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Development

Best laptops for programming and coding in 2023
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Laptops

Best laptops for programming and coding in 2023

There are so many factors to consider when choosing the best laptop for programming – here are our top picks
29 Mar 2023
Can Google Cloud realistically challenge GitHub Copilot with its Replit partnership?
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artificial intelligence (AI)

Can Google Cloud realistically challenge GitHub Copilot with its Replit partnership?

Replit’s 20 million-strong developer base brings “added leverage and an established community” which could challenge Microsoft’s dominance
29 Mar 2023
UK government to open huge data catalogue for app developers
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Policy & legislation

UK government to open huge data catalogue for app developers

Professional and independent developers will be given easy and vast access to transport data, opening up a wealth of opportunities
28 Mar 2023
The best of both worlds: Building a successful hybrid workplace
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Whitepaper

The best of both worlds: Building a successful hybrid workplace

Research reveals that delivering consistent cloud collaboration experiences to users is critical to future ways of working
27 Mar 2023
What is a microservices architecture?
Processor architecture
containers

What is a microservices architecture?

Microservices development brings flexibility, but how does it work?
24 Mar 2023
Calls for AI models to be stored on Bitcoin gain traction
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artificial intelligence (AI)

Calls for AI models to be stored on Bitcoin gain traction

AI model leakers are making moves to keep Meta's powerful large language model free, forever
24 Mar 2023
ChatGPT privacy flaw exposes users’ chatbot interactions
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artificial intelligence (AI)

ChatGPT privacy flaw exposes users’ chatbot interactions

OpenAI has not expanded on the flaw in detail, nor indicated its reach
23 Mar 2023
GitHub launches GPT-4-powered GitHub Copilot X
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artificial intelligence (AI)

GitHub launches GPT-4-powered GitHub Copilot X

The open source platform promised a "ChatGPT-like experience" for developers with an AI chat interface embedded within their IDEs
22 Mar 2023
Kali Linux releases first-ever defensive distro with score of new tools
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enterprise security

Kali Linux releases first-ever defensive distro with score of new tools

Kali Purple marks the next step for the red-teaming platform on the project's tenth anniversary
14 Mar 2023
Eight crucial front-end developer skills for 2023
Front-end development infographic
Careers & training

Eight crucial front-end developer skills for 2023

Here are eight crucial front-end developer skills needed to create an engaging and interactive website
14 Mar 2023
Open source could boost UK's GDP if C-suites were better educated
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open source

Open source could boost UK's GDP if C-suites were better educated

Experts have called for better insight into the responsibilities associated with adopting open source for the future of the community
13 Mar 2023
Better APIs for better business
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Whitepaper

Better APIs for better business

Realities of API security
13 Mar 2023
Analysing the economic benefits of Dell Technologies with VMware Tanzu & Intel
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Whitepaper

Analysing the economic benefits of Dell Technologies with VMware Tanzu & Intel

ESG economic validation
10 Mar 2023
Mint vs Ubuntu: Which one is better?
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operating systems

Mint vs Ubuntu: Which one is better?

Mint vs Ubuntu is a lingering debate among Linux users, but what are the differences?
10 Mar 2023
How to download from GitHub
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Development

How to download from GitHub

Learn how to download from GitHub and hone your developing skills
10 Mar 2023
GitHub launches paid remote internships
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Careers & training

GitHub launches paid remote internships

The launch follows a successful trial and will initially be available for students in ten countries
7 Mar 2023
US National Cyber Strategy allays fears over liability for open source vulnerabilities
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Security

US National Cyber Strategy allays fears over liability for open source vulnerabilities

Software vendors will be held accountable for product vulnerabilities under new plans outlined by the Biden administration
3 Mar 2023
Podcast transcript: Is this the beginning of the end for open source?
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open source

Podcast transcript: Is this the beginning of the end for open source?

Read the full transcript for this episode of the IT Pro Podcast
3 Mar 2023
The IT Pro Podcast: Is this the beginning of the end for open source?
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open source

The IT Pro Podcast: Is this the beginning of the end for open source?

There’s positive momentum in the open source community, but key players are questioning its longevity
3 Mar 2023
OpenAI launches ChatGPT API for businesses at competitive price
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Business strategy

OpenAI launches ChatGPT API for businesses at competitive price

Developers can now implement the popular AI model within their apps using a few lines of code
2 Mar 2023
CISA: Tech industry 'shouldn't tolerate' Patch Tuesday
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Security

CISA: Tech industry 'shouldn't tolerate' Patch Tuesday

CISA director Jen Easterly said the tech industry has allowed the widespread acceptance of "deviant behaviours" to make a mockery of cyber security
1 Mar 2023
Performing software maintenance at the end of the Earth
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Network & Internet

Performing software maintenance at the end of the Earth

How do you transmit high-resolution images of exoplanets when your internet connection is only 80kBits/sec?
27 Feb 2023
Red Hat unveils new, no-cost Partner Subscriptions
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channel

Red Hat unveils new, no-cost Partner Subscriptions

New model offers partners deeper access to the Red Hat open hybrid cloud portfolio at no extra cost
23 Feb 2023