How to fight back against privacy pirates

Have you Googled yourself lately? Is the information about you accurate or full of inconsistencies, both of which can be devastating?

By Julie Sartain | 07 May, 2012 21:27

Tags: security, online privacy, networking, management, infrastructure management, identity theft, identity management, Identity fraud / theft, Google, Gartner, Aviva, Access control and authentication

How to protect your privacy on Google

Under new privacy rules that Google is implementing on March 1, all of the data that Google collects based on your usage of YouTube, Gmail, Google+ and Google search will be aggregated into one user profile.

By Julie Sartain | 28 February, 2012 02:54

Tags: applications, collaboration, freemium, Google, Google privacy policy, internet, Internet-based applications and services, networking, security, social media, software, unified communications, web 2.0, youtube

6 things you need to know about Google's new privacy policy

When you need to look something up, do you Google it? Do you enjoy watching cat videos on You Tube? Do you hang out with friends on Google+? Have a Gmail account?

By Julie Sartain | 27 February, 2012 22:31

Tags: google +, Google, Microsoft, privacy policy, security, software, youtube

Hot Authentication Tools

The trusty telephone is emerging as one of the key elements in new multifactor authentication schemes designed to protect online banking and other web-based financial transactions from rapidly evolving security threats.

How to protect online transactions

The trusty telephone is emerging as one of the key elements in new multifactor authentication schemes designed to protect online banking and other web-based financial transactions from rapidly evolving security threats.

By Julie Sartain | 07 February, 2012 00:26

Tags: banks, ca, consumer electronics, finance, industry verticals, networking, security, smartphones, two-factor authentication, wireless

Is quantum computing real?

Researchers have been working on quantum systems for more than a decade, in the hopes of developing super-tiny, super-powerful computers. And while there is still plenty of excitement surrounding quantum computing, significant roadblocks are causing some to question whether quantum computing will ever make it out of the lab.

By Julie Sartain | 26 September, 2011 14:28

Tags: Configuration / maintenance, Data Center, hardware systems, quantum computing, University of Virginia

Internet2's top 10 firsts and other achievements

As Internet 2 celebrates its 15th anniversary, here are 10 major achievements and firsts.

By Julie Sartain | 12 April, 2011 09:38

Tags: Internet2

Internet2 turns 15: Has it delivered on its promise?

With nearly $100 million in new funding, Internet2, the faster, better Internet reserved for research and education, has embarked on an upgrade that will boost backbone capacity to a staggering 8.8Tbps and expand services to hundreds of thousands of libraries, schools and medical centers.

By Julie Sartain | 11 April, 2011 23:28

Tags: LAN & WAN, Level 3 Communications, networking

Motorola Droid X: Unique, or just another smartphone?

On June 23, Motorola introduced the Droid, set for release this Thursday, calling it "a pocket-sized home theater." That's an interesting slogan for a phone. I can appreciate the feature, but how does it benefit the average worker? I can see the advantage for advertising agencies, multimedia firms, and maybe film critics, but what about the rest of the companies who just need a good, dependable phone?

By Julie Sartain | 14 July, 2010 10:12

Tags: Cell Phones, consumer electronics, Google Android, Google Android phones, mobile phones, Motorola, Motorola Droid X, Phones, smartphones

Which Browser Is Best for Your Work?

Net Market Share's recent Web browser statistics show Internet Explorer remaining the most popular, with 60 percent of the market share, which includes versions 6, 7, and 8. Firefox 3.6 comes in second at 24 percent, and Google's Chrome 5.0 is holding third place at 7 percent.

By Julie Sartain | 09 July, 2010 08:20

Tags: Google, internet, internet explorer, Microsoft, microsoft internet explorer, mozilla

Five reasons to consider the Cius for your business

The Cisco Cius business tablet, announced in late June, appears loaded with features to impress mobile workers from the corporation to the classroom.

By Julie Sartain | 07 July, 2010 04:23

Tags: Cisco Cius, Cisco Systems, Google Android, hardware systems, laptops, tablet PC, tablet PCs

Five Helpful iPhone Apps for the Office

Apple's iPhone has more than 200,000 applications in its library, and the list is growing. But with so many options, how do you decide which apps are relevant to your work? Obviously, no one has the time or money to download and review them all.

By Julie Sartain | 02 July, 2010 08:14

Tags: Apple, apple iphone, Cell Phones, consumer electronics, Phones

Toshiba Libretto W100 looks promising for mobile workers

The new Toshiba Libretto W100 looks like an impressive system that will appeal to companies with workers in the field and on the road. It's a handy little device (7.95 x 4.84 x 1.2 inches weighing in at 1.8 pounds) that could easily replace many organizations' proprietary, custom-designed, hand-held systems.

By Julie Sartain | 22 June, 2010 09:38

Tags: notebooks, toshiba, touchscreens