However, instead of leaving me all excited about the future, these new smartphones, in my opinion, present a rather convoluted and ambivalent situation for someone looking to purchase a new iPhone. On one side, you have the iPhone 8/8 Plus which is a good but more evolutionary and expected. Despite the fact that these new iPhones are representing two iterations – the 7S and 8, there are no radical overhauls to be excited about....
However, the last thing a business should do is ignore vulnerabilities in their security. These days, security flaws need to be addressed immediately to avoid the risk of them being exploited by hackers. The Need for Secure DevOps DevOps (Development and Operations) is a catch-all phrase that refers to practices, tools and cultural philosophies within enterprise software development that aim to unify two business units: software development (Dev) and software operation (Ops)....
Getting an entire organization to buy into a “security first” mindset, however, is no small task. This may be especially a challenge for an information security or IT team that’s used to working in silos and is not well-equipped to communicate its messaging organization-wide. That’s where security champions come in. A cross-departmental team of security champions can evangelize your security-awareness program, reinforcing your key messages and ultimately helping to change behavior at all levels of the organization....
Basically, the well-known Winamp music player was launched in 1997 as free software, and it soon became shareware which was sold for $10. At its peak, its creator, Justin Frankel, came to renew that he was billing $100,000 each month with the program (not counting the huge amount of pirated software, obviously). In 2002, AOL (a web portal and online service provider based in New York City. It is a brand marketed by Oath, a subsidiary of Verizon Communications) takes over with the aim of turning it into a musical service that never took off....
It doesn’t matter if you’re in the dry heat of the deserts of Arizona, where it’s scorching hot, or the humid heat of almost everywhere else, you’re most likely sweating it out. But did you know that your gadgets and electronics are affected by the summer heat, too? From their batteries to their internal circuits, a huge uptick in temperature could mean bad news. The hotter it gets, the worse it is for your phone....
True to form, Apple is cracking down on a popular genre of app that’s meant to help kids spend less time on their devices. Screen tracking and parental control apps are designed to keep kids safe by limiting and monitoring smartphone use. This makes Apple’s harsh stance on these apps all the more surprising. Apple actually offers a screen tracking feature as part of iOS, but it has some drawbacks that have pushed users towards the now-defunct App Store offerings....
If you want live TV, those packages are pricey. Of course, you can always buy an antenna and get free TV. Tap or click for reliable antenna picks no matter the signal strength where you live. Did you know you can watch TV from your computer without paying for cable, too? All it takes is a little device called a TV tuner. Tap or click to see how they work....
Along with where to advertise, you have to put a ton of thought into who your primary audience is and what ad types you want to use. You’ll also have to consider analytic capabilities, targeting strategies and — of course — the dreaded budget. It’s time to dust off your spreadsheets and get ready to look over every number. Bottom line: There are a lot of intricacies to take into account when you’re picking the best place for your next ad....
For a little over a week now, I’ve been testing two flagship phablets: Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 and Sony’s Xperia Z Ultra. I’m not going spoil my review of either of those two devices, you’ll have to wait until next week for that. Why do I bother bringing them up? Long time readers will know that last month I took a trip to the United States. While there, I had every intention of buying a brand new smartphone, but I didn’t....
The shortcomings associated with current password security are evident – and have been identified by security specialists since forever ago –concerning its reuse at multiple locations, automated password reset systems, and widely available cracking tools. Despite those inherent and irremediable weaknesses, there are a few fundamental factors that explain why passwords are here to stay. In short: the technology, funding and usability of alternatives fall short, while increases in security would be minimal....
But what happens when you get two vastly different scores from competing reporting agencies? Which is the one can you trust? Does the one company have more information on you than the others? Tap or click here to get your free annual credit report. This is what social media users have been wondering lately. Many noticed that their score through Credit Karma seemed to be much higher than what it should be....
Announced dnesday at the I/O keynote, the ay Store is going custom— not just for kids, for everyone. If you’re a fitness buff, you’ll see the latest greatest workout apps on the home screen, if you’re a foodie, the latest cooking shows apps. en you search for a general topic like shopping, the results will be broken down into more manageable chunks, grouping together apps under subheads like Coupons Fashion....
It’s not exactly surprising, since phishing attacks are popular because of how easy and straightforward they are to pull off. All it takes is one person making the mistake of opening your malicious email and presto — you have full access to their messages, contacts and personal data. Tap or click here to see how hackers are targeting Skype users with phishing attacks during COVID-19. With so many scams making the rounds, knowing the lay of the battlefield is the best way to keep yourself safe....
I wish I did, but I don’t. Instagram hasn’t done one blessed thing to fix my hacked account. Six weeks into this, and neither Instagram tech support – if there even is such a department – nor public relations have said a word to me. The more I look, the more it seems Instagram seldom, if ever, helps its users. While this is really annoying, it’s not a big deal for me....
In the mailbag this week: Why am I suddenly running out of storage in my Google account? And how can I get a decent network connection in my home office when the cable modem is at the other end of the house? If you’ve got a question about any of the topics ZDNet covers, one of our team of editors and contributors probably has an answer. If they don’t, we’ll find an outside expert who can steer you in the right direction....
Twitter by the numbers After spending a little while digging through the company’s annual reports for the previous decade, I found only two years where a positive net income was reported. Net income was positive in 2018 and 2019, but negative in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, and 2021. Based on those financial disclosure documents, it looks like the only way the company kept its lights on was ongoing infusions of capital from investors....
How Ringo works? Is it illegal? In other countries such as US, the telecom operators can negotiate interconnect charges amongst themselves. This made US operators to drop interconnection charges to such an extent that it’s possible for them to offer unlimited free calling as an add-on to their data packs. However in India, the interconnection charges are set up by the telecom regulator TRAI, which all operators need to comply with....
The TP-Link AX5400 (Archer AX73) is on sale for $154, a saving of $45 or 23% off the typical $199 RRP. A router is now a key accessory in the modern home. With a plethora of streaming services, consoles, mobile devices, and Internet of Things (IoT) products to network and manage, the basic routers your ISP provides aren’t the best option – and especially when it comes to getting the best out of your broadband contract....
Just when it looked like certain parts of the pandemic were coming to an end, now many businesses are reinstating mask policies. Tap or click here to clean and sanitize your COVID-19 face mask. Masking up can certainly help contain the spread — but some masks are better than others. Cloth masks may not be enough to help you get through the next wave of the pandemic unscathed. As the highly contagious Omicron variant of COVID-19 ravages the country, medical experts say it’s time to upgrade your face masks....
Here’s the routine – you press your computer’s power button, it springs to life, but it takes several minutes before you can even take full control. You twiddle your thumbs, tap letters on your keyboard, move the cursor around with your mouse, but nothing is clickable. For your patience, your computer rewards you with a loading spinning wheel that looks just as excited as you are to move things along....
