About the study The study’s roots go back to 2014, when the FERC and NERC initiated a joint staff review to assess the plans for restoration and recovery in the case of utility outages of blackouts. This assessment led to the creation of the Review of Restoration and Recovery Plans report in 2016. This report included recommendations for improving system restoration and cyber incident response and recovery planning and readiness. Included in these recommendations was the request to perform a study to understand plan improvements and identify best practices....

Earlier today, Samsung started rolling out the Android 4.4 KitKat update for the Galaxy Note 3, at least in Poland. If Samsung’s previous track record is anything to go by, the update should roll-out to other major markets by the end of this month. However, if you are impatient to try out KitKat on your Note 3, you can always install the official firmware manually. While the firmware is meant for Poland’s Galaxy Note 3, it will work just fine on any Snapdragon based Note 3....

Included in iOS 16 are several new features that will change how you use your iPhone – or at least change how you interact with its lock screen. You can now fully customize your iPhone’s lock screen with rotating background photos (automated or of your choosing), and lock screen widgets for glanceable information – something that will be even more useful on the iPhone 14 Pro’s always-on display. Also: The worst thing about eSIM-only iPhones Other improvements in iOS 16 include an update to the Messages app that allows you to edit or delete iMessages after they’ve been sent, more advanced focus settings and filters, the ability to schedule email messages, and other improvements to the Mail app....

A benchmark test reveals an incredibly high score and far removed from other flagships smartphones such as OnePlus 5, Galaxy S8 or even the Galaxy Note 8 as well. It was even before Keynote that Kid Pool shared an image on Twitter for a benchmark test, this test associated with a “10,5” iPhone model. Obviously, it was extrapolated as soon as it would be the long awaited iPhone X, which would even be presented during Apple’s Keynote that this year was held in the brand new Steve Jobs Theater....

Half a Million Huawei Users Infected with Joker Malware The security firm revealed that the security issues regularly come with new versions and modifications of malware. Earlier it was discovered in 2019. Doctor Web, said, Joker malware is a malicious code hidden as a system app. It allows the hackers to do anything on the device like it can disable the Google Play Protect service, install malicious apps, show ads, create fake reviews, and more....

But did you know you can also put passcodes on individual apps? Just make sure you’re using a good one. Tap or click here to see the worst passwords of 2019. Protecting everything might sound like you’re being a little paranoid, but the bottom line is it’s the best way to ensure your information doesn’t wind up in the wrong hands. Here are a few other reasons why you should take the time to set up these passcodes....

It’s been 30 years since China’s first KFC outlet opened. To commemorate this landmark feat, the retail giant has decided to offer up a limited edition smartphone in partnership with Huawei. The phone is colored entirely in Red and comes with the iconic Colonel Sanders marking on the back panel. There’s no word on where the phone will be sold, but it’s possible that KFC will sell this at its outlets or even through its official store on Alibaba’s TMall platform, although we’re still waiting for confirmation on that front....

He was accused of various crimes like copyright infringement and money laundering. According to the reports from The Verge, Artem Vaulin, who was held at Warsaw-Bialoleka Investigative Detention Center has been given Bail. The government prosecutors stated that Kickass torrent spread over $1 billion worth content and earned millions of dollars from ad revenue. Artem Vaulin has paid $108,000 to get bail. He was currently out of jail. The lawyers of Artem Vaulin said that his passport had been seized and he is right now living in a rented apartment in Warsaw with his wife and 5-year old son....

According to a report published in The Korea Times, LG is on track to ship flexible displays before their archnemesis Samsung. Said displays should hit the market this year, but the report doesn’t say how big they’ll be or for which applications their best suited. LG could very well be planning on introducing 1.5 inch flexible displays for smart watches for all I know. Should Samsung be scared? That depends....

Every month, like clockwork, Google updates their “Developer Dashboard“. It’s a site that shows what kind of Android devices are accessing the Google Play Store. The latest numbers show that 32.3% of all Android devices are running Android 4.1, and 5.6% are running Android 4.2, for a combined total of 37.9%. Gingerbread, the two year old version of Android that refuses to die, is on 34.1% of devices. And 4....

