Code42 releases new endpoint protection platform
Backing up data is increasingly important, not just to guard against system failures but because of the need to retain information for legal purposes, and for migrating information between devices.
Endpoint data protection and security specialist Code42 is launching its fifth generation CrashPlan platform to strengthen its backup and restore capabilities.
Xbox One gets Windows 10 on 12 November
The rollout of Windows 10 continues apace, and next on the list of devices to get the operating system is the Xbox One. What this means is that the console will gain what has been dubbed the "new Xbox One experience" (or NXOE) that Preview Program members already have access to.
Microsoft's Phil Spencer has revealed that the update will be made available to Xbox One users on 12 November, so there's just over a fortnight to wait. NXOE brings not just a new look and Cortana (eventually), but also backwards compatibility with Xbox 360 games.
HTC now sells RE action camera for just $50
If you want a good action camera that doesn't break the bank, you would normally take a look at Xiaomi Yi and other low-cost alternatives to the perennial GoPro Hero. Now though, after a huge discount, HTC's RE is also worthy of your attention.
HTC has given its RE action camera a $150 discount, bringing the price down from $200 to an extremely reasonable $50. For that kind of money, I wouldn't blame you for wanting to buy more than one.
The Dell Experience arrives at Microsoft's Fifth Avenue store in New York City
Yesterday Microsoft opened its first flagship store, using a very large space on the iconic Fifth Avenue in New York City. The company managed to fill five stories and more than 22,000 square feet with products and demos, and held a big opening day ceremony with ribbon cutting, concert and deals.
This wouldn't all be possible without the OEMs, and these are making their presence felt within the space. One of those is Dell, which is quite excited about its area within the Big Apple store.
Sysinternals ships updates for Autoruns, Sysmon, RAMMap, Sigcheck, BgInfo
Windows Sysinternals has announced updates for six of its freeware tech tools.
Autoruns 13.5 gains a right-click option which enables startup programs to be resubmitted to VirusTotal for a new scan.
Tesla's Autopilot rolling out across the globe
A few days after it was released in the United States, the Autopilot feature for certain Tesla Model S cars is rolling out across most supported markets
Japan is the only market where Teslas can be bought but can’t use the Autopilot service, as the country is still reviewing the necessary regulations.
Ashampoo Uninstaller is now free
Ashampoo has announced that its application remover Ashampoo Uninstaller is now free for anyone to download and use.
It may not look that way when you install it -- there are still prompts for license keys -- but register with your email address and you’ll get a free key immediately.
Facebook wants to become your calendar and life-planning app
Android and iOS users are about to find that Facebook is much more useful. A new update that is rolling out across the US brings personalized notifications to the app that extend far beyond details of status updates and birthdays.
To help you keep on top of your schedule, Facebook now also displays information about friends' life events, reminders about TV shows, details about events you've joined, and sports scores. There are also a number of optional components that are tailored to where you are.
Celebrate Halloween with Microsoft by using Cortana and Bing
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. While it is more appropriate for children, I enjoy watching scary movies on TV and eating candy. The candy I buy to give out just happens to be the ones I like -- such a coincidence!
Believe it or not, Halloween is just around the corner. Look, I know you are busy -- many Americans are working harder than ever nowadays. Are you behind on your holiday planning? Don't worry, Microsoft is here to help. You see, both Cortana and Bing -- two wonderful services -- are here to assist you.
Alphabet prepares for $5 billion stock buyback
With all this cash lying around, Alphabet is planning on buying back shares of its own stock, The Economic Times has reported.
According to the report, high profit which the company had in the third quarter of this year, has prompted it to announce it would give investors some of the money.
Do the right thing: How changing behaviors prevents breaches
In most cases, insiders -- which include employees and third party vendors -- want to do the right thing. They don’t want to put their company at risk of a breach. After monitoring and analyzing the behaviors of more than a million users, our Bay Dynamics experts discovered that in approximately 90 percent of data loss prevention incidents -- meaning when employees leak sensitive data outside an organization -- the employees are legitimate users who innocently send out data for business purposes.
Without even realizing it, insiders are putting their organizations at risk of a breach -- using weak passwords, sending out private information they should not be accessing, clicking on any link that comes into their inbox, etc. They do not understand the potential repercussions of their actions and as a result, we keep seeing more breaches.
Things to look out for before deploying Windows 10
The arrival of Windows 10 is a significant step forward for the Windows platform, further unifying the desktop, laptop, tablet and smartphone ecosystem and implementing another significant change to the Windows user interface.
Many are already looking at Windows 10 as a refined and bug-fixed migration alternative to Windows 8. Business interest in deploying the new system is high -- particularly as Windows 10 is a free update for many existing PCs. However, free or not, a badly planned and executed Windows 10 migration in the workplace has the potential for substantial disruption.
Microsoft launches website to help MacBook users switch to Surface Book
While I am not a huge fan of the Surface Book, some people apparently are. You see, the high-priced hybrid computer is, according to Microsoft, selling well. Could Apple fans be converting?
The Windows-maker is clearly targeting Mac users with this offering, as it constantly compares it to the MacBook Pro. Just in case Microsoft is successful in converting a few OS X users, the company has launched a new website titled 'Making the switch: MacBook to Microsoft Surface Book', to help with the transition.
What's the most-destructive PC virus?
Cyber security is at the forefront of people’s minds in the technology industry at the moment, with a plethora of high-profile breaches pushing the subject into the mainstream.
The likes of Sony, Ashley Madison and T-Mobile have all been hacked within the last 12 months and developing trends such as cloud computing and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) have made security a hot topic for discussion.
What's next for the PC: 'PC Does Whaaat?!' campaign
If the tech space is evolving and competitive on the cutting edge, then the PC market is on the bleeding edge. Many factors have affected the industry, but the PC’s fate has been due to the appeal of smartphones, tablets, and the need for mobility. While mobile devices are the rave, can they really replace the workload and capabilities of the PC?
In an effort to make the PC "cool" again, five major PC makers -- Microsoft, Intel, Dell, HP and Lenovo -- joined together to launch a $70 million, 6-week advertising campaign. The campaign, titled, "PC Does Whaaat?!”, launched with targeted online TV commercials focusing on the features available on the Windows 10 platform, and through broadcast and social media channels in the US and China.
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