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Apple releases iOS 10.2.1, macOS Sierra 10.12.3, tvOS 10.1.1 and watchOS 3.1.3 -- here's what's new

Publié: janvier 23, 2017, 9:40pm CET par Mihăiță Bamburic

Apple today releases updates for all its major operating systems, introducing iOS 10.2.1, macOS Sierra 10.12.3, tvOS 10.1.1 and watchOS 3.1.3. The latest builds do not add any new features, as the focus is on improving the existing functionality and squashing bugs. Mac users are treated with the lengthiest changelog, and users of the latest MacBook Pros (October 2016 models) should be particularly interested in it. That's because Apple improved graphics switching on the 15-inch MacBook Pro and fixed graphics issues that occurred while using Adobe Premiere Pro to encode projects on both 13-inch and 15-inch Touch Bar-equipped MacBook Pros.… [Continue Reading]
The new Windows Defender Security Center aims to improve Windows 10 safety

Publié: janvier 23, 2017, 9:07pm CET par Wayne Williams

When extolling the virtues of Windows 10, Microsoft is keen to stress how much safer the new OS is. The problem, of course, is that the weakest link in any security chain is pretty much always the user. Microsoft is introducing a new feature to Windows 10 that will make the OS more secure, and help users make better decisions. SEE ALSO: How to automatically free up disk space in Windows 10 Creators Update The Windows Defender Security Center will be introduced in the Windows 10 Creators Update, but Insiders on the Fast ring can already try it out by… [Continue Reading]
How DevOps became mainstream in the enterprise

Publié: janvier 23, 2017, 7:56pm CET par Jon Topper

2016 was the year that DevOps became part of IT organizations’ everyday language. While forward thinking, agile businesses have embraced DevOps from the outset, what we’re seeing now is what, in the technology adoption lifecycle are known as "the late majority" shifting towards new DevOps practices. Bringing development and operations together to deliver what a business needs, quickly, reliably, flexibly defines the DevOps approach. It can transform how an organization works, breaking down traditional barriers between IT teams and the business. It’s the opposite of the siloing and segmentation that limit so many businesses. And, as more people realize its… [Continue Reading]
Acer unveils TravelMate Spin B1 360-degree convertible Windows 10 education laptop

Publié: janvier 23, 2017, 6:12pm CET par Brian Fagioli

When it comes to buying computers for education, there are many routes a school can take. If your aim is to prepare children for the workforce, however, Windows is still the best option. After all, Microsoft software solutions are still the stars of the show in the enterprise. Today, Acer announces an intriguing 11.6-inch convertible laptop aimed at education. The TravelMate Spin B1 is built to be rugged and fairly no-frills, while also having some solid features like stylus support for Windows Ink. It is shock resistant and has a spill-resistant keyboard by default -- perfect for children. It can double… [Continue Reading]
Android malware HummingBad is back on Google Play

Publié: janvier 23, 2017, 5:12pm CET par Mihăiță Bamburic

A common recommendation that Android users get for avoiding malware is to stick with Google Play and not download any apps from other sources. Trouble is, as HummingBad proved early last year by penetrating the search giant's defenses, that advice is not exactly bullet-proof. The malware generated $300,000 in revenue every month and infected over 85 million devices, which, at the time, ran popular versions of Android, like KitKat and Jelly Bean. It was also one of the most dangerous pieces of malware in 2016, representing 72 percent of attacks on mobile and ranking fourth in Check Point's list of… [Continue Reading]
Google says all new Chromebooks will support Android apps

Publié: janvier 23, 2017, 4:27pm CET par Mark Wilson

For Google, Chromebooks have not been quite the success the company was hoping for, firmly remaining a niche product. As part of a drive to boost popularity, the company announced last year that it planned to bring Android apps to Chromebook. But there is, of course, the question of which Chromebooks this means: and now we know the answer. Google has published a list of devices that will support Android apps, as well as revealing that all new Chromebooks will have the feature. In a seemingly innocuous post on the Chromium Projects site, Google says that: "All Chromebooks launching in… [Continue Reading]
Google developing smart tools for Raspberry Pi

Publié: janvier 23, 2017, 2:30pm CET par Wayne Williams

Google has big plans for creating a range of smart tools for the Raspberry Pi, and is asking users what they would like to see. The Raspberry Pi Foundation says the search giant is developing tools covering AI and machine learning, and potentially areas such as robotics, IoT, 3D printing, home automation, wearables, and drones. SEE ALSO: ASUS takes on Raspberry Pi with its 4K-capable, Kodi-ready Tinker Board There are no major details regarding the tools at the moment, but Google is asking makers for feedback to help ensure it’s producing the kind of services they require. You can share… [Continue Reading]
How tech writers can benefit the enterprise