OnePlus will be unveiling the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro on 14th May 2019. The leak comes from a reputable source so there should be little reason for one to doubt this story. This time around OnePlus is going to launch two different variants of the OnePlus 7. Alongside the regular OnePlus 7 variant, OnePlus will also be launching the OnePlus 7 Pro. The latter will pack more RAM and storage along with improved rear camera setup....

Even complete novices can start applying for jobs sooner than they might imagine after just finishing one course: “Python 3: From ZERO to GUI Programming.” Follow up with crowd favorite “Learn to Code with Python 2021,” a comprehensive bootcamp that students rated an impressive 4.7 stars out of 5. They gave the same excellent rating to instructor Boris Paskhaver, a full-stack software developer and a teacher. Get lots of hands-on practice with “Practical Python: Learn the Basics of Python 3 Step-by-Step,” then actually start creating apps, scripts, games and more in “The Complete 2021 Python Course,” By this point, you’ll be ready for “Automatic Stock Trading with Python,” which teaches you how to design a trading bot with Python for implementing stock trading strategies....

Activity Status on Instagram is a very useful feature as it lets you broadcast when you are online in real time. However, the same feature can cause headaches for many, especially those who prefer to use the platform silently. Also, many Instagram users don’t like to broadcast when they have checked the app for privacy reasons. Whatever the reasons, if you are not happy with it, you can disable it in easy steps....

Now, it looks like Google is testing another money-making app for Indian users. The new app is known as Google Task Mate, and it allows you to transfer the money directly to the bank account. As of now, the app is in beta, and it’s available on the Google Play Store for download. The app is actually quite different from Google Opinion Rewards. It doesn’t send you surveys to complete; instead, Task Mate asks you to complete tasks to earn money....

YouTube Red, its paid subscription service, was re-branded as YouTube Premium earlier this year and allowed users to watch videos ad-free, including with their own original content like the Karate Kid revival series, “Cobra Kai.” And let’s not forget access to music as well. But not everyone wants those features, or the $11.99 monthly charge that comes with them. And that’s OK, because now YouTube is increasing offerings for their free service as well, including a number of full-length feature films....

So there’s no better time for HP to upgrade its Envy all-in-one, which now steps up from 32 inches to an imposing 34-inch display with 5K resolution and wide-screen 21:9 aspect ratio, along with an impressive design and a versatile set of features that make it an attractive option for creative users. The Envy 34’s wide-screen display will also appeal to many office workers as an alternative to a dual-monitor setup, providing a compact and versatile desktop PC for remote working....

This isn’t the first time we’ve heard HP talk about smartphones. Last year, HP CEO Meg Whitman confirmed that the company was working on a smartphone. 9to5 Google’s source claims the HP smartphone could be announced as soon as next week, though unexpected delays could push that target date off by an unknown duration.

Regardless, Sony continues to demonstrate sheer excellence in mobile design. The Xperia Z4 Tablet is light thin gorgeous, with an Android interface that Sony hardly touched at all. A tablet this well-made is sure to be a solid player in the mobile realm—but only if Sony is aggressive about advertising its existence. Thin is still in Sony’s always had a leg up on other manufacturers in the design department. The Xperia Z4 Tablet is a prime example of the company’s dedication to a very specific design style, simply iterated over time....

Lenovo Glasses T1 They won’t be available outside China until 2023, but the Lenovo Glasses T1 (which will be called Lenovo Yoga Glasses in China) look set to turn heads at IFA. Described as a “wearable private display for on-the-go content consumption”, the TI Glasses are compatible with USB-C-equipped smartphones, tablets and laptops, and will connect to Lightning-equipped iOS devices via optional adapters. Looking more like a pair of regular shades and less like a ridicule-attracting piece of geekery, the T1 Glasses come with swappable nose clips and adjustable temple arms to maximise comfort, and also support custom prescription lenses via an attachable frame....

Last year I tried out the Insta360 One X2 and loved the capability of the camera and the powerful editing software that lets you capture content and worry about all of the details later. The Insta360 One RS offers an experience similar to what you see on a GoPro action camera but with even more capability thanks to its interchangeable lenses. The modular camera system separates into three primary pieces; the core, the lens, and the battery/mount....