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  The Phoenix is back as The Pirate Bay rises from its ashes and sails again

  Publié: janvier 31, 2015, 7:55pm CET par Alan Buckingham

  

  When The Pirate Bay was raided (again) nobody really thought the government had won. Countless people, myself included, predicted the return of the notorious Torrent site. After all, it's never really been dead -- just down for a bit or forced to change domains. But down and out? Not yet. This time around proves no different.

  The fact that some people think these types of sites can be blocked, legislated or even raided out of existence is almost laughable. We knew The Pirate Bay was coming back. Rumor had the rebirth set for February 1st, but the site has made an early appearance.

  The pirate ship is once again sailing the high seas, though the logo has changed -- this time it really is a Phoenix. The news of this return was first reported by TorrentFreak.

  "A few minutes ago the site started serving torrents to the masses again, much to the delight of millions of users". Not an endorsement, but a simple statement of fact.

  Those who doubted this ultimate outcome were fooling themselves. We'd already witnessed EZTV, which was also a victim of the same raid, make a remarkably fast comeback. Now both sites that were intended to be taken down have made a full recovery. At this point we're simply left to wonder what other site "won't" be taken down in this foolish game.

  
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  Windows 10 for enterprise will not be free, splits into two upgrade branches

  Publié: janvier 31, 2015, 6:06pm CET par Mark Wilson

  

  There aren't many people who don’t like the sound of "free", and this was one of the keywords taken away from Microsoft's Windows 10 event earlier in the month. As build 9926 was unleashed on eager upgraders, Microsoft revealed that it will be free to upgrade to Windows 10 in the first year.

  At least this is the case for the average consumer; it's something of a different story for enterprise customers. Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 7 Enterprise and Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise are not versions that will be eligible for a free upgrade -- this is the personification of Windows as a service.

  In a blog post, Microsoft explains a little about how Windows as a Service will work, and what it will mean for customers. There's no word on pricing at this stage, but Jim Alkove does reveal a little about how the enterprise version of Windows 10 will be updated and how the update process can be customized to suit individual customer needs. Alkove also announces that there will be two different branches of Windows 10 for enterprise, the Long Term Servicing branches and the Current branch for Business.

  But what does this actually mean?

  The Long Term Servicing branches have a security focus and will not receive all of the same updates as the consumer version of Windows 10.

  To support Windows 10 devices in these mission critical customer environments we will provide Long Term Servicing branches at the appropriate time intervals. On these branches, customer devices will receive the level of enterprise support expected for the mission critical systems, keeping systems more secure with the latest security and critical updates, while minimizing change by not delivering new features for the duration of mainstream (five years) and extended support (five years).

  The aim is to ensure that key systems are not taken out of operation by updates that are not completely essential, and are not subjected to updates that have not been fully tested.

  The Current branch for Business works in a slightly different way. This branch will be able to access the same updates as consumers, but on a timescale that suits individual businesses. It takes advantage of testing done by Windows Insiders, and updates can be deployed automatically through Windows Update, or via WSUS.

  This renewed flexibility is a sign not only of Microsoft listening to its customers, but also the particular ethusiasm for Windows 10 to be more of a success than Windows 8.

  Photo credit: woaiss / Shutterstock

  
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  Control access to folders with Anvi Folder Locker Free

  Publié: janvier 31, 2015, 5:50pm CET par Mike Williams

  

  There are many ways to keep your PCs confidential files safe from snoopers. You could encrypt them individually. Store them in a password-protected archive. Maybe just bury them deep in some unexpected area of your file system.

  Anvisoft’s Anvi Folder Locker Free aims to simplify the process by applying protection at the folder level. In just a few seconds it can hide a folder, add password protection, maybe just make it read-only – whatever suits your needs.

  Installation was straightforward -- no adware to avoid -- and we were invited to set a master password for the program (this prevents others using it to remove any restrictions).

  With the brief setup out of the way, Anvi Folder Locker Free proved very easy to use.

  To conceal a folder from others, for example, right-click it and select "Lock with Anvi Folder Locker". Enter the master password, set your protection type to "Hide", and that’s it: the folder will no longer be visible in Explorer or at the command line.

  The program can password-protect a folder, too. Choose this option and if anyone selects the folder in future, they'll be told they don’t have permission to access it. A right-click "Unlock" option allows you to enter your password and gain access, and the folder remains unlocked until you right-click it and select "Restore protection".

  It's also possible to set a folder to read-only, you can lock it (the folder remains visible but can't be accessed), or you can lock and hide it in a single operation.

  We experienced a technical problem with the program on one test PC, as it displayed an “Ordinal Not Found” error message (a DLL issue) on every launch. But this didn’t affect functionality, and it didn’t happen on another PC, so we’d guess it’s more related to our own system than a general bug.

  There are some small workflow irritations. If you want to access a hidden folder you’d probably want to launch Explorer, use the right-click menu, and have the folder appear right away. But we found it wasn't visible, even after a refresh: we had to close our Explorer window and open another to see it.

  We also noticed that, if you right-click a folder while the Anvi Folder Locker console is open, the "Lock with…" menu entry doesn't appear. It's not a big deal -- you can manually add a folder from the program interface anyway -- but it can be confusing. It's a design decision which is probably more about making life simpler for the developer, than the end user.

  Overall, Anvi Folder Locker Free needs a little work, but it's range of protection methods helps the program stand out from the crowd. If you need this kind of security, give it a try.

