China launched more rockets into orbit in 2018 than any other country

And in the next few years it plans to launch the world’s biggest space telescope, the world’s heaviest rocket, and a space station to rival the ISS. https://ift.tt/2BsUqio https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Why does Oracle keep trashing MySQL, its own product?

Oracle CTO Larry Ellison can’t get enough MySQL bashing into his earnings calls. Is there a method to this madness?

Russian infowar: A reminder your data is being bought and sold

Dan Patterson discusses the wake-up call provided by new reports for the Senate that detail Russia's pervasive interference in the 2016 presidential election.

How to set up email notifications in iOS 12

Receiving email notifications for important messages is easy with VIP lists, but you can also get notifications for all emails in iOS 12. Learn about push notifications in the Mail app.

16 podcasts tech and business pros should check out

With so many podcast options available, deciding which ones to listen to can be challenging. The following list of tech and business podcasts may help make that decision a bit easier.

Help! Why is my website still showing old content?

You have updated your website with new content, but it still displays the old content. So what do you do? You ask for help from your fellow members within the TechRepublic forums.

Amazon sent private Alexa voice interactions from Echo smart speaker to the wrong customer

After one German user requested a copy of their Alexa voice history under the GDPR, he got another user's data in the process.

How to check the battery health of a Chromebook

With just two commands you can learn more about your Chromebook battery than what the system tray indicator tells you.

3 ways project leadership will evolve in 2019

Project leaders need to lead the charge as quality assurance ambassadors, strategic change agents, and team culture champions in 2019 and beyond.

3 ways to protect your employees' inboxes from phishing threats

Some 42% of companies say employees have fallen victim to a phishing attack, according to EdgeWave. Here's how to keep them safe.

​4 in-demand project management skills for 2019

Technical project management skills are always in demand, but more specialized skills will not only help you stand out amongst other job applicants, but it improves your chances of being hired.

13 in-demand tech certifications that will help you get a better job

Some 43% of tech leaders will increase salaries when hiring for certain in-demand positions, according to a Robert Half Technology report.

45% of tech jobs will be freelance by 2028

At companies like Google, contract workers already outnumber full-time employees, according to a Porch report.

Top 5 highest-paying tech jobs of 2019

These tech roles will pay the most and be the most heavily recruited this year, according to Scout Exchange.

How to overcome writer's block when doing a self-review

Performance reviews present a great opportunity for self reflection. Here's how to get the most out of the experience.