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How will quantum computing impact security processes?

Publié: novembre 23, 2016, 9:28pm CET par Cyrille Quemin

Quantum computers have the potential to perform calculations faster than ever possible before, inviting a significant rethink in how we approach cyber security. Given the amount of research being ploughed into this area, we are likely to see a commercially viable machine in the near future, so cryptographers and the cyber security industry in general should work to have a clear view on the implications way ahead of that achievement. Sure, But What Is Quantum Computing? Every current computer -- smartphones, laptops, smart TVs -- manipulates binary digits (bits), and these bits can only have two values: "0" or "1". (Note: bits… [Continue Reading]
IBM will build four new data centers in UK

Publié: novembre 23, 2016, 8:17pm CET par Anthony Spadafora

IBM has announced its commitment to a multi-million pound project that will see the company construct four new data centers in the UK to increase its cloud capabilities in the region. The company revealed its new project ahead of the Autumn Statement, which offered a boost to the Government that has recently seen a number of large US technology companies increasing their operations in the country. IBM's decision to create four new data centers will triple its cloud computing capacity in the UK. Companies that use the US company's data centers will gain access to their large amounts of storage and… [Continue Reading]
Microsoft Solitaire Collection from Windows 10 now available for Android and iOS

Publié: novembre 23, 2016, 6:22pm CET par Brian Fagioli

Back in the the mid-1990's, everyone thought they needed a computer. After all, Windows 95 made using one particularly easy, and the internet was a very attractive thing. Unfortunately, once some people got their first-ever PC set up in their homes, they didn't really know what to do with it. In the end, it would turn out that some consumers spent thousands of dollars for a machine dedicated to one thing -- playing Solitaire! Yes, this fun Windows game is responsible for much wasted time, but not just at home -- at businesses too. The card game has historically been viewed… [Continue Reading]
Process Lasso spin-off CPUBalance gets a beta release

Publié: novembre 23, 2016, 6:19pm CET par Mike Williams

Bitsum Technologies has released a beta of CPUBalance, its intelligent tool for optimizing PC responsiveness. The program uses the same ProBalance technology as Process Lasso to monitor running processes, detect CPU hogs, and instantly adjust priorities to keep your system running smoothly. CPUBalance runs stand-alone, and you don’t need Process Lasso to try it out. Just install and launch the program and it works immediately. You can also run the program alongside Process Lasso, where it adds extra options. The developer explains: CPUBalance is unique in that it can either run independent of Process Lasso, or along-side Process Lasso, offering… [Continue Reading]
NHTSA reveals voluntary guidelines for smartphone makers to minimize distracted driving

Publié: novembre 23, 2016, 5:43pm CET par Mihăiță Bamburic

Traffic fatalities are up for the first time in 25 years, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report, and one of the leading causes is distraction. One in ten people die on US roads as a result, and smartphones play a key part in it, so regulators want to do something about it. But, what exactly? The NHTSA will come up with a set of voluntary guidelines for smartphone manufacturers to limit the level of interaction their users can have while driving a vehicle. "As millions of Americans take to the roads for Thanksgiving gatherings, far too many… [Continue Reading]
UK retailer Argos is selling the new Apple MacBook Pro (2016) for just £100!

Publié: novembre 23, 2016, 5:02pm CET par Wayne Williams

Apple is planning some Black Friday offers, but if you’re looking to get a good deal on a new MacBook Pro (2016), you’re probably going to be very disappointed. However, UK retailer Argos has the deal of the century on the new MacBook Pro with TouchBar -- it’s currently offering it for just £100 ($124) -- a significant saving over the recommended price of £1,449. And if that’s still a bit rich for you, there are credit options available. Under a 'Boring but important info' heading, Argos says "Prices correct as displayed but are subject to change". Of course, you… [Continue Reading]
Consumers want to know more about how their data is used

Publié: novembre 23, 2016, 4:05pm CET par Ian Barker

The world is ever more reliant on data, but consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about where their personal details are stored and who has access to them. Professional technology standards body IEEE has carried out a survey of 1,000 UK adults which finds that 81 percent believe the public should be better educated on how their data is being used online. In addition more than half of respondents would like to see clarity from individual websites on their specific use of personal data. Worryingly for online companies, 65 percent are able to cite a negative experience as a result of a… [Continue Reading]
How to keep track of your Windows 10 update history

