How to Use iCloud Keychain on Your iOS Devices

iCloud Keychain is a feature of your Apple account that you can use to keep your website login credentials, personal details, credit card details, and wireless network information up to date and available across all your Apple devices.

With so many usernames and passwords to remember these days, iCloud Keychain provides a convenient way of always having this information at hand. And with its AutoFill feature, iCloud Keychain can even enter your credentials for you when required.

It’s also very secure, thanks to Apple’s use of end-to-end encryption. This means that only you can access your information, and only on devices where you’re signed in to iCloud. Keep reading to learn how to enable iCloud Keychain on your iOS devices.

How to Enable iCloud Keychain on Your iPhone or iPad

Open the Settings app and tap your Apple ID banner at the top of the Settings menu.

Tap iCloud.

Scroll down the list and select Keychain.

Toggle on the iCloud Keychain switch and enter your Apple ID password if prompted.
If this is the first time you’ve enabled iCloud Keychain, you’ll be asked to create an iCloud Security Code or use your existing device passcode. You’ll also need to enter a phone number where you can receive SMS messages for authorization purposes. If you’ve already enabled iCloud Keychain in the past, you’ll be prompted to enter the passcode that was used to set it up previously.

Accessing Your Login Details in iCloud Keychain

With iCloud Keychain enabled, Apple’s Autofill feature will fill in your login credentials for you whenever you come across the relevant input fields on a website or in an app. On occasion, you may encounter a login screen that doesn’t play nice with Autofill. In such cases, you’ll need to copy and paste your username and password manually. Here’s how it’s done.
Open the Settings app on your iOS device.

Tap Accounts and Passwords.

Tap App & Website Passwords and use Touch ID if prompted.

Tap the relevant login entry in the list, or using the search field at the top of the Passwords screen, type in the name of the app or website for which you need login credentials.

Long press on the username/password and tap the Copy pop-up option.

Now navigate back to the relevant app or website, long press the username/password input field, and then tap the Paste pop-up option.
Note that you can delete login credentials by tapping Edit at the top right of the Passwords screen. You can also tap a website entry and use the Edit option to change existing username and password fields.

Adding Credit Cards and Personal Information

You can add personal information and credit card information to iCloud Keychain at any time using your iPhone or iPad, after which it will be available across all of your devices. Simply follow these steps:
Open the Settings app.

Tap Safari.

Tap AutoFill.

To add personal information, tap My Info and select your contact card from the list of contacts. To add credit card details, tap Saved Credit Cards and then tap Add Credit Card.
The last screen you see here also includes three toggles for selectively disabling/re-enabling AutoFill functions, which can come in handy if someone else is going to be using your iPhone or iPad.

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New Study Suggests Apple Watch Heart Rate Sensor Can Detect Early Signs of Diabetes

Cardiogram, a company that offers an app able to break down heart rate data collected by the Apple Watch, today shared the results of a new study that suggests the Apple Watch can be used to detect the signs of diabetes.

Cardiogram researchers teamed up with the University of California, San Francisco and used the Cardiogram DeepHeart neural network to determine that heart rate data collected from the Apple Watch was 85 percent accurate at distinguishing between people with diabetes and people without diabetes.

For the study, Cardiogram used more than 200 million sensor measurements from 14,011 participants using an Apple Watch or Android Wear device and the Cardiogram app, aggregating data that included heart rate, step count, and other activity.

Prediabetes is a condition that often goes unnoticed and undiagnosed because traditional methods of detection require glucose-sensing hardware. Detection via the Apple Watch and an AI-based algorithm like Cardiogram’s DeepHeart has the potential to alert users that there’s an issue so they can then follow up with a medical professional.

According to Cardiogram, its study is the first large-scale study that demonstrates how an ordinary heart rate sensor, like the one in the Apple Watch and other devices like the Fitbit, can detect early signs of diabetes. Because the pancreas is connected to the heart through the nervous system, the heart rate variability changes when a person begins experiencing diabetes symptoms.

Over the course of the last year, Cardiogram and UCSF have teamed up to do a lot of research into the potential for wrist-worn heart rate sensors to detect serious health conditions. Previous studies have shown the Apple Watch heart rate sensor’s ability to detect conditions that include hypertension, sleep apnea, and atrial fibrillation.

