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	Thinnest-ever Apple MacBook hands-on Thinnest-ever Apple MacBook hands-on Macworld's Susie Ochs goes hands-on with Apple's thinnest, just-announced laptop. It's so thin, it can only fit a single port! From: Network World Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 02:55 More in Science & Technology Read More   WHITE PAPER: Adallom Adallom for AWS The Adallom cloud application security platform for AWS allows IT organizations to: enable secure access of the AWS administrative console for the right users, address security and compliance mandates that requires attestation and reporting of AWS activities, and govern and address risky behaviors. 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Learn More Six things to know about the USB 3.1 port in the new MacBook Apple is challenging laptop users to adapt to fewer ports with the bold design of its new 12-inch MacBook, which has just one USB 3.1 port and a headphone jack. Apple laid out a similar challenge with its first MacBook Air in early 2008, which had just one USB 2.0 port to connect peripherals and a micro-DVI port to connect monitors.But the faster USB 3.1 port is significant because it will also be used to recharge the MacBook, as well as to connect to a wider variety of peripherals such as monitors, external storage drives, printers and cameras. The MacBook is one of just a few devices to carry the new USB port.USB 3.1 can technically transfer data between the host computers and peripherals at maximum speeds of up to 10Gbps (bits per second), which is two times faster than the current USB 3.0. The USB 3.1 port in the new MacBook will initially transfer data at 5Gbps, but expect that number to go up as the technology develops. There's also excitement around the MacBook's USB Type-C cable, which is the same on both ends so users can flip cables and not worry about plug orientation.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More   5 Everyday Technologies Apple Killed in the 12-inch MacBook Form over function?Apple's audacious new 12-inch MacBook is a beautiful example of an elegant, laser-focused laptop, from its ultra-svelte chassis to its fanless design and its cutting-edge layered batteries.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More   WHITE PAPER: Digital Guardian   Competitive Landscape: Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Get the results of Gartner's comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools. 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