TechCrunch | The amount of data that the big cloud computing providers now store is staggering, so it’s no surprise that most store all of this information as compressed data in some form or another. Typically, those systems are closely guarded secrets, but yesterday, Microsoft open sourced the algorithm, hardware specification, and Verilog source code for how it compresses data in its Azure cloud.

Engadget | Facebook and Instagram were down for the better part of the day Wednesday, and now we know why. According to Facebook, the outage was the result of a server configuration change. The social networking giant said the issue has since been fixed and all of its products and services are accessible once again.

ZDNet | 78,500 laptop batteries are to be recalled after eight new reports of battery packs overheating, melting, or charring.

ZDNet | More details have surfaced about the two Windows zero-days that Microsoft patched this Tuesday as part of its regular Patch Tuesday batch of security updates.

How-To Geek | Google Sheets add-ons work similarly to browser extensions. They are third-party apps you install to Sheets to gain additional features. Some add-ons increase productivity, and some add more extensive capabilities. Here’s how to get started.

TechRepublic | Data was found on 68% of secondhand flash drives sold in the US, according to a Comparitech report. Here's how to secure your data for disposal.

CIO | Identifying and managing business requirements is among the most critical steps in ensuring project deliverables are on point. Here are the top tools to help you execute your requirements management plan. (Free registration required to read.)

Computerworld | The company wants you to give up your perpetual license so it can rake in perpetual income.

Several People Are Typing | There are no SaaS updates today. Instead, read about what it takes to establish a great company culture—and why that takes more than just having a bartender on payroll.