While there’s still a long way to go before research proves whether the Apple Watch can officially detect early health problems, Cardiogram plans to implement new features to incorporate DeepHeart directly into the Cardiogram app in the future, which will allow users to be alerted if early signs of disease are detected.

Apple has also launched its own study in partnership with Stanford to determine whether the heart rate sensor in the Apple Watch can be used to detect abnormal heart rhythms and common heart conditions.

You can sign up to participate in the Apple Heart Study by downloading and installing the Apple Heart Study app and wearing the Apple Watch on a regular basis. If the Apple Watch detects an irregular heart rhythm, you’ll be contacted by researchers and may be asked to wear an ePatch monitor.

You can also participate in Cardiogram’s studies by installing the Cardiogram app and signing up to join the mRhythm study.

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Russians accessed US voter registration records before 2016 election

The Department of Homeland Security has revealed that Russian forces have successfully accessed voter registration rolls of several US states in the months prior to the 2016 presidential election. Jeanette Manfra, the head of cybersecurity of the Department of Homeland Security, told NBC News that of they saw a targeting of 21 states, and “an exceptionally small number of them were actually successfully penetrated.”

There was no evidence that any of the registration rolls were altered, but the DHS is still treating it seriously. “2016 was a wake-up call and now it’s incumbent upon states and the Feds to do something about it before our democracy is attacked again,” said Jeh Johnson, who was DHS secretary during the Russian intrusions. “We were able to determine that the scanning and probing of voter registration databases was coming from the Russian government.”

Developing…

Source: NBC

Tesla targets 2,500 Model 3s a week while posting largest quarterly loss

After its CEO launched one of its yet-to-be-available Roadsters into space yesterday, Tesla posted its largest quarterly loss while simultaneously posting a jump in revenue. Meanwhile, the company is still working towards its earlier goal of producing 5,000 Model 3s a week.

In the fourth quarter ending on December 31st, the company lost $675.35 million dollars. During the same quarter in 2016, the company lost $121.38 million.

But the company was able to grow revenue from $2.85 billion in Q4 2016 to $3.288 billion this past quarter. More than expected by analysts. It also announced that it expected to begin generating “positive quarterly income on a sustained basis” in 2018.

Meanwhile, on the Model 3 production front, the company hopes to hit 2,500 Model 3s per week by the end of the first quarter and plans to be producing 5,000 Model 3s by the end of the second quarter. That should be good news to anyone waiting on reservations.

During a third-quarter call with investors last year, CEO Elon Musk talked about the various levels of Dante’s hell the company was in as it tried to ramp up production.

But Tesla did note that making production volume plans can be difficult: “It is important to note that while these are the levels we are focused on hitting and we have plans in place to achieve them, our prior experience on the Model 3 ramp has demonstrated the difficulty of accurately forecasting specific production rates at specific points in time.”

On the energy front, in the fourth quarter, it deployed 143MWh of storage products an increase of 45 percent from the same time last year. Its solar panel deployment was down 20 percent from last year. These numbers do not include the batteries installed in Australia which will be recognized in the first quarter of 2018.

Developing.

Source: Tesla

Federal investigation into massive Equifax hack reportedly withers

Consumer credit reporting agency Equifax stunned the world late last year, admitting to major hacks in the spring and summer of 2017, exposing credit data on millions of consumers across multiple countries including the U.S., U.K., and Canada. Now, Reuters alleges that one major investigation into the hack is spinning its wheels.

Sources say the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a federal agency that oversees consumer protection in the financial arena, has allowed its investigation to wither. The CFPB, then lead by Richard Cordray, began its investigation in September 2017. Cordray resigned in November, however. Mick Mulvaney, appointed as Cordray’s replacement by President Donald Trump, may not be pursuing the investigation with vigor.

Specifically, Mulvaney hasn’t ordered subpoenas or sought testimony from company executives. Sources also claim the CFPB decided not to pursue a plan to test Equifax’s data protection. Finally, the agency is said to be uncooperative with regulators from the Federal Reserve, among others.

The CFPB isn’t the only organization investigating the Equifax hack. The Federal Trade Commission has its own investigation and has issued subpoenas. Every state attorney has its own open investigation, and hundreds of class-action lawsuits have been filed.

Even so, a pullback in the CFPB investigation would be significant. Its stated purpose most directly intersects with Equifax’s services, and the agency is known to slap credit agencies with significant fines. It levied $17.6 million in fines against TransUnion and Equifax in January 2017 over deceptive pricing of credit reports. While the FTC has also hit companies with major fines, it doesn’t have an extensive history of pursuing credit agencies for fines of that magnitude.

