Source:
http://blogs.ft.com/techblog/2009/05/ms-word-paste-bundled-data-services-grow/
Wireless data services are now being offered now more than ever due to the growth in portable/mobile personal technologies being developed recently.
These include the Dell Mini which runs on the AT&T network via a branded data card, Amazon's Kindle also took a piece of this action by allowing their trend-setting e-book reader to run off Sprint's wireless data network. Verizon also has stakes in this area as they offer the HP Mini to run off of their wireless data network.
The "Mini" computers refer to netbooks, which are light weight computers that doesn't require as much as a regular laptop (some have no removable disc drives to make it more lightweight and portable).
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Showing posts with label articles. Show all posts
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Jakob Nielsen Critiques Twitter
Source:
http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/may2009/ca2009058_037210.htm
Summary:
The latest microblogging application, Twitter, is being debated as the hottest social medium thus far. It's basically used to post short messages and has the capability to allow others to follow your "tweets" and respond to them as well. Though the applicaton is very basic and limited feature wise it carries a large community of users, Jakob debates that it maybe a hazad when it comes to productivity at jobs, as many users use it during their work hours.
http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/may2009/ca2009058_037210.htm
Summary:
The latest microblogging application, Twitter, is being debated as the hottest social medium thus far. It's basically used to post short messages and has the capability to allow others to follow your "tweets" and respond to them as well. Though the applicaton is very basic and limited feature wise it carries a large community of users, Jakob debates that it maybe a hazad when it comes to productivity at jobs, as many users use it during their work hours.
Social Networks Eclipse E-Mail
Source:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/18/technology/internet/18drill.html?ref=technology
Summary:
The article is in regards to the fact that social networks, which has become one of the new online/tech trend has caused a lower use of e-mail accounts (existing/new), as compared with usage in the past. Indirectly because of social network growth, advertisers are slowly going from print ads and making major moves towards online ads. This may have to do a lot with the fact that websites are way more interactive than in the past especially websites such as YouTube, which now even displays ads just below the videos and also caries a large community of users that upload video content daily.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/18/technology/internet/18drill.html?ref=technology
Summary:
The article is in regards to the fact that social networks, which has become one of the new online/tech trend has caused a lower use of e-mail accounts (existing/new), as compared with usage in the past. Indirectly because of social network growth, advertisers are slowly going from print ads and making major moves towards online ads. This may have to do a lot with the fact that websites are way more interactive than in the past especially websites such as YouTube, which now even displays ads just below the videos and also caries a large community of users that upload video content daily.
Google's Rich Snippets and the Semantic Web
Source:
http://radar.oreilly.com
Summary:
Google has introduced a feature called Rich Snippets, it enhances search results, when you mark up pages with certain microformats, it also enhances click through rates. One of the debated downfalls of this feature is that for SEO purposes microformats and RDFa would need to be appied.
http://radar.oreilly.com
Summary:
Google has introduced a feature called Rich Snippets, it enhances search results, when you mark up pages with certain microformats, it also enhances click through rates. One of the debated downfalls of this feature is that for SEO purposes microformats and RDFa would need to be appied.
Free Panda Antivirus Beta Draws on Cloud Servers
Source:
http://news.yahoo.com
Summary:
Panda has released a public beta of their cloud-based antivirus recently. Its currently being distributed free of charge, it uses a lightweight AV that is based on the PC of the user and in turn connects to the company's cloud-based servers.
It requires only about 17MB of RAM, which makes it compatible with much older machines. The cloud servers scans the PC of the user which collects the malware data and runs it against its database, unrecgonized or new malware are in turn identified and classified to keep the system upto date with threats to end users. The initial goal of the company is to clear the malware problem on the users end which would then enhance ther experience.
http://news.yahoo.com
Summary:
Panda has released a public beta of their cloud-based antivirus recently. Its currently being distributed free of charge, it uses a lightweight AV that is based on the PC of the user and in turn connects to the company's cloud-based servers.
It requires only about 17MB of RAM, which makes it compatible with much older machines. The cloud servers scans the PC of the user which collects the malware data and runs it against its database, unrecgonized or new malware are in turn identified and classified to keep the system upto date with threats to end users. The initial goal of the company is to clear the malware problem on the users end which would then enhance ther experience.
Facebook Boosts Security After Dual Phishing Attacks
Source:
http://news.yahoo.com
Summary:
The popular Facebook social-networking site had to take measures to boost its security because of recent malware and phishing scams. This caused great concern as Facebook has one of the largest user communities, 200 million users were attacked in the scheme; which initially took over the accounts of users by sending messages to friends to visit malicious websites.
To resolve their problem Facebook added MarkMonitor's antifraud services to help boost the security measures, though the problem has been resolved for now; many users would remain very skeptical for their security.
http://news.yahoo.com
Summary:
The popular Facebook social-networking site had to take measures to boost its security because of recent malware and phishing scams. This caused great concern as Facebook has one of the largest user communities, 200 million users were attacked in the scheme; which initially took over the accounts of users by sending messages to friends to visit malicious websites.
To resolve their problem Facebook added MarkMonitor's antifraud services to help boost the security measures, though the problem has been resolved for now; many users would remain very skeptical for their security.
