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How to Design On-Device Intelligence: Edge-First Strategies for Speed, Privacy, and Reliability

Edge-first computing is reshaping how devices handle smart tasks, putting more processing on-device instead of sending everything to the cloud. This shift is driven by user demand for faster responses, tighter privacy controls, and lower connectivity costs. For product teams and developers, understanding how to design for on-device intelligence unlocks faster, more resilient experiences. Why […]

Morgan Blake 
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Passwordless Authentication: Practical Guide to Migrating to FIDO2, WebAuthn and Passkeys for Phishing-Resistant Logins

Passwordless authentication is moving from niche convenience to mainstream security practice. As attackers get more sophisticated, traditional passwords—often reused, easy to guess, or phished—have become a primary point of failure. Passwordless solutions reduce friction for users while raising the bar for attackers, making them an attractive option for modern applications and services. What passwordless meansPasswordless […]

Morgan Blake 
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Passkeys & Passwordless Authentication: Practical Guide to FIDO2/WebAuthn, Benefits, and Rollout

Passwordless authentication is reshaping digital security and user experience. Driven by standards like FIDO2 and WebAuthn, passkeys and other passwordless methods promise stronger protection, lower friction, and reduced support costs for organizations of all sizes. Why passkeys matterTraditional passwords are vulnerable to phishing, credential stuffing, and reuse across services. Passkeys replace passwords with cryptographic credentials […]

Morgan Blake 
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Sustainable Data Centers: Practical Guide to Cutting Energy Use and Carbon Emissions

Sustainable Data Centers: Practical Strategies for Lowering Energy Use and Carbon Footprint The rapid growth of compute and storage demand has made data center sustainability a central concern for businesses and service providers. Today’s most effective strategies combine energy efficiency, renewable sourcing, smarter cooling, and lifecycle management to reduce operating costs and environmental impact without […]

Morgan Blake 
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Edge Computing Explained: Benefits, Use Cases & Best Practices

Edge computing is reshaping how apps and devices handle data, offering faster response times, reduced bandwidth use, and stronger privacy protections. As networks become more distributed and connected devices proliferate, placing compute power closer to users and sensors is emerging as a practical strategy for modern systems. Why edge mattersPlacing processing near the source of […]

Morgan Blake 
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Edge Computing: Practical Guide, Top Use Cases, and How to Get Started

Edge computing is quietly transforming how applications are designed, deployed, and experienced. By moving compute and storage closer to where data is generated, organizations can cut latency, reduce bandwidth costs, and improve reliability — outcomes that matter for everything from connected factories to interactive consumer apps. What edge computing meansEdge computing shifts processing from centralized […]

Morgan Blake 
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Secure Your Smart Home: Practical Steps to Protect IoT Privacy

Smart home security and IoT privacy: practical steps to reduce risk Smart devices make homes more convenient, but they also expand the attack surface for privacy intrusions and network compromises. Focused, practical steps can dramatically reduce risk without sacrificing convenience. Below are clear actions to secure smart home devices and protect personal data. Start with […]

Morgan Blake 
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Edge Computing Guide: Benefits, Use Cases, Security & Deployment Best Practices

Edge computing is quietly transforming how applications run, how devices interact, and how organizations protect data at the network edge. As more devices demand instant responses and lower bandwidth use, moving compute closer to the source is no longer optional—it’s a strategic advantage. Why edge computing mattersModern applications—augmented reality, industrial automation, connected vehicles, streamed gaming—require […]

Morgan Blake 
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Why RISC-V’s Open ISA Is Reshaping Chip Design for IoT, Edge Computing, and Custom Silicon

RISC-V: How an Open Instruction Set Is Reshaping the Chip Landscape RISC-V is an open instruction set architecture (ISA) that’s gaining traction across embedded systems, edge devices, and custom silicon projects. Designed to be simple, modular, and royalty-free, RISC-V gives hardware designers the freedom to innovate without the constraints of proprietary ISAs. That flexibility is […]

Morgan Blake