If you want to learn more about computer viruses but don't want to infect your own computer and you do not have the resources for a separate system, your options are limited. Even testing within a misconfigured virtual machine can expose yourself to unnecessary risk. Alternatively, you can let somebody else do all the dirty work. The YouTube channel danooct1 shows videos of … [Read more...]
The Javapocalypse
Does it make you nervous when you see the banner during a Java update that says "3 billion devices run Java"? If so, you might be able to related to this video predicting the Javapocalypse. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3418SeWZfQ The video was put together for JavaZone 2013, a developers conference coming in September. … [Read more...]
Sci-fi contribution to today’s technology
Over the past 50 years, sci-fi works in Hollywood have predicted where technology might go next. This infographic covers how a number of those movies and TV shows got it right and shared a vision for people to make it a reality. (Credit: Glow New Media) … [Read more...]
The security threats for Mac OS X
The year is 2013 and while walking through big box electronics retailers, I still hear the employees making the sales pitch to customers that they should buy a Mac because they don't need antivirus. The security landscape for the Mac OS X operating system has changed and even Apple has taken a step back from its invulnerable stance and to work more with security … [Read more...]
IT jobs – growth and pay
People have different preferences for what matters most to them when it comes to their career. Is it secure? Does it pay well? Is there room for growth? In IT, technological advances can create or destroy job titles at the whim of the market. If you are looking to enter the industry, it's important to try and understand where it is headed. The same is true even if you are just … [Read more...]