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Oracle releases Java fix, but security concerns remain

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Firefox update will insist on security for certain domains

Mozilla introduced a pre-loaded list of domains for Firefox that only can be connected to securely in order to help protect the privacy and security of users. To force secure connections between the browser and a server, Mozilla uses HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security), a mechanism used (more…)

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New security threat at work: Bring-your-own-network

Even as IT pros wrestle with the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend, corporate security is being further complicated by another emerging trend: bring your own network (BYON). BYON is a by-product of increasingly common technology that allows users to create their own mobile networks, usually through mobile wireless hotspots. (more…)

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How to master VLC, the ultimate Windows media player for power users

Let’s just rip off the Band-Aid and get the bad news out of the way: The standard version of Windows 8 won’t include Windows Media Center or the ability to play DVDs by default. Wait! Put down those pitchforks, home theater PC enthusiasts. Microsoft’s ill will toward (more…)

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Windows 7 malware infection rates balloon 182% in 2012

Windows 7′s malware infection rate climbed by as much as 182% this year, Microsoft said today. But even with that dramatic increase, Windows 7 remained two to three times less likely to fall to hacker attack than the aged Windows XP.     Data from Microsoft’s newest (more…)

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Gmail adds support for search inside message attachments

John P. Mello Jr. Oct 1, 2012 8:03 AM print   If you use Google’s webmail service, Gmail, you can now search attachments in your e-mail messages that are in formats from popular programs, such as Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, and others. To perform an attachment search, (more…)

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How to find happiness in a world of password madness

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Who makes the best 802.11ac router? We review the only 5 models available today

These next-gen routers are insanely fast, but they come with multiple caveats to consider before you buy. By Michael Brown, PCWorld    Sep 12, 2012 1:34 am 802.11ac Wi-Fi routers are just the ticket for consumers looking to cut the cord.It’s a tricky time to be in (more…)

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No apps means no success for Windows RT and Windows 8, say analysts

New apps in the Microsoft StoreThe success of Windows RT, and to a lesser extent Windows 8, will hinge on the quality and quantity of apps in the Windows Store next month, analysts said today. Similar Articles: Windows 8: Four Big Concerns (Based On What We Know (more…)

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Windows 7 dethrones XP for desktop crown

Don’t expect Windows 8 to ever beat out Windows 7 for desktop market share because Microsoft’s new OS is built more for tablets. By Preston Gralla, Computerworld    Sep 5, 2012 10:02 am It’s now official: Windows 7 is the most popular desktop operating system in the (more…)

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