That could change. A bill called the Data Breach Prevention and Compensation Act was introduced in January, and part of it would grant the FTC more oversight over credit agencies. It’s estimated that the bill, if made law, would let the FTC hit Equifax with a $1.5 billion fine. Congress has yet to vote on the bill.

The CFPB hasn’t commented on the story by Reuters. Transunion, however, told Reuters in a statement that, “We believe that it is clear that the CFPB was not given legal authority to supervise any financial institutions with respect to cybersecurity.” Equifax also has not provided a statement on the matter.

This development is just the latest twist in the saga of the Equifax and, if correct, suggests the federal government’s response will be meager. Still, as noted, there are hundreds of lawsuits pending, from states and class-action suits. It will no doubt be years before the legal fallout settles.

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Safer Internet Day wants to make the world a better place for online youth

The internet can be a dangerous place, or at least that is the idea behind Safer Internet Day, a day created by the European Commission to make “a better [internet] for everyone, in particular, the youngest users out there.” Celebrated around the globe, stakeholders registered for Safer Internet Day are holding events this Tuesday, February 6, to raise awareness of the safety issues hindering our online culture.

In the United States, according to the official Safer Internet Day map, that level of participation is unfortunately limited to but two events, both of which are located in Austin, Texas. However, there are other ways to get involved. For instance, you can use Facebook and Twitter to use the hashtags #SID2018 and #SaferInternetDay interchangeably.

If that is not enough, you can do so bearing in mind the theme for this year’s campaign, namely, “Create, connect and share respect: A better internet starts with you,” the goal of which is to open up a dialogue.

As divulged in a press release issued by European Schoolnet, Safer Internet Day is “an invitation for everyone to join in and engage with others in a respectful way in order to ensure a better digital experience.”

An example of the events taking place includes a kick-off live-stream for 250 middle and high school students in the United States. In the U.K., resources are simply being providing to educational administrators to reach students and families on their own.

BetterInternetForKids.eu has its own resource gallery as well, complete with everything from educational games to videos about how to stay safe online. Better yet, they are available in a wide range of languages, making it clear that internet security truly is for everyone.

A Thunderclap for Safer Internet Day was launched this morning, having reached more than 9 million people at the time of this writing. What’s more, it achieved 190 percent of its supporter goal in the process.

Safer Internet Day appears to take on different meanings for different individuals, but the clear consensus is that parents should take this time to talk to their children about the importance of what they say and do online. If the firing of the Subnautica sound designer was anything to go by earlier today, it’s that there are severe consequences to hateful behavior on the web.

In other words, there are ways to do good online.

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CEO takes ride in passenger drone to demonstrate that it’s safe

The idea of an autonomous flying taxi may sound terrifying to some, but for Chinese outfit EHang, the dream of creating a small aerial vehicle for transporting people at speed across cities is fast becoming a reality.

The simply named “184” first appeared at CES in Vegas just over two years ago, and in recent days the company released a video showing one of its latest manned test flights. And no, it didn’t crash.

Looking something like a giant quadcopter, the 184 lets you climb inside, press a destination on the control panel, and … well, that’s it. You don’t need any pilot training to take a trip in the 184, instead you just let its autonomous technology take care of everything.

To show just how much faith he has in his passenger drone, EHang CEO Huazhi Hu recently climbed inside for a test flight, shown in the video above.

He certainly seems happy enough as the 184 zips along, even if his team back on the ground look a tiny bit anxious. And just like the best consumer drones, the personal transporter looks steady and stable in the air.

The video actually shows two different designs of the 184. The first appears to be the original version, with one seat and eight sets of rotors on four arms (yes, that’s how it got its name). The second is the most recent design is a slightly larger with two seats and 16 sets of rotors on eight arms, though EHang appears to be shying away from calling it the 2168 — a wise move considering how long it takes to say.

The Guangzhou-based company says it has now conducted more than 1,000 test flights, with some consisting of a 984-foot (300-meter) vertical climb while carrying a load of up to 507 pounds (230 kg). Flights have traveled as far as 9.3 miles (15 km), with the aircraft reaching speeds of up to 80.7 mph (130 kph). Its maker boasts that it can even handle force-7 typhoon conditions, though in conditions like that we’ll probably hop in a taxi to get across town.

