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Derek Wirch is a seasoned IT professional with an impressive career dating back to 1986. He brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience that is invaluable to those embarking on their journey in the tech industry.

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Why You Need to Write a Letter of Resignation

If you work in an “at-will” state, you technically have the right to leave your job without notice or explanation, just as your employer has the right to terminate your employment without notice or reason. However, there are several reasons why submitting a resignation letter is still recommended.

FCC’s Push for Net Neutrality and Broadband Regulation

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated steps to reinstate net neutrality and exert stronger regulation over Internet service providers (ISPs). The FCC endorsed, in a 3-2 vote, a proposal by Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel which opens for public feedback.

Slack Shifts Communication on Platform Issues

Slack has decided to discontinue its @SlackStatus account on X, which had been a medium for updates on glitches and disruptions. Kevin Albers, Slack’s VP of Customer Experience, mentioned in a statement to The Verge that the move aims to unify communications regarding incidents and allocate resources to platforms most frequented by their clientele.

AWS WorkSpaces Client Security Update

Amazon has pinpointed a concern in its WorkSpaces Windows Client versions 5.9.0 and 5.10.0 where connection debug logs were unintentionally stored on the user’s device. If a username or password contained a backslash () or double quotes (“), they might be logged. The issue is fixed in versions 5.11.0 and 5.12.0, with the latter also erasing prior problematic… Read More »

Amazon’s New Passkey Feature

Amazon has introduced a passkey feature, aligning itself with the ongoing trend of passwordless security. Users can now employ biometric verifications like face scans or fingerprints for login purposes on Amazon’s website. This system significantly enhances security since hackers would need physical access to a user’s device to breach their accounts.

What is Centralized Logging ?

In today’s complex IT landscapes, the ability to trace, diagnose, and understand system behaviors across a multitude of services is not just a luxury—it’s a necessity. Centralized logging emerges as one of the most effective solutions to this challenge. But what is centralized logging, and why is it so crucial?