Publié: janvier 23, 2017, 2:25pm CET par Mark Noce

The need for clear, concise documentation within a company is more paramount than ever. Customers don’t read any more, they use documentation. How should customers learn about how to use a product? Where can they find more information? Who should handle an escalated issue? Why are users ultimately doing what they do? All of this may sound like a no-brainer, but it’s a stumbling block for many, many companies. Let me give a quick example of what I mean. I’ve been fortunate to work for a variety of tech companies over the last decade as a technical writer and documentation… [Continue Reading]
ASUS takes on Raspberry Pi with its 4K-capable, Kodi-ready Tinker Board

Publié: janvier 23, 2017, 1:46pm CET par Wayne Williams

If you love Raspberry Pi, but require a little more power for your projects, then ASUS’s Tinker Board could be just what you’re looking for. Although there’s no shortage of Raspberry Pi alternatives, the low-cost Tinker Board is better than most because its quad-core 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A17 processor has the oomph to handle 4K video and 24-bit audio, and it comes with twice as much RAM as the latest Pi. SEE ALSO: Giveaway: Win a Linux-friendly Raspberry Pi 3 and Eleduino Aluminum Case with Heatsinks! The Tinker Board is around the same size as the Raspberry Pi 3, and includes… [Continue Reading]
Firefox 51 delivers a mix of security, performance and reliability tweaks, implements FLAC audio support

Publié: janvier 23, 2017, 1:40pm CET par Nick Peers

Mozilla has released Firefox 51.0 for Windows, Mac and Linux, with Firefox for Android 51.0 due imminently. There are no standout features in this release -- the closest thing to a headline addition is the inclusion of FLAC support. Elsewhere, Firefox 41 focuses on tweaks and enhancements that add up to a reasonable update. These include improved performance via the new e10s multi-process system, security warnings when logging into insecure sites, and more reliable syncing of bookmarks. Firefox 51 opens with support for playing the lossless FLAC audio format, allowing users to take advantage of new FLAC-based streaming services offering… [Continue Reading]
Anonymous search engine DuckDuckGo celebrates over 10 billion searches

Publié: janvier 23, 2017, 1:06pm CET par Wayne Williams

A lot of people are more privacy aware than they have been in the past, and are wary of entrusting everything they search for to Google. That’s where privacy-focused sites like DuckDuckGo come in. Its growth since it launched 8 years ago has been nothing short of staggering, with the number of searches skyrocketing since 2013, when Edward Snowden first revealed how the US government was spying on its people. The search site says it has to date served up over 10 billion anonymous searches, with 4 billion of those occurring in the last year alone, and the company says… [Continue Reading]
Anonymous search engine DuckDuckGo celebrates over 10 billion searches

Publié: janvier 23, 2017, 1:06pm CET par Wayne Williams

A lot of people are more privacy aware than they have been in the past, and are wary of entrusting everything they search for to Google. That’s where privacy-focused sites like DuckDuckGo come in. Its growth since it launched 8 years ago has been nothing short of staggering, with the number of searches skyrocketing since 2013, when Edward Snowden first revealed how the US government was spying on its people. The search site says it has to date served up over 10 billion anonymous searches, with 4 billion of those occurring in the last year alone, and the company says… [Continue Reading]
Waterproofing options for smartphones in 2017

Publié: janvier 23, 2017, 12:06pm CET par Ady Moores

Following the release of flagship devices such as the iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 in 2016, water resistant handsets are now the fastest growing segment in the smartphone industry. But, what does this mean for handset design in 2017? Let's take a look at recent research from IDC and explain how hydrophobic nano-coating technology can support OEMs when looking to incorporate this increasingly sought after feature. Consumer Expectations Are Invariably Changing In 2016, we saw mobile handset design change dramatically. Two of the leading manufacturers, Samsung and Apple, finally incorporated liquid ingress protection into the design of their flagship… [Continue Reading]
Samsung: two battery defects caused Galaxy Note7 problems and could delay Galaxy S8

Publié: janvier 23, 2017, 10:20am CET par Mark Wilson

Samsung has finally revealed the long-awaited results of its investigation into the problematic Galaxy Note7. Having issued an apology and pushed out OTA updates to disable phones which had been banned from flights because of the risk of them catching fire, the South Korean company says that two separate battery problems were to blame. The first problem stemmed from the fact that the battery was physically too small for the Galaxy Note7 leading to a short-circuit. Replacement batteries suffered from a combination of insulation problems and an issue that caused positive and negative electrodes to touch. Samsung also indicated that… [Continue Reading]
How to set the Windows 10 lock screen photo as your wallpaper

Publié: janvier 23, 2017, 10:17am CET par Mike Williams

The Windows 10 Lock Screen offers an ever-changing display of top quality photos, but if you decide you like one in particular, there’s no easy way to keep it around. Lock Screen Reflection is a tiny Windows 10 tool which can help fix this by automatically setting the current lock screen image as your desktop wallpaper. SEE ALSO: How to save Spotlight lock screen images to use as wallpaper in Windows 10 The program has no graphical interface, and doesn’t need to run in the background to do its work. Simply double-click lsr.exe when you need to use it, Lock… [Continue Reading]