The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is using Philadelphia International Airport as a test site for new handheld devices that translate statements from TSA officers for people who aren't proficient with …
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PRESENTED BY APG As the cyber landscape evolves with innovative technologies, so do the threats that limit its potential to many organizations worldwide. This is where robust defensive tools are …
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PRESENTED BY APG Everyone should be able to enjoy a distraction-free browsing experience. Yet popup ads can be a constant nuisance. Enter popup blockers. These software tools or browser extensions …
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Here’s how to protect phones, laptops and cars from damage in extreme heat
by myphillyconnection 60 viewsWhile many people are taking measures to protect themselves from the extreme heat wave striking much of the country, it's easy to forget that personal devices need protection, too. Working …
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ShopRite to bring scan-as-you-go smart carts to some Philly region stores
by myphillyconnection 75 viewsFour ShopRite stores in the Philadelphia area will be the first in Pennsylvania where customers can use high-tech shopping carts that keep running totals of their groceries and unlock rewards. …
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Wilma Theater selected for program to expand digital offerings
by myphillyconnection 54 viewsWhen the Wilma Theater began streaming shows in 2021, Managing Director Leigh Goldenberg said it brought up questions like how to maintain a performance's integrity in a digital format and …
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New tools show free WiFi locations as Philly aims to improve digital equity
by myphillyconnection 183 viewsAccessing free internet just got a little easier in Philadelphia, and it doesn't require cracking your neighbor's password. On Tuesday, officials announced the launch of the Philly Free Wi-Fi Finder …
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New Jersey attorney general sues Discord app for ‘alarming’ security lapses
by myphillyconnection 60 viewsNew Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin sued the messaging app Discord on Thursday under the state Consumer Fraud Act, saying the tech giant has failed to protect underage users from …
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Signal isn’t perfect for top-secret communications, but it might be right for you
by myphillyconnection 157 viewsWhen top White House defense and national security leaders discussed plans for an attack on targets in Yemen over the messaging app Signal, it raised many questions about operational security …
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New online tool provides public data on demographics of drivers getting pulled over in Philly
by myphillyconnection 187 viewsThree years after a Philly law was passed to reduce stops for minor traffic violations, a new online tool was introduced Monday that provides public data on who's getting pulled …