TechSpot
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Part of the problem was that Microsoft let users know precisely when pre-orders would go live. Customers anxious to get the next-gen console ended up bottlenecking purchasing pages triggering DDoS countermeasures. In other instances, stores tried to reduce server load by asking users to wait in line.
Digital Trends
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Microsoft has agreed to acquire video game giant Bethesda, securing the rights to huge franchises like Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Dishonored, and Doom.
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The Verge
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Microsoft created a secret Windows XP theme that made the operating system look more like a Mac. A recent Windows XP source code leak has revealed Microsoft’s early work on the operating system and some unreleased themes the company created during its early XP development back in 2000. One is labeled “Candy” and includes a design that closely resembles Apple’s Aqua interface that was first introduced at the Macworld Conference & Expo in 2000.
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Here are all the free nonprofit webinars happening in October 2020 that the Internet has to offer.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
TechSpot
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Adobe today announced an update for Acrobat Reader that's supposed to solve the perennial problem of PDFs in a mobile-first world -- the poor reading experience on devices with smaller screens.
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The Verge
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
This year has been hard. Wildfire smoke has engulfed the West Coast, hundreds of thousands are dead from an ongoing pandemic, and the US government is deadlocked to the point of illegitimacy, incapable of taking action against the economic, political, ecological, and medical devastation that threatens to engulf us. Even for those not directly affected, the perception of the ongoing crises has turned into a kind of psychic assault, challenging the limits of what we can express.
Nucleus
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
2020 is providing member-based organizations with opportunities as well as challenges, and the technologists at DelCor and Gravitate teamed up on September 15th to offer something that many associations will find most welcome – insights into how to make meaningful improvements to your processes and your member offerings in this very unusual year, presented by those that are actually doing it.
TechSpot
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
With the launch of the new GeForce 30 series, PCI Express 4.0 performance has come up into the discussion. To find out exactly what we're talking about, we've taken a deeper look.
Digital Trends
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
TikTok says it removed more than 104 million videos globally in the first half of 2020 for violating its content guidelines.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
The Verge
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. In the ongoing Epic Games vs. Apple saga, Epic says in a new legal filing that Apple made incorrect statements in its own legal filing earlier this week, asserting that Apple “cherry picked” Google search results about the popularity of Epic’s Fortnite game. Apple had suggested that Epic started the legal fight over Fortnite in the App Store as a publicity stunt, and that Fortnite had already started to decline in popularity: “For reasons having nothing t
Wild Apricot
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Looking to create or refresh your foundation's website? Here are 12 templates you can try and examples of real foundations who use them.
TechSpot
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
To absolutely nobody’s surprise, the Xbox Series X followed the same path as the PS5 and RTX 3080 yesterday as the rush to secure pre-orders caused sites to crash. Microsoft’s machine was out of stock even faster than Sony’s, and it seems some people—or bots, hopefully—got the words “Series” and.
Digital Trends
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020
More human moderators are going back to work to oversee YouTube content, taking over from automated systems that admittedly took down some videos erroneously.
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The Verge
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Whatever is unveiled during Tesla’s Battery Day event on Tuesday won’t enter “serious high-volume production” until 2022, the company’s CEO Elon Musk has cautioned on Twitter. The time-scale means the technology will mainly impact Tesla’s Semi, Cybertruck, and Roadster projects, the CEO said, adding that the company will continue to buy third-party battery cells even if Tesla decides to make its own.
Top Nonprofits
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
The following post was written by Erica Waasdorp for NonprofitPro and is being shared below, with her permission. Last week, I presented a webinar as part of the two-day virtual summit, Nonprofit Changemakers, organized by Top Nonprofits. Afterward, I received the terrific visual (above) of the presentation. The artist really picked up the highlights of my message, and she did it live.
TechSpot
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020
On their website, Gigabyte has a list of graphics cards that will come bundled with a free copy of Watch Dogs: Legion. Included are five unannounced cards: an “N306S 8GD” model, two “N307S 16 GD” models, and two “N308S 20GD” models.
Digital Trends
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Near the middle of the Cold War, in the early days of the space race, the U.S. hatched a plan to detonate a nuclear bomb on the moon.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!
The Verge
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020
Sony’s upcoming PS5 hardware has appeared at Taiwan’s National Communications Commission (NCC), providing us with the first close up photos of the next-gen console. The NCC has published a variety of images ( PDF ), showing the standard PS5 laying horizontally, the included cables, and the removable base that holds the console in both vertical and horizontal positions.
VQ Strategies
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
The most common topic of discussion in meetings lately and the theme of many sessions during this unusual fall conference season is the need to advocate for volunteer engagement as a strategy to help sustain organizations during these challenging times. While organizations are facing challenges of unparalleled magnitude (early on in the pandemic, the Wall Street Journal reported donations to some nonprofits fell as much as 75 percent and The Nonprofit Times reported that only a third of nonprofi
TechSpot
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Laptop Mag writes that Asus took top honors thanks to the company’s systems that were a combination of powerful, beautiful, and innovative. Its extensive range of laptop types, from Chromebooks to gaming machines, also helped it top the list. The publication writes that Asus’ only weak spot was in the.
Digital Trends
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
"X," in this case, did not mark the spot.
Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker
Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.
The Verge
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Expandable storage on the Xbox Series X. | Photo by Tom Warren / The Verge. Microsoft has previously detailed the new Xbox Series X controller and optional 1TB expansion cards, and now we’ve been able to get a closer look at both. After taking a first look at the Xbox Series X earlier this month , The Verge now has a working Xbox Series X unit with a 1TB expansion card and Microsoft’s updated controller.
Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
How To Save The Planet: 10 Changes With The Biggest Impact. by Zoe Allen. With the clock ticking, we’ve evaluated the impact of the biggest changes we can make for the planet. Is skipping a straw actually making a difference? With only eleven years left to divert climate collapse, it’s in everyone’s interest to protect our planet. But are our ‘little changes’ actually making the big impact we’ve been promised – or should we do more?
TechSpot
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
As outlined in this Association for Computing Machinery blog post from Herbert Bruderer, the Zuse Z4 is the oldest preserved computer in the world. It was designed by German engineer Konrad Zuse and manufactured way back in 1945.
Digital Trends
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
If there's one thing that all of the world's governments can agree on, it's that we need a plan to avoid an Armageddon-level asteroid catastrophe.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
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