The Windows exploit landscape in 2014
Over the years we've grown used to Windows being the target of viruses, hacks and other forms of attack. Although other systems like Android are now coming under attack too it’s still Windows that gets the most attention.
Researchers from security company ESET have released a report showing the major trends in Windows exploits over the past year.
Mini TV MK808B Plus -- the low cost way to a smart TV [review]
If you want the features of a smart TV but don't want to have to buy a new set or spend $99 on Fire TV then the MK808B, which offers Google TV for less than $35, might be the answer.
It's basically a tiny Android PC that you hook up to your TV set and your Wi-Fi to allow you to stream media from the web or from another device on the same network or via Bluetooth.
XSS vulnerability uncovered in Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Information security company High-Tech Bridge has uncovered a flaw in the Microsoft Dynamics CRM package that could allow the insertion of malicious code.
The self-XSS issue isn't currently recognised by Microsoft itself as a flaw but could trick a logged in user into putting malicious HTML and script code into the 'newUsers_ledit' input field on vulnerable websites that are thought to be secure.
Clarizen awarded patent for its email-based workflow system
There are a number of companies offering enterprise collaboration products, but Clarizen is among the first to be awarded a patent for its technology.
The patent relates to the company's InterAct email engine which lets users trigger specific project-related actions like approval processes, generating reports, creating new projects and other workflows through their email.
New mobile digital rights app launches but not for iPhone users
Digital rights campaigner Electronic Frontier Foundation has launched its own EFF mobile app with the aim of alerting users to issues and campaigns.
Users will get a notification and be able to one-click connect to the EFF action center to help fight for freedom online. Unless they happen to be iPhone users.
Poor mobile customer service harms engagement
No matter how effective a business is at selling products or services it's the quality of customer service that often determines how consumers feel about it.
A new report from research company Gartner looks at the importance of mobile customer service and how it will need to adapt in the future.
Time to get Intel outside as the company targets wearables
Chip maker Intel is using the 2015 CES to announce its plans for moving into the wearable technology sector.
These include the Curie, a button-sized hardware module, and a collaboration with sports sunglasses brand Oakley.
When the going gets tough the hard drives get rugged
More than ever before we expect our technology to come with us wherever we go and more importantly be able to survive the journey.
The weakest link in the past has usually been storage because even SSDs don't take too kindly to rough treatment. Storage company G-Technology is using CES to launch a solution in the form of its range of rugged drives.
Let's work together for the Internet of Things says Samsung CEO
It's been a common joke in the technology industry for many years that the wonderful thing about standards is that there are so many to choose from.
But whilst it may be a joke, in the past conflicting standards have led to very real issues when it comes to getting systems to work together. In the modern era when we increasingly expect things to 'just work' compatibility issues are becoming less acceptable.
Tablet sales set to stay slow in 2015
The tablet market experienced something of a slump in 2014 and things don't look like being much better this year according to a new report by research specialists Gartner.
It estimates that tablet sales will reach 233 million units in 2015, an increase of only eight percent over last year's figure. Worldwide combined shipments of devices (PCs, tablets, ultramobiles and mobile phones) for 2015 are estimated to reach 2.5 billion units, an increase of 3.9 percent over 2014.
Is Facebook more useful for professionals than LinkedIn?
When the LinkedIn network for professionals launched it was sometimes referred to as social networking for grown ups. But is it really any better than Facebook for business users?
The UK's Brighton School of Business and Management has produced an infographic comparing the relative merits of the two sites and it shows that Facebook may be getting overlooked as a business tool.
My favorite tech products of 2014 [Ian]
When your working life involves being bombarded with information about new technology it's easy to become a bit blasé about it all. For something to really impress therefore it has to be pretty good or fill a niche that others have missed.
You've already read Alan and Wayne's picks for the year, so here are some of the things that ticked the right boxes for me in 2014.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas 2024
You send a command from your smartphone and your house automatically decorates itself with a holographic Christmas tree complete with decorations and a suitably conifer-like smell.
Sound like science fiction? Maybe, but this is among the predictions by the authors of a new book that looks at how technology is changing our lives and how we do business.
North Korea's internet disrupted -- is this the start of a cyber war?
North Korea experienced a complete internet outage for several hours last night before links were restored early this morning.
With the North Koreans at the center of the political storm over the Sony hack could this be some form of revenge attack?
Only half of companies take DDoS seriously
DDoS attacks can have a serious effect on businesses, yet according to a new survey by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International only 50 percent of companies regard countering DDoS attacks as an essential part of their IT security.
This is despite the fact that the average cost of a DDoS attack to small and medium businesses is put at $52,000. For larger companies the average is $444,000.
Ian's Bio
Ian spent almost 20 years working with computers before he discovered that writing about them was easier than fixing them. Since then he's written for a number of computer magazines and is a former editor of PC Utilities. Follow him on Mastodon
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