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Immune-supportive supplements and specific nutrients that have been shown in recent studies related to COVID-19 and reducing the risk of respiratory tract infections

Dana Laake and her special guest Caitlin Higgins will discuss immune-supportive supplements and specific nutrients that have been shown in recent studies related to COVID-19 to reduce the risk of respiratory tract infections.

The post Immune-supportive supplements and specific nutrients that have been shown in recent studies related to COVID-19 and reducing the risk of respiratory tract infections first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Surviving, maybe even thriving in the bear market?

If you missed the so-called Great Recession because you were too young to know or care what a TSP was, it's your turn! Welcome to the new updated version of Hard Times.

The post Surviving, maybe even thriving in the bear market? first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Wanna be a TSP trillionaire? Ask one!

If you choose the invest-for-the-long haul course you may, as 112,000 rank-and-file federal and postal workers have done, become a TSP millionaire. But the keys are long-term investing and doing what the proven winners have already done.

The post Wanna be a TSP trillionaire? Ask one! first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Wanna be a TSP millionaire: Have you got the right stuff?

For some, TSP (with its generous government match) will provide one-third to as much half the money they have to spend in retirement. Regardless of the percentage, it’s a lot. So how do you become a TSP millionaire?

The post Wanna be a TSP millionaire: Have you got the right stuff? first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Senate passes $3B VA supplemental funding bill, averting delay in veterans’ benefits

VA needed emergency funding by Friday to avoid delays in compensation and pension benefit payments that go to 7 million veterans and their survivors.

The post Senate passes $3B VA supplemental funding bill, averting delay in veterans’ benefits first appeared on Federal News Network.





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VA to remain ‘very discerning’ on health care hiring, calls on Congress to address $12B shortfall in December

The VA expects to grow its health care workforce to approximately 404,000 total employees next year, if Congress approves supplemental funding.

The post VA to remain ‘very discerning’ on health care hiring, calls on Congress to address $12B shortfall in December first appeared on Federal News Network.




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TMF Board fine tunes criteria as funding becomes tighter

Larry Bafundo, the executive director of the TMF, said competitive proposals must include at least some repayment options and have measurable value.

The post TMF Board fine tunes criteria as funding becomes tighter first appeared on Federal News Network.




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No deal to end shutdown; Trump says ‘could be a long time’

No deal reached to end shutdown as President Trump and congressional leaders meet at the White House

The post No deal to end shutdown; Trump says ‘could be a long time’ first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Taking an API, cloud driven approach can lead agencies to better mission outcomes

Granting access to, sharing and securing data in the cloud continues to challenge agencies across government. During this exclusive webinar, moderator Jason Miller will discuss cloud strategy, security and applications with agency and industry leaders.

The post Taking an API, cloud driven approach can lead agencies to better mission outcomes first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Modernizing Cybersecurity at the Defense Department

Thunderdome must clear an operational assessment and red team tests. DISA also faces the hurdles of scaling a new security tool and processes across enterprise DoD networks. We talk with DISA’s Drew Malloy about the challenges ahead.

The post Modernizing Cybersecurity at the Defense Department first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Cyber leaders aim to embed zero trust principles in systems

As civilian and defense agencies work through the nuances of incorporating zero trust strategies, the question becomes: How can this process be sped up? During this exclusive webinar, moderator Justin Doubleday will discuss tools and techniques accelerating the move to zero trust with agency and industry leaders.

The post Cyber leaders aim to embed zero trust principles in systems first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Episode 23: Winning Task Orders: It’s not just about winning the IDIQ contract – that’s when the real work begins – winning task orders!

In this episode of Market Chat we discuss Task Orders with 3 field experts. What are they? How do you market to them? How do you win them? Why are they so important?

The post Episode 23: Winning Task Orders: It’s not just about winning the IDIQ contract – that’s when the real work begins – winning task orders! first appeared on Federal News Network.




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The Future of Federal Cyber

Cultural change may be one of the bigger challenges of shifting your cybersecurity model to a zero trust architecture. We share how IT and security leaders in both civilian and defense agencies are tackling that and more in our new ebook.

The post The Future of Federal Cyber first appeared on Federal News Network.





