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Apr 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Synology's Drive Lockdown: What It Means for Your NAS

Synology is gearing up to limit the use of non-Synology hard drives in its upcoming NAS devices. This move, set to begin with the Plus Series models launching in 2025, will only allow Synology-branded or certified drives to access all features and support. This decision will not impact existing Synology NAS owners or those who have already purchased Plus Series devic...

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Feb 01 2025BUSINESS

The Cost of Tariffs: How Businesses are Preparing for the Next Wave

Businesses across the board are gearing up for potential tariffs. The tariffs are expected to impact a wide range of products, from oil to cars to everyday consumer goods. These tariffs, which include a 25% increase on imports from Mexico and Canada, and a 10% increase on goods from China, are expected to affect the entire US economy. Businesses have been preparing...

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Jan 05 2025BUSINESS

Health Insurance Giants: Who's Really in Control?

Ever wondered who's calling the shots in the U. S. health insurance market? It's not a secret that a few big players have been gobbling up smaller companies. Take CVS Health, for instance. In 2018, they scooped up Aetna. That same year, Cigna bought Express Scripts. Fast forward to 2023, Kaiser Permanente joined forces with Geisinger. The result? Four massive insurer...

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Oct 05 2024BUSINESS

Port Strike Ends, Workers Win Big Pay Bump

After a 12-day strike that had consumers worried about shortages and inflation, dockworkers are heading back to work. The strike, which affected dozens of ports along the East and Gulf coasts, ended with a tentative agreement that will boost workers' pay significantly over the next six years. The top dockworkers' hourly wage will jump from $39 to $63, while their an...

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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

Dockworkers' Strike: What It Means for Holiday Shopping

Have you noticed that your favorite fruits and veggies have been costing more lately? Well, there’s a good reason for it. The US Maritime Alliance (USMA) and the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) are at odds, leading to a dockworkers' strike. About 45,000 dockworkers are involved, demanding better wages and putting a stop to automation because their curr...

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