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  Excited for Windows 10 Creators Update? Here's how to get it a week early

  Publié: mars 30, 2017, 9:36pm CEST par Wayne Williams

  Yesterday, Microsoft announced that the Windows 10 Creators Update will begin rolling out to users on April 11. However, that doesn’t mean you’ll get it then. As with last year’s Anniversary Update, Microsoft will roll out the update in waves, with newer PCs and tablets receiving it first, so it could be a while before it comes to your device. However, if you’re keen to be among the first to install it, there’s a simple trick you can use to get it nearly a week early -- on April 5. Provided you’re running a system with a licensed version of… [Continue Reading]
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  ADATA unveils Ultimate SU700 3D NAND 2.5-inch SATA SSD

  Publié: mars 30, 2017, 8:56pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

  Solid state drives are absolutely fabulous, but serial ATA variants are getting a bit long in the tooth. Don't get me wrong, if you are still using an old-fashioned mechanical hard drive, any SSD should give you better performance. With that said, NVMe M.2 drives are far superior. Of course, not all computers support the faster standard, so 2.5-inch SATA models are still relevant -- for now. Today, ADATA announces a new 2.5-inch SATA SSD. Called "Ultimate SU700," it features 3D NAND and capacities up to 960GB -- just shy of a terabyte. "The SU700 reaches 560MB/s read and 520MB/s write, once… [Continue Reading]
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  UK companies doing little to address cloud skills gender gap

  Publié: mars 30, 2017, 8:54pm CEST par ITProPortal

  When it comes to cloud skills, there’s a significant gender gap, and it’s particularly visible in the UK. This is according to a new report by Microsoft, entitled "Microsoft Cloud Skills Report: Closing the Cloud Skills Chasm." According to it, the gender mix among technical IT staff is 20 percent female versus 80 percent male. In just a fifth of companies (21 percent) the gender mix was 40 percent or greater. Microsoft says this gender imbalance is "concerning," but perhaps even more concerning is the fact that very few companies are actually doing something about it. A third (35 percent)… [Continue Reading]
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  Is your BI AI ready?

  Publié: mars 30, 2017, 8:01pm CEST par Bill Creekbaum

  Digital transformation is happening at a rapid rate, and in order to stay competitive, organizations need to push the limits of their traditional BI and analytics frameworks with predictive and prescriptive capabilities to generate faster and more accurate business outcomes. Gartner predicts that by 2020, predictive and prescriptive analytics will attract 40 percent of enterprises' net new investment in business intelligence and analytics. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools and analytics frameworks are still in the descriptive stage and can only assist users with the two questions -- "what is happening?" or "what has happened?" To answer the "what will happen… [Continue Reading]
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  Google is pushing developers to embrace the Galaxy S8's 18.5:9 aspect ratio

  Publié: mars 30, 2017, 7:44pm CEST par Mark Wilson

  There has been something of a trend in recent years for phones to grow taller and slimmer. Aspect ratios are changing, and the familiar 16:9 is being met by the LG G6's 18:9 (oh, ok, 2:1) and, in the case of the Samsung Galaxy S8, 18.5:9. Google sees these emerging aspect ratios as the start of a trend rather than obscure rarities, and it's encouraging developers to embrace them fully. The new "super widescreen" aspect ratios are being used, according to Google, "to deliver more engaging viewing experiences." The arrival of these new screen sizes is described as "Android OEMs… [Continue Reading]
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  Logitech Harmony works with Google Home

  Publié: mars 30, 2017, 7:25pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

  When I first set up a Logitech Harmony hub in my home, it was life-changing. No longer did I need to have multiple remote controls littering my living room table. The one Harmony remote (or mobile app) controls my television, cable box, sound bar, and Xbox One. Once I linked it with my Amazon Echo, things got even better -- I could control my entertainment devices by voice. If I am dozing off on the couch while watching TV, for instance, and the remote is out of reach, I can simply say "Alexa, tell Harmony to turn off the TV."… [Continue Reading]
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  FocusOn is a likeable image viewer

  Publié: mars 30, 2017, 7:23pm CEST par Mike Williams

  FocusOn Image Viewer is a stylish and straightforward image viewer, easy to use but with one or two unexpected bonus features. This all starts with the interface. There are no stupid gimmicks, no attempts to do things differently for no reason at all. Instead FocusOn Image Viewer starts with the look and feel of Explorer, and adds just a little more. There’s an Explorer-like folder tree on the left, for instance, thumbnails on the right, double-clicking something opens it full-screen, right-clicking displays more options -- you’ll feel at home right away. Don’t be fooled. The interface may seem very standard,… [Continue Reading]
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  Secure messaging app Telegram gains end-to-end encrypted voice calls