Hackers taking advantage of Windows 7: Microsoft
Source:
http://news.yahoo.com
Summary:
The following article is in regards to Microsoft new OS, Windows 7, which was officially distributed for users to test and give their opinions on the new-generation Operating System that would be the replacement for the current, Vista.
In the article it's said that it has been hacked by cybercriminals to be redistributed to users as genuine copies, which in turn infects a customers PC with malware. Windows 7 uses similar technology that is built into, Vista; one of its key features is tht it warns users when unauthorized copies of software are spied on computers. Software piracy has also been a known issue as it leads to identity theft, system crashes and loss of valuable data.
According to research a third of Microsoft customers could be using counterfeit copies of Windows, which causes a great issue since Windows operating system is used on about 90 percent of computers worldwide.
http://news.yahoo.com
Summary:
The following article is in regards to Microsoft new OS, Windows 7, which was officially distributed for users to test and give their opinions on the new-generation Operating System that would be the replacement for the current, Vista.
In the article it's said that it has been hacked by cybercriminals to be redistributed to users as genuine copies, which in turn infects a customers PC with malware. Windows 7 uses similar technology that is built into, Vista; one of its key features is tht it warns users when unauthorized copies of software are spied on computers. Software piracy has also been a known issue as it leads to identity theft, system crashes and loss of valuable data.
According to research a third of Microsoft customers could be using counterfeit copies of Windows, which causes a great issue since Windows operating system is used on about 90 percent of computers worldwide.
In China, $700 Puts a Spammer in Business
Source:
http://tech.yahoo.com/
Summary:
The title pretty much explains the article, it's in regards to how cheap it is for a spammer to be up and running for business using a bulletproof server. Spamming is well known to be the doing of cybercriminals for junk e-mailing in masses, some use the server for attacks on internet users. What makes this situation worse is that they can register for an account to carry out these actions anonymously.
One company (Tecom) stated its services, which are hosted in "major cities in China," cannot be used for online gambling or pornographic material, which actually carries some restriction to an extent.
The author also stated "..when a domain is being used for spam or to spread malicious software, security researchers usually use an established protocol to report the domain to its registrar, who can then remove it from the Internet."
For some reason it would seem that China has less restrictions when it comes to security and web hosting laws/guides.
http://tech.yahoo.com/
Summary:
The title pretty much explains the article, it's in regards to how cheap it is for a spammer to be up and running for business using a bulletproof server. Spamming is well known to be the doing of cybercriminals for junk e-mailing in masses, some use the server for attacks on internet users. What makes this situation worse is that they can register for an account to carry out these actions anonymously.
One company (Tecom) stated its services, which are hosted in "major cities in China," cannot be used for online gambling or pornographic material, which actually carries some restriction to an extent.
The author also stated "..when a domain is being used for spam or to spread malicious software, security researchers usually use an established protocol to report the domain to its registrar, who can then remove it from the Internet."
For some reason it would seem that China has less restrictions when it comes to security and web hosting laws/guides.
Google uncloaks once-secret server
Source:
http://news.cnet.com/
Summary:
The articles discusses Google releasing information on a server they once kept secret. Basically, it uses a 12volt battery for each server/mainboard (in case of power loss); according to the author this help in keeping the data more efficient as well as saving on energy and costs less than using the standardized UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) system. the system also provides better all round performance.
While the article doesn't deal directly with Information Design per say, efficient data is required for smooth running of systems, especially in the case of a company as big as Google.
http://news.cnet.com/
Summary:
The articles discusses Google releasing information on a server they once kept secret. Basically, it uses a 12volt battery for each server/mainboard (in case of power loss); according to the author this help in keeping the data more efficient as well as saving on energy and costs less than using the standardized UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) system. the system also provides better all round performance.
While the article doesn't deal directly with Information Design per say, efficient data is required for smooth running of systems, especially in the case of a company as big as Google.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Summary based on "The incredible shrinking operating system"
Source:
http://www.infoworld.com
Summary:
The article basically discusses/mentions the shrinking of Operating systems and what effects/benefits it has. The author also gives a brief breakdown of the past methods while building these Operating Systems.
Why it maybe of interest:
I think that it’s an interesting article mostly because it would affect initially how people use computers in general. It also grasped my attention as well since some of the things mentioned were discussed briefly in class e.g. netbooks and the loading time of OS just to name a few.
Some aspects mentioned are well explained so that even someone not in the field may have a better understanding of what the general idea is. More importantly as students into this concentration it’s good to keep up with technology and knowing ‘what is hot and what’s not’ if to so put it.
While not really related, this information maybe useful as well as a customer, since new technology means older technology would become cheaper.
http://www.infoworld.com
Summary:
The article basically discusses/mentions the shrinking of Operating systems and what effects/benefits it has. The author also gives a brief breakdown of the past methods while building these Operating Systems.
Why it maybe of interest:
I think that it’s an interesting article mostly because it would affect initially how people use computers in general. It also grasped my attention as well since some of the things mentioned were discussed briefly in class e.g. netbooks and the loading time of OS just to name a few.
Some aspects mentioned are well explained so that even someone not in the field may have a better understanding of what the general idea is. More importantly as students into this concentration it’s good to keep up with technology and knowing ‘what is hot and what’s not’ if to so put it.
While not really related, this information maybe useful as well as a customer, since new technology means older technology would become cheaper.
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