Author: Perry

Key PointsSolana currently doesn’t burn much of its supply, even with high network activity. A pair of closely related new proposals seek to change that.The people with the most say in the issue might not be receptive. 10 stocks we like better than Solana ›Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) is asking an essential group of its own operators to approve a pay cut for themselves. A pair of governance proposals before them would slow new issuance and burn much more of Solana’s coin supply with each transaction.That could be good for holders, but much less so for validators, who process transactions and…

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The impact of AI on software development has been both profound and ever-evolving. Last year, I wrote about AMD’s plans to use AI not just for generating new lines of code, but also for other steps in the software development lifecycle (SDLC), such as triaging problems, debugging code, and testing the software. At the time, we were hoping for a 25 percent productivity boost from AI use over the course of two or three years.But with each new release, the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) improve dramatically—accelerating software development, increasing the quality of AI-generated code, and fundamentally reshaping how…

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Key PointsAt 62, your Social Security benefits will be reduced by 30% compared to waiting until 67.Filing at 62 could be dangerous if you hardly have any savings and expect a long retirement ahead of you.It could also hurt your spouse, who may end up relying on survivor benefits from Social Security.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook ›Once you turn 62, you’re allowed to start collecting Social Security. But you’ll face a pretty steep reduction in your monthly checks if you file at 62.If your full retirement age is 67, which is the case for anyone born…

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Key takeaways DSO measures how long it takes to collect payment after a sale — a rising DSO signals collections friction. Manual invoicing and inconsistent follow-up are the most common causes of DSO creep. AR automation standardises invoicing, reminders and collections so nothing depends on memory. Real-time ageing visibility lets finance act on overdue accounts before they become a cash problem. Reducing DSO frees up working capital without needing new sales or new financing. Days Sales Outstanding—DSO—measures how long it takes, on average, to collect payment after a sale. For FDs and commercial finance leaders at UK B2B businesses, particularly…

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Jack Wallen/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET’s key takeawaysIf you want a gorgeous GNOME desktop, install Aura Glass.This glassy desktop can be installed on GNOME 48, 49, and 50.Aura Glass is supported on Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch, and CachyOS.I love a beautiful desktop. In fact, I go to great lengths to beautify my desktops, no matter the environment. Whether it’s COSMIC (my current default), KDE Plasma, or Hyprland, I spend time customizing the desktop so it aligns with my aesthetic.To date, however, GNOME has felt behind the curve in the looks department. I get that, because GNOME…

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