“Performing manned test flights enables us to demonstrate the safety and stability of our vehicles,” Hu said in a release. “Now that we’ve successfully tested the EHang 184, I’m really excited to see what the future holds for us in terms of air mobility.”

The 184 has plenty of competition, though. Only a few days ago we saw the first test flight of the Airbus-backed Vahana self-piloting air taxi, and Uber is developing its own machine. Joby Aviation and Volocopter also have their own vehicles in the works, and we recently learned about the aptly named “Passenger Drone.”

Personal flying machines certainly seem to capture our imagination, as these wackier designs — a flying car that is basically a car with wings attached, a flying bathtub that is exactly what it says it is, and a hobbyist’s extraordinary 72-rotor machine — appear to prove.

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Dell XPS 13 vs. Dell XPS 15 2-in-1

It’s no secret that our favorite laptop of the past few years has been the Dell XPS 13. It has everything we want in a laptop, from a great quality screen, to powerful hardware, to long battery life. The newest version is even better than its predecessors, but that doesn’t mean it’s perfect for everyone. Indeed Dell offers a wide range of XPS laptops for that very reason and one of the best alternatives is the XPS 15 2-in-1.

But what if we pit the Dell XPS 13 vs. Dell XPS 15 2-in-1? Dell’s larger laptop has a lot to live up to, but if anything can threaten the status of our long-time favorite notebook it’s a larger version of our favorite notebook.

Specifications

Dell XPS 13

Dell  XPS 15 2-in-1

Dimensions
11.9 x 7.8 x 0.46 inches (0.3 at thinnest)
13.9 x 9.3 x 0.63 inches (0.35 at thinnest)

Weight
 2.67 pounds
4.3 pounds

Processor
8th Generation Intel Core i5, i7
8th Generation Intel Core i5, i7 Kaby Lake G

RAM
4GB, 8GB or 16GB
8GB or 16GB (32GB planned)

Graphics
Intel HD 620
Radeon RX Vega M GL

Display
13.3-inch InfinityEdge
15.6-inch LED-backlit IPS display

Resolution
1080P or 4K
1080P or 4K

Storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB SSD (PCIe optional)
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB PCIe SSD

Networking
802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2
802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1

Ports
USB-C, 2 x Thunderbolt 3, Headset, microSD
3 x USB-C, 2 x Thunderbolt 3, 2 x USB-C 3.1, microSD, headset, Noble lock

Webcam
720P webcam
720p widescreen HD

Operating System
Windows 10
Windows 10

Battery
52 watt-hours
75 watt-hours

Price
$1,000+
$1,300+

Availability
Now
March 2018

Review
Hands-on
Hands-on

Design

Although both laptops in this comparison come from the same manufacturer and the same range, there are some noticeable differences in their designs that are worth considering. The overall size is most immediately obvious, with the XPS 15 2-in-1 being made in a larger form-factor and sporting a noticeable weight difference to its smaller cousin. Both are lighter than their predecessors though, partly thanks to the use of Gore fabric to maintain low weight but still dissipate heat from the new internal hardware.

The XPS 15 2-in-1 also has a slightly more traditional aesthetic to it with a black interior to its silver outer casing. In comparison, the XPS 13 has two color options: silver and “white.” Where the former offers the same silver exterior and black carbon fiber interior of the XPS 15 2-in-1, the latter utilizes fiberglass to craft a white interior that we’re told is durable and just as lightweight as the carbon fiber used in previous designs. Its outside is a more fanciful rose gold.

Looks aside though, there is one big functional difference between the two laptops and that’s their hinges. Where the Dell XPS 13 is designed to be a functional laptop with a typical laptop hinge design, the XPS 15 has a 360-degree hinge that lets it fold completely flat into tablet mode. It’s not as functional as the dynamic fulcrum seen on Microsoft’s Surface Book 2, but the XPS 15 is still the more versatile.

Both laptops have done away with USB-A ports entirely, instead opting for USB-C ports for charging, data transfer and everything else. The XPS 15 2-in-1, with its larger chassis, is able to pack in a few more ports, including a Noble lock for added security. Despite its increased size though, we weren’t hugely impressed with its maglev keyboard, preferring the more traditional design found on the XPS 13.