  Publié: mars 30, 2017, 7:20pm CEST par Mark Wilson

  In an age of constant surveillance and eroding privacy, there is increasing interest in secure messaging platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram. While Telegram has gained quite a following, there is one feature that users have been begging for: voice calls. Now users' prayers have been answered. The latest update to Telegram finally heralds the arrival of secure voice calling, and it features an interesting key exchange mechanism: users need just compare four emoji. If the emoji match, the connection is secure! Audio quality is kept as high as possible not only through the use of the best codecs, but… [Continue Reading]
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  Twitter tweaks replies to give you more characters and greater clarity

  Publié: mars 30, 2017, 6:39pm CEST par Mark Wilson

  Recent changes at Twitter have focused mainly on clamping down on abuse and trolling, but there have also been adjustment tweaks that allow users to send longer messages. Now the site is introducing another change that effectively means you are able to send longer replies to people. The latest change does not mean that you are given more than 140 characters to play with, but the 140 character limit is now put to better use. In short, all 140 characters are available for you to reply with as @usernames no longer count towards the total. This simple tweak will have… [Continue Reading]
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  There's also a Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ Microsoft Edition available to pre-order

  Publié: mars 30, 2017, 5:10pm CEST par Mark Wilson

  Yesterday's Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ announcement held few surprises (with the possible exception of Samsung DeX) thanks to all of the leaks ahead of the event. But something we didn’t find out until today is that there is a customized Microsoft Edition of the handset available too. Not only will there be a Samsung Galaxy S8 Microsoft Edition and a Samsung Galaxy S8+ Microsoft Edition, but the smartphones will be available to buy direct from Microsoft. Pre-orders start today, but only in Microsoft's US retail stores. Quite whether people are interested in a Microsoft-customized version of Samsung's flagship phone… [Continue Reading]
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  Four best practices for leveraging Office 365 Groups

  Publié: mars 30, 2017, 5:02pm CEST par Shyam Oza

  It’s no secret that cloud-based collaboration tools are transforming the way we work, and Microsoft, with Office 365, is playing a major role in shifting workplace communication. Last year, Microsoft continued to enhance and develop Office 365 Groups as a powerful hub for team productivity. When armed with Office 365 Groups, employees have the opportunity to collaborate within a dedicated space with popular Office 365 features like mail, persistent chat, and collaboration powered by familiar technologies like Exchange, SharePoint, OneNote, Skype for Business, and Planner. Before organizations can embrace this new way of working, however, IT teams need to combat… [Continue Reading]
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  Facebook introduces 'personal fundraisers' so you can raise money for yourself

  Publié: mars 30, 2017, 4:44pm CEST par Mark Wilson

  If you need money for something, you might think about using a service such as GoFundMe to ask people to donate cash to you. But now you can turn to Facebook instead, as the social network launches a new "personal fundraiser" feature, as well as Donate buttons in Facebook Live for Pages. As the name suggests, a personal fundraiser is a way for individuals to raise money for themselves -- or someone they know. To start with, Facebook says that it is only possible to raise money for "critical financial needs" that fall under one of six headings, but this… [Continue Reading]
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  Why I will not upgrade to Samsung Galaxy S8

  Publié: mars 30, 2017, 1:38pm CEST par Mihăiță Bamburic

  Samsung just unveiled what are likely the best Android smartphones of the year -- the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. They have novel displays, impressive cameras, the fastest hardware, superb build quality, and cutting edge software. If you're looking to get one of the new flagships, you can pull the trigger right now because, chances are, you'll be super happy with it... ...except if you have a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge, that is. As attractive as the new flagships are, and as much as I like having the latest and greatest smartphone, there simply aren't enough reasons to upgrade. Here's what I mean.… [Continue Reading]
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  Security professionals still struggle with the cloud and IoT

  Publié: mars 30, 2017, 1:26pm CEST par Ian Barker

  Organizations are using multiple cloud services and security staff are worried about the visibility problems this presents as well as the risks presented by IoT devices. These are the findings of a survey of RSA attendees, carried out by security management and threat intelligence specialist AlienVault. A third of respondents to the survey describe the state of security monitoring within their organization as 'complex and chaotic'. More than 10 different cloud services are used within their organization according to 39 percent of respondents, and an additional 21 percent don't actually know how many cloud applications are being used. No surprise… [Continue Reading]
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  Calls for transparency as UK government meets technology firms to discuss encryption and privacy

