Tom Merritt, Author at TechRepublic

Tom Merritt

Tom is an award-winning independent tech podcaster and host of regular tech news and information shows. Tom hosts Sword and Laser, a science fiction and fantasy podcast, and book club with Veronica Belmont. He also hosts Daily Tech News Show, covering the most important tech issues of the day with the smartest minds in technology.

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Security
Top 5 things about zero-trust security that you need to know

If malicious actors are already on your network, then typical cybersecurity measures aren’t enough. Learn how to further protect your organization’s data with these five facts about zero-trust security from Tom Merritt.

Tom Merritt
Published: April 27, 2022, 11:06 AM PDT Modified: September 29, 2022, 8:13 AM PDT Read More See more Security articles
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CXO
Top 5 things to know about new collar jobs

The collars are no longer blue and white. New collar jobs are those that don't require a degree but can pay a high salary. Tom Merritt explains.

Tom Merritt
Published: April 26, 2022, 12:50 PM PDT Modified: June 20, 2022, 11:59 PM PDT Read More See more CXO articles
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Innovation
Top 5 things to know about block scheduling

Need a better way to organize your time? Try this method that can help you stay focused. Tom Merritt explains.

Tom Merritt
Published: April 25, 2022, 12:14 PM PDT Modified: May 11, 2022, 11:39 PM PDT Read More See more Innovation articles
Innovation
Driving automation: Top 5 levels

Autonomous driving has five levels defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers, and Tom Merritt tells us all about them.

Tom Merritt
Published: April 18, 2022, 11:24 AM PDT Modified: April 18, 2022, 11:24 AM PDT Read More See all videos
Innovation
FAST streaming TV: Top 5 things to know

Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television is an easy way to reach a broader video audience. Tom Merritt explains this new streaming phenomenon.

Tom Merritt
Published: April 14, 2022, 2:30 PM PDT Modified: April 14, 2022, 2:30 PM PDT Read More See all videos
Hardware
Microsoft’s Pluton Security Processor: Top 5

Microsoft has a new security processor that’s getting some buzz. Tom Merritt explains.

Tom Merritt
Published: April 4, 2022, 2:06 PM PDT Modified: April 4, 2022, 2:06 PM PDT Read More See all videos
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Hardware
Top 5 things to know about Microsoft’s Pluton Security Processor

Microsoft has a new security processor that’s getting some buzz. Tom Merritt explains.

Tom Merritt
Published: March 31, 2022, 2:54 PM PDT Modified: April 4, 2022, 3:36 PM PDT Read More See more Hardware articles
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Innovation
Top 5 things to know about FAST streaming TV

Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television is an easy way to reach a broader video audience. Tom Merritt explains this new streaming phenomenon.

Tom Merritt
Published: March 31, 2022, 2:48 PM PDT Modified: April 14, 2022, 2:30 PM PDT Read More See more Innovation articles
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Innovation
Top 5 levels of driving automation

Autonomous driving has five levels defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers, and Tom Merritt tells us all about them.

Tom Merritt
Published: March 31, 2022, 10:42 AM PDT Modified: April 18, 2022, 12:07 PM PDT Read More See more Innovation articles
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Security
Top 5 tips for QR code safety

QR codes are everywhere, and they can also be dangerous. Here’s how to stay safe with some hints from Tom Merritt.

Tom Merritt
Published: March 29, 2022, 10:27 AM PDT Modified: March 29, 2022, 9:00 PM PDT Read More See more Security articles