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We have some news from the National Institute of Standards and Technology that was published recently on February 7th. NIST Lightweight cryptography is a type of special security system that helps to protect information on tiny devices and gadgets such as keyless entry fobs, sensors, implanted medical devices and other Internet of Things devices or IoT.

     
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 In December of 2022, the nonprofit Linux Foundation announced the creation of the Overture Maps Foundation. This foundation will be an open source program for curating and collating map data across the world. Tom Tom, which makes its own navigation software and devices, has been struggling against Google's market dominance and is one of the key players.

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The advantages of using an external monitor for laptops include:
1. More screen space: The additional screen space allows for easier multitasking and a clearer overview of work or games.
2. Improved posture: An external monitor can help create an ergonomic sitting posture and prevent neck and back complaints after a long day of work.
3. Improved productivity: The extra screen can help boost productivity by allowing for split-screen work between multiple applications, eliminating the need to prioritize which window goes on top.
4. Cool appearance: A multi-monitor setup can give a cool appearance to the workspace.
5. Additional uses: The extra monitor can also be used as a media display when not in use. [
Connecting an external monitor to a laptop is relatively easy, as many laptops have a port dedicated to connecting a second monitor. 

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 Microsoft Teams Free (classic) will no longer be available after April 12, 2023, and users are encouraged to upgrade if necessary. 
Listen to learn how to keep your files if you are not upgrading your current Free version of Teams from Microsoft.

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OpenSSL is like a lock to keep your information safe and secure. Recently, someone discovered a way to trick the lock and get access to your information. To ensure this doesn't happen, they need to upgrade the lock. So, they have to update OpenSSL, so that bad people can't get through the lock.

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Headlines from recent tech new headlines from around the internet.

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A VPN is a secure and reliable way to keep your data safe, protect your privacy, and even access restricted websites. There are five great reasons to use a VPN: to protect your data from hackers, access blocked websites, unblock geo-restricted content, remain anonymous online, and save money on travel expenses. It can also protect your privacy from ISPs by hiding your IP address.

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News Brief about an issue with Windows start button not working properly because of different add-in apps.

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Here are your Tech Brewed tech news headlines for January 19th, 2023, and I'm your host,
Greg Doig.
First story in the newsletter today, Apple wants a bigger piece of the smart home hardware
market at stories over at AppleInsiderNews.com.
Go there and read more.
Second story also from Apple Insider News, they have an article, CES Hands-On, the best
smart home gear coming in 2023.
Third story, how to create and view an outline in Google Docs.
You can read that story at ZDNet.com.
Another story from Apple Insider News, we have the headline Mac Mini, Mac Studio, and
iMac.
Best desktop Mac to buy at any point from MacRumors.com.
iPhone 15 Pro Max Periscope lens coming to both iPhone 16 Pro models in 2024.
What are we getting ahead of ourselves here?
Take a look at that article and find out.
And our last story headline is from WindowsCentral.com.
Apple's performance comparisons to Windows PCs continue to be hilarious and ridiculous.
And that's your tech news headlines from the newsletter from GregDoig.com on today, January
19th, 2023, and I hope you all had a great day.

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