Share your story on maintaining IT gear in tough conditions

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[SpiceRex]( [SpiceRex]( Spiceworks Community [Have you maintained equipment in harsh conditions?]( Ever faced the challenge of maintaining IT gear in harsh environments? Share the toughest conditions your equipment has endured and your best tips for ensuring everything stays operational. [Share Your Stories]( [Happy (belated) Geek Pride Day!]( Geek Pride Day happened over the weekend, and to keep the celebration going, we're sharing this hilarious comic strip featuring Spiderman, Batman, and Darth Vader. It's a perfect reminder of the fun and camaraderie we geeks share. Don't miss out—check out the comic and join the conversation! [Geeks unite! »]( [Voice of IT]( [What's your company's alignment?]( Companies adapt, evolve and grow over time. Lately, there's been a lot of changes in different organizations, and it got us thinking about their core values. Is your company all about being Lawful Good, or maybe more Chaotic Good? Or are they somewhere in between? This week, we're running a fun poll to find out where everyone stands! [Share your thoughts! »]( Upcoming Events: [Are you ready to level up your endpoint security?]( [📅 June 4 | 1:00 PM CT]( 📢 Datto Get ready for an insightful chat with Derek Brink, VP and Research Fellow at Aberdeen Strategy & Research, and JV Varma, VP of Product Management – Security Suite at Datto! We'll be diving into workplace challenges, user support tips, cyber risks, and shining a spotlight on Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools. [Register now »]( [The IT admin's guide to safe automation]( [📅 June 11 | 1:00 PM CT]( 📢 Automox With the ever-changing IT landscape and increasing cyber threats, IT teams are struggling to keep up without automation. Yet, 53% of organizations cite security concerns as a major barrier to automating endpoint management. Join our webinar for a 3-step guide on adopting safe automation to keep your environment secure and up-to-date with the right mix of technology and human talent. [Register now »]( [Digital Doppelgängers: The dual faces of deepfake technology]( [📅 June 12 | 1:00 PM CT]( 📢 KnowBe4 Deepfake technology is rapidly advancing, creating convincing fake audio and video clips that pose significant threats to personal and organizational cybersecurity. These technologies present unique challenges and opportunities in IT and cybersecurity. Join our webinar with James McQuiggan, Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4, as he delves into the complexities of deepfakes, offering insights into their creation and detection. [Register now »]( [See more events »]( What else we've been reading this week: [Netflix CEO: AI won't steal creatives' jobs, but those skilled on AI might]( TechSpot Ted Sarandos, CEO of Netflix, doesn't believe that generative AI is going to one day replace writers, actors, and directors, but he does echo a warning we've heard several times this year: AI might not take your job, but someone well-versed in AI could replace you. [Elon Musk’s xAI raises $6 billion to fund its race against ChatGPT and all the rest]( The Verge Elon Musk plans to build a supercomputer to support the development of his artificial intelligence startup, xAI. [Passkeys: What They Are and Why You Need Them ASAP]( PCMag UK Learn about passkeys and how they provide secure logins without revealing your email or dealing with passwords. [China sets up third fund with $47.5 bln to boost semiconductor sector]( Reuters President Xi Jinping is really pushing for China to be self-sufficient in making computer chips. So, China has gone ahead and created its third government-backed investment fund to help out its semiconductor industry. [OpenAI's Johansson gaffe pushes voice cloning into spotlight]( Tech Xplore Last week, OpenAI apologized to the talented actor Scarlett Johansson for inadvertently using her voice or a similar one in its latest chatbot. This incident highlights the fascinating advancements in voice-cloning technology! Did you find today's newsletter helpful? [Thumbs Up]( [Thumbs Down]( [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Spiceworks Newsletter. 301 Congress Avenue, Suite 600, Austin, TX 78701 [www.spiceworks.com]( [UNSUBSCRIBE]( [COMMUNITY]( [PRIVACY POLICY](