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Sony focuses on PC with PlayStation Now and DualShock 4 USB Wireless Adaptor

Publié: août 23, 2016, 9:59pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Sony's PlayStation line of home consoles have been wildly popular over the years. The fourth version, the PS4, is obviously the best from a hardware perspective, but overall the quality of games per console is matter of opinion. Obviously the PS4 will offer the best graphics, but from a gameplay and enjoyment perspective, hardware is not the final word. Today, the console maker takes a strange turn by focusing on the PC. You see, it is bringing its existing 'PlayStation Now' cloud gaming service to Microsoft Windows. This will give PC gamers the opportunity to play some PlayStation titles on their gaming rigs.… [Continue Reading]
Windows 10 cumulative updates rolling out for Anniversary Update

Publié: août 23, 2016, 9:13pm CEST par Wayne Williams

The Windows 10 Anniversary Update hasn’t gone as smoothly as Microsoft would have liked. Despite extensive testing from Windows Insiders, users have reported problems with the OS causing their systems to freeze, reinstall previously removed apps, and kill webcams. Microsoft is today pushing out two cumulative updates that bring the Anniversary Update to 14393.82. The first update, KB3176934, was released to Windows Insiders last week, and Microsoft says this about it: We have released Cumulative Update (KB3176934) to Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14393 on PCs which will bring the build number to 14393.82. This Cumulative Update includes the same… [Continue Reading]
I've switched from Amazon Fire TV to Roku 3 and I like it... for now

Publié: août 23, 2016, 7:31pm CEST par Alan Buckingham

Its been two and half years since I parted ways with DirecTV. It wasn't them, I honestly loved the service, but I was paying for countless channels I never watched. I replaced it with Hulu Plus and Sling TV and now pay much less for fewer channels I don't watch. I have the same few I flick between, but without al-a-carte this is the best I can do. Recently a system problem eliminated one of my options -- not the TV channels, but how I view them. I'd been predominantly using an Amazon Fire TV along with a Harmony remote.… [Continue Reading]
Microsoft launches 'Xbox One S Madden NFL 17 Custom Console Sweepstakes'

Publié: août 23, 2016, 6:54pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

The Xbox One is the best console of the current generation -- according to me, that is. Of course, some folks -- such as my colleague Wayne Williams -- think that PlayStation 4 is best. This is hardly an argument that will end anytime soon. Look, the PS4 is cool, but Microsoft's console runs Windows 10, making it have, arguably, more potential -- am I right? Oh well, to each his/her own. Microsoft recently released the more powerful and svelte 4K capable Xbox One S and I totally want one -- I am sure you, dear readers, want one too. Luckily,… [Continue Reading]
Microsoft reveals the secrets of HoloLens' specs, including a 24-core processor

Publié: août 23, 2016, 5:19pm CEST par Mark Wilson

At the Hot Chips conference this week, Microsoft has shed some light on the hitherto secretive specifications of its augmented reality HoloLens. Now that anyone with $3,000 spare is able to buy a headset, there's never been more interest in what's actually inside the case powering the AR goodness. The holographic processing unit (HPU) at the heart of HoloLens is a seriously multi-cored beast. The Register reports that it is a "TSMC-fabricated 28nm coprocessor that has 24 Tensilica DSP cores". Of course, there's much more to the device than just this chip. The HPU is capable of processing a trillion… [Continue Reading]
New tool helps cut Agile software project delays

Publié: août 23, 2016, 4:39pm CEST par Ian Barker

Delays to software projects are frequently blamed on missed or misunderstood requirements. As companies look to ensure the successful delivery of Agile IT projects, they need tools that help ensure business needs are met. Toronto-based Blueprint Software is launching a new Storyteller add-on for the JIRA bug tracking tool, that allows developers to automatically generate user stories, acceptance criteria and tests, ensuring that user requirements are properly addressed. Ruth Zive, vice president of marketing at Blueprint Software, says, "Transitioning from Waterfall to Agile can cause many issues for organizations. A critical issue here is that business stakeholders and analysts don't… [Continue Reading]
Opera VPN launches for Android, adds network security check

Publié: août 23, 2016, 4:38pm CEST par Nick Peers

Three months after unveiling Opera VPN for iOS, browser developer Opera Software has launched Opera VPN 1.0 for Android. The Android build offers the same functionality as the iOS version -- secure VPN encryption to the web (with support for spoofing one of five countries), plus the blocking of both ads and tracking cookies. It also offers one extra feature not (yet) present in Open VPN for iOS: a tool for determining the security of the current network. Virtual Private Networks provide users with a secure network connection over any internet connection, including insecure networks such as public Wi-Fi hotspots.… [Continue Reading]
The hidden security risk of privileged users

Publié: août 23, 2016, 3:39pm CEST par Ian Barker

All businesses are aware of the danger posed by insider threats, but those threats are multiplied when they involve privileged user accounts. Damage caused by privileged users is the most extensive, the hardest to mitigate and the hardest to detect as it involves authorized users doing things they are authorized to do. A new report from access management specialist Forcepoint in conjunction with the Ponemon Institute looks at the gap between organizations' awareness of the problem and their ability to solve it. The study conducted among more than 700 operations and IT security managers finds that 91 percent think that… [Continue Reading]
Track your AdSense earnings with Auburn

Publié: août 23, 2016, 3:22pm CEST par Mike Williams

Are you earning so much with Google AdSense that you’re always online checking your balance? OK, probably not, but if you’re earning something then tiny Windows freebie Auburn could save you time by displaying your earnings in a system tray icon. If you’re doing implausibly well, it’s possible to have the program check your balance on a regular basis, display a tooltip and play an audio alert when new money arrives. Options include the ability to display AdSense earnings for the past 28 days, rather than your balance. You can also set a new tooltip duration or use a custom… [Continue Reading]
Hacked: Epic Games forums

Publié: août 23, 2016, 1:27pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Reusing a password on multiple sites is a recipe for disaster. Why? Well, the password is now only as safe as the weakest site. For example, if you use the same user credentials for a shopping site that you do for a banking site, and the shopping site is hacked, your banking password is now exposed. Bad guys will try stolen credentials on various sites looking for where they might work. Today, Epic Games, maker of popular games like Unreal and Infinity Blade, announces that its forums have been hacked. Now, if you don't reuse passwords, that isn't a huge… [Continue Reading]
New Huddle release improves security and control

Publié: août 23, 2016, 12:48pm CEST par Ian Barker

Business collaboration tools are increasingly essential in the enterprise, but they need to keep content secure, especially in professional services environments that handle sensitive client data. Collaboration specialist Huddle is tackling this with the launch of its Unified Authentication Portal. Using a single sign on, this lets account managers apply policies across Huddle's web, desktop and mobile apps in one step, simplifying the process of keeping content secure. "Security is a top concern for most enterprises; however this is especially true of professional services firms who are collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis" says Stuart Cochran,… [Continue Reading]
Is it time to say goodbye to spreadsheets?

Publié: août 23, 2016, 12:30pm CEST par Robert Gothan

CFOs and Finance Directors have long been warned against the inaccuracies of spreadsheets when it comes to financial planning and analysis. However, as with everything in life, change can often be difficult to accept and this is often the case when it comes to businesses and their financial tools. Sometimes this is because they are reluctant to try something new, but alarmingly, more often than not, it is because the businesses are not aware of the different options available. Research from Accountagility shows that 72 percent of CFOs consider their firms to be too reliant on spreadsheets. The larger the… [Continue Reading]
Acronis True Image 2017 adds Facebook backup

Publié: août 23, 2016, 11:50am CEST par Mike Williams

Acronis True Image 2017 has shipped with some welcome additions and enhancements. Incremental Facebook backup automatically archives your Facebook photos, videos, contacts, comments, and likes. Expanded mobile support now allows wirelessly backing up iOS and Android devices to your desktop. An Archiving module enables moving large or old files to an external drive, or the Acronis cloud. They may now be protected with 256-bit AES encryption. A new Search tool helps you find particular files within a backup. Enhanced NAS support means your storage device should now be detected automatically, and reconnected if it goes "missing" at any point. Similarly,… [Continue Reading]
Microsoft apps will be pre-loaded on Lenovo and Motorola Android devices

Publié: août 23, 2016, 2:38am CEST par Brian Fagioli

There was a time when Microsoft was seen as the enemy of the Linux and Apple communities. Understandably, at the time, the company only wanted Windows to succeed. Nowadays, however, the operating system is sort of inconsequential. Microsoft seems happy to have its software succeed on 'competitor' platforms such as iOS, Android, macOS, Ubuntu and more. Today, Microsoft announces that it has partnered with Lenovo on a new mobile initiative. The Windows-maker's productivity apps will be pre-loaded on Lenovo and Motorola-branded devices running Google's Linux-based Android operating system. "Lenovo will load Microsoft’s productivity apps -- including Microsoft Office, OneDrive and Skype -- on select… [Continue Reading]
IOGEAR releases stainless steel USB-C Docking Station with Power Delivery

Publié: août 23, 2016, 2:04am CEST par Brian Fagioli

USB-C is a great connection type for docking stations. Using a singe cable, a compatible laptop or tablet can be turned into, what is essentially, a desktop/workstation. Best of all, this cable can often charge the device too. Luckily for consumers, there is no shortage of these docks on the market. For example, StarTech.com and SMK-Link both released beautiful solutions recently. Today, IOGEAR releases its product, the 'USB-C Docking Station with Power Delivery' (model number GUD3C01). Rather than use plastic, the body is forged of beautiful stainless steel. "The new IOGEAR USB-C Docking Station, which features 10 ports for instantly connecting a wide… [Continue Reading]