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UK workers spend 2.5 business days away from the office

Publié: mai 23, 2016, 7:51pm CEST par Anthony Spadafora

In today’s modern world working a traditional nine-to-five job is impractical and no longer necessary, according to a new report from TeamViewer. The company commissioned the report titled "The End of Nine-to-Five", which found that 72 percent of UK office workers believe that traditional office life is no longer relevant with almost two thirds (62 percent) of those surveyed currently working remotely at least one day a week. Even more surprisingly, UK workers on average spend 2.5 days or half of their working week away from their offices. TeamViewer’s report clearly showed that despite employees growing interest in working remotely… [Continue Reading]
Bibliovore is a stylish eBook reading app for Windows

Publié: mai 23, 2016, 7:48pm CEST par Mike Williams

Windows 10 has native support for PDF, but if ePub is your preferred reading format then you’ll still need to find a third-party viewer. Bibliovore is a good-looking eBook reader and manager app for Windows 8.1 and later. The app imports individual ePub and PDF files, and can also scan and open the contents of a folder tree. This initial indexing and library creation seems to have a bug or two, as the app hung when scanning one of our files. But once we removed that ePub, the program worked quickly and without issue. Reading mode opens with a simple… [Continue Reading]
Microsoft tweaks hardware requirements for Windows 10 Anniversary Update

Publié: mai 23, 2016, 6:52pm CEST par Mark Wilson

Ahead of the biggest update yet for Windows 10, Microsoft has published details of the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 10 Anniversary Update. Before you panic and start to worry that your current Windows 10 computer won't be able to run the update, the aim is actually to get the operating system on more devices. The hardware requirement changes are aimed at developers, and open up both Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile to a wider range of screen sizes. The changes mean that Windows 10 Mobile can be run on devices with larger screens than before, while the desktop… [Continue Reading]
7 things to consider before adopting Docker

Publié: mai 23, 2016, 6:50pm CEST par Peter Duffy

Docker has been hailed as a cycle-shrinking, cost-reducing panacea by DevOps, though ROI is far from proven with this nascent technology. So do companies have more than just hype or guesswork to go on? Whilst businesses continue to embrace containerization, uncertainties, and misconceptions about Docker linger, not least of which is that it always reduces costs and saves time. Here are the pros and cons of Docker, and what companies need to think more about before casting their vote of confidence and investing in this space. What Should Companies Consider Before Adopting Docker? Docker is still in a stage of relative… [Continue Reading]
Tronsmart CC1T charger brings Quick Charge 3.0 in your car [Review]

Publié: mai 23, 2016, 4:40pm CEST par Mihăiță Bamburic

Quick Charge is a wonderful technology that enables your smartphone or tablet to top up its battery at a much faster rate -- up to 400 percent faster, for its latest iteration. But, to enjoy the benefits that Quick Charge has to offer, you will have to use a compatible charger. One may be provided in the box, but if that is not the case there are some very nice wall chargers that are great for the job. But if you need to charge your smartphone or tablet while driving you will have to pick up a dedicated car charger.… [Continue Reading]
The Pilot earpiece translates foreign languages in real time

Publié: mai 23, 2016, 1:57pm CEST par Wayne Williams

Having a conversation with someone who doesn’t speak the same language as you can be difficult and often embarrassing. You may be able to bridge the gap with some rephrasing and lots of mime, but it will likely take a lot of time to communicate even the simplest of sentences. Enter the Pilot from Waverly Labs. These smart earbuds allow real-time translations in French, Spanish, Italian, and English, with more languages to follow. SEE ALSO: UDOO X86 is 10x more powerful than Raspberry Pi 3, and can run Windows, Android, and Linux While it all sounds very science fiction, the… [Continue Reading]
Adobe starts a new war on software piracy

Publié: mai 23, 2016, 1:55pm CEST par Mark Wilson

Adobe software is among the most expensive out there, so it should come as little surprise that the likes of Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat are among the most commonly pirated titles. In a bid to clamp down on piracy, the company has launched a new initiative that seeks out "non-genuine software" and issues warnings to people. At the moment it appears as though the checks are restricted to the US and Adobe seems to be checking Acrobat X licenses. But while the scope is limited right now, it's hard to imagine that the Software Integrity Service checks won't be rolled… [Continue Reading]
Hackers using bot armies for financial gain

Publié: mai 23, 2016, 1:53pm CEST par Sead Fadilpašić

A new security report by digital identity company ThreatMetrix says hackers are using a large army made out of "automated cyber robots", or bots, for financial gain. Their Q1 2016 report, entitled Q1 Cybercrime Report, says there have been 311 million bot attacks detected and stopped in this year’s first quarter. Although the report fails to mention exactly how these bots are utilised to earn their masters money, it mentions two types of attacks: "loud and fast" and "low and slow". It says that fraudsters first buy large batches of login credentials on the dark web, and test them to… [Continue Reading]
Edward Snowden warns about the dangers of using Google Allo

Publié: mai 23, 2016, 1:02pm CEST par Mark Wilson

When Google announced the launch of two new messaging apps, the world wondered why. Duo is focused on video calling, while Allo is a more traditional messaging tool, albeit one with a Google assistant built in. But while the world shrugged, Edward Snowden issued a stark warning. He says that Allo should be avoided, pointing out that the lack of end-to-end encryption makes it "dangerous". As he has been known to do quite a lot recently, the former NSA contractor took to Twitter to issue his warning. With the current focus on software security and computer users' heightened awareness of… [Continue Reading]
How gaming technology lead to the VR revolution

Publié: mai 23, 2016, 12:44pm CEST par Elad Natanson

For those that are into gaming, you know that it’s not a hobby -- it’s a lifestyle. Even before the advent of the computer, gaming was a way of life. From its very early stages to modern day, gaming is a world unto itself. But like any refined art form, gaming has come a long way to evolve into the tour de force that it is today. Stemming from humble beginnings, gaming has really experienced a revolution. Gaming is something that is now easily accessible and some sort of console exists in most houses and who knows what the future… [Continue Reading]
Why IT departments never go on vacation

Publié: mai 23, 2016, 10:18am CEST par Walker White

Admit it, we’ve all been thinking about the summer vacation since the blustery days of winter. Dreaming of destinations, looking at dates and ultimately, sending those out-of-office notices so that everyone knows we’re taking a break and heading out of town! But while most of us are safe to switch those out-of-office messages on and tune out on our summer trips, IT is an industry that never truly gets a vacation. No matter the time of year, IT departments are always hard at work creating and maintaining the foundation of the modern business world. Among the top reasons why IT… [Continue Reading]
Jaybird releases Freedom Wireless Bluetooth Buds

Publié: mai 23, 2016, 8:58am CEST par Brian Fagioli

Bluetooth headphones are a godsend for those that run and exercise. Heck, they are convenient for sedentary users too. Traditional analog variants -- which use a wire -- can get tangled and stuck on equipment. This can be dangerous to both the user and the device to which the wire is connected. With rumors of future iPhone devices ditching a 3.5mm jack, wireless headphones could become even more important. Today, Jaybird -- a company recently acquired by Logitech -- releases the Freedom Wireless Bluetooth Buds. The "smart" headphones are designed for active people -- they are resistant to sweat, and offer up to eight… [Continue Reading]
Ghostpress keeps you safe from (some?) keyloggers

Publié: mai 23, 2016, 8:40am CEST par Mike Williams

Ghostpress is a free Windows tool which tries to prevent your keystrokes being recorded by malware. There are many similar programs around, but what makes this one stand out is it’s portable, and so can offer at least some protection when you’re working on other people’s PCs. Launch the program and a green "Protected" icon shows that everything is working correctly. Neat. Clicking the icon toggles the security status to "Unprotected", displaying a red cross, instead. There are a few additional options, including setting the window to be always on top, or running it as a desktop gadget for easier… [Continue Reading]