Articles by Jack M. Germain

Do you want to run a full Linux desktop installation on your Chromebook without giving up ChromeOS? This alteration will give you access to both complete operating systems running simultaneously so you can move between them with a keyboard shortcut You may already use the "Crostini" partition to run individual Linux apps alongside ChromeOS. That me...

Nitrux is a very new Linux distribution that has the potential to offer a more interesting desktop experience to users looking for a fresh approach to computing -- but it is not there yet Developers describe the distro as offering an experience that is "Boldly Different." That might be the case once they have all the non-working parts fixed. Until ...

Advancements in education technology, or EdTech, come from changes of approach in the wake of shortcomings. Innovative educational technology can adapt existing tools or create new ones to help people navigate learning obstacles King of the Curve (KOTC) is a disruptive EdTech startup with its sights set on helping to ease the looming doctor shortag...

Software developers should be thrilled with this year's potential. The introduction of modern tools, innovations, and frameworks will provide more opportunities for greater efficiency and much more fun as a programmer in 2023 Yoav Abrahami, chief architect and head of Velo at Wix Code discussed with TechNewsWorld why he sees such a rosy prospect fo...

New technology is improving situational awareness for police officers and other first responders by minimizing response times and streamlining data sharing among agencies Advancements in high-tech for first responders might be essential in keeping police, firefighters, and EMTs on the job. Almost half (44%) of first responders surveyed said they co...

After rising and falling since 2021, new Linux malware hit record highs at year-end in 2022, growing by 117% over previous levels While Linux malware reached never-before-seen numbers in 2022, the total number of new malware developments among other major computing platforms fell....

When I received the AnkerWork SR500 Speakerphone shown above, it seemed like a useful multipurpose office accessory to make business phone use and video conferences more productive. It turned out as little more than a one-trick device only helpful in corporate and SMB conference rooms The disconnect in this device's purpose escaped me at first. It ...

In the face of economic headwinds and a worsening problem with code vulnerabilities, 2022 was still a successful year for open source and The Linux Foundation (LF) Leadership and security in innovation chart the theme of the LF's year in review for open source. Contributors to LF's projects, and open source in general, comprise the largest distribu...

TikTok has become the go-to app for Gen Z and others who prioritize social commerce influencers. However, U.S. lawmakers and citizens with growing concerns about data security and surveillance are pushing for congressional action to ban TikTok's operation Meanwhile, TikTok's social media platform holds considerable influence on consumers thanks to...

The new year is booted and running, destined to bring solutions and challenges that will impact all industries. As the floundering economy continues to hopscotch around broken supply chains and the worsening cybersecurity breakdowns, businesses and analysts alike are sharpening their focus on what lies ahead TechNewsWorld spoke with IT executives t...

Copycat websites increasingly surface on the web stealing customers' cash and damaging e-tailers' branding and trustworthy reputations. Until now, most brands tolerated the threat but seemed powerless to prevent it; that scenario may be starting to change Digital perpetrators offer bogus sales on products and services to get consumers to place orde...

Not all the gadgetry announced at the Consumer Electronics Show this year solves only business problems. Some of the new tech helps people have fun, keep track of stuff, or improve personal spaces Here is a summary of three new items that check those boxes. We found this emerging tech intriguing, and you might wonder why somebody did not think of t...

With the ongoing shift in workplace strategies, HP, on Wednesday at CES 2023, introduced a new hybrid line of computers and workplace accessories to meet the growing needs of displaced workers The hybrid design provides greater flexibility and freedom in users' personal lives. However, it also brings its own set of challenges for people to stay pro...

Nvidia, on Tuesday at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), announced significant updates to its Isaac Sim robotics simulation tool The Isaac SDK is the first open-source robotic AI development platform with simulation, navigation, and manipulation. Developing partners use the software tool to build and test virtual robots in realistic environments ...

If you'd like a different view of your online work productivity and game-playing perspectives in 2023, InnoView makes your upgrading choice easy with its recently released 27" desktop monitor InnoView's new desktop display adds to a series of portable monitors, such as the InnoView 15.6" 4K HDR touchscreen portable monitor we reviewed last spring....

The metaverse is arriving in bits and pieces, with no broad consensus on what it really is and how it will work Retailers see the metaverse as essential to serving customers, and its early adopters are creating it as a natural progression from mobile, social media, and the internet. But how will retailers shift the intricacies of selling physical g...

Open-source software recently earned a new round of accolades as an educated benefit in schools and government offices. German state officials flunked Microsoft's Office suite and turned to a well-known, non-proprietary, cross-platform replacement Meanwhile, Google agreed to pay a hefty penalty for continuing to track user location data. Considerin...

Software-as-a-service price inflation is growing four times faster than market inflation, forcing customers to spend more on licensing than they paid five years ago Some industry watchers see this rapid price increase as a significant factor in fueling a trend of owning locally-based software instead of renting it via cloud delivery....

Social media platform TikTok, amid ongoing negotiations with the Biden Administration about data security and surveillance, is now facing congressional efforts to shut down its operation On the heels of TikTok's secretive launch of its retail sales integration in November, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., on Tuesday announced bipartisan legislation to ban...

Social media platform TikTok is experimenting with online shops and shoppable videos to enhance the customer experience for engaging in live commerce purchases TikTok in early November quietly launched the e-commerce feature in the U.S. via TikTok Shop. It enables shoppers to purchase products directly through the TikTop app while viewing product v...