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FCCC/ARR/2017/SVK

Slovakia. Report on the individual review of the annual submission of Slovakia submitted in 2017. Note by the expert review team.




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FCCC/SBI/2018/4

The 33rd meeting of the Least Developed Countries Expert Group. Report by the secretariat.




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SBSTA48.Informal.4

Informal document containing the draft elements of the draft decision on the work programme under the framework for non-market approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 8, of the Paris Agreement. Informal document by the Chair.




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SBSTA48.Informal.3

Informal document containing the draft elements of the rules, modalities and procedures for the mechanism established by Article 6, paragraph 4, of the Paris Agreement. Informal document by the Chair.




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SBSTA48.Informal.2

Informal document containing the draft elements of guidance on cooperative approaches referred to in Article 6, paragraph 2, of the Paris Agreement. Informal document by the Chair.




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SB48.Informal.1

Draft elements of the modalities, work programme and functions of the forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures under the Paris Agreement . Informal document by the Chairs.




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FCCC/SBI/2018/5

Implementation of the framework for capacity-building in developing countries. Synthesis report by the secretariat.




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FCCC/SBI/2018/7

Arrangements for Intergovernmental Meetings. Note by the Executive Secretary.




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FCCC/ARR/2017/MCO

Monaco. Report on the individual review of the annual submission of Monaco submitted in 2017. Note by the expert review team.




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FCCC/IRR/2017/MCO

Monaco. Report on the review of the report to facilitate the calculation of the assigned amount for the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol of Monaco.




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FCCC/ARR/2017/CZE

Czechia. Report on the individual review of the annual submission of Czechia submitted in 2017. Note by the expert review team.




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FCCC/SBSTA/2018/2

Outcomes of work under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change since May 2016. Synthesis report by the secretariat.




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FCCC/TAR/2017/KHM

Cambodia. Report of the technical assessment of the proposed forest reference level of Cambodia submitted in 2017.




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FCCC/SBI/ICA/2017/TASR.1/CHN

China. Technical analysis of the first biennial update report of China submitted on 12 January 2017.




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FCCC/SBI/2018/INF.5

United Nations Environment Programme response to the independent review of the Climate Technology Centre and Network.




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FCCC/ARR/2017/NZL

New Zealand. Report on the individual review of the annual submission of New Zealand submitted in 2017. Note by the expert review team.




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FCCC/SBI/2018/INF.7

Status of submission and review of seventh national communications and third biennial reports. Note by the secretariat.




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Google's Advanced Protection Expands to Phone-Only Users

Google has made it easier to join the company's Advanced Protection Program, which is designed to stop the most sophisticated hackers from breaking into your Gmail account. Before you needed two security keys to enroll. Now you just need a smartphone.




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Bad Flaw in Windows 10 Also Affects Chrome Browser

Security researchers are demonstrating how you can use the Windows 10 flaw, CVE-2020-0601, to spoof the trusted digital certificates for official website domains on Google's Chrome browser. These same certificates can warn you about hacking attempts.




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Feds Seize WeLeakInfo.com for Selling Access to Stolen Data

The FBI seizes the internet domain to WeLeakInfo.com, a site that was cataloging billions of records, such as email addresses and passwords, from more than 10,300 data breaches at various companies and service providers.




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Report: Apple Dropped Plans for Fully-Encrypted iCloud Backups

Six sources confirmed Apple changed its mind on end-to-end encrypted backups two years ago following an FBI complaint and concerns users could lose access to their own data.




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Report: Hack of Amazon's CEO Phone Tied to Saudi Prince

The stunning allegation reportedly comes from a forensic analysis Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos commissioned to determine the culprit behind the hack, which resulted in his private photos ending up in the hands of the National Enquirer.




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After Bezos Phone Hack, UN Points Finger at Saudis, Calls for Probe

According to a recent forensic analysis, a WhatsApp account from the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman allegedly sent government-bought spyware to Bezos' phone in May 2018, two UN human rights experts said on Wednesday.




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Oops! Microsoft Briefly Leaked 250M Customer Support Records

The records involved conversation logs between Microsoft support agents and customers across the globe, dating back to 2005. Most of the records were redacted of customer contact information, but not all.




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The Cost of Avast's Free Antivirus: Companies Can Spy on Your Clicks

Avast is harvesting users' browser histories on the pretext that the data has been 'de-identified,' thus protecting your privacy. But the data, which is being sold to third parties, can be linked back to people's real identities, exposing every click and search they've made.




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Save 30 Percent on Keeper, Never Click 'Forgot Password' Again

The password-fatigued masses will be pleased to find Keeper's new 30 percent off deal, which brings it down to $20.99 per year from its typical $29.99.




