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European Data Protection Supervisor says EU-US Privacy Shield needs 'significant improvements'

Publié: mai 30, 2016, 9:39pm CEST par Mark Wilson

The proposed data transfer deal between Europe and the US, destined to replace Safe Harbour, has been dismissed as "not robust enough". The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) says that the pact is in need of "significant improvements" if it is to be of any value in protecting European data stored in the US. Safe Harbour has already been ruled invalid, and it had been hoped that the EU-US Privacy Shield would be finalized by June. While today's criticism does not mean the new pact is dead in the water, it does represent a serious stumbling block. As it stands,… [Continue Reading]
How IT admins can support cloud adoption

Publié: mai 30, 2016, 7:31pm CEST par Shyam Oza

Iron Man. Captain America. IT administrator. Yes, you read that correctly. As organizations make their shift to cloud computing technologies, including Microsoft Azure and Office 365, IT admins can be crucial -- but often overlooked -- assets. These superheroes of the technology world can save their organization from technological chaos, stop compliance issues in their tracks, and spread their technical knowledge for the good of the organization. So how can admins prove their worth in the rise of the cloud? IT admins should consider these four ways to identify new opportunities within IT and continue to protect their organizations from… [Continue Reading]
Grover Podcast is a smart podcast manager for Windows 10

Publié: mai 30, 2016, 6:54pm CEST par Mike Williams

You’re running Windows 10, enjoy browsing podcasts, but really don’t want to install the bulky iTunes? Grover Podcast is a free, easy-to-use Windows 10 app which covers all the podcast basics -- and more -- and just might have everything you need. The app opens in a "My Podcasts" area, initially empty, but it doesn’t have to stay that way for long. In a click or two you can be entering feed URLs, or maybe importing an OPML file if you’re already managing podcasts elsewhere. Alternatively, entering a keyword in the iTunes API-integrated Search box should get you plenty of… [Continue Reading]
Lazarus may be responsible for Bangladesh Central Bank hack

Publié: mai 30, 2016, 6:51pm CEST par Sead Fadilpašić

The group that tried to steal a million dollars from the Vietnamese Tien Phong Bank, managed to steal $81 million from Bangladesh's Central Bank, and managed to steal $12 million from a bank in Ecuador, also attacked a bank in the Philippines. However, it remains unclear if the group actually managed to steal any money from this bank or not. What we do know, though, is that all these attacks seem to be pointing at the same hacking group, known as Lazarus. That is the conclusion security experts came to, after analyzing the source code of the malware used in… [Continue Reading]
KOPLAYER is an Android emulator for Windows

Publié: mai 30, 2016, 5:49pm CEST par Mike Williams

KOPLAYER is a free Android emulator which allows mobile gaming on your PC’s desktop. It’s a bulky 300MB download -- VirtualBox and an Android image, mostly -- but installs easily enough, and within a minute or two your virtual Android device appears. KOPLAYER opens with a quick tutorial, explaining some of its basics. We would have liked more detail, but even this level of documentation is more than you get with some of the competition. You start with only a few basic apps -- Gallery, Music, Settings -- but full access to the Play Store means it’s easy to find… [Continue Reading]
Citrix to offer cloud services through Microsoft Azure

Publié: mai 30, 2016, 5:36pm CEST par Sead Fadilpašić

Citrix and Microsoft announced recently that they will be expanding their partnership. More precisely, Citrix will use Microsoft’s Azure as its cloud. Besides Azure, they will also integrate Citrix XenMobile and NetScaler into Microsoft’s Enterprise Mobility Suite. Once the partnership kicks in, Citrix customers will get the opportunity to manage Windows 10 images on Azure, through XenDesktop virtual desktop infrastructure. The only condition is that you need a licensed, per-user Windows 10 Enterprise. The cooperation works both ways. Citrix wants to help its customers deploy more virtual apps and desktops, while Microsoft is looking to boost the installation of Windows… [Continue Reading]
Patriot unveils 2TB Ignite SATA SSD

Publié: mai 30, 2016, 5:00pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

One of the things keeping hard disk drives relevant is the price to gigabyte ratio. While an SSD offers great performance as an OS drive, their often small capacities can make them a poor choice for storage -- depending on needs, of course. While there are larger capacity SSD offerings, they are often too expensive for the average consumer to afford. Today, Patriot announces a new addition to its SATA-based "Ignite" line of solid state drives. The new member of the family has a wonderfully large 2TB capacity, which could make SSD-based consumer storage a reality. Well, depending on pricing, that is.… [Continue Reading]
ASUS' new Transformer 3 hybrids target Microsoft Surface

Publié: mai 30, 2016, 3:50pm CEST par Mihăiță Bamburic

There is no shortage of Surface competitors these days, as more and more manufacturers realize that there is huge potential for growth in the hybrid device market. Even Apple has entered this space, launching the iPad Pro last year to quickly establish itself as the sales leader. Can ASUS, with its new Transformer 3 devices which it just unveiled at Computex, have something to say in this market? ASUS seems to understand what makes hybrid devices -- or ultraportables -- so appealing. The Transformer 3 Pro -- the top of the line model in the line -- features powerful hardware in… [Continue Reading]
Squeaky Mouse plays WAVs when you click mouse buttons

Publié: mai 30, 2016, 3:46pm CEST par Mike Williams

Squeaky Mouse is a quirky Windows application which plays custom WAV files when you click specific mouse buttons. This could be useful audio feedback for anyone who can’t clearly see the mouse, perhaps because they’re visually impaired, or they’re some distance away, perhaps watching an in-person software demonstration. Or you could just use it to really, really, really annoy someone. Whatever your motivation, Squeaky Mouse is simple to set up and use, with no installation, adware or other complications. The program supports left, right, middle, XButton1 and XButton2 click events. Click "Activate sounds" and the default WAV samples become active:… [Continue Reading]
ASUS' new ZenBook 3 is more powerful, lighter than Apple MacBook

Publié: mai 30, 2016, 2:31pm CEST par Mihăiță Bamburic

It may be among the best looking, smallest and lightest ultrabooks available today, but the MacBook hasn't quite taken consumers by storm. Fortunately, this means that there is room for competitors to make a splash, which is what ASUS is hoping to achieve with its new ZenBook 3. The MacBook lacks the guts required for more demanding applications, but that looks to not be an issue for the ZenBook 3. The device will be available in a configuration featuring an Intel Core i7 processor, which should deliver a healthy performance boost over the Core m3 and Core m5 processors that… [Continue Reading]
Stop data leaks with GiliSoft USB Lock

Publié: mai 30, 2016, 2:18pm CEST par Mike Williams

Networks, Internet, USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, CD, DVD, Blu-ray -- modern PCs make it easy to exchange files with the outside world. Sounds great. Unless you’re running a business, perhaps managing several PCs, each packed with confidential files which you don’t want copied or shared without permission. GiliSoft USB Lock ($39.95 right now for a lifetime license, $49.95 normally) provides a range of ways to lock down your PC, and limit unauthorized data leakage. As you’ll guess from the name, this starts by preventing users writing to USB disks, maybe reading them as well (bonus points for virus protection). Too restrictive?… [Continue Reading]
Is Microsoft bringing Xbox One game streaming to Windows 10 Mobile?

Publié: mai 30, 2016, 1:01pm CEST par Mark Wilson

If a discovery by a reddit user is anything to go by, Xbox One game streaming could be making its way to Windows 10 Mobile. The Xbox Beta app from the latest Fast Ring Insider Preview build appears to include references to streaming games from an Xbox One to a mobile device. Reddit user, eric5949, noticed that a new 'Play from console' option has appeared on his handset. Microsoft has not said anything about this feature yet, but it's possible that it's something we could see later in the year in Windows 10 Anniversary Update. eric5949 reports that a friend… [Continue Reading]
ASUS unveils new ZenFone 3 smartphone line -- here is everything you need to know

Publié: mai 30, 2016, 12:14pm CEST par Mihăiță Bamburic

If you are looking for a smartphone that offers great value for money, the ZenFone family includes some of the nicest Android handsets that you can get today. The devices are attractively priced and offer specs that can appeal to just about anyone shopping in their segment. However, a lot has happened since the introduction of the second generation, so now it is time for ASUS to take the wraps off the ZenFone 3 line. ASUS has chosen Computex 2016 to unveil three new ZenFone 3 devices: the ZenFone 3, which is the base model featuring mid-range specs, the ZenFone 3 Deluxe, the flagship in… [Continue Reading]
Cryptomator: free client-side encryption for your cloud files

Publié: mai 30, 2016, 11:58am CEST par Mike Williams

Keeping your data in the cloud offers some protection against disaster, but also brings privacy issues: could anyone else access your files? Cryptomator provides transparent, client-side encryption to keep your data safe, and allows access on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS (a $4.99 commercial app), and via Java (Android is "coming soon"). The program creates an AES-encrypted file in your Dropbox folder, Google Drive, or whatever other location you like. Just specify the file name, location and a passphrase, and you’re done. Once the vault is set up, Cryptomator mounts it as a virtual drive on your computer. Save any documents… [Continue Reading]
Take full control of your PC’s sleep modes with Stand-Bye!

Publié: mai 30, 2016, 11:55am CEST par Mike Williams

Stand-Bye! is a free tool which suspends your PC when it’s idle, saving energy and extending battery life. This starts much like Windows, with a simple "activate standby after x minutes idle time" setting. Simple. What’s more interesting is that Stand-Bye! gives you complete control over how "idle time" is defined. The program monitors CPU, RAM, hard drive and network use, and allows you to set custom thresholds for each value. You could have Stand-Bye! keep your PC awake if there’s any significant network activity, for instance, ensuring it won’t interrupt any downloads. Or you might decide it’s okay to… [Continue Reading]
Messaging apps need to play by Iran's rules to operate in the country

Publié: mai 30, 2016, 10:49am CEST par Mark Wilson

Privacy concerns have been voiced after Iran announced plans to force messaging apps and social media services to store all data about Iranian users on Iranian soil. It is common practice for users data to be stored in other counties, but the government in Iran continues to exert its authority over the internet. Any company who wants to operate a message service in Iran has a year to comply with the data relocation requirement. With Iran already blocking access to the likes of Facebook and Twitter, privacy and security advocates have expressed worries about the implications of the new rules.… [Continue Reading]
Pope Francis hangs out with YouTube creators in the Vatican -- His Holiness takes group selfie

Publié: mai 30, 2016, 3:46am CEST par Brian Fagioli

Regardless of your religious affiliations or beliefs, meeting the Pope is a very monumental thing. After all, he is the leader of the Catholic Church, which has many millions of members. The current Pope, who adopted the moniker of "Francis", is quite popular with some folks thanks to his apparent rebuke of riches and excess. Eleven lucky YouTube creators got to meet Pope Francis, even taking a selfie with His Holiness. However, the meeting was not just a photo opportunity. Actually, they got to speak with the Catholic Church leader, even asking him questions. "We want to continue empowering people… [Continue Reading]