On Monday, Google officially unveiled the next version of Android, codenamed “Gingerbread” (version 2.3). Here is a list of new features, as well as screenshots and video.
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Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Video: How to wipe a hard disk with DBAN | TR Dojo | TechRepublic.com
Any time a hard drive leaves your possession, whether you’re recycling, reselling, or returning it to the manufacturer, you should securely delete the data it contains. In this week’s TR Dojo episode, I show how to use Darik’s Boot And Nuke (DBAN) hard disk wiping utility. It’s recommended by lots of TechRepublic members, and best of all, it’s free.
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Sunday, December 5, 2010
Saturday, December 4, 2010
“You will be the same five years from now as you are today except for two things: the people you meet and the books you read.” ~Mac McMillan http://bit.ly/dSjC15
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Survey: Apple and ASUS win in PC reliability, Dell and HP lose
Makes you think!
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Survey: Apple and ASUS win in PC reliability, Dell and HP lose
- Date: December 3rd, 2010
- Author: Jason Hiner
The public has spoken about the laptop and desktop computers that are the most durable and offer the best support. The big winner is Apple, which isn’t a surprise since it’s the company most focused on building premium machines and offering premium service options (with a price tag to match). The big winner among Windows PC makers was Korean upstart ASUS. Meanwhile, computer giants Dell and Hewlett-Packard got clobbered.
The results come from a new survey of 79,000 users conducted by PC World, which asked five questions about reliability and four questions about service. PC World then aggregated the responses into three ratings:
- Average
- Better than average
- Worse than average
Apple scored “better than average” in all nine categories in desktops and in eight out of nine in laptops. The one area where it scored “average” was in getting failed components replaced in laptops.
ASUS scored “better than average” in five categories for laptops and in two categories for desktops.
US computer giants Dell and Hewlett-Packard scored very poorly, but there was a silver lining for both of them. PC World broke out the product lines into home and business for Dell and HP, and both scored much better for their higher-quality business machines.
For its home product lines, Dell got “worse than average” marks in five out of nine categories for laptops and six out of nine categories for desktops. For HP’s home product lines, the company got “worse than average” for seven out of nine categories in laptops and four out of nine categories in desktops. Both companies got more balanced, mediocre ratings from the public for their business systems as you’ll see in the charts below.
Big takeaway
If you are a small business, do not buy Dell or HP laptops or desktops at retailers such as Best Buy or Office Depot. Those machines are of inferior quality and offer inferior service. If you want to buy a Dell or HP machine, buy it directly from the company over the Web and make sure you purchase a machine from their business lineup and get business-class support. Otherwise, if you do prefer to buy a computer at a retail location then get an ASUS or an Apple machine.
Laptops
Chart credit: PC World
Desktops
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Jason Hiner is the Editor in Chief of TechRepublic and an award-winning journalist. He examines the latest trends and asks the big questions about the technology industry. You can also find him on Twitter, LinkedIn and at JasonHiner.com.
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“Be good to yourself. Be patient. Be kind. Be forgiving. After all, you’re all you’ve got.” ~Jack Brown Father http://bit.ly/fGA0xo
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Top 10 Privacy Issues for 2011 | ITBusinessEdge.com
The prevalence of mobile devices with personally identifiable location-based information and the increasing use of social media are top concerns for 2011, according to Proofpoint, Inc., a leading provider of SaaS e-mail security, e-mail archiving and data loss prevention solutions. With more personal information available on the Internet, in everyday consumer applications and stored in corporate databases, risks to consumers and companies will only grow in the next year. In addition, increasing regulations and new laws will force many organizations in 2011 to review their handling of private information and implement new programs to minimize their risks. To deal with these increasing threats and obligations, Proofpoint expects more organizations to create stronger privacy policies and turn to encryption, Web filtering and secure managed file transfer.
Proofpoint predicts the following trends will dominate privacy discussions in 2011:
http://www.proofpoint.com/
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Windows Small Business Server 2011
Wow! Check out these new offerings from Microsoft. I am really impressed by the Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials which is cloud-based. I only have one question for them, will it include Exchange in the cloud?
