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Switch modder arrested in Japan as Nintendo admits emulation is technically legal

TechSpot

A 58-year-old man from Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, was arrested for selling modified Nintendo Switch consoles designed to play pirated games. According to Japanese media, this marks the first arrest in the country for circumventing the portable device's copyright protection.

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How to Pick Between Data Science, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, ML Engineering, and SW…

Towards Data Science

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PCIe 7.0 spec nearing completion, promising 16GB/s per lane bandwidth

TechSpot

PCI-SIG has just released revision 0.7 of the draft specifications, and members are likely scrutinizing every detail. There have been minimal changes since the 0.5 version released last April, which is a positive sign that the core technology is stable. Assuming no major issues arise, 2025 could be the year.

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The Concepts Data Professionals Should Know in 2025: Part 1

Towards Data Science

From Data Lakehouses to Event-Driven Architecture — Master 12 data concepts and turn them into simple projects to stay ahead in IT.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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World's largest telescopes threatened by light pollution

TechSpot

European Southern Observatory Director General Xavier Barcons told Space.com that astronomers expect the project to brighten the sky by up to 10 percent around the observatory. Such an increase would be enough to diminish the Very Large Telescope's status as the world's premier observatory, reducing it to merely an "average".

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Microsoft finally patches serious UEFI Secure Boot flaw after seven-month delay

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The vulnerability (CVE-2024-7344) allowed bad actors to sneak malicious code onto devices in a way that could bypass many of Windows 11's built-in security defenses. It exploited a flaw in how certain third-party firmware utilities handled secure UEFI boot processes, giving attackers elevated system privileges and allowing their malicious payloads.

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Building a resilient organizational culture

Big Duck

Explore nonprofit leadership challenges in change. Join this workshop and get tips for fostering resilience and sustaining impact.

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Are tech tariffs a waste of time?

TechSpot

At CES 2025, we met a company from Eastern China that sells copper and fiber optic cables for data centers. This is almost a commodity business. There are thousands of companies that can make copper cables, a few dozen that can make fiber optic cables, and probably ten or so.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Critical Questions To Ask New Hires

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In Paul Falcone s book, 75 Ways For Managers To Hire, Develop And Keep Great Employees , he recommends asking new employees the following questions 30, 60 and 90 days after they were hired: 30-Day One-on-One Follow-Up Questions Why do you think we selected you as an employee? What do you like about the job and the organization so far? Whats been going well?

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