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Plex Media Player is now free to all users

Publié: décembre 1, 2016, 8:57pm CET par Nick Peers

Non-Plex Pass holders rejoice -- Plex has made its desktop-friendly media player app for Windows and Mac completely free with the release of Plex Media Player 1.2. Version 1.2 also introduces a major new feature -- when the app is run in windowed mode, it defaults to the web interface, allowing users to manage their server(s) remotely. Plex Media Player provides Windows, Mac and embedded (including Raspberry Pi) users with a desktop front end for Plex’s media platform. With the release of version 1.2, the app now offers two distinct user interfaces: home cinema, and web app. When run full-screen,… [Continue Reading]
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14977 arrives on the Fast ring -- but it's for Mobile only

Publié: décembre 1, 2016, 8:27pm CET par Wayne Williams

It’s been a while since we had a new Windows 10 Insider build -- Thanksgiving got in the way of Microsoft’s usual weekly schedule. Today, the software giant releases Build 14977 to the fast ring, but it’s for Mobile only. The PC build has a blocking bug that results in broken apps on an upgrade, so we’ll have until next week for a new build for that platform. SEE ALSO: Windows 10 Creators Update Preview Build 14971 for PC arrives on the Fast ring, includes Paint 3D, removes Command Prompt The main addition in Build 14977 is you can now… [Continue Reading]
Mirai malware spreads to routers in new countries

Publié: décembre 1, 2016, 8:22pm CET par Anthony Spadafora

According to security firm Flashpoint, the latest strain of the Mirai malware responsible for infecting Deutsche Telekom routers has spread to devices in at least 10 countries other than Germany. The firm has discovered that the new strain of Mirai has infected routers in places like the UK, Brazil, Iran and Thailand. It is still unknown how many devices have been infected in total, but Flashpoint estimates that five million devices could be vulnerable to the malware. In a blog post on its site, the firm warns against how an existing botnet could grow significantly by infecting vulnerable devices through the… [Continue Reading]
HBO and Cinemax arrive for Amazon Prime customers

Publié: décembre 1, 2016, 6:12pm CET par Alan Buckingham

Waiting for the new season of Game of Thrones? Perhaps you like some other show that airs on a premium network such as HBO or Cinemax. There's no shortage of exclusives -- regardless of your tastes you're bound to find something that suits you. Well, if you are an Amazon Prime subscriber then the wait is over. Both HBO and Cinemax are arriving on the premium subscription service. "HBO has produced some of the most groundbreaking, beloved and award-winning shows in television history. Their selection of blockbuster movies is unsurpassed, including hits like Batman vs. Superman, The Revenant, and Deadpool. And, our customers have been asking… [Continue Reading]
Linux Mint 18.1 'Serena' BETA Ubuntu-based operating system now available for download

Publié: décembre 1, 2016, 6:05pm CET par Brian Fagioli

Feeling fatigued by Windows 10 and its constant updates and privacy concerns? Can't afford one of those beautiful new MacBook Pro laptops? Don't forget, Linux-based desktop operating systems are just a free download away, folks! If you do decide to jump on the open source bandwagon, a good place to start is Linux Mint. Both the Mate and Cinnamon desktop environments should prove familiar to Windows converts, and since it is based on Ubuntu, there are a ton of compatible packages. Today, the first beta of Linux Mint 18.1 'Serena' becomes available for download. Another great thing about Linux Mint is that it… [Continue Reading]
A Christmas gift from SwiftKey -- free themes for iOS and Android

Publié: décembre 1, 2016, 5:59pm CET par Mark Wilson

It's December and the season of giving and -- of course -- receiving is just around the corner. You may have written your Christmas wishlist, dropped subtle hints about what you wanted, and you're now just waiting for your desires to be fulfilled. While it's unlikely that keyboard themes and skins featured highly, SwiftKey today announced that all of its themes are now available for free. If you've harbored a secret desire to sex up your phone's keyboard but simply couldn't justify splashing any cash on something so frivolous and, ultimately, pointless, now's your chance to skin away to your… [Continue Reading]
Ransomware attacks to decrease in 2017

