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An Ars Technica history of the Internet, part 1

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In a very real sense, the Internet, this marvelous worldwide digital communications network that youre using right now, was created because one man was annoyed at having too many computer terminals in his office. Robert Taylor was the director of the Advanced Research Projects Agencys Information Processing Techniques Office.

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60-Day Guide to Launching Your Fund Accounting Extensibility Project

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Extensibility projects like these can be intimidating to get started. Luckily, low-code and no-code solutions make embarking on these projects more accessible than ever, allowing you to customize your fund accounting software without extensive technical expertise.

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Alphabet spins off laser-based Internet backbone provider Taara

Ars Technica

Alphabet is spinning out laser-based Internet company Taara from its moonshot incubator, hoping to turbocharge the start-up that provides high-bandwidth services to hard-to-reach areas in competition with Elon Musks Starlink network of satellites.

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5 Essential RFP Writing Best Practices for Nonprofits

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A well-crafted RFP attracts the right partners and lays the foundation for successful projects. Talk to peers about their experiences with similar projects. Use resources like Google and professional networks to ask questions. Outline a specific need or problem and what the ideal outcome of your project looks like.

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Gemini Live will learn to peer through your camera lens in a few weeks

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The company's conversational Gemini Live will soon be able to view live video and screen sharing, a feature Google previously demoed as Project Astra. It can be hard to keep track of which Google AI project is whichthe 2024 Google I/O was largely a celebration of all things Gemini AI. Gemini Live with video.

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Nvidia announces DGX desktop “personal AI supercomputers”

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In a way, they are a new type of AI PC architecture specifically built for running neural networks, and five major PC manufacturers will build the supercomputers. During Tuesday's Nvidia GTX keynote, CEO Jensen Huang unveiled two "personal AI supercomputers" called DGX Spark and DGX Station, both powered by the Grace Blackwell platform.

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How to Recruit Remote Volunteers During COVID-19 Using RemoteHub

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Step Two: Post volunteer projects. In order to find volunteers for your nonprofit positions, you need to post volunteer projects. You’ll need to provide a title of your project, select a category, and enter the skills sought, a project description, and enter the required time commitment. . 1) Free vacancy postings.

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