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Once upon a time, the only office suite I used was LibreOffice, which is a free, open-source application that can be installed on multiple operating systems (Linux, MacOS, and Windows). Also: How to limit spotlight search to improve privacy in MacOS The past few years have seen me relying more on Google Docs than anything, but that doesn’t mean I’ve abandoned LibreOffice. In fact, there are still tasks that I depend on LibreOffice for (such as formatting manuscripts before they are sent to my publisher)....

The new incumbent is Guilherme Horn, who will start next month and be based in São Paulo. Horn is a well-known innovation author, investor and entrepreneur, having founded investment firms Órama and Ágora, which was acquired by Brazilian banking giant Bradesco in 2008 and held senior-level roles at companies such as Accenture. In a statement, Will Cathcart, WhatsApp’s global head, said, “as a successful entrepreneur, Guilherme knows what it takes to build meaningful partnerships that can serve local communities and businesses across Brazil”....

Earlier this year, I shared my list of 11 big, important programs that I use day in and day out in Windows and Mac software: My 11 essential apps and services. But those superstars of software would not exist without an army of smaller, more nimble collections of code. These utilities are the workhorses of the PC and Mac world. My workday has been saved more times than I can remember by a small, highly focused app that helped me diagnose or solve a thorny problem....

Microsoft was expected to release Windows 11 22H2 in September or October but, according to Windows Central, it will drop on September 20, shipping as build 22621, which is currently in testing. Per The Verge, that date falls one week after that month’s Patch Tuesday. Microsoft has been testing Windows 11 22H2 for the past few months, but users on the current version in the Beta and Dev Channels may have gotten to try some of the new features, such as the Live Captions and Voice Access accessibility features, Suggested Actions, a redesigned Task Manager, tabbed File Explorer, OneDrive integration with File Explorer, and more....

The feature is based on Microsoft’s SmartScreen technology and caters to both consumers and enterprise users on the new Windows 11 2022 Update. If the user types their credentials on an untrustworthy site or app, Windows alerts the user as well as admins who get a record of when and where the password was used. Also: Windows 11 22H2: How to get Microsoft’s latest OS update and what’s coming next “When Windows 11 protects against one phishing attack, that threat intelligence cascades to protect other Windows users interacting with other apps and sites that are experiencing the same attack as well,” explains Microsoft’s Sinclaire Hamilton....

We received one for testing and will be spending a couple of weeks with it as we work on the full review. A business trip, and terrible Wi-Fi, have hampered our ability to set things up and get rolling, but stay tuned as we put the Wristcam and its new live video messaging functionality to the test. Also: Apple Watch Series 6 review: Outstanding smartwatch, but health software offers little guidance The Wristcam band accessory is available in the two Apple Watch sizes for $299....

This holiday season, major vendors across the board are wrestling against each other (and a supply chain crisis) to win your money. While the Black Friday extravaganza started weeks in advance – deals on our favorite tech products were listed as early as October – Cyber Monday promises to bring just as many promotions for those who missed the party. To keep you in front of the pack, the ZDNet team of expert reviewers has gathered the best deals available below, by store and category....

Also: The best Samsung phones you can buy Qualcomm is touting a long list of improvements to the 7+ Gen 2 chip, ranging from boosted CPU and GPU performance to a better camera experience – particularly when it comes to low-light photography and 4K HDR videos – mmWave, and Sub6 5G connectivity thanks to the Snapdragon X62 5G Modem, along with Wi-Fi 6E that’s part of Qualcomm’s FastConnect 6900 chip....

“Innovation is a key driver of long-term economic growth, particularly in developed economies such as Queensland,” the Budget papers [PDF] stated. “The significant direct economic benefits and ‘spill-over’ effects of innovation provide a clear rationale for governments to foster research and development, initial commercialisation, and the widespread diffusion and adoption of innovative ideas, technologies, and practices. “Importantly, innovation is clearly recognised in Queensland’s Economic Recovery Plan as a key factor in opening up opportunities in existing and new markets, and making Queensland more globally competitive....

“Even with a war raging in Ukraine – the biggest global cyber threat we still face is ransomware. That tells you something of the scale of the problem. Ransomware attacks strike hard and fast. They are evolving rapidly, they are all-pervasive, they’re increasingly offered by gangs as a service, lowering the bar for entry into cyber crime,” said Lindy Cameron, CEO of the NCSC In a speech at Tel Aviv Cyber Week....

