Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 337
Experimenting during Field Day 2024 Running solo for Field Day in the backcountry of Kananaskis Country. VE6LK Amateur Radio for aspiring professionals So much of what I do in other …
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German Teletype (RTTY) Weather on HF (Shortwave) Radio
This is a video of the German Weather Broadcast from DWD, Hamburg, on shortwave (HF), using teletype (RTTY). I demonstrate two decoding software options: JWcomm32 (older), and, FLdigi. Note the …
Modern Amateur Radio Hobby – An Introduction
This video is an introduction to an international public-service and technology hobby known as ‘amateur radio’ (or ‘ham radio’). Amateur radio (also called ham radio) describes the use of radio …
AI, IoT, Quantum Security Among Top 10 Emerging Technologies: Forrester
Forrester identified top emerging technologies in its latest report, highlighting their potential benefits, use cases, and risks for businesses. The post AI, IoT, Quantum Security Among Top 10 Emerging Technologies: …
Essential Tips for Reliable Linux Backups
These Linux backup strategies help protect data and system files, avoid the pitfalls of unreliable backups, and streamline recovery in case of disaster. The post Essential Tips for Reliable Linux …
Negative Online Experiences Drive Customers To Competitors: Study
If a company wants to send customers to a competitor, serving up a negative online experience is a good way to do it, according to a new study. The post …
The Copilot+ PCs Arrive: My Initial Impressions
I’ve received my first two Copilot+ PCs to review, and both are impressive products. I got a gorgeous HP EliteBook Ultra 14 and the Surface Laptop, 7th Edition, both of …
Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 336
Field Day locator This page is intended to show public Field Day sites that members of the public and media can visit. ARRL ARRL Field Day information and rules Field …
Amazon Sellers Gain Insight From Free Prime Day Playbook
Onramp’s e-book guides e-commerce sellers through goal setting for the event to help them prepare for inventory management and marketing campaigns. It further provides advice for strategic product selection, pricing, …
Surge in Bad Bot Threats Forces Retailers To Bolster Cyber Defenses
Artificial intelligence is behind a significant surge in sophisticated bad bot traffic, which went from bad to worse in the first quarter of this year. Instead of human net surfers, …
AI Brings High Hopes for Better Retail Customer Experiences
The retail industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence. A recent study found that 34% of retailers believe 2024 will be a turning …
Windows 10 End of Life Could Flood Landfills With E-Waste
Microsoft aims to boost the PC market with artificial intelligence and Windows 11, but a collateral consequence of those moves could be an early trip to a landfill for many …
How Apple Outperformed Google and Microsoft in AI Rollout
Over the last several weeks, we’ve had Google I/O, which highlighted the rollout of Google’s Gemini AI engine for smartphones; Microsoft Build, which focused on its Copilot+ rollout for PCs; …
Marine Radiofax Weather Charts Via Shortwave Radio – WEFAX
Weather out over oceans? That, and more. More than international broadcast stations and amateur radio operators exist on the shortwave radio spectrum. For instance, any non-broadcast signal that is not …
Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 335
A super-simple standalone WSPR beacon IgrikXD managed to hit Texas and Colorado from the edge of the North Sea on several bands, which isn’t too shabby with a fraction of …
Apple Goes All-In on a Privacy-Based AI Experience
Prior to WWDC24, AI meant artificial intelligence to most consumers. In classic Apple-esque fashion, we now know the Cupertino-based company wants to redefine AI as “Apple Intelligence.” The post Apple …
Upgrade to Ubuntu Pro for 5 Years of Free Extended Support
Ubuntu Pro subscriptions are free for personal use, and you can extend long-term support for your OS by an additional five years. With this extended support, you’ll receive security and …
‘Pink Slime’ Sites Outnumber Daily Newspapers on the Web
Websites posing as local news outlets funded by partisan groups have surged past the number of sites of independent daily newspapers on the internet, according to a new report by …
Ex Sneaker Botter Turns Cybersecurity Expert To Protect E-Tailers
A former “sneaker botter” who for years programmed bots to take advantage of e-commerce platforms now uses his experience to combat bot attacks to raid merchants’ websites and prevent Account …
Apple Intelligence Headlines WWDC24 Kickoff Event
Apple’s answer to the likes of Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot, didn’t exhibit many tricks not already seen on those other platforms, but it did excel in two areas: integration …