Publié: novembre 23, 2016, 3:37pm CET par Wayne Williams

Unless you’ve taken steps to actively block Windows 10’s mandatory updates, the chances are the new OS is regularly installing updates without your knowledge, and you'll probably only discover a new one has happened if/when something goes wrong. For the most part, updates are perfectly safe, introduce occasional new features, and keep your system protected from threats, without you needing to lift a finger. But if you’re the sort of person who likes to know exactly what’s going on with your computer, there are a couple of ways to keep track of the Windows 10 updates. SEE ALSO: How to… [Continue Reading]
Oracle buys DNS provider Dyn

Publié: novembre 23, 2016, 3:24pm CET par Sam Pudwell

Oracle is showing no desire to slow down it's spending spree after announcing the acquisition of DNS provider Dyn for an undisclosed sum. The timing of the deal has raised a few eyebrows as, although Dyn powers some of the biggest sites in the world such as Netflix, Twitter and Spotify, in October it was hit by a DDoS attack which took several of its big-name clients offline. But it appears that this has not discouraged Oracle, with TechCrunch reporting that the enterprise services giant plans to integrate Dyn's DNS solution into its cloud platform to add to its IaaS… [Continue Reading]
Free tool helps consumers check online security ahead of Black Friday

Publié: novembre 23, 2016, 3:05pm CET par Ian Barker

On this year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday, more Americans will be shopping online than ever before, but a new study reveals that the majority are concerned about the potential to have their personal and financial information hacked. The survey from cybersecurity company UpGuard shows that almost 95 percent of consumers are concerned about the security of their information online, and more than half would break with their favorite brands if they knew their information was at risk. Roughly 92 percent of respondents say they think consumers should be moderately to extremely concerned about cybersecurity. 74 percent report they are… [Continue Reading]
Twitter accidentally suspends its own CEO's Twitter account

Publié: novembre 23, 2016, 2:11pm CET par Wayne Williams

It’s a funny time to be the CEO of a social media site. First Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was "Killed" by his creation (along with a bunch of other users), and yesterday for a short time, Twitter suspended the account of its CEO and co-founder Jack Dorsey. It may not be quite as bad as "killing" its CEO, but Twitter mistakenly suspending the account of the person who helped create it is still hugely embarrassing. Dorsey’s account was unreachable for a couple of hours. When he eventually got back on to Twitter, Dorsey explained the problem to his 2.84 million… [Continue Reading]
Touché 1.0 extends Touch Bar functionality to any modern Mac -- for free

Publié: novembre 23, 2016, 1:39pm CET par Nick Peers

Apple’s Touch Bar is a major new selling point for its latest generation of MacBooks, but that doesn’t mean you have to purchase one to find out what it’s all about. Touché 1.0 is a new freeware tool that places a virtual Touch Bar on the desktop of any Mac running the very latest version of MacOS Sierra (10.12.1 v2 or later). This isn’t an emulator, but a virtual copy of the Touch Bar itself, identical in every way to the hardware-based bar found on the latest MacBooks. The feature is made possible because Apple provided a virtual simulator for… [Continue Reading]
No kinky online sex, please -- we're British!

Publié: novembre 23, 2016, 12:46pm CET par Mark Wilson

The UK government's relationship with the web is something of a checkered one. Keen to pander to the fear of concerned hand-wringers, we've seen torrent sites blocked and there are plans afoot to censor porn sites that do not implement 'effective' age checks. Now there is a chance that UK web users will be denied access to websites that portray "non-conventional sexual acts" in the latest act of censorship by the government. A bill currently being considered would apply the same restrictions to online pornography that currently apply offline. In what appears to be yet another example of the government… [Continue Reading]
No, Microsoft's zombie groan isn't racist

Publié: novembre 23, 2016, 12:33pm CET par Wayne Williams

Racism is something that’s in the news a lot at the moment following Donald Trump’s election victory and the rise of the alt-right. The unfortunate side effect of all this is companies occasionally get criticized for doing something that isn’t the slightest bit racist, but could be viewed as such, if you chose to do so. Case in point, a day or so ago Microsoft sent out a promotional email for Dead Rising 4 with the subject heading "NNNNGGGHHAAAA". That’s a zombie groan right? Nope, apparently, it’s the N-word. Some people saw the email heading and got offended, as people… [Continue Reading]
Revamped Google Sites now let anyone create websites for free

