CompTIA certifications have remained the most popular for the entry-level information security professional, but there are a number of CompTIA alternatives that made the list. See the five best entry-level information security certifications to earn below. 1. CompTIA “core” certifications For the number one spot, we cheated a bit, but that’s because where you start your certification journey largely depends on your existing knowledge and experience. As the saying goes, cybersecurity is not an entry-level skill, and you need to understand how a network works before you can understand how to secure it....

Maybe you want a tool with a big collection of templates, one that builds diagrams based on text, or one that has specific objects and connectors. With helpful Google Docs add-ons like these, the ideal diagram tool might be closer than you think. Finding Google Docs Add-Ons While we’ll give you direct links to all of the add-ons below, it’s still useful to know where to find them should you want to browse for more....

En 2023 habría alrededor de 4.89 mil millones de personas usando medios sociales. Y debido a que los smartphones y la conectividad de internet se vuelven más baratos y de más fácil acceso, es esperable que estos números crezcan aún más. Más de 5 mil millones de personas usarán los medios sociales en el 2024. Para los especialistas en marketing esto significa que existe un gran potencial para llegar a una audiencia masiva y comprometida en los medios sociales....

The list of amazing apps doesn’t end there. We’ve compiled some of the best Android apps of 2022 that you should check out. You’ll find innovation, excellent design and plenty of fun games. Read on for some of the best apps you didn’t know you needed until now. Best app overall: Dream One of the biggest trends of 2022 was undoubtedly the AI art movement. Dream by WOMBO is one of the best options....

“That’s not cinema.” The harsh words from acclaimed director, Martin Scorsese, about the most successful film franchise in history, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, have echoed throughout the Hollywood tabloids the past few months and caused quite a ripple effect among cinematic fans. Scorsese’s continued quote states, “Honestly, the closest I can think of them, as well made as they are, with actors doing the best they can under the circumstances, is theme parks....

Stories discussed in this episode: Apple Watch blood oxygen detection feature found in iOS 14 code snippet iOS 14 icon leak reveals first look at Apple’s high-end, over-ear headphones with AirPods features Apple tells employees to ‘work remotely if your job allows’ this week, announces other anti-coronavirus measures Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac....

This week Benjamin Mayo and Zac Hall discuss the latest Ming-Chi Kuo rumors of redesigned MacBooks and Apple Watches, our time spent with macOS Big Sur so far, Apple’s plans for Black Friday, and much more. Sponsored by Roborock: Get the Roborock S6 Pure robot vacuum and mop in black for $359.99 (Reg. $599). Sponsored by ExpressVPN: Take back your Internet privacy today and get 3 months free with a 1-year package at ExpressVPN....

This week’s 9to5Rewards partner is PhotoFast and its line of MAX flash drives for iOS devices. The company has three PhotoFast MAX Lightning drives to give away, which it notes is the world’s smallest iOS & USB 3.0 SuperSpeed flash drive. We have one 32GB, one 64GB, and one 128GB model to send to three lucky winners for this week’s Rewards prize. With a Lightning connector on one side to connect to your iPhone or iPad, and USB 3....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. 9to5Toys Lunch Break delivers the best deals every day of the week at 12:30PM EST. This includes price drops on all sorts of Apple products from iPad to MacBook and everything in between, as well as HomeKit gear, accessories of all kinds and so much more....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. 9to5Toys Lunch Break delivers the best deals every day of the week at 12:30PM EST. This includes price drops on all sorts of Apple products from iPad to MacBook and everything in between, as well as HomeKit gear, accessories of all kinds and so much more....

Blumhouse is widely considered one of the major production companies for horror movies, and it’s certainly contributed its share of films to the genre. The company was founded by Jason Blum in 2000, but would not become well-known until around 2010. There’s no doubt that Blumhouse is taking the world of horror films by storm, but quantity is not always synonymous with quality. The production company has made a name for itself and it’s likely that it spearheaded at least one of your favorite horror movies, but Blumhouse definitely has its fair share of unsuccessful films as well....

Although Melrose Place has its own reputation for being a pretty wild show, it was actually a spin-off of Beverly Hills, 90210. The drama was meant to focus on an older crowd than the teens of the posh California address, but after some early episodes that were kind of lame, the series shifted to the nuts cliffhangers and storylines that people still talk about today. Since both TV shows have the same creator (Darren Starr) and are both fun and juicy entertainment, let’s compare the two of them....

A big reason why income taxes are a challenge for many people is that, in the US, they’re pretty complicated. Most people wind up trusting tax preparation software or handing things over to a tax preparer. It’s this complexity that leads to many misunderstandings, and sometimes those misunderstandings can lead to some pretty serious financial and legal consequences. Here are six common misunderstandings about the American income tax system, along with how you can avoid falling prey to the confusion....

7 Powerful Email Applications to Manage Your Digital Life (That Aren’t Gmail): Email Clients Vs. Email Services There’s a difference between email clients and email services. An email client is a type of software that will be installed on your computer or mobile device. You will use the email client to access your email, even if your email is through, say, Gmail. Some examples of this include the Mail app on your Mac computer or iOS device, or Thunderbird....

The saga between 90 Day Fiancé’s Paul Staehle and his wife Karine Martins continues. Paul, who announced last month that Karine would like a divorce, just claimed that his wife has run off with the baby to live with new man, Blake Sakal. Paul and Karine first appeared on Seasons 1 and 2 of TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, where viewers met them for the first time on camera in Brazil and watched them marry in November 2017....

Stories discussed in this episode: Hands-on: These are all of the new Music app features in iOS 14.5 Apple Card adds exclusive deals on health apps for American Heart Month Apple 6G plans already under way, despite likely 2030 launch Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!...

Sponsored by MacStadium: Get 50% off your first two months of a Mac mini subscription now w/ code 9TO5MAC, or get started with MacStadium’s new Orka private cloud. Stories discussed in this episode: Following demo at iPhone 11 event, FiLMiC multi-cam recording now available as new ‘DoubleTake’ app Second report suggests Apple and MGM held ‘preliminary’ talks about an acquisition HomeKit support for Eero appears imminent following latest firmware update Enjoy the podcast?...

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Group FaceTime’s delay, Twitter’s destructive API change, new details about AirPower, iPhone rumors including Apple Pencil support, Apple Car development, and much more. Sponsored by Hyper: Visit hypershop.com and use coupon code 9to5macbook to get 10% off site-wide, and enter our 2018 MacBook Pro giveaway! Sponsored by Molekule — the only air purifier that actually destroys pollutants. Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall iOS 12 and macOS Mojave won’t ship with Group FaceTime at launch...

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Today’s can’t miss deals: Last Call Updates: App Store Free App of the Week: Magnetized abstract puzzle game ($3 value) Retro Freak plays original game cartridges from 11 throwback consoles Phree stylus works on nearly any surface & doubles as a headset for phone calls Bloxels lets anyone design video games with no programming knowledge needed Home: Dyson DC40 vac $180, AM05 hot+cool fan (refurb) $120, more Best Buy Steelbook and Metalpak Blu-ray sale from $8: Super Bad, The Fifth Element, many more http://t....

17 Social Media Templates to Save Time and Increase ROI: Social Media Templates and Checklists Your social media presence, like Rome, isn’t going to be built in a day. There are a lot of things to consider when building a social media strategy and even after your strategy is created, you’ll need to invest time and resources in implementing that strategy. Without social media templates and checklists, it can be a very daunting task....