In most enterprises, Java is a necessary evil. While most home users these days can get away with just uninstalling, in the corporate world there is still a need for Java. That means tolerating the security risks and update nags and Ask Toolbars and the generally ad hoc default settings. Or does it? Oracle provides Java Deployment Documentation with instructions for using a … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2015
Jimmy Kimmel social engineers passwords on Hollywood Boulevard
Jimmy Kimmel demonstrated how easily some people might volunteer their password or enough information to guess a password or security question. Check it out in the video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opRMrEfAIiI I only know 3 passwords. 1 to get into 2 computers and 1 to open my KeePass password database. I'm certainly not volunteering those to a national broadcast. … [Read more...]
The growth of Magento for e-commerce
When it comes to e-commerce, there are plenty of options out there that all tout their own features. Holding the biggest piece of the pie is Magento, a company owned by eBay. If you're looking for an e-commerce solution, Magento is worth checking out. The infographic below tells Magento's growth and interest and also gives 16 reasons to use Magento. (via BestPlugins.com) … [Read more...]
Free ebook on Customer Support from Kayako
When it comes to technical support, it's much easier to focus on improving the technical skills and forget about the soft skill of customer service. Kayako, a software development company behind popular help desk and CRM software titles, published a free ebook focused on customer support. Rock Your Support is available as a 23 page PDF after you provide your name and email … [Read more...]
Microsoft provides details for next week’s Windows 10 live stream
Mainstream support for Windows 7 ended yesterday and a week from today, we will learn more details about Microsoft's next operating system. Microsoft has been slowly sharing details about Windows 10. At the end of last September, Microsoft introduced Windows 10 and showed a few general and underwhelming features. In November, Microsoft held an enterprise-focused session in … [Read more...]