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How to use Excel's conditional formatting to highlight the same row and column as the active cell

Highlighting the entire row and column for the active cell in a complex sheet could prove helpful for quickly reviewing dependent or related values. Fortunately, adding a conditional formatting rule to do so is easier than you might think. You'll need two expressions and a simple VBA procedure. As you might imagine, there are lots…
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iCloud Keychain encryption bug exposes iOS passwords, credit card numbers

More about IT Security A largely unreported iOS security flaw undermined iCloud's end-to-end encryption capability, and could have allowed attackers to steal passwords, credit cards, and any other information on file, according to security firm Longterm Security. iCloud Keychain enables users to store passwords and credit card numbers across all of their devices, while iCloud…
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Wi-Fi Networks need re-designing for growth

Wi-Fi networks are experiencing more congestion as the number of users increase in an already congested and unlicensed spectrum. More Wireless operators are geared up for the FCC offering of spectrum in the 700 MHz band.  The FCC announced last week that spectrum would be available for purchase with the conversion of more TV  networks…
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Link Quality Source Routing

Much has been said about this in the IETF however Link Quality Source Routing (LQSR) is arouting protocol for wireless mesh networks. The protocol was developed by Microsoft for use with their Mesh Connectivity Layer (MCL) technology, which facilitates the interconnection of computers into a mesh network using WiFi or WiMAX wireless service. The LQSR…
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