Publié: décembre 1, 2016, 5:34pm CET par Sead Fadilpašić

Ransomware is expected to deflate a bit next year, but hackers won’t be resting on their laurels, that’s for sure. Instead, they might just move to dronejacking, for a "variety of criminal or hacktivist purposes". This is according to McAfee Labs, whose new report, the McAfee Labs 2017 Threats Predictions Report, identifies 14 cyber-security trends to watch in 2017. Based on the opinions of 31 Intel Security thought leaders, the report says we can expect a decrease in both volume and effectiveness of ransomware in the second half of 2017. Windows vulnerability exploits will also continue downwards, but infrastructure and… [Continue Reading]
Parallels Toolbox 1.3 packs dozens of tools for macOS power users

Publié: décembre 1, 2016, 4:04pm CET par Mihăiță Bamburic

Parallels today releases a new version of its Toolbox app for macOS, adding five new tools that give users more control over their privacy and make it easier to use their Mac devices, bringing the total number of available utilities to 25. The main addition in Parallels 1.3 is the ability to block all apps at once from accessing the camera. Parallels introduced this feature for folks who like to put tape over their Mac's webcam to protect their privacy. It is a more convenient solution to a problem some people seem to have, including Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg. The new… [Continue Reading]
How to reliably disable Windows 10 updates

Publié: décembre 1, 2016, 3:10pm CET par Wayne Williams

Windows 10’s mandatory updates are designed to keep your system safe and always up to date. You do have limited control over the update process, but not as much as in Windows 7, for example. You can stop updates in Windows 10, but it requires you to disable the Windows Update service in the Services manager, and most people won’t know how to do that. Thankfully there is an easier solution. SEE ALSO: How to save Spotlight lock screen images to use as wallpaper in Windows 10 Windows 10 Updater Disabler is a third-party program that does what it claims… [Continue Reading]
Dimensions 2 Folders organizes images by height, width, more

Publié: décembre 1, 2016, 3:09pm CET par Mike Williams

If you’re working on a document or design template then you’ll often need images of a specific resolution or aspect ratio, but finding matching pictures on your own system might take a little work. One option is to add a few extra columns to Explorer. Go to the Pictures folder, right-click a column header, select More and add items like "Dimensions" (1920×1080) or Horizontal/ Vertical Resolution (xxx dpi). Click the Dimensions column header to group the images by width, and that should help you find whatever you need. For more flexibility, enter your preferred dimensions in the Search box. Go… [Continue Reading]
Half of IT professionals more concerned about internal threats than external ones

Publié: décembre 1, 2016, 3:05pm CET par Ian Barker

Hackers and cyber criminals are often seen as the biggest threat to company IT systems, but a report from behavioral firewall company Preempt shows that insiders, including careless or naive employees, are now viewed as an equally important problem. The survey carried out for Preempt by Dimensional Research finds that 49 percent of IT security professionals surveyed are more concerned about internal threats than external threats. Malware installed unintentionally by employees was the top concern of respondents (73 percent), ahead of stolen or compromised credentials (66 percent), stolen data (65 percent), and abuse of admin privileges (63 percent). The majority… [Continue Reading]
WD introduces a range of affordable storage devices designed for Raspberry Pi

Publié: décembre 1, 2016, 2:27pm CET par Wayne Williams

The Raspberry Pi has been an incredible success. Originally aimed at teaching kids to code, it has found an appreciative audience outside of the education system. You can do lots with a Pi, but some projects require more storage than you might have on your SD/microSD card. WD has introduced a new series of storage devices designed specifically for use with the Raspberry Pi, which combine microSD card and USB drive functionality with operating system installation software. SEE ALSO: Turn your Raspberry Pi into a 3D Christmas tree with this new board The WD PiDrive Foundation Edition drives include a… [Continue Reading]
Google's Santa Tracker counts down to Christmas

Publié: décembre 1, 2016, 2:24pm CET par Mark Wilson

As it does every year, Google has just launched its Santa Tracker in the run-up to Christmas. Despite the name, this is about much more than watching Santa make his journey around the globe -- there's a bunch of fun and games to be enjoyed too. As well as the online version of Santa Tracker, there's also an Android app, and even an app for Android Wear smartwatches. As we make our way through December, the Santa Tracker serves as an advent calendar, with a new treat revealed each day. Kicking things off today, you can enjoy a game of… [Continue Reading]
Windows 10 share picks up again, after two disastrous months

