Inventor of the Computer Password Dies at Age 93
Fernando “Corby” Corbato, inventor of the computer password, has died at the age of 93.
DisplayPort 2.0 Standard Announced, Touts 8K Support
The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) has announced the release of the DisplayPort 2.0 A/V standard, the first major update to DisplayPort (DP) since early 2016.
X-Particles 2019 Now Available
INSYDIUM has announced the public release of the X-Particles 2019 plugin for Cinema 4D. The new release of this particle engine contains several new features.
Scammers Use Google Calendar to Distribute Fraudulent Notifications
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Kaspersky have uncovered a new type of phishing scam that targets users through unsolicited Google Calendar notifications.
Seagate Introduces the First SSD for NAS
SSDs optimized specifically for NAS deployment have largely been unavailable. Seagate has addressed this demand with its new Ironwolf 110 SSD designed specifically for network storage.
Redshift 3.0 Experimental Build Released
Redshift 3.0 adds early support for NVIDIA’s RTX GPUs, and introduces a higher maximum trace depth and improved AOV support.
Wi-Fi 6: More Speed for More Devices
As the number of smart devices in our daily lives increase, so does the technical challenge of providing reliable wireless data to them. The new 802.11ax wireless technology standard -- also known as Wi-Fi 6 -- solves these challenges by supporting faster network speeds to multiple devices while also reducing power draw for smart systems across your home and office.
Google’s Data Proves 2FA Effectiveness
Regular readers may have noticed that Nodal is a big fan of two-factor authentication. We recommend implementing it on any sensitive accounts to add an extra layer of security to stave off malicious actors.
macOS 10.15 Catalina Revealed at WWDC
In addition to major pro hardware announcements at WWDC, Apple also introduced the next generation of its macOS operating system. Dubbed ‘Catalina’, macOS 10.15 features iPad app support, a new native Sidecar app to connect your iPad as a display or input tablet to your Mac system, voice control, and the retirement of the long-running iTunes app.
New Mac Pro Unveiled at WWDC 2019
Speaking at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple CEO Tim Cook and head of hardware John Ternus debuted the long-awaited new Mac Pro, bringing Apple roaring back into the high-performance professional market.
Apple Announces Pro Display XDR
Alongside the unveiling of the long-awaited Mac Pro at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple announced the Pro Display XDR, a new display bringing exceptional color depth, high dynamic range, and other performance features to partner with their new workstation.
Apple Adds Improved CPUs, Keyboards to MacBook Pro
Apple expanded CPU options for both the 13- and 15-inch models of its MacBook Pro laptops, the second update since their initial release in July 2018. Apple also has made improvements to its butterfly keyboards that have seen some widely-publicized hardware failures since launch.