Publié: novembre 23, 2016, 12:11pm CET par Mark Wilson

Google Sites recently underwent something of a redesign and it was made available to a select group of testers. Now the website building tool is available for everyone to use. For anyone who has used any of Google's online apps, Sites will be immediately familiar. Like so many web building tools, it eschews HTML in favour of a WYSIWYG interface, meaning that even web novices can get a site up and running easily. As you would expect from Google, Sites works well with the other tools in G Suite. This means that if you are creating a shared site for… [Continue Reading]
Google buys Qwiklabs

Publié: novembre 23, 2016, 11:51am CET par Anthony Spadafora

Google has announced that it has acquired Qwiklabs in order to train developers how to use its cloud services. Qwiklabs is designed as a way to give developers and IT professionals a hands-on learning platform from which they can gain experience with cloud platforms and the way in which they operate. The company launched in 2012 and its primary focus is teaching its customers how to use the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud. In a company blog, Qwiklabs offers more details on its recent acquisition by Google, saying: "We will be joining the Google Cloud team to help deliver hands-on lab… [Continue Reading]
Why did Apple limit the MacBook Pro (2016) to 16GB RAM? Battery life

Publié: novembre 23, 2016, 10:48am CET par Mark Wilson

The recently unveiled MacBook Pro (2016) complete with its Touch Bar has been praised and criticized in just about equal measure. One of the biggest criticisms levelled at Apple is that RAM is limited to 16GB. Why such a cap on a professional device? Apple has revealed that the reason for the limit is nothing to do with -- as some may have suspected -- keeping costs down (as if!), but rather due to concerns about battery life. The reasoning may be fairly sound, but the full explanation may not be enough to silence critics completely. Speaking to MacDaddy Apple's… [Continue Reading]
Tech Deal: Get a Newton subscription for 50 percent off

Publié: novembre 23, 2016, 8:59am CET par Mihăiță Bamburic

You will find plenty of deals on tech products this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. As usual, the focus is on hardware, but there are some significant discounts to be had on software as well. Case in point is Newton, my favorite cross-platform email app. Formerly known as CloudMagic, in September it received a rebranding which also introduced a subscription that unlocks a number of premium features. And, starting today until November 29, you will be able to purchase one for 50 percent off. But, what exactly does the subscription include? You get read receipts, snooze, send later, undo send,… [Continue Reading]
Things to keep an eye on in the eCommerce space

Publié: novembre 23, 2016, 6:59am CET par Barclay Ballard

ECommerce has come a long way in recent years. We’ve all heard about how online shopping was responsible for the death of the high street, but eCommerce is now about much more than the likes of Amazon and eBay. As an industry, eCommerce is expected to be worth $6.7 trillion by 2020 and now encompasses relatively recent technological developments such as mobile payments and cryptocurrencies. The convenience offered by eCommerce is proving hugely popular with consumers and so it is not surprising that some of the tech industry’s biggest players are looking to dominate the market. However, eCommerce is becoming… [Continue Reading]
Watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 360-degree YouTube live video stream here

Publié: novembre 23, 2016, 2:51am CET par Brian Fagioli

Thanksgiving is coming this Thursday, meaning friends, family, food, and football. Around the USA, people will be chowing-down on Turkey, stuffing, and all the other popular food side-dishes too. Another popular Thanksgiving tradition is watching The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV (if you cannot be there in person). If you aren't familiar, it is a New York City parade featuring many giant inflatable cartoon characters, plus floats carrying celebrities. Unfortunately, not everyone enjoys watching the parade, leading to fights over the television. This year, however, a TV is not required. If you have an internet-connected device, you can watch it on YouTube in… [Continue Reading]
Watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 360-degree YouTube live video stream online here!

Publié: novembre 23, 2016, 2:51am CET par Brian Fagioli

Thanksgiving is coming this Thursday, meaning friends, family, food, and football. Around the USA, people will be chowing-down on Turkey, stuffing, and all the other popular food side-dishes too. Another popular Thanksgiving tradition is watching The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV (if you cannot be there in person). If you aren't familiar, it is a New York City parade featuring many giant inflatable cartoon characters, plus floats carrying celebrities. Unfortunately, not everyone enjoys watching the parade, leading to fights over the television. This year, however, a TV is not required. If you have an internet-connected device, you can watch it on YouTube in… [Continue Reading]