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Tech News Flash: Monday -- December 16, 2019

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The Human Problems Underlying Intel's Diversity Report
China's Tech Ban Could Have Grave Long-Term Consequences
Plenty of Linux Power Is Built Into Linux Lite 4.6
Google's Chrome 79 Puts Heavy Emphasis on Security
Facebook Won't Let US, UK, Australia Get Toe in Backdoor

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The Human Problems Underlying Intel's Diversity Report
When Intel released its diversity report last week, it got pounded for
the lack of diversity in its executive staff. Intel is one of the few
companies being transparent about diversity. Given that lack of
diversity is the problem we want to solve, the bashing is stupid. It is
only going to make it harder to address the problem. In effect, Intel
did the right thing and was punished for it.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86414.html

China's Tech Ban Could Have Grave Long-Term Consequences
China has issued an order that all foreign-made computer equipment and
software be removed from government offices and public institutions
within the next three years. China has estimated that upwards of 30
million pieces of hardware will need to be replaced. This is just the
latest salvo in the ongoing trade war between the United States and
China, the world's two largest national economies.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86416.html

Plenty of Linux Power Is Built Into Linux Lite 4.6
Serving two masters, in theory, is nearly impossible. In practice, the
Linux Lite distribution easily satisfies Linux newcomers and veteran
penguin fans as well. This distro is very beginner-friendly -- in large
part due to a fine-tuned Xfce desktop interface that gives former
Windows and macOS users a familiar base. I have always considered the
distro's name -- "Linux Lite" -- to be a misnomer.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86412.html

Google's Chrome 79 Puts Heavy Emphasis on Security
Google has released an update to its Chrome browser with a slew of new
features that are heavy on security. The new version has 51 security
fixes. It offers improved password protection over earlier versions,
real-time phishing protection, and predictive phishing tools. Google
recognizes the issues and has taken steps to fix them, noted James
McQuiggan, security awareness advocate at KnowBe4.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86411.html

Facebook Won't Let US, UK, Australia Get Toe in Backdoor
Facebook has rejected a request from the U.S., the UK and Australia for
a "backdoor" in its encrypted messenger apps to help law enforcement
agencies combat crime and terrorism. "Cybersecurity experts have
repeatedly proven that when you weaken any part of an encrypted system,
you weaken it for everyone, everywhere," wrote WhatsApp head Will
Cathcart and Facebook Messenger head Stan Chudnovsky.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86409.html

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