Considering both laptops are designed for a different purpose, your favorite design will largely rest on whether you’re looking for a convertible laptop or a lightweight notebook. While the XPS 15’s 360-hinge is a nice addition, in this case, we still feel like the expanded aesthetic options and better keyboard make the XPS 13 a better choice.

Winner: XPS 13

Hardware

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When it comes to internal hardware for computers of all shapes and sizes, bigger is usually better, by virtue of having more space to pack more powerful kit inside. That’s certainly the case with the XPS 13 and XPS 15 2-in-1, even if both systems are sporting the latest offerings from their respective manufacturers.

The XPS 13 improves upon previous generations by utilizing Intel’s 8th-gen processors, with a choice of Core i5-8250U or Core i7-8550U. Those can be paired up with as much as 16GB of memory and up to a 1TB of high-speed, PCIe solid state storage (SSD). With the on board Intel HD 620 graphics, that should make it capable of all manner of mainstream computing tasks, as well as entry-level gaming and even some basic video editing if needed.

The XPS 15 2-in-1 though, is on a different level entirely — at least on paper. Although we’ll need to wait until its release in March 2018 to get a real feel for how capable it is, it comes packing one of Intel and AMD’s new combi-chip designs, codenamed Kaby Lake G. It packs up to an eighth-generation Intel Core i7 8705G processor with a graphics core from AMD’s Vega generation. It has a slightly higher turbo frequency of 4.1GHz (vs 4.0GHz) than the XPS 13 and can be paired up with up to 16GB of RAM at launch — 32GB in a post-release configuration, we’re told.

The AMD graphics chip is what could make all the difference though. The Vega M GL core is expected to be faster than an Nvidia GTX 1050 add-in graphics card. That will give the XPS 15 much more powerful 3D capabilities for gaming and video rendering. We still don’t know how impactful the on board HBM2 memory will be either.

As great as the new hardware options in the 2018 XPS 13 are, there’s no way around the fact that the XPS 15 packs a bigger punch.

Winner: XPS 15 2-in-1

Displays

Both the XPS 13 and XPS 15 have some stunning display options to choose from, as well as some more reasonable options for those looking to save a few dollars. Alongside a more traditional 1080P, Dell offers a full 4K display with its XPS 13. Both measure 13.3-inches diagonally and have full touch-functionality. Dell has dropped the non-touch option with this generation, so there are no cost savings to be made there for those who don’t need that additional input option.

The options for the Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 are much the same, with 1080P and 4K panels to choose from. The full HD resolution would be better for those looking to save on battery life or who don’t need the added detail afforded by a 4K display, but the clarity and additional screen real estate are hard to turn down.

Comparing the two options here is hard to do without having them side by side in our labs to put them through their paces, but with the only obvious difference being size, it’s not fair to pick one over the other just yet.

Winner: Draw

Portability

With both laptops in this comparison sporting lightweight chassis and newly trim physiques, both should be perfectly suited to computing on the go. The Dell XPS 13 has been trimmed down a few millimeters and hundredths of a pound, making it the most slimline XPS 13 to date. It’s also gone through somewhat of a weight distribution change, which makes it easier to hold and manage on the go.

The Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 is a little heavier owing to its larger display, additional ports, and heftier internal hardware, but it’s still relatively svelte for its class, weighing in at just 4.3 pounds. It’s a little thicker than the XPS 13 across all dimensions, but that’s to be expected from the larger form factor.

Beyond weight, one other important consideration for portability is battery life. Dell claims up to 19-hours battery life on the XPS 13’s 52 watt-hour unit, which is actually less than its predecessor. While we have some doubts you’ll get close to that length of time without optimum conditions, it’s still more than you’re likely to get out of the XPS 15. Although its battery is larger at 75 watt-hours, it’s only rated for 15-hours and even then only with the 1080P display.

It’s also a shame that the XPS 15’s keyboard doesn’t detach during tablet mode. As much as we like the ability to fold it flat, a 4.3-pound tablet is not as portable as some of the alternatives out there.

Winner: Dell XPS 13

Pricing and availability

There isn’t a huge difference in starting price with these two laptops. The XPS 13 begins at $1,000, while the XPS 15 2-in-1 will start at $1,300. The smaller laptop will cost you up to $2,050  in the Dell store if you opt for the top-tier version, while we don’t have final pricing for the XPS 15 just yet.