  Publié: mars 30, 2017, 12:30pm CEST par Mark Wilson

  The UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd is today meeting with technology firms to discuss how they can help to combat terrorism. The meeting comes just days after Rudd said that encrypted messaging services such as WhatsApp should not be a "secret place to hide." Calls for backdoors to be built into encrypted apps and services have been met with shock, derision and incredulity, but some have pointed out that the controversial Investigatory Powers Act (aka the snooper's charter) already grants the government the right to force the removal of encryption. Ahead of the Rudd's meeting, civil liberty organizations have written… [Continue Reading]
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  Daptly's smart display is a digital assistant for your home

  Publié: mars 30, 2017, 11:34am CEST par Ian Barker

  More and more of us are using voice operated personal assistants like Siri and Alexa, but a voice only interface can prove frustrating as it offers no visual cues. Technology startup Daptly is aiming to build a better assistant with a smart, gesture and voice controlled display that manages your life and seamlessly blends technology into your home or office. Built into a picture frame or a mirror, the Daptly Display recognizes who's in front of it and shows a personal dashboard that only displays information relevant to that person. So in the morning it can show you news and… [Continue Reading]
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  Plex Pass Perks give you money-off deals through special promotions

  Publié: mars 30, 2017, 11:12am CEST par Mark Wilson

  For anyone looking to stream music and movies around their home to various devices, Plex is a solid media server solution that won’t hurt your pocket; it's free! But things are about to get even better for Plex Pass subscribers thanks to the arrival of the Plex Pass Perks hub. Depending on where you are in the world, you might be able to bag yourself a discounted external hard drive or NAS to use with your server, and there is the promise that new deals will be added all the time. The Plex Pass Perks hub provides a one-stop-shop for… [Continue Reading]
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  Amazon unveils Connect contact center solution

  Publié: mars 30, 2017, 11:11am CEST par Sead Fadilpašić

  Amazon has announced a new contact center solution aimed to "power millions of customer conversations." The solution, named Amazon Connect, is a cloud-based offering, with customers paying by the minute of usage. It all starts with the "Virtual Contact Center" solution, integrated deep within AWS. According to Amazon, it only takes a couple of minutes to set the feature up and it requires no special training to use. Payment by the minute goes on top of telephony costs, a pricing model AWS uses in its cloud services, too. What's also interesting here is that Amazon is partnering up with what should… [Continue Reading]
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  Google Calendar finally arrives as an iPad app

  Publié: mars 30, 2017, 10:42am CEST par Mark Wilson

  It has been a long time coming. A very long time coming. But -- finally -- there is an iPad-optimized version of the Google Calendar app available. Let joy be unbounded! It has taken a full two years for Google developers to pull their fingers out and create a version of the app that is not designed just for iPhones. Google Calendar for iPad takes full advantage of the increased screen real estate, and supports Split View. The arrival of the iPad version of the app will come as great news for anyone who is sick of getting by with… [Continue Reading]
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  Ultimate Ears announces waterproof WONDERBOOM Bluetooth speaker

  Publié: mars 30, 2017, 3:10am CEST par Brian Fagioli

  We are officially in the season of spring, meaning summer is right around the corner. Before you know it, it will be time to barbecue some meat, frolic on the beach, and go swimming in the pool. Quite frankly, summer is probably my favorite of the four seasons thanks to all of the possible activities. A big part of summer fun is listening to your favorite music. Yeah, you can use your smartphone's integrated speaker, but that is hardly an enjoyable experience -- especially outdoors. For better clarity and volume, a Bluetooth speaker is a wise investment. Ultimate Ears is well… [Continue Reading]
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  Discover and create appealing color schemes with Just Color Picker

  Publié: mars 30, 2017, 2:38am CEST par Mike Williams

  Just Color Picker is a freeware Windows and Mac design tool which helps you capture eye-catching shades and create appealing color combinations. If you’ve ever used another color picker you’ll know the basics already. Moving the mouse cursor around your screen displays a magnified view of that point, pressing Alt+X saves the currently selected pixel color to a list, and you can copy it to the clipboard for reuse in other apps. What’s interesting here is this program isn’t "just" a color picker. It has a host of neat extra touches which take it to a whole new level. You… [Continue Reading]
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  Businesses lose 44 data records every second

  Publié: mars 30, 2017, 12:37am CEST par Sead Fadilpašić

  Before you are done reading this article, there will have been more than 2,500 digital records stolen. This is according to a new report by Gemalto, which was released to show just how unprepared UK's businesses are for cyber risks. Gemalto says that in 2016 1.37 billion data records were compromised. That basically means 3,776,738 records every day, 157,364 every hour, 2,623 every minute, or 44 data records every second. To make things even worse, Gemalto claims the amount of compromised data almost doubled (86 percent increase) since 2015. The US is a "clear leader" when it comes to the number of… [Continue Reading]