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coders, software programmers, motivating

A 1,000-Foot-View of Coding from Someone Who Studied Hundreds of Software Programmers

Think you know coders and what motivates them? A panel from Red Hat Summit 2020 centered around someone who's interviewed hundreds of software programmers.

May 6, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

“The average person has no idea how software is made,” Clive Thompson, tech journalist, told Saron Yitbarek, founder of the CodeNewbie podcast, at the virtual Red Hat Summit 2020. Never mind the people behind the code. So Thompson interviewed a wide swath of software programmers — from Facebook & Google devs, to the people developing Javascript login pages […]

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Atmos immersive audio

Marcus Theaters’ Atmos Immersive Audio System

Dolby Atmos immersive audio system provides wide, even coverage at movie theater, eliminating volume buildup created by traditional rear surround arrays.

May 4, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Movie Tavern by Marcus is a premium theater concept offering restaurant-style dining and in-seat service for moviegoers — which now features a Dolby Atmos immersive audio experience. The Tech Decision At the new location in the Brookfield Square shopping center, guests can enjoy dinner and a movie in the premium UltraScreen DLX theater with Dolby […]

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Work From Home Productivity

Survey: 40% of WFHers Say Productivity Has Declined

According to a recent QucikBooks survey, about 40% of work-from-homers say their productivity has taken a hit and they’re working fewer hours.

May 1, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

For most of us, we’ve been working from home for at least a few months and you’re probably now accustomed to the short commute to the home office and blocking out the noise from your family, pets and neighbors. I have personally been curious if that means we’re being less or more productive working out […]

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Google Meet Mobile Apps

Google Meet Now Free for Everyone; New Business Features

Starting today, G Suite’s flagship video chat platform Google Meet will be free for everyone with availability rolling out over the coming weeks.

April 29, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Several popular videoconferencing providers already make at least a version of their product free, and now Google is doing the same by making Google Meet free for everyone. Starting today, Google Meet, G Suite’s flagship video chat app, will be free for everyone with availability rolling out over the coming weeks, G Suite vice president […]

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COVID-19 relief

Inside Microsoft’s, Verizon’s, and Ford Motors’ COVID-19 Relief Efforts

These three organizations have instituted COVID-19 relief efforts which take advantage of their unique technological infrastructures.

April 29, 2020 Adam Forziati Leave a Comment

At the recent Red Hat Summit Virtual Experience, Red Hat’s President and CEO Paul Cormier interviewed representatives from three recognizable technology (and automotive) brands which have used technology to assist in COVID-19 relief efforts. Let’s examine each of those conversations more thoroughly to learn more about these efforts. Microsoft Coronavirus relief efforts Scott Guthrie, Executive […]

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TV studio upgrade, PWS-4500

KLCS TV Studio Upgrade Stars Sony PWS-4500 for Live Production

This TV studio upgrade selected Sony’s PWS-4500 4K/HD live production server, which can be configured as an HD prod recorder or a 4K replay server .

April 27, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

KLCS-TV is a multiple Emmy Award-winning PBS affiliate, broadcasting 24/7 to over 15 million viewers in LA and throughout Southern California. The station has three on-air program channels: KLCS, KLCS-2 (PBS Kids programs) and KLCS-3 (travel, cooking and lifestyle programs). Its original productions are seen in Los Angeles as well as 53 additional markets. The […]

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Video Surveillance, COVID-19

Mitigate COVID-19 Risk on Campus with Video Surveillance

Video surveillance systems can add a level of security and be an effective tool in your organization's fight against COVID-19.

April 24, 2020 Jason Burrows Leave a Comment

It’s becoming all the more clear with each passing day how deep and far-reaching the impact of the coronavirus crisis is and will likely continue to be. It has claimed too many lives already and taken a serious toll on just about all aspects of our collective, everyday lives. Physically and emotionally, COVID-19 has truly been an […]

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FileCloud

FileCloud Offers Remote Workers Secure Access to On-Premises Data

Surge in remote work has opened organizations up to security and compliance risk. FileCloud offers secure access to on-premise files.

April 24, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

With millions working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations have uncovered a problem: many employees don’t have access to critical files stored in on-premises servers and storage applications. VPNs struggle in lower-bandwidth environments, making desktop access a messy process and mobile access downright difficult. FileCloud, a cloud-agnostic enterprise file sync, sharing and data governance […]

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Virtual Backgrounds, Zoom backgrounds

Inject Some Fun Into Your Video Calls With These 10 Virtual Background Ideas

We know these are difficult times, but you can at least have some fun during your videoconferencing calls with these virtual backgrounds.

April 23, 2020 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The world is becoming increasingly familiar with Zoom and other videoconferencing platforms due to the COVID-19 lockdown, and that means we’re discovering the ins and outs of these apps. Many of these apps offer options to blur your background so your messy room isn’t visible to your colleagues, clients, family or friends. But, some platforms […]

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