Deaths of dog walker, 83, and resident of a remote cabin possibly tied to escaped Idaho inmate

Authorities said Friday they believe the deaths of an 83-year-old man who was walking his dogs and a 72-year-old man who lived in a remote cabin are connected to the escape of an Idaho white supremacist prison gang member and an accomplice after a Boise hospital ambush. The escaped prisoner, Skylar Meade, and the accomplice, … Read more

Dell Says Remote Employees Won’t Be Eligible for Promotions: Report

Michael Dell, the CEO of the technology company that bears his surname, has long been an advocate of remote work and not so long ago called it “the future of work.” But it seems that even Dell (the company), can’t help but follow the trend among technology companies suddenly convinced that in-office work is the … Read more

Tired of That Weird Little Apple TV Remote? Upgrade to This $24 Alternative

We’re pretty confident in saying that the Apple TV 4K is one of the best streaming devices we’ve tested, and it offers many features that you can’t get from competing products. But as great as it is, there is one area where it absolutely lets itself down — the remote control that comes with it. Sure, … Read more

RemotePass, which helps companies onboard, manage, pay and retain remote workers, raises $5.5M

As remote work becomes increasingly prevalent, organizations globally are adapting, especially regarding onboarding procedures for new employees and navigating cross-border payment complexities. This new age of work has led to a surge in demand for startups that provide human resources (HR), payroll and compliance tools to help businesses hire remotely. RemotePass, one such business out of … Read more

India seeks to boost rooftop solar, especially for its remote areas

BENGALURU, India — Just a few years ago, someone who wanted to install a rooftop solar connection in India faced getting multiple approvals, finding a reliable company to install the panels and spending heavily before seeing the first surge of clean energy. But that’s changing. The government has streamlined the approvals process, made it easier … Read more

How to back up a Linux directory to a remote machine with rsync

gorodenkoff/Getty Images Linux is the most flexible operating system on the market. With this open-source platform, you can do far more than you can with your proprietary OS, without spending a dime on software. When taking your first steps with Linux, you’ll probably want to avoid the command line because it can be a bit … Read more

U.S. workers are getting remote jobs with international companies

It’s getting harder to find a remote job in the U.S., but you might have better luck working from home for a company based abroad. The number of American workers hired by international companies grew 62% last year, according to the State of Global Hiring Report from Deel, an HR platform that specializes in global … Read more

Strong Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Remote Western China

BEIJING — A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck a remote part of China’s western Xinjiang region early Tuesday, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported. Xinhua cited the China Earthquake Networks Center as saying the quake rocked Wushu county in Aksu prefecture shortly after 2 a.m. local time. There were no immediate reports of damage or fatalities. The … Read more

Bosses want to work remote more than employees, but still push return to office

In the years-long debate over remote work, upper-level executives have often been the loudest — and staunchest — advocates for returning to the office.  But many bosses want to work from home as much as, if not more than, their employees do, according to a new survey of 3,000 American workers and managers from software … Read more