Today is the last day of TechEd North America 2014, Microsoft's conference for IT Pros and enterprise developers. TechEd North America is Microsoft’s premier technology conference for IT Professionals and Enterprise Developers, providing the technical education, product evaluation, and community resources to plan, architect, deploy, manage and secure a connected … [Read more...]
Why cybercriminals target your smartphone
The cell phone industry has come up with their own kill switch system to devalue the stolen smartphone market. That only takes care of the thieves that steal your phone to sell it or use it themselves. This infographic shows cybercriminals can gain from your smartphone even while it's still in your possession. Premium rate devices, botnets, spying on you or your data are all … [Read more...]
Comic: Great expectations of USB
Sometimes I feel like I'm directing my own Pixar film with a computer version of 'Finding Nemo'. When you plug a USB drive in and get the message that the device can perform faster, it makes me feel trapped in an uncomfortable parent-child discipline conversation. Tell me that you don't see the connection. User plugs in a USB device Windows pops up: This device can perform … [Read more...]
Tim Cook narrates Apple video ‘Better’ for Earth Day
Ahead of Earth Day, Apple has released the following video promising that they are taking things like the environment into consideration. Through better materials, serviceability, and packaging, Apple is trying to leave the world better than they found it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdeVaT-zZt4 The message is making the front page of Apple.com and features some beautiful … [Read more...]
The Patent Troll explained
This brief video gives an explanation of the patent troll and why it's bad for not only software developers but even consumers and end users. Patent trolls use lawsuits which can be excessive and over-reaching. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il9nXHoprsU If you would like to learn more or find out how to take action, visit fixpatents.org. … [Read more...]