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Mac developers get free Windows 8 licences for web compatibility testing
Apr 4, 2013 By ClareOn the 3 rd of April, Redmond launched an offer for Mac- using developers whereby they would get a copy of Windows 8, Parallels desktop virtualisation software and a USB containing both if they made a small donation of $25 (US) to a charity through a service called Swish. The reason behind this...
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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) A Disaster for IT departments?
Mar 12, 2013 By ClareUsers are usually very naive when thinking about bringing in their home devices to the office, assuming that they can simply ‘plug and go’ and have the capacity to work as though they were on their office PC on their tablet or mobile phone. Few consider the dangers for the corporate network...
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Daisy Group is contracted to manage 2e2 datacentres
Feb 15, 2013 By ClareScores of jobs could be salvaged today (15/02/2013) through a deal to rescue the data centre operations of 2e2, the collapsed IT services group. AIM-listed communications services firm Daisy Group has been contracted to manage failed 2e2’s datacentres on behalf of Oakley Capital Private...
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New Samsung Laptops can be destroyed when users start up from an Ubuntu 12 USB key
Jan 31, 2013 By ClareA kernel driver for the Brand New Samsung machines crashes when users start up from an Ubuntu 12 USB key - although other distributions may be at risk – which results in a black screen and allows no further activity on the device. After the operating system froze, users had to hold down the...
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UK Schools to receive 15,000 free microcomputers from Google
Jan 29, 2013 By ClareThe Raspberry Pi Foundation built their microcomputers to inspire the next generation to look beyond what they are taught in school, which is currently seen as outdated and irrelevant and into the future of computing. Funded by Google, the Raspberry Pi Foundation hopes these free devices will...
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Details published of first Firefox phone
Jan 23, 2013 By ClareAt present there are two handsets, one high end and one low end- codenamed Keon and Peak, which are going to be made by a small firm called Geeksphone. The initial reactions by many in the IT services industry, was to questions where this new phone will fit into the current market- especially...
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Chrome browser extensions to be controlled for user protection
Dec 28, 2012 By ClareMalware which attacks web browsers though the installation of extensions, have been identified by the security outfit Webroot. This IT security company noted that browsers can become vectors for malware when extensions are installed which allows the virus into the browser while the user is...
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Retaining old browsers leaves users vulnerable and 1 in 4 are using outdated versions
Nov 12, 2012 By ClareMany people like to retain their current working web browser even after updated versions are released as the form and working elements are well known and familiar. Home users will usually have updated to the new version about a month after the release of a new browser, there are some however who...
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Microsoft set to increase costs of licencing- again
Oct 18, 2012 By ClareOn December 1 st , Microsoft has announced it will be increasing the costs of its per User CAL licencing by 15%. Traditionally both the User and Device DALS cost the same amount, but as a rapidly growing share of the market are choosing to buy the User CALs which allows a single user to access a...
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Security vulnerability found in new Firefox browser
Oct 11, 2012 By ClareSoon after its release the latest version of Mozilla Firefox’s browser was taken offline after an IT security vulnerability was located. This ‘vulnerability’ has allowed a “malicious site to potentially determine which websites users have visited”- according to Mozilla. The non- profit IT...
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