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Wednesday, December 1, 2010
The 12 Scams of Christmas | ITBusinessEdge.com
Consumers would be wise to beware of the most common scams of the season before heading online to book travel and do holiday shopping. McAfee (NYSE: MFE) has revealed the “Twelve Scams of Christmas” – the 12 most dangerous online scams that computer users should be cautious of this holiday season.
“Scams continue to be big business for cybercriminals who have their sights set on capitalizing on open hearts and wallets this holiday season,” said Dave Marcus, director of security research for McAfee Labs. “As people jump online to look for deals on gifts and travel, it’s important to recognize common scams to safeguard against theft during the busy season ahead.”
McAfee advises Internet users to follow these five tips to protect their computers and personal information:
* Stick to well-established and trusted sites that include trust marks (icons or seals from third parties verifying that the sites are safe), user reviews and customer support. A reputable trust mark provider will have a live link attached to its trust mark icon, which will take visitors to a verification website of the trust mark provider.
* Do not respond to offers that arrive in a spam e-mail, texts or instant messages.
* Preview a link’s Web address before you click on it to make sure it is going to an established site. Never download or click anything from an unknown source.
* Stay away from vendors that offer prices well below the norm. Don’t believe anything that’s too good to be true.
* Make sure to use trusted Wi-Fi networks. Don’t check bank accounts or shop online if you’re not sure the network is safe.
McAfee (NYSE: MFE) Reference: http://tiny.ly/14qP
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A new philosophy about failure…? | Change your thoughts
Everyday we should be getting better and better with what we do. It is futile to wait for things to be perfect. Perfection takes a lifetime!
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Video: Safely edit the Windows Registry with these five tips | TR Dojo | TechRepublic.com
Editing the Windows registry is sometimes the quickest way to fix a problem or tweak the operating system to meet your needs. But unless you follow a few safety practices, it can also be a quick route to disaster. During this episode of TR Dojo, I share five tips to help you safely edit the Windows Registry.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
@ufavor Thanks for following! I will be interested to hear about your TeamWork becomes DreamWork! http://bit.ly/hURRVs
Jotti's malware scan
Online malware scan: Jotti's malware scan is a free online scan service, utilising various anti-virus programs to diagnose single files.
I have tested this a pdf file that was just over 2MB (there is a 20MB limitation at this stage). It first allows you to upload the file from your system and then allows you to submit to 19 AntiVirus Scanners including the following:
See scanned result on TwitPic: http://twitpic.com/3bi6fk
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Drive-by ransomware attack demands $120 | Naked Security
Malicious hackers are spreading ransomware, which encrypts media and Office files on victim's computers, in an attempt to extort $120. The attack - which is being seen in the wild - appears to have hit computer users via a drive-by vulnerability on compromised websites. Read more now about how the attack works, and ensure your anti-virus protection is up to date..
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Lost laptop leads to first Data Protection Act fine for UK firm | Naked Security
Companies have been warned that they must wake up to the importance of encrypting their laptops, as the ICO issues the first fines to British organisations being sloppy with sensitive information, and breaching the Data Protection Act. Learn more now and ensure that your firm is taking data security seriously.
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Apple Mac malware: A short history (1982-2010) | Naked Security
The threat may be much lower than on Windows, but more and more people are choosing to protect their Macs against malware. Learn about the viruses, worms, Trojans and scareware that have affected Apple computers. Did you know that there were viruses on Apple computers before they existed for PCs?
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New Windows zero-day flaw bypasses UAC | Naked Security
A new zero-day exploit has been revealed in Windows that can lead to an elevation of privilege, enabling an attacker to impersonate the system account, which has nearly unlimited access to all components of the Windows system. Find out the details, learn what you might do to protect yourself and watch our exclusive video whilst waiting for Microsoft to create a fix.
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Monday, November 29, 2010
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