As restrictions slowly lift and employers start thinking of bringing their staff back into the workplace, some forward-thinking planning will be required to ensure a smooth transition from working fully remotely in the context of a global health crisis, to a hybrid mode of work of which the details are yet to be defined. This is because, for a significant proportion of employees, a return to the office for five days a week is unlikely to be an appealing option....

A peer-reviewed study of Microsoft’s 61,100-plus US workforce found that teams became more siloed and spent less time communicating with those outside of their immediate teams in the months after the software company instructed employees to work from home in March 2020. The research, which was published in the journal Nature Human Behavior, also found that the exchange of information was stymied by changes in communication methods, with more employees spending less time in face-to-face meetings and more time speaking to each other via instant messaging and email....

Also: This $10 gadget is my favorite repair tool of all time When it comes to handling electricity, I strongly recommend leaving those tasks to the experts. However, even seemingly simple repairs not directly related to electrical systems can expose you to electrical hazards. I personally know several individuals who have been injured by electricity, and none of them were performing a power-related task. One person struck a cable while drilling, another accidentally touched a live wire with a screwdriver left by the previous occupant, and a third was trying to remove a broken charger from a wall socket....

Upgrading from an iPhone 13 to an iPhone 14, or even from an iPhone 12, isn’t the most compelling move, but for everyone else who just needs a new iPhone – the iPhone 14 is well worth the investment. However, if you’re someone who wants a larger phone, you can either pick up the iPhone 14 Pro Max right now (assuming you can find it in stock) or wait for the $899 iPhone 14 Plus to launch on Oct....

“This is the biggest opportunity to change the trajectory of computing and hardware that history has seen since the 80s, and that gets me excited every day,” said Redmond in a recent interview with ZDNet via Zoom. She was referring to the flowering in the ’80s of numerous different computer chip architectures. They included not only Intel’s x86 processors but IBM’s POWER architecture; MIPS-based processors made by companies such as NEC and Toshiba; Digital Equipment Corp....

The new Roku Streaming Stick 4K and Streaming Stick 4K+ bundle offer a huge upgrade over the existing Streaming Stick and add things that modern consumers want – 4K, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+. The new Streaming Sticks features an updated processor that cuts boot times by 30%, and incorporates a new long-range Wi-Fi receiver that delivers up to double the Wi-Fi speeds of the original device. “The Roku Streaming Stick has been a fan favorite for years and we’ve redesigned it in the Roku Streaming Stick 4K to be faster and more powerful than ever,” said Mark Ely, Vice President, Retail Product Strategy at Roku....

Rust, as developer analyst RedMonk puts it, is the “developer darling” of the moment and the most desirable contender for new code that would otherwise be written in C or C++, thanks to its automated way of ensuring secure memory management. Every programming language has style guides and, if they’re popular enough, they might have multiple style guides from major users, such as Google, which has its guide for C++ – the language Chrome is written in....

The company’s Device Experience (DX) Division, its consumer electronics division that manufactures smartphones, TVs and other gadgets, will aim to reach the goal by 2030. Ultimately, Samsung said it aims to reach net zero carbon emissions across all its global operations including its Device Solutions (DS) Division, the company’s semiconductor division that makes computer chips, by 2050. By reaching net zero carbon emissions from direct and indirect sources, Samsung said it will be reducing carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions by 17 million tons, which is how much it emitted in 2021....

Front camera features a 10MP selfie camera, the rear dual camera includes a 12MP ultra-wide camera and a 12MP wide-angle camera to capture all of your favorite moments. Samsung partnered with Meta to provide a FlexCam feature which allows you to capture content while it’s half-folded. The content is automatically optimized for the most popular social platforms including Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook. All you’ll have to do is build up the You can also use Quick Shot features to capture content with the main camera....

The $229 earbuds boast premium features such as active noise cancellation (ANC) and an ambient mode. ANC is used to drown out background noise, while ambient mode will let background noise through. The former is ideal for long flights or working in an office or coffee shop, while the latter is handy when you’re waiting to hear an overhead announcement or are walking down a busy street. The Buds 2 Pro earbuds are 15 percent smaller than the original Buds Pro, according to Samsung....