The phrase “Act as if ye have faith, and faith will be given to you” is a powerful sentiment that encourages taking action in accordance with belief, even when doubt lingers. While not a direct quote from the Bible, it echoes themes found in religious texts, particularly the idea that faith is both a belief and a practice. This concept suggests that by acting as if one possesses faith, one can cultivate and strengthen that faith over time. 

23andMe, the troubled genomics company, has been in a downward spiral ever since it suffered a data breach last year. Ever since then, the company, which is headed by Sergei Brin’s ex-wife, Anne Wojcicki, has been enduring a maelstrom of controversy. Litigation, layoffs, and financial devastation have marred the business’s operations. As such, a lot of the company’s customers are looking to cut and run. Understandably, people want to delete their accounts and purge whatever data the company has on them. Unfortunately, 23andMe isn’t really going to delete all of your data…

https://gizmodo.com/theres-never-been-a-better-time-to-delete-your-23andme-data-heres-how-to-do-it-2000512323

Do you want to be chained to an outlet for the rest of your life? Of course not. That’s why you got a laptop in the first place. Somewhere down the line, many of us got the idea that our laptops should always be plugged in to improve their performance. This is a myth that’s slowly killing your laptop. Once your laptop is charged, you need to unplug it, or you might be tethered to the wall forever.

Many laptops sit on a charger throughout the workday and all through the night. We don’t even think about it; we just plug in everywhere. We’re charging at work, at home, at the coffee shop – a collective addiction to a laptop at 100% battery. There’s nothing more frustrating than a laptop that can’t hold a charge, but your charging addiction may be accelerating the issue.

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Unplug Your Laptop Now, or It Will Stay Plugged in Forever

July 28, 2023 – 24th Annual

Your network is secure, your computer is up and running, and your printer is jam-free. Why? Because you’ve got an awesome sysadmin (or maybe a whole IT department) keeping your business up and running. So say IT loud; say IT proud …

Happy SysAdmin Day!

Wait… what exactly is SysAdmin Day? Oh, it’s only the single greatest 24 hours on the planet… and pretty much the most important holiday of the year. It’s also the perfect opportunity to pay tribute to the heroic men and women who, come rain or shine, prevent disasters, keep IT secure and put out tech fires left and right.

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There’s an election coming up, and internet weirdos are going to try to upset you about it. Here’s a guide to protect yourself.

https://gizmodo.com/10-internet-rage-baiting-techniques-to-know-about-1850615967