Apple Watch Series 9 Hits New All-Time Low Price of $289 ($110 Off)
Amazon has a new all-time low price on the 41mm GPS Apple Watch Series 9 today, available for $289.00, down
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How to setup two-factor authentication for Slack
Two-factor authentication, often referred to as 2FA, can also be called two-step verification. Others may at times refer to it as dual-factor authentication.It is vital when a user wants to better protect an account by using two different means to verify themselves. It is a vital step when one needs to protect credentials and the resources the user can access on Slack.Who can use two-factor authentication on Slack?All those who use Slack for team purposes are able to enable the 2FA on the platform. All members including guests can secure their accounts using two-factor authentication.Users who regularly use Slack for team or businesses purposes are better off when they turn on the two-factor authentication on Slack. If a user’s password is compromised or stolen, two-factor authentication gives the user the peace of mind that his or her account is safe.See Also: Discover fun and innovative products to energize your workspaceNote that at this period, Slack makes it mandatory that anyone on paid plans use 2FA when signing in to Slack. That’s the same with those who haven’t enabled the mandatory 2FA.Two ways to turn on 2FA on SlackThe primary way is to make use of authentication app. Find it here for Android. Once you download and install it you can check steps below to enable or turn on 2FA in Slack.There are other apps that can be used as well, such as Duo Mobile, 1Password, Authy, Microsoft Authenticator.The secondary means to turn it on is through SMS text message.First, let’s explore the tips for turning on the two-factor authentication through the authentication app.Turn on 2FA in Slack using authentication appStep 1: Sign in on your Android phone. Get into the appropriate workspace, and visit your Account page settings. If you haven’t enabled the 2FA you’ll see Two – Factor Authentication is inactive for your account.Step 2: Click on Expand to set it up. Take note that once you’re done, the process logs you out on all other devices where you may have signed in previously.Step 3: Enter your password and click Use An App. This helps in retrieving authentication codes the app supplies on your device.Step 4: Add a new account in the app by simply tapping the + icon.Step 5: Scan the QR code so your device can get it automatically. You may also enter the code manually.Step 6: Go back to Slack’s 2FA configuration page and enter the six-digit verification code your app generates.That’s it. Whenever you sign in to Slack, you only need to open your authentication app to fetch the code it supplies along with your password. That code expires and changes to another in a few seconds so watch it.Turn on 2FA in Slack using SMS text messageBefore you begin this process, be aware that owners of the Slack account of which you’re a member can prevent you from using SMS as your 2FA method. In this case you can only use the authentication app.Here are the steps you need to take if you are able to turn on 2FA with SMS.Step 1: Sign in on your Android phone. Get into the appropriate workspace, and visit your Account page settings.Step 2: Click Expand. Also, click Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.Step 3: Enter your password and click SMS Text Message. This helps in retrieving authentication codes the app supplies on your device.Step 4: Select your country from the menu, or choose Other if your country isn’t listed.Step 5: Enter your phone number including area code or zone code.Step 6: Check for the six-digit verification code on your device. Enter the code on the Slack 2FA configuration page.Step 7: Select Verify Code to finish.Every time you try to log in, you’ll get a single use authentication code.How two-factor authentication works on Slack2FA must be set up with every workspace if you have several of them on Slack. Get a unique 2FA separately to enjoy using your account.In case your phone gets lost or the app is accidentally deleted, you may use one of your backup codes found on your Account page. The best practice is to make a copy of your codes and save them somewhere safe. Each code can only be used once.When you get a new device and want to log into your account, you can ask your admin to disable the 2FA for your account. He only needs to click on the three dots next to the member account to disable it. A workspace owner that can’t sign in will have to contact the Workspace Primary Owner for help.