  
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  British army's 77th Brigade to wage psychological war on Facebook

  Publié: janvier 31, 2015, 4:47pm CET par Mark Wilson

  

  The British army is creating a new battalion of online soldiers in the form of the 77th Brigade. Hundreds of recruits will make up the division and will engage in "non-lethal warfare" on Mark Zuckerberg's social network from April.

  The 77th Brigade will engage in psyops (psychological operations) to try to influence the opinions of civilians in certain parts of the world, as well looking to change the behavior of those engaged in various forms of warfare. The activities of groups such as ISIS (Islamic State) have shown the importance of the internet in general, but social networks in particular, to spreading ideas, messages and propaganda, and this is what the army is looking to manage.

  In many ways, what the brigade will be doing is deploying propaganda of its own. It is a very public acknowledgement of the idea that wars are not won solely through violent means, and the army says that it will be using the "traditional and unconventional". An army spokesman said:

  77th Brigade is being created to draw together a host of existing and developing capabilities essential to meet the challenges of modern conflict and warfare. It recognises that the actions of others in a modern battlefield can be affected in ways that are not necessarily violent.

  Facebook has previously said that it will not block violent videos by default -- although it does pander to requests from some countries like Turkey when it comes to blocking insulting material -- but it has generally steered away from causes with more political leaning. Facebook has clearly been targeted by the army because of its size, reach and popularity, but it is somewhat unusual for the military to become so publicly involved, using the social network as a tool against foes.

  As terrorists, guerrilla outfits and intelligence agencies make use of the web, it does make sense for other forces to do so as well. Whether the 77th Brigade turns out to be more than a spin and PR machine remains to be seen.

  Photo credit: i4lcocl2 / Shutterstock

  
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  Google Now for Android becomes more useful, now feeds information from third-party apps

  Publié: janvier 31, 2015, 1:59pm CET par Manish Singh

  

  Google has long been devising new ways to boost engagement on its services. In its latest move, the Mountain View-based technology giant updates Google Now, its contextual search trump card, to add support for third-party apps.

  In a blog post, the company notes that it has partnered with more than 40 popular apps including Ebay, Pandora, Runtastic, Ford, ICICI Bank, Shazam, and others to feed information from them on to the Google Now dashboard. You can check the full-list of apps and services here.

   "Starting today, the Google app on Android can help you keep up with all the good stuff in 40 different apps at a glance -- it'll bring you Now cards to help you out with your day-to-day life, giving you information that's helpful to you, right when you need it", says, Aparna Chennapragada, Director of Product Management at Google's Search team.

  Google Now is a handy service that helps users keep up with all the important things happening around them. For instance, it fetches and shows commute-related information such as arrival and departure of a flight from user's email. It also reminds users about birthdays and other events. Other important feeds include weather information, and a list of articles tailored to one's interest.

  On Android 4.4 or above, Google Now comes with an option be a part of the home screen. If enabled, the service adds a separate page to the home screen wherein it shows different contextual cards.

  As of now, the integration for Google Now is available to a limited set of developers, but Google assures that it will be pushing this feature to all eligible Android users over the coming weeks. The company didn't mention if the service will be available to iOS users.

  Are you excited about seeing cards from your bank, music apps and favorite websites on Google Now? Share with us in the comments below.

  
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  The cost for Google Earth Pro is now zero -- get your free license key now!

  Publié: janvier 31, 2015, 2:02am CET par Brian Fagioli

  

  There is an old adage that a fool and his money are easily parted. This is a motto that I follow in my life. I don't mind paying for quality, but I won't open my wallet for nonsense.

  With that said, you should always be wary when something is free; another adage is that there is no such thing as a free lunch. That's not to say that free things can't exist, but there may be strings attached. Today, Google Earth Pro becomes free -- are there strings attached?

  "Over the last 10 years, businesses, scientists and hobbyists from all over the world have been using Google Earth Pro for everything from planning hikes to placing solar panels on rooftops. Google Earth Pro has all the easy-to-use features and detailed imagery of Google Earth, along with advanced tools that help you measure 3D buildings, print high-resolution images for presentations or reports, and record HD movies of your virtual flights around the world", says Stafford Marquardt, Product Manager, Google Earth Pro.

  Marquardt further explains, "starting today, even more people will be able to access Google Earth Pro: we're making it available for free. To see what Earth Pro can do for you -- or to just have fun flying around the world -- grab a free key and download Earth Pro today. If you're an existing user, your key will continue to work with no changes required".

  So what does the Pro version do that the standard version doesn't? Quite a bit, actually. You can see a comparison below.

  Features	Google Earth	Google Earth Pro
  Print images	Screen Resolution only	Premium high resolution images
  Regionate large datasets
  Batch geocode addresses
  Import GIS data
  Import GIS images	Manually Geo-locate	Automatically Geo-located
  Import large image files	Up to max texture size	More than max texture size (Super Image Overlays)
  Access demographic, parcel & traffic data layers
  Create premium movies
  Measure area of a polygon or circle
  Map multiple points at once
  Viewshed tool
  Map making tool

  So, are there any strings attached to the offer? As far as I can tell, no. Strangely, you still must obtain a key, even though it is at no charge. Hopefully Google can do way with this inconvenient step in the future.

  If you want to get a free key, you can get one here. The URL indicates that it is a trial, but it is in fact free and without limitations.

  Photo Credit: 3d brained / Shutterstock