
As companies adjust to the new normal during this COVID-19 pandemic crisis, it’s business as usual for cyber attackers. They’re still probing for vulnerabilities to exploit, and the rapid transition to a fully remote workforce has likely increased the risks to your organization. If you’re operating in the cloud, it’s critical that you examine access […]
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ELECTRONICS 
May 27, 2020 Use electronic medium to produce accused, says HC
KOCHI: The Kerala High Court Registrar-General has written to the State Police Chief directing him to ask the police personnel to produce accused persons before magistrates through electronic video linkage facility, even if it is for the first time. According to the memorandum issued by the Registrar, incidents have been reported from several parts of […]
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COMPUTERS 
May 19, 2020 Quantum Computers Challenge Blockchain’s Invincibility: What To Do Now
Timelines for the emergence of quantum computers may be fuzzy, but the threat they pose to the vaunted security of blockchain technology is profoundly real. Originally popular as fail-safe security for bitcoin enthusiasts, blockchain is making inroads across numerous industries, most notably as a track and trace tool proving the provenance of goods across vast […]
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COMPUTERS 
May 16, 2020 How to Set Up Mail on Your Windows 10 Computer
Using the Mail app on your computer can be a lot more convenient than logging into a website like Gmail. There are a number of benefits—including the biggest, being able to access your downloaded email whenever you’re lacking an internet connection. If you’ve just made the switch to Windows, or have just finally decided it’s […]
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COMPUTERS 
May 15, 2020 World’s 1st Coronavirus Computer Game Teaches Children Social Distancing
London: A university professor has launched a computer game called “Can You Save the World?” to help children understand how social distancing can save lives during the coronavirus pandemic. Richard Wiseman said he came up with the idea for what is thought to be the world’s first COVID-19 computer game after going for a walk […]
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ELECTRONICS 
May 12, 2020 Component shortage, pent up demand to delay electronics repairs
NEW DELHI: With some easing of the lockdown, customers with damaged phones and electronics are making a beeline for repairs and after sales services. Add to that, supply chain disruptions in China and India which have made it difficult to find components for models. All this has resulted in higher turnaround time for many customers. […]
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COMPUTERS 
May 11, 2020 Millions of PCs vulnerable to security flaw in Intel’s Thunderbolt ports
NEW DELHI: Security researcher Björn Ruytenberg has found a flaw in the security protocols of Intel’s Thunderbolt ports for laptops, which can allow an attacker to bypass login screens of a Windows or Linux-based computer. The Thunderbolt port is found in millions of laptops and PCs worldwide and allows fast data transfer speeds from external […]
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ELECTRONICS 
May 9, 2020 Electronic transmissions: End of the road for the WTO moratorium?
As the shadow of COVID-19 on the global economy and trade lengthens, international organisations are trying to prioritise their actions in the face of adversity. However, given the international rules-based system governing world trade, there are some matters which are time-critical due to their legal position, necessitating decisions in the near term. One such matter […]
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ELECTRONICS 
April 17, 2020 Electronics firms resume talks with e-retailers to deliver goods from next week
Electronics companies and appliance makers have resumed conversations with third-party online marketplaces to start delivery of mobile phones, laptops, cooling devices next week, after the home ministry paved the way for sales of non-essential goods online. This comes as e-commerce companies now hope to open up inventory across different categories starting 20 April. Several retailers […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 14, 2020 COVID-19 may further dwindle Chinese electronics goods import to India
China’s share in the import of electronics and IT hardware goods to India have slid below 40% of the total share for the second consecutive fiscal despite clocking over 55% between 2015-16 and 2017-18 and the Covid-19 outbreak in the neighbouring country could further dwindle due to disruption in the supply chain. Track live updates […]
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March 13, 2020 Goth princess: how the new It dress won over Kate – and everyone else
The Vampire’s Wife dress, in different styles, as seen on Thandie Newton, Princess Beatrice, the Duchess of Cambridge, Jodie Comer and Zawe Ashton. Composite: Rex/Shutterstock/PA/WireImage/Guardian Design Team As our esteemed readers know, we at the Guardian fashion desk do not make a habit of blanket coverage every time a duchess wears a dress to a […]