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Google launches Gemini, the AI model to compete with GPT-4
Google, an AI-first organization is finally poised to regain its position as the number one AI company in the world. According to the leadership at the company, the one-year AI era brought on by ChatGPT may soon be over.Gemini – What it isGemini is Google’s latest large language model being launched so that the public can enjoy what it offers. This, according to Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, is a huge leap forward in an AI model. What’s more, it will practically affect all of Google’s products.However, the Gemini promises to be more than a single AI model. First, there’s a lighter version known as Gemini Nano: It will run natively and offline on Android devices. The other one is called Gemini Pro: It will power lots of Google AI services. The third model, Gemini Ultra is the most powerful LLM Google has ever created. This is mostly designed for data centers, and enterprise applications. Gemini is available in only English for now. Other languages will follow in the near future.How Gemini is launched in smartphonesGoogle has started to launch the Gemini right now. However, we can’t say how the company intends to use it to power smartphones in the future. Nevertheless, we know that Bard is now powered by Gemini Pro. Soon, Pixel 8 Pro users will enjoy new features coming from Gemini Nano.Next year, the Gemini Ultra will arrive. By mid-December, developers and enterprise customers will access Gemini Pro through Google Generative AI Studio or Vertex AI in Google Cloud.At the present time, Gemini is only available in English, with other languages coming soon.See Also: Active Lifestyle Essentials: Gear and Gadgets That Get Us MovingGemini will embrace all things GoogleThe future of this technology is seeing it integrated into Google’s search engine, its ad products, the Chrome and many other aspects of Google all over the world. Simply put, this is the future of Google coming at the right time.Pichai said that this is one of the best ways to work on one underlying technology and make it better, while it immediately flows across all Google’s products.Why the Gemini will outpace the GPT-4Gemini was designed from the beginning to be a whole lot more than text. Though the company was caught off-guard by how good the ChatGPT was, Google is poised to launch a successful campaign with the Gemini because it is already ahead on 30 out of the 32 benchmarks needed for success. With the Ultra version, Google will work with images, video, and audio.
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Oscar Mayer and Mint Mobile Team Up to Show Everything is Better with a Side of Bacon
In a deliciously unexpected collaboration, Oscar Mayer and Mint Mobile have joined forces to prove that everything is better with a side of bacon. The iconic meat brand, known for uniting millions around a love of meat, has launched its new “A Side of Bacon” campaign nationwide, offering a side of bacon with a variety of unexpected purchases. And who better to partner with than Mint Mobile, one of the fastest growing brands in America, owned by none other than Ryan Reynolds.Bacon with Every PurchaseThe “A Side of Bacon” campaign features a wide range of participating businesses in major cities, offering a side of bacon with almost any purchase or experience imaginable. From a wax salon and dentist’s office to a plant store, vintage clothing shop, and even a scuba diving facility, fans can get a bacon pick-me-up in-store via on-site sampling, scannable QR codes, and more. This unique campaign aims to prove that stressful holiday shopping can be made better with seriously delicious meats.Exclusive Deal for Bacon LoversTo kick off the campaign, Oscar Mayer and Mint Mobile are offering an exclusive and delightfully unexpected deal for fans. New customers who purchase any 3-month Mint Mobile plan will receive an additional 3-months of premium wireless service free, plus a coupon for a free side of Oscar Mayer bacon. This offer can be redeemed by visiting www.mintmobile.com/bacon.Sparking Smiles with BaconKelsey Rice, Associate Director of Oscar Mayer, expressed the brand’s belief that bacon makes everything better and that they wanted to make it possible for bacon lovers everywhere to enjoy their favorite treat with unexpected purchases. This campaign is the latest extension of Oscar Mayer’s “Keep It Oscar” platform, which aims to bring levity to the everyday for fans, especially when things get too serious. By bringing deliciously smoky and crispy bacon to fans when they need it most, ‘Keep It Oscar” strives to spark smiles among fans and empower them to enjoy themselves with seriously delicious meats.Get Your Side of BaconTo learn more about “A Side of Bacon,” fans can visit www.GetaSideofBacon.com and follow @OscarMayer and @MintMobile on Instagram for updates and promotions.
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GM Says It’s Nixing CarPlay to Make Drivers Safer
Earlier this year, General Motors (GM) announced plans to phase out Apple’s CarPlay and Android Auto in its future electric
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