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Dispelling 5 common myths about desktop printers in the office

Publié: septembre 12, 2016, 8:40pm CEST par Steven Hastings

They may seem like technology from the days of old, but make no mistake -- desktop printers still can hold an important place in British businesses today. Not only do they help create efficient and flexible printing management, but they also can help keep British office workers at their most productive, rendering them potentially one of the most important products for IT managers in 2016. The value of desktop printers is often overlooked due to advancements of new printer technology services, including an array of enterprise-orientated features, however, the traditional role of the printer mustn’t be forgotten. Desktop printers intertwined within a… [Continue Reading]
The growing security risks in enterprise Windows environments [Q&A]

Publié: septembre 12, 2016, 7:28pm CEST par Sam Pudwell

ManageEngine recently announced the results of its global Active Directory and Windows Server Security -- Trends and Practices Survey for 2016, which found that 70 percent of IT administrators across the globe agree that their Windows environments are not immune to malicious attacks. To delve a bit deeper, we spoke to Derek Melber, a technical evangelist for ManageEngine. ITPP: Is the actual level of risk growing, or are IT admins simply becoming more aware of threats that have always existed? The level of risk is growing daily. However, regardless of the level of risk or risks, at the time of… [Continue Reading]
Google brings Cardboard Camera to iOS for virtual reality fun

Publié: septembre 12, 2016, 7:01pm CEST par Mark Wilson

Google's dream of bringing virtual reality to the masses just took another big leap forward. The popular Cardboard Camera app is now available for iOS, giving iPhone users the chance to capture and share VR photos. For many people Google Cardboard has been all about finding a cheap way to enjoy virtual reality experiences that other people have created. Cardboard Camera gives you the chance to create your own. If you've not used Cardboard Camera before, Google explains what it is: "Whether you're hiking on the Olympic Peninsula or attending your cousin's wedding, go beyond the flat photo or selfie.… [Continue Reading]
Fifteen years after 9-11, threats have evolved too

Publié: septembre 12, 2016, 6:54pm CEST par Robert X. Cringely

Fifteen years after 9-11 it’s interesting to reflect on how much our lives have -- and haven’t -- changed as a result of that attack. One very obvious change for all of us since 9-11 is how much more connected we are to the world and to each other than we were back then. Politico has a great post quoting many of the people flying on Air Force One that day with President George W. Bush as his administration reacted to the unfolding events. Reading the story one thing that struck me was the lack of immediate information about the attacks… [Continue Reading]
Find edited and hi-res versions of an image with TinEye

Publié: septembre 12, 2016, 6:41pm CEST par Mike Williams

You’ve found what looks like a great image online, but there’s a problem: it’s so lo-res that it’s almost unusable. Google’s image search may be able to help. In Chrome, right-click the picture, select Search Google for Image and click Large, if available, to see higher resolution versions of the same shot. Google’s tools are useful, but TinEye takes it to the next level, locating more images, more precisely, even if they’re cropped or edited. TinEye Reverse Image Search is a free Chrome extension for the service. Installing it gets you a "Search for image on TinEye" option on any… [Continue Reading]
To celebrate a decade of iTunes Movies, Apple is selling $10 film bundles

Publié: septembre 12, 2016, 6:26pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

While the iTunes software on both macOS and Windows 10 is currently in need of some tender loving care, there is no denying that the overall platform changed the world. In a time when music piracy was rampant, Apple legitimized downloadable music, arguably saving that industry. It later introduced movie downloads too, making iTunes a brilliant media market. Today, iTunes Movies celebrates 10 years of existence. To mark the occasion, Apple is selling some $10 movie bundles (technically, $9.99) that are seemingly a great value. In a world where everything is streaming and rentals, the iPhone-maker is giving you an opportunity… [Continue Reading]
HP buys Samsung's printer business

Publié: septembre 12, 2016, 3:55pm CEST par Mihăiță Bamburic

HP believes that the printer market still has lots of potential, as it just announced that it is buying Samsung's Printing Business Unit. The tech company says that its new acquisition will enable it to "disrupt and reinvent" the copier industry, a market evaluated at $55 billion that "hasn't innovated in decades". HP will pay $1.05 billion for the South Korean giant's printer business, with the acquisition expected to complete within a year. After the deal is finalized, Samsung will make an investment in HP, said to be between $100 million and $300 million. "When we became a separate company… [Continue Reading]
Display alerts and questions from scripts with messagebox

