Should businesses retaliate when they get hacked?
While sufficient time and diligence may help increase the likelihood of finding the correct attacker, just because the track passes through an IP address from China does not automatically mean it was the source of a cyberattack.
Report: Companies should strike back at hackers
Let businesses strike back at online attackers and allow them to retrieve stolen information from the origin networks. This summarizes one of the recommendations outlined in "The IP Commission Report," put together by the Commission on the Theft of American Intellectual Property.
Apple, Google putting mobile Wi-Fi users at risk, says security expert
Despite having been identified years ago, the Preferred Networks List Wi-Fi bug remains unaddressed on many smartphones, warns security expert Raul Siles.
Intel: Expect 50 percent more battery life with Haswell laptops
Intel's next-generation "Haswell" microprocessors will offer 50 percent more battery life than current "Ivy Bridge" processors, according to the company.This improvement in power life will not have an impact on performance, according to Rani Borkar, Intel's corporate vice president and general manager, at a media briefing held on Thursday.
Upcoming rich notification in Chrome offers leg up to web apps
An enhanced feature released by Google in a beta version of the Chrome browser is another landmark step for web apps. The revamp revolves around improvements made to an existing notification feature in Chrome browser; developers will now have the ability to format the text, include images, and get user feedback.
Google announces move to 2048-bit certificates for SSL
Google has announced that it will be upgrading the security of its Secure Sockets Layer certificates from the existing 1024-bit key to more robust 2048-bit certificates.
Spotlight: Logitech Tablet Keyboard for Windows 8, RT and Android
The Logitech Tablet Keyboard for Windows 8/RT and Android is a wireless keyboard that pairs over Bluetooth with Windows 8, Windows RT or Android tablets.
Frustrations of a Mac user
You may have read about my decision to move to a Mac late last year when I got the Retina MacBook Pro. As I wrote earlier, my journey was filled with various difficulties, including figuring out the Mac equivalent of my often-used shortcuts, and figuring out various design differences.
Intel rolls out one development tool for all Android platforms
Intel is rolling out a new development environment that it hopes will help developers build apps for Android devices on both ARM and Intel microprocessors. Called Beacon Mountain 0.5, the tool is said to facilitate and accelerate the design, coding, and debugging of applications.
Yahoo buys Tumblr for $1.1B, revamps Flickr with 1TB of free storage
Yahoo has gone on the social network warpath, acquiring blogging site Tumblr in a $1.1 billion deal that lets it tap into a large pool of young online users.
Intel eyes tablet comeback with Galaxy Tab 3
Samsung could soon be releasing its first Android tablet that comes with an Intel processor, according to a report on Computