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Guarantee Your Success—Network Like Your Career Depends on It

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What’s the single best thing you can do for your career? It doesn’t require special training, it’s never too late to get started, better still, it will return your investment of energy and effort many times over. With all those pluses, why isn’t building a strong network at the top of every leader’s list of […]. The post Guarantee Your Success—Network Like Your Career Depends on It appeared first on.orgSource.

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4 Steps to Recruiting the Right Board Members for Your Nonprofit

Wild Apricot

There’s an age-old saying that goes, “You’re only as good as the people you surround yourself with.” This is certainly true in our personal lives, and the fact that the amount of spending companies have invested in recruiting.

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Linux has made it to Mars

The Verge

Image: NASA. Yesterday, NASA landed a rover named Perseverance on Mars. I, along with 2 million other people, watched the landing happen live on YouTube. It was beautiful. I mean, here’s this little robot dude that’s traveled millions and millions of miles through the barrenness of space, and now it’s just hanging out on Mars taking pics and scientific samples!

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A Black woman invented home security systems. Big Tech gave them racial bias

Digital Trends

Marie Van Brittan Brown was a nurse who began the home security revolution that directly led to the current and somewhat troubled ecosystem.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

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!

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Future Windows 10 update will reportedly add floating Start Menu and rounded corners

TechSpot

Windows Latest writes that Sun Valley has been in the works since last year and will introduce a “sweeping visual rejuvenation of Windows,” including a new interface that takes full advantage of Microsoft’s Fluent Design and WinUI language.

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Amazon changed traffic light timing during union drive, county officials say

The Verge

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. As part of its ongoing fight over an Alabama warehouse’s efforts to unionize, Amazon reportedly changed the timing of a traffic light outside the warehouse, according to reporting by More Perfect Union. Union organizers at the site had previously accused the company of altering the timing so that pro-union workers would not be able to canvass workers while stopped at the light.

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NASA confirms Thursday’s touchdown time for Mars rover

Digital Trends

NASA has released precise timings for the crucial final stages of the Perseverance rover's journey to Mars, and you can watch the whole event as it happens.

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You can have a passively-cooled GeForce RTX 3080. for a price

TechSpot

For fans of silent PCs, passively cooling the CPU has traditionally been easier to achieve than with graphics cards, mostly because of the difference in power draw from the two components. There are companies that dedicate to offer custom-built PCs for those who want that fanless experience, and enthusiasts love.

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8 Club Website Templates + Examples to Inspire You

Wild Apricot

If you run a club, then you know how important it is to have a place where your members can go to for important information, register for events and meetings, and support each other and your mission. That’s why you need a club website. Wild Apricot’s.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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.

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Microsoft announces Office 2021, available for Windows and macOS later this year

The Verge

Microsoft is announcing two new versions of Office today: a consumer Office 2021 version and Office LTSC for commercial customers. Office 2021 will be available later this year for both Windows and macOS, and similar to the previous Office 2019 release , it’s designed for those who don’t want to subscribe to the cloud-powered Microsoft 365 variants.

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Scientists are using A.I. to create artificial human genetic code

Digital Trends

Researchers are training generative adversarial networks so that they can progressively and automatically learn how to create artificial genetic sequences.

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Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3060 lands on February 25 for $329

TechSpot

Nvidia 3000-series cards went live in the latter half of 2020 but myriad of issues ensured in-store inventory remained virtually extinct. That’s still the case today, as the only way to get your hands on a new card is to pay an exorbitant price on a third-party marketplace.

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There is infinite money for stock-trading startups

TechCrunch

Welcome back to The TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter. It’s broadly based on the daily column that appears on Extra Crunch , but free, and made for your weekend reading. Want it in your inbox every Saturday morning? Sign up here. . Ready? Let’s talk money, startups and spicy IPO rumors. Earlier this week TechCrunch broke the news that Public, a consumer stock trading service, was in the process of raising more money.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Donald Glover to star in Amazon’s Mr. and Mrs. Smith series

The Verge

Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Donald Glover at the 2019 British Academy Britannia Awards | Photo by Frazer Harrison/BAFTA LA/Getty Images for BAFTA LA. Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Donald Glover will star in a new Amazon Prime Video series based on the 2005 film Mr. and Mrs. Smith. The movie starred Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt as a pair of married killers-for-hire who are assigned to assassinate each other.

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Connected-car pioneer LoJack will shut down on March 15

Digital Trends

LoJack's American division will end its sales operations in June, but will continue supporting stolen vehicle services indefinitely.

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Facebook's "secret" smartwatch will include messaging and fitness features, will run a version of Android

TechSpot

In a further move towards bolstering its growing hardware business, Facebook has been building a new wearable that is set to launch in 2022. The report comes from The Information, which claims that the Facebook smartwatch is due to launch next year.

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Multiplayer fintech, and the muddled world of startup data

TechCrunch

There’s always a fintech angle , even on Valentine’s Day. This week, I covered Zeta, a new startup working on joint finances for modern couples. It aims to take away the money chores of a relationship, from splitting the bill at dinner to requesting rent through a payment app every month. Aditi Shekar, the co-founder, gave me some notes about why the ongoing popularity of Venmo is validation for the company, instead of competition.

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

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!

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The Chevy Bolt is now a compact SUV with 250 miles of range and ‘hands-free’ driving

The Verge

The original hatchback Bolt EV is also getting a refresh The Chevy Bolt is undergoing a growth spurt. General Motors unveiled two new versions of the Bolt on Sunday: an updated Bolt EV hatchback with longer range and new high-tech features, and the brand new Bolt EUV — essentially a compact SUV — with more legroom room and less range than the Bolt EV.

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Mars has a new explorer: NASA’s Perseverance rover lands on the red planet

Digital Trends

In an incredible feat of engineering, NASA has once again landed a rover on Mars. The rover touched down safely today after a picture-perfect landing sequence.

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Chrome OS overtakes Macs for second place OS market share for the first time

TechSpot

According to numbers from market research firm IDC, Chrome OS overtook macOS for the first time in 2020 in user install base. For decades, Windows has had a stranglehold on the PC market, and that has not changed. The contest has historically been between macOS, Linux, and, more recently, Chrome OS.

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Why do SaaS companies with usage-based pricing grow faster?

TechCrunch

Kyle Poyar. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Kyle Poyar is VP of Growth at OpenView. More posts by this contributor. Subscription-based pricing is dead: Smart SaaS companies are shifting to usage-based models. Today we know of HubSpot — the maker of marketing, sales and service software products — as a preeminent public company with a market cap above $17 billion.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

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.

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Here’s a first look at Microsoft’s xCloud for the web

The Verge

Microsoft has started testing its xCloud game streaming through a web browser. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s Xbox plans tell The Verge that employees are now testing a web version of xCloud ahead of a public preview. The service allows Xbox players to access their games through a browser, and opens up xCloud to work on devices like iPhones and iPads.

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What is NFC? Here’s everything you need to know

Digital Trends

NFC has become more popular largely through mobile payment systems like Apple Pay and Samsung Pay. Our guide explains what NFC stands for and how it works.

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LastPass free tier users will have to pick a device type starting in March

TechSpot

The password manager on Tuesday revealed that starting March 16, 2021, LastPass Free users will only be able to use the service on one category of device: computers or mobile devices. Computers include all types of Internet browsers running on desktops, laptops and tablets (Windows, macOS and Linux) while mobile.

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Fintech companies must balance the pursuit of profit against ethical data usage

TechCrunch

Richard Steggall. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Australia native Richard Steggall is the CEO of Urban FT , a New York-based fintech company. He has more than two decades of experience in fintech, capital growth, mergers & acquisitions and strategic IPO advisory. Financial institutions are falling behind the tech curve in delivering on the convenience consumers demand, leaving the door wide open for Big Tech companies like Apple, Amazon and Google to become our bankers.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.