Publié: septembre 12, 2016, 3:47pm CEST par Mike Williams

Build a batch file of any complexity and there’s a chance you’ll need to interact with the user, either to ask a question or display a message. Messagebox is an open-source solution which delivers the basics you need, has no dependencies, and runs on anything from Windows NT 4.0 up. The syntax looks like this: messagebox message title [type] You could use the program to display a simple alert. messagebox "About to start deleting junk files", "Warning" What’s more interesting is the optional "type", which defines the icon displayed, the buttons used, and which button is the default. To set… [Continue Reading]
New version of RAA ransomware only goes after business users

Publié: septembre 12, 2016, 2:39pm CEST par Sead Fadilpašić

A new version of the RAA ransomware was found recently by security researchers at Kaspersky Lab. This one, written completely in Jscript, seems to be targeting business users exclusively, the researchers claim. It comes as they all do: through an email with the malicious attachment. This one, however, comes in a password-protected zip file. This method does two things: Makes it harder for anti-virus software to recognize the malware Makes it seem more legitimate to the victims The email usually says something about "overdue payment order from a supplier", to trick the victim into opening the attachment. The second biggest change… [Continue Reading]
How to increase Chromebook volume

Publié: septembre 12, 2016, 12:47pm CEST par Mike Williams

Fast boot times, long battery life, low prices -- there’s a lot to like about Chromebooks. But there can also be issues, like the low volume you’ll sometimes get from the more feeble internal speakers. Google for advice and the top hits offer advice like "turn the volume up in Settings", which isn’t a lot of help for most users. One simple alternative is to install an equalizer app. This allows you to boost the volume of part (just the bass, for instance) or the full frequency range, and may get you more usable volume than the player or computer… [Continue Reading]
YouTube does not pay musicians enough, says report

Publié: septembre 12, 2016, 12:03pm CEST par Mark Wilson

YouTube was criticized recently for preventing content-makers from monetizing videos that covered certain topics. But this is far from being the only complaint levelled at the video site. British music industry body UK Music says that artists are not receiving enough in the way of royalty payment from YouTube. UK Music's 2016 report, Measuring Music shows that YouTube remains the most popular way for people to consume music in the UK. Despite this, the report says that the effective 'per-stream' payment rate fell from $0.0020 to $0.0010. UK Music says that YouTube benefits financially from artists who publish their work… [Continue Reading]
Samsung's exploding Galaxy Note7 batteries wipe billions off its market value

Publié: septembre 12, 2016, 10:27am CEST par Mark Wilson

When batteries in the Samsung Note 7 started catching fire or exploding, everyone knew that the company was in for something of a rocky ride. The initial recall was deemed ineffective, leading Samsung to up its game in the US, UK and around the world. But while the replacement program for one of 2016's biggest flagship handsets is already under way, investors are starting to feel a little wobbly. In to the estimated five billion dollars the recall and replacement program is going to cost, the value of Samsung shares has plummeted, wiping $14.3 billion off Samsung's market capitalization. Over… [Continue Reading]
Google wants to buy cloud software company Apigee

Publié: septembre 12, 2016, 10:21am CEST par Anthony Spadafora

Google has announced that it will acquire the cloud software company Apigee Corp in a move that will likely help boost its own cloud offerings. The deal is valued at around $625 million and Google has agreed to pay Apigee shareholders $17.40 for each share of the company's stock which amounts to a 6.5 percent premium on its closing price the day before the announcement. Apigee, which is based out of San Jose, creates software that aids companies' digital services in interacting with the apps used by both customers and partners. The company specializes in managing application programming interfaces (APIs)… [Continue Reading]
Child burned by exploding Samsung Galaxy Note7 -- is his family partially to blame?

Publié: septembre 12, 2016, 3:10am CEST par Brian Fagioli

The exploding Galaxy Note7 is no overblown situation. These phones are really exploding and catching fire. Property is being damaged, and even worse, people are getting hurt. There have been reports of a hotel bed being burned, and a Jeep being engulfed in flames. Yes, Samsung is to blame for the faulty product, but at what point is the consumer at fault for knowingly using a dangerous recalled product? Today, we learn that a six year old boy was burned in Brooklyn on Saturday while playing with a Samsung Galaxy Note7. He was holding it in his hands when it exploded.… [Continue Reading]
Tesla Autopilot 8.0 could be less likely to kill drivers thanks to increased radar use

Publié: septembre 12, 2016, 12:48am CEST par Brian Fagioli

Self-driving cars are undoubtedly the future. With that said, the future is definitely not now. The automotive industry has a lot of work to do before autopilot technologies become the norm. Quite frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if that is decades away. The technology as it stands won't work well in conditions like snow, while city infrastructure and insurance industries will have to be radically refreshed. Some companies, such as Tesla, are banking on driver-assisted autopilot (not entirely autonomous), where the driver must be awake, alert, and ready to take the wheel if something goes wrong. Unfortunately, people have died from… [Continue Reading]