That’s a bit of a sticking point in this category too. The reason you can see all of the XPS 13’s pricing information right now, is because it’s available to buy right now. The XPS 15 on the other hand, won’t be launching until late March. Even if it ends up offering better value for money when it does debut, the fact that it’s not purchasable today means the XPS 13 takes this category. At least for now.

Winner: XPS 13

Size isn’t everything

As much as the added power of the Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 and its 360-degree hinge are nice additions, we still can’t help but give the nod to our long-time favorite, the XPS 13. It’s new 2018 model is everything we loved about its predecessors and more. With uprated hardware, a few aesthetic tweaks and continually improved weight distribution, it’s a perfectly portable computing system that’s hard to beat.

We still love the XPS 15 though. When it debuts in a few months time, it will likely find a place in our hearts too, especially for those who want a little more power under the hood.

Overall Winner: XPS 13

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Joysticks on a mouse? Sure, put two on there! Lexip will test your dexterity

A new Kickstarter project by the name of Lexip is bringing joysticks back to the PC, but not in the way you might think.

Remember the glory days of PC gaming with a joystick? Flight simulators just haven’t been the same since. These joysticks aren’t quite like the old Thrustmaster, but Lexip has added two small joysticks — one on each side of the mouse. They can be controlled with your thumb and middle finger, adding an additional dimension to your PC gaming. It’s a bit like a combination between a traditional gaming mouse and the mechanical joysticks you might find on an Xbox controller.

The added joysticks look cool, but PC gamers tend to prefer mouse and keyboard to the clumsy nature of dual-analog sticks, especially when it comes to movement and aiming. So what would the Lexip joysticks be used for?

The video shows a user switching through items in Minecraft as an example of what you could assign to one of the joysticks, allowing you to control movement and manage inventory at the same time. Other examples include to use the joystick zoom-in in a first-person shooter or to move through a map in a real-time strategy game. It’s all customizable of course, according to what genre of game you’re playing.

The joysticks aren’t the only thing interesting about the Lexip mouse though. The entire mouse sits on a tilt, which adds an additional element of control over your perspective in 3D games. The slight tilt can gives you yet another way to move in a scene, whether that’s something like a space sim or steering in a racing game. It’s probably a lot to get used to, but any amount of additional control you get without having to reposition your hand is excellent for competitive gaming.

In addition to playing games, the company mentions that the mouse can be used for productivity and creativity processes in an office setting.

Lexip also offers a version designed specifically for left-handed gamers. While the usual cautions should always apply when dealing with a crowdfunded product, the Kickstarter project has currently raised well over $168,000 with over a thousand backers, and it has an estimated delivery of June 2018.

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LinkedIn and Microsoft make it easier than ever to build a standout résumé

Finding a job may never be a walk in the park, but with an impressive résumé, it doesn’t have to be an odyssey either. Here to help you make the most of your job prospects is Résumé Assistant from LinkedIn, which is now available to Office 365 subscribers on Windows to make creating and maintaining a killer CV easier than ever.

Easily the most important aspect of any job application, your résumé deserves as much love and attention as you can muster. Thanks to LinkedIn and Microsoft, you’ll be able to muster quite a bot. The integration of the professional tool with the word processor first came into play last year, but now, it’s becoming much more widely available.

To take advantage of Résumé Assistant, you need only to select your desired role and industry. From there, the Assistant will aggregate LinkedIn insights from matching member profiles so that you have a better sense of how these professionals describe their work.

“Positioning your professional experience in the strongest way possible is everything when it comes to your resume and LinkedIn profile,” the company notes in a blog post. As such, having examples gathered directly from other successful individuals in your dream job can help you find interesting ways to convey your own experiences.

Résumé Assistant also provides users with insights into the skills other professionals in your preferred industry and position have, as well as job requirements from live job postings. That way, you can add these skills to your CV as they apply.

Finally, Résumé Assistant will display potential job opportunities for you directly within Microsoft Word. If you see something you like, you can apply immediately through LinkedIn, or make yourself more discoverable by turning on Open Candidates, indicating to recruiters that you’re actively looking for new challenges.

“We hope Résumé Assistant makes it easier than ever for you to be your most successful self, however you define it,” LinkedIn noted in a blog post. “Be on the lookout for availability across other operating systems, including Mac, as well as additional regions and languages in the coming months.” You can find out more about availability in your specific region by checking out the Microsoft support site.

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