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How to stop social hackers before they attack

Apr02
by on April 2, 2014 at 4:56 pm
Posted In: Analysis and Opinion, Around the Web, Design & Dev, How-To's, Insider, Social Media

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In the digital age of online banking, dating and brand building, your domain is quite literally the “main” show. It holds the information to whatever goods, services, thoughts – or even just pictures of cats – you’re pedaling these days. Your domain, and its connected social media profiles, is now a part of your identity.  A threat to your domain is not just a cyber security issue; it is a potentially terrifying theft of existence. So, when a threatening stone is tossed at your digital castle, the defense must be strong enough withstand the barrage. When the attack comes with…

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Microsoft announces universal Windows apps, which work across PCs, phones, tablets and Xbox One

Apr02
by on April 2, 2014 at 4:47 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Design & Dev, Mobile

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At its Build 2014 conference today, Microsoft announced universal Windows apps, which work across PCs, phones, tablets and even the Xbox One. In other words, the Windows runtime in Windows 8.1 Update 1 will be available to Windows Phone developers. This is a huge announcement for developers looking to build apps on Windows. David Treadwell, Microsoft CVP of Operating Sytems Group, talked about five areas the company focused on when trying to streamline the development process: User Interface, App Model, APIs, Tools, and Store. Treadwell explained that Microsoft understands developers want the bulk of the code to be the same…

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Microsoft shows off Windows Phone 8.1 features: enterprise VPN, S/MIME, and new MDM capabilities

Apr02
by on April 2, 2014 at 4:43 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Product Updates

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At its Build 2014 conference today, Microsoft underlined new enterprise features in Windows Phone 8.1. These include support for enterprise VPN, S/MIME encryption, and new mobile device management (MDM) capabilities. Nick Hedderman, a global product marketing manager at Microsoft, showed off each of the three on the fly. The first was enterprise VPN, which means the user can access sites  strictly for employees. It uses the standard browser and allows users to bypass firewalls. Taking this one step further, users can swipe down and access the new Action Center – Microsoft’s equivalent of a notification center – and save VPN…

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Microsoft unveils Windows 8.1 Update 1 coming April 8 with Taskbar and Start Screen tweaks for mouse users

Apr02
by on April 2, 2014 at 4:34 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Product Launches

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At its Build 2014 conference today, Microsoft unveiled Windows 8.1 Update 1, coming via Windows Update on April 8. New features include an improved Taskbar, better task switching, and Start Screen tweaks that focus on mouse and keyboard users. In short, modern (“Metro”) apps now have Taskbar buttons and title bars. Microsoft has also pre-pinned the Windows Store to the Start Screen. The store itself has also been revamped to be more mouse-and-keyboard friendly for discovering and downloading apps. Microsoft’s main goal with this update is to continue updating its latest and greatest operating system for desktop users. The company…

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Cotap goes premium with its enterprise mobile messaging service

Apr02
by on April 2, 2014 at 4:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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Cotap, a business-focused mobile messaging app created by former Yammer executives, has begun offering a premium version of its service that lets company administrators manage employee accounts. As before, users can sign up for free access to Cotap with their work emails, but companies that pay for the service will tap into an admin console with analytics, account management and data export options. Administrators can also send companywide alerts in real-time. Cotap’s premium offering comes in two pricing tiers. The Enterprise level costs $10 per user per month and offers both the dashboard and real-time notifications, while a Team tier…

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