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22 free cybersecurity tools you should know about
Cybersecurity products can get pricy, but there are many excellent open source tools to help secure your systems and data. Here's a list of some of the most popular.

TikTok bans explained: Everything you need to know
The United States government takes aim at the viral video sharing application TikTok.
OpenAI o3 and o4 explained: Everything you need to know
OpenAI o3 and o4-mini are successors to the o1 model and are releases from the OpenAI reasoning model branch. These models became widely available on April 16, 2025.
AI lawsuits explained: Who's getting sued?
Authors, artists and others are filing lawsuits against generative AI companies for using their data in bulk to train AI systems without permission.
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DeepSeek explained: Everything you need to know
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm, is disrupting the industry with its low-cost, open source large language models, challenging U.S. tech giants.
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AI in healthcare: A guide to improving patient care with AI
AI is permeating critical healthcare practices, from interpreting mammograms to discovering life-saving drugs, while surgically transforming hospital workflows.
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What is quantum computing? How it works and examples
Quantum computing is an emerging area of computer science focused on building computers based on the principles of quantum theory to dramatically increase computation speeds.
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What is ransomware? Definition and complete guide
Ransomware is malware that locks and encrypts a victim's data, files, devices or systems, rendering them inaccessible and unusable until the attacker receives a ransom payment.
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What is IT automation? A complete guide for IT teams
IT automation is the use of instructions to create a clear, consistent and repeatable process that replaces an IT professional's manual work in data centers and cloud deployments.
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SAP S/4HANA migration: A definitive guide
Moving a business to S/4HANA comes with major risks, yet it is also a real opportunity for digital transformation. Here's the information and best practices to ensure success.
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What is vendor neutral archive (VNA)?
A vendor neutral archive (VNA) is a medical imaging technology that stores medical images in a standard format and utilizes a standard interface, making them accessible to healthcare professionals regardless of what proprietary system was used to create those images. See More.
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Which hospitals have the best corporate social responsibility?
The Lown Institute's data showed that the most socially responsible hospitals typically have lower CEO pay to enable better health equity, value and ...
Texas court vacates HIPAA reproductive health privacy rule
A Texas U.S. district judge struck down the 2024 modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule that aimed to strengthen protections for reproductive ...
Major health plans pledge to simplify prior authorizations
Dozens of U.S. health plans vowed to implement six actions to standardize, streamline and reduce prior authorization, AHIP announced.
Extensive patent strategies drive U.S. drug price disparities
Patent extensions for drugs like apixaban (Eliquis) and semaglutide could add $200B+ to U.S. costs and delay access to affordable alternatives, ...