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In today’s fast-paced digital environment, it’s easy to get caught up in day-to-day tasks, but cybersecurity requires a proactive approach. This installment of our “Reducing Risk” series delves into how configuring your printers and computers with only the necessary capabilities can reduce cyber threats and protect your sensitive data. By taking a strategic approach to device configuration, you can build a more resilient defense against potential cyber-attacks. Why configuration control matters Think of your computers and printers as highly specialized tools, each designed to perform specific tasks. Just like any well-crafted tool, they should only be equipped with the features…

Jocko Willink, a retired Navy SEAL and Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt, works out up to 3 hours a day.He varies his exercises to stay healthy long-term and avoid having any athletic weaknesses.Exercises like push-ups, squats, and rucking are a part of his routine for overall strength and stamina.Whether you want to build muscle, burn fat, or live longer, some of the simplest exercises are the best place to start, according to retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink.Willink, a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu, said he wakes up at 4:30 a.m. every day to work out for up to three…

Police clash with pro-West protesters as Zurabishvili demands annulment of October re-election of Georgian Dream government, accused of increasing authoritarianism and Russian links.Police in Georgia have arrested more than a dozen people in a crackdown on protests against the re-election of the Georgian Dream party in last month’s parliamentary election. At least 16 people were detained on Tuesday as police clashed with protesters at a camp in the centre of the capital, Tbilisi. Representatives for President Salome Zurabishvili announced that the pro-Western head of state had launched a legal challenge to the election, which handed the ruling Georgian Dream a…

On the latest episode of Sister Wives, Meri Brown both defended herself and offered up an explanation. Why, so many TLC viewers have been wondering for so long, did it take so long for Meri to walk away from her spiritual union to Kody? Way back in early 2022, we learned that these Browns hadn’t had intercourse in over 10 years. Meri Brown was very unhappy for most of her marriage to Kody. (TLC) And yet… it still took about 12 months after this information went viral for Meri and Kody to announce they had terminated their marriage. Why did…

With more homes likely hitting the market this fall, the epic housing shortage may finally be lifting. Here’s how to connect with consumers who may be dipping their toes into home buying after being sidelined in the too-hot housing market. 1. Understand homeshoppers and how to help them It’s important to understand the needs and preferences of the different groups of buyers, so you can quickly identify solutions and resources to help get them past their home-buying challenges. A common concern for millennials is having enough money for a down payment, especially without equity from a previous home. One way…

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 20: The exterior sign of a Lowe’s home improvement store is seen on August 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. The company beat fiscal second-quarter earnings expectations, but missed on sales and cut its full-year outlook blaming inflation. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images)Eric Thayer | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesLowe’s beat Wall Street’s quarterly earnings expectations on Tuesday, as outdoor do-it-yourself projects, the home professional business and stronger online shopping fueled sales.Yet even with the better-than-expected results, the home improvement retailer is projecting a year-over-year sales decline. The company updated its full-year guidance on…

Getty ImagesThe undersea cable between Helsinki and Rostock was laid in 2015German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has said damage to two undersea cables in the Baltic Sea looks like an act of sabotage and a “hybrid action”, without knowing who is to blame.A 1,170km (730-mile) telecommunications cable between Finland and Germany was severed in the early hours of Monday, while a 218km internet link between Lithuania and Sweden’s Gotland Island stopped working on Sunday.The incidents came at a time of heightened tension with Russia and Pistorius said “nobody believes that these cables were cut accidentally”.A series of incidents involving Baltic…

John Stamos and Dave Coulier Kelly Lee Barrett/Getty Images John Stamos is showing “solidarity” amid Full House costar Dave Coulier’s cancer battle. Stamos, 61, took to social media on Monday, November 18, to share photos in which the actors smiled together, both revealing their bald heads. Stamos’ head, however, was a product of prosthetics — and some skilled editing.  “Nothing like throwing on a bald cap and flexing some Photoshop skills to show some love and solidarity with my bro @dcoulier,” he shared via Instagram. “You’re handling this with so much strength and positivity — it’s inspiring. I know you’re…

Farmers across America maintain retirement accounts at a higher clip than other types of workers, but they’re also saving less than the general population. (Image generated by AI in Midjourney) Farmers are more likely than the average American to maintain a retirement account of some kind, but their collective retirement balance is lower than the national average, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Researchers from the USDA and the Economic Research Service analyzed data from Agricultural Resource Management Surveys conducted between 2018 to 2022 to get a picture of retirement preparedness among U.S. farmers and ranchers.…

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are set to co-lead the DOGE in President-elect Trump’s second term.Republicans have long pledged to eliminate vast waste from the federal government.But it is unclear what agencies the DOGE will target and if their goals will be realized.In their roles as co-leaders of the forthcoming Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have vowed to “delete” government agencies, much like a line of code.However, their goal of cutting out entire departments faces significant bureaucratic, congressional, and political headwinds, making it a difficult task.The DOGE will likely function as an outside advisory group, which…