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Avast Defends Data Harvesting, Plans to Get Users to Agree to It

On Tuesday, Avast responded to a PCMag-Motherboard investigation into the company's browser history collection practices, saying it was entirely legal. Avast users should expect to see a prompt from the antivirus products, asking them to consent to the data harvesting.




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Avast to End Browser Data Harvesting, Terminates Jumpshot

'As CEO of Avast, I feel personally responsible and I would like to apologize to all concerned,' wrote Ondrej Vlcek following a PCMag-Motherboard investigation into the privacy risks around the data harvesting.




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New Coronavirus Strain? Nope, Just Hackers Trying to Spread Malware

The hackers have been using files and emails that warn about a new coronavirus strain to trick users into opening them. Doing so can secretly deliver malware to the victim's machine.




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Google Photos Videos Were Shared With Strangers

Google's Takeout service was designed to let people download their data, but accidentally sent videos from Google Photos accounts to strangers.




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Hackers Pose as Wall Street Journal Reporter to Phish Victims

Watch out for suspicious interview requests. 'The main focus of this phishing campaign was stealing email account information of the victims, and finding information about their contacts/networks,' the cybersecurity experts at Certfa Lab warned on Wednesday.




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Malware Steals Data By Adjusting Screen Brightness

Malware on an air-gapped computer can transmit data like Morse code by changing screen brightness in a way that's invisible to the naked eye but easily recorded with a camera.




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The Best Parental Control Software for 2020

Parenting styles run the gamut and so do the features in parental control and monitoring utilities. We've tested the top hardware- and software-based services to help you choose the right one for your family.




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The Best Free Antivirus Protection for 2020

Windows Defender is improving, but you still shouldn't rely on Windows 10's security tools as your sole means of protection. Many free third-party security apps are more effective at keeping you safe. We've tested 17 no-cost services to help you find the best free antivirus for protecting your PC.




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Home Chef Meal Delivery Service

True to its name, Home Chef is the homiest of meal services we've tried. The recipes are simple and not too adventurous, but for some home chefs, that's a good thing.




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Igloohome Deadbolt 2S

The Igloohome Deadbolt 2S allows you to lock and unlock your door using your phone, a touch-screen keypad, or physical keys, though it lacks many of the features that you get with similarly priced smart locks.




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Trivantis Lectora Inspire

Trivantis Lectora Inspire is more expensive than fellow Editors' Choice pick Articulate Storyline 2. With that said, it's still worth checking out as it is a very powerful eLearning authoring tool.




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WRS Health

WRS Health is an innovative and clinician-centered solution that improves charting accuracy, individualizes patient-care plans, and enhances reimbursements. This application is definitely a top contender in the electronic medical record (EMR) field.




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Apple iMovie

Apple's excellent entry-level desktop video editing application can turn your footage and photos into impressive productions.




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Wix Stores

Wix Stores has a smooth offering that's strongly geared toward beginners who just want to get off the ground quickly. More advanced users or those who need more in-depth customizability, however, will need to look elsewhere.




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GoDaddy GoCentral Online Store

Given that GoDaddy's GoCentral Online Store is an add-on service to its web hosting product, you'll find its features a little more limited than much of the competition. But if you're a GoDaddy customer, then it's a great way to start quickly.




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Have a Question for PCMag?

Need help with what to buy? On Twitter, reach out to @PCMag using the #PCMagPicks hashtag, and we'll track down an answer for you.




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Web Hosting Hub

Web Hosting Hub offers excellent customer support and strong shared and WordPress hosting, but it lacks the advanced hosting options that many growing businesses will eventually need.




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SteelSeries Rival 710

Like its predecessor the Rival 700, the SteelSeries Rival 710 is a solid, pricey gaming mouse, with unique features (such as an on-body screen) that are more fun and flashy than technically useful.




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Nanit Plus

The Nanit Plus offers more features and data than any other smart baby monitor, including sleep tracking and breathing monitoring.




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Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is a big, powerful phone that's good for artists and note-takers.




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Whistle GO Explore

The Whistle GO Explore pet tracker improves on the previous generation in nearly every while, while adding a few new tricks in the process.




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Salesforce Pardot

Although it's pricey, the intuitive Salesforce Pardot offers standout features, making it a leader among today's marketing automation platforms.




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Campaign Monitor

Campaign Monitor is a satisfactory marketing tool, especially with email marketing features and analytics, but it trails the competition in areas like direct online support.




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Infusionsoft by Keap

Infusionsoft by Keap combines robust analytics with an intuitive interface and easily customizable dashboards to help you track your customers and email marketing campaigns.