Publié: décembre 1, 2016, 1:53pm CET par Wayne Williams

According to NetMarketShare’s desktop operating system usage share figures, in September Windows 10, on the back of no longer being free, went into reverse gear and managed to lose market share. It was only a drop of 0.46 percentage points, but even so. October didn’t show much of an improvement for the new OS either. In that month it managed a minuscule rise of just 0.06 percentage points. Some good news for Microsoft in November then, as Windows 10 finally returns to actual growth. In that month, the OS went from 22.59 percent to 23.72 percent, a rise of 1.13… [Continue Reading]
Intel creates Automated Driving Group

Publié: décembre 1, 2016, 1:41pm CET par Anthony Spadafora

After announcing that it would supply Mobileye and Delphi with chips to power their autonomous driving systems, Intel has announced that it has created a new group that will focus solely on designing self-driving solutions. Intel's Automated Driving Group (ADG) will be led by Doug Davis who will move from its Internet of things (IoT) group to act as senior vice president and strategic lead. Kathy Winter from Delphi will work under Davis, handling day-to-day operations and will act as the VP and GM of the new group. Intel is betting big on autonomous driving and the creation of ADG… [Continue Reading]
Most enterprise attempts at email authentication fail

Publié: décembre 1, 2016, 1:07pm CET par Ian Barker

A new study shows that 75 percent of large businesses attempting implementation of the DMARC email authentication standard are not presently capable of using it to block unauthorized email. This means that enterprises are putting their own security, compliance, and brand protection at risk. Automated mail authentication specialist ValiMail looked at email authentication policies for more than a million business domain names, including those of Fortune 1000, NASDAQ 100, and FTSE 100 businesses. "Our investigation showed that using email authentication to monitor and control unauthorized email is extremely difficult for the majority of global companies," says ValiMail's CEO Alexander García-Tobar.… [Continue Reading]
70 percent of smaller IT businesses don't see Brexit as a threat

Publié: décembre 1, 2016, 12:49pm CET par Ian Barker

Despite the widespread predictions of Armageddon that preceded June's vote on the UK leaving the European Union, new research reveals that a majority of companies in IT and computing don't see Brexit as a threat. The research by commercial insurer RSA shows that 70 percent of small and medium businesses in IT and computing don't see Brexit as a risk. Of those surveyed 43 percent say that leaving the EU will have no impact at all, and 27 percent say it will have a positive effect on their business. There are regional differences too, eight out of 12 regions are… [Continue Reading]
SUSE buys HPE's Cloud Foundry and OpenStack assets

Publié: décembre 1, 2016, 12:19pm CET par Anthony Spadafora

SUSE has announced that it will acquire OpenStack and Cloud Foundry from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) in a move to accelerate the company's growth and entry into new markets. The German company will integrate the assets of OpenStack infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) into its own SUSE OpenStack Cloud. SUSE will use Cloud Foundry and its platform-as-a-service (PaaS) assets to help it bring a certified, enterprise-ready solution to market for all of the customers and partners currently using its ecosystem. As part of the deal, HPE has agreed to making SUSE its preferred open source partner for all of its Linux, OpenStack and… [Continue Reading]
FBI granted the right to hack the computers of any suspect running Tor, VPNs or anonymizing software

Publié: décembre 1, 2016, 12:05pm CET par Mark Wilson

Starting today, the FBI will now have a much easier time hacking just about any computer it wants to. The use of VPNs and other anonymizing software such as Tor meant that it was previously difficult for the Feds to apply for the necessary warrant within the relevant jurisdiction. Now the location doesn't matter. A change to Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure means that investigators can obtain a search warrant regardless of location. The expansion of FBI hacking powers comes after a failed Senate bid to block the changes to Rule 41, and there are fears… [Continue Reading]
AOC P2779VC 27-inch 1080p display has integrated Qi wireless charging

Publié: décembre 1, 2016, 1:28am CET par Brian Fagioli

1080p monitors are a dime a dozen nowadays -- the market is saturated with them. Heck, many people are opting for displays with much better resolution too. In other words, it is virtually impossible to have a 1080p monitor stand out from the crowd. And yet, AOC has managed to do so. How? The company has integrated a Qi charger into the base of its newest 27-inch monitor -- the P2779VC. If you own a compatible smartphone, you can charge it wirelessly by placing it on the monitor. That unique feature aside, this PLS display has other cool aspects too, such as… [Continue Reading]