iPhone 13 rumors and leaks, plus Apple argues against sideloading apps

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iPhone 13 rumors and leaks, plus Apple argues against sideloading apps Rumors are swirling about the upcoming iPhone 13, from potential launch date to new features. And as lawmakers push for stronger tech regulations, Apple argues in a whitepaper that sideloading apps poses a security risk. Macworld executive editor Michael Simon and Computerworld executive editor Ken Mingis join Juliet to discuss Apple's position against sideloading iPhone apps, when to expect the iPhone 13 announcement and how it will differ from previous iPhones.

Creating constant values in Go with the const keyword | Smart Go The const keyword in Go lets you create values that are immutable across the lifetime of your program. But Go consts behave a little differently from similar features in other languages. Learn how consts work in Go, and how to use them as the language intends.

Eliminate compromised and weak passwords A single compromised password allowed attackers access to Colonial Pipeline's network. Chaos ensued. This advice will help you avoid that fate.

How to use the bzcat and zcat commands: 2-Minute Linux Tips In this Linux tip, learn how to use the bzcat and zcat commands. They allow you to look at the contents of files compressed with the bzip2 and gzip commands without having to uncompress the files first. Instead, these commands uncompress the files and send the output to standard out while the compressed files are left intact.

Coding in R? Find tips and tricks in the Do More with R series Sharon Machlis, author of Practical R for Mass Communication and Journalism, offers useful tips for coding with R. Check out the full series of 60-plus video tutorials to get you up to speed.

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