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Best practices for implementing DevSecOps

In this exclusive ebook, we share pointers on establishing DevSecOps from the Army, GSA, NGA, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, OMB, VA and industry experts from Atlassian, Datadog, Invicti Security, Red Hat and Second Front Systems.

The post Best practices for implementing DevSecOps first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Legionella bacteria in your office’s water? Don’t be alarmed

GSA is testing the water systems at 1,400 federal facilities to create a baseline and remediate any findings of Legionella and other problems.

The post Legionella bacteria in your office’s water? Don’t be alarmed first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Security in the age of telework continues to be a ‘shared responsibility’

A guide from the Interagency Security Committee sheds light on how a more "mobile" federal workforce can stay secure everywhere from cyberspace to Starbucks.

The post Security in the age of telework continues to be a ‘shared responsibility’ first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Cyber pay in government is as fragmented as ever

It’s a case of “haves and have-nots.” Here’s an informal run down of agencies with special cyber pay authorities, including DoD, DHS, and the VA.

The post Cyber pay in government is as fragmented as ever first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Retirement by the numbers: Feds in CSRS are dwindling fast

Federal News Network dug into federal employee retirement data and found the number of retirees in CSRS and FERS to be almost equal.

The post Retirement by the numbers: Feds in CSRS are dwindling fast first appeared on Federal News Network.




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The subtle difference between engagement and experience in 2024 FEVS

As agencies look deeper into 2024 FEVS results, they may want to analyze the intersection between two key indices: employee engagement, and employee experience.

The post The subtle difference between engagement and experience in 2024 FEVS first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Other transaction authorities may be low-friction, but they’re not protest-proof

Other transaction authorities have become popular. But follow-on orders are not protest proof.

The post Other transaction authorities may be low-friction, but they’re not protest-proof first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Retired Navy admiral arrested in bribery case linked to government contract

Retired four-star admiral Robert Burke, who served as vice chief of naval operations, faces federal charges including bribery and conspiracy.

The post Retired Navy admiral arrested in bribery case linked to government contract first appeared on Federal News Network.




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North Korean charged in cyberattacks on US hospitals, NASA and military bases

Federal authorities say a North Korean military intelligence operative has been indicted in a conspiracy to hack into American medical centers, military bases and even NASA. The grand jury indictment announced Thursday in Kansas City accuses Rim Jong Hyok of ransomware attacks and other hacks on targets in the U.S., China, Taiwan and South Korea. It says he laundered ransom money and used it to fund more cyber attacks on defense, technology and government entities around the world. A $10 million reward is offered for information leading to him or any other foreign operative who attacks critical U.S. infrastructure.

The post North Korean charged in cyberattacks on US hospitals, NASA and military bases first appeared on Federal News Network.







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System Integrators: Best Custom PCs for Everyone? #HWZtechmeup S03 Ep 04

She's gotten a custom keyboard before, now she's looking for a PC upgrade. Can KH help Melissa choose her next PC upgrade?

With a wide variety of sizes and designs, system integrators offer a premium DIY experience - without the actual DIY hassle.

Featured builds: Dreamcore RidgeDreamcore GhostInvader PC Mansa Tiny-ITXIntel Raptor Canyon NUC




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Logitech Zone Vibe Wireless review: The gen z hybrid working lifestyle headset

Want a Teams/Zoom-certified business communications headset, while blending in at the hip new cafe you've been leeching the free Wi-Fi from, sipping on that fancy single origin Panama gesha orange spro you ordered two hours ago? Logitech's got you covered...maybe.

If you're interested in the Zone Vibe Wireless, you can get it for S$189 on Shopee.




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HWM + HWZ Tech Awards 2022: Where the very best tech brands and products shine bright

In an era of distraction and swiping to the next video of choice in mere seconds, the Tech Awards 2022 is ever more relevant as the guiding light in the industry for both consumers and decision-makers alike.



  • Tech Trends and Commentaries

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No one seems to know what the new Mac Pro will be like

Are the people tasked with making Macs better at keeping secrets?



  • Tech Trends and Commentaries

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Weekend Drives: Mercedes-Benz C200 AMG Line - Is this really a baby S-Class?

High COE prices mean it's a bad time to be buying a brand new car. But the new C-Class is here and I want to find out if it's worth its desirable enough to persuade buyers to disregard their wallets and follow their hearts.



  • Tech Trends and Commentaries

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Will Apple hold an October event this year?

Now that Apple has announced its new iPhones, will they follow up with anything else? #apple #appleevents #applesilicon



  • Tech Trends and Commentaries

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Huawei Watch GT 4 review: The smartwatch activity tracker to beat, and it looks classy too!

Note:This video was first published on 21 November 2023.

After a long hiatus, Huawei returns with the Watch GT 4 series. It is a classy aesthetic upgrade to the GT 3, but still rocks one of the best heartrate sensors and analytics data for the price with TruSeen 5.5+ and a 2-week battery life. Find out how it compares with the last generation Watch GT 3 Pro.

You can get the Huawei Watch GT 4 series starting at S$298 from Lazada and Shopee.




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Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni review: The AI Robot Vacuum You've Been Waiting For?

Note: This review was first published on 8 November.

Square is the new round. Zach lets Ecovacs' latest flagship robot cleaner loose around his home to see how its improved solid-state LiDAR and AI navigation handle his bar stool maze.

Read more about the Deebot X2 Omni's features here.

You can also buy it online from Courts as well as Ecovacs official stores on Shopee and Lazada for an SRP of S$1,699.




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HWZ explores the 7 forms of lightsaber combat in the Star Wars universe

Note: This video was first published on 14 Dec 2017 and is republished now in celebration of Star Wars Day.

Our teammate senses a disturbance in The Force. His investigations lead him face to face with FightSaber's Jedi Master Sas-Ejiid, who teaches him how to defend himself in the 7 forms of lightsaber combat.




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Nespresso Vertuo Creatista review: Can technology automate your way to become a home barista?

The Vertuo Creatista is the ultimate Nespresso machine, capable of drinks as small as 25ml up to 535ml. It's fancy auto-steam wand can create all forms of milk concoctions too, but can it make café-quality milk texture to scratch your inner home barista itch?

You can buy the Nespresso Vertuo Creatista (S$1,099) from Nespresso's online store, Amazon.sg, or Lazada.




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Adobe MAX 2024: Video highlights of Zach's favourite new gen AI features

Adobe announced over 100 updates across all apps at this year's MAX 2024 conference in Miami, but the most impressive has to be the Firefly Video model. Here are some live demos of Adobe's new gen AI magic at work. #adobe #adobemax

More stories from MAX 2024: Adobe Firefly, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Content Authenticity app, Adobe global AI skills initiative




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Amazon is buying MGM, the studio behind James Bond, for €6.9 billion

Amazon is buying MGM, the studio behind James Bond, for €6.9 billion




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US recovers most of Colonial Pipeline Bitcoin ransom following cyberattack

US recovers most of Colonial Pipeline Bitcoin ransom following cyberattack




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Meat company JBS confirms it paid a $11 million ransom following its recent cyberattack

Meat company JBS confirms it paid a $11 million ransom following its recent cyberattack




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Brussels launches antitrust probe into Google's digital ad tech practices

Brussels launches antitrust probe into Google's digital ad tech practices




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More secure and better at correcting typos on your phone, can this Swiss start-up take on Google?

More secure and better at correcting typos on your phone, can this Swiss start-up take on Google?




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First space, now immortality: Jeff Bezos reportedly invests in eternal life start-up Altos Labs

First space, now immortality: Jeff Bezos reportedly invests in eternal life start-up Altos Labs




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Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded to David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded to David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian




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Euronews Debates | Profit vs public good: How can innovation benefit everyone?

Euronews Debates | Profit vs public good: How can innovation benefit everyone?




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What is the metaverse and why is Facebook betting big on it?

What is the metaverse and why is Facebook betting big on it?




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The Vikings settled in North America 500 years before Christopher Colombus, study reveals

The Vikings settled in North America 500 years before Christopher Colombus, study reveals




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Latest news bulletin | November 10th – Morning

Latest news bulletin | November 10th – Morning




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11.11 sale Singapore 2024: Best laptop deals from Microsoft, Lenovo, ASUS and more

Including discounts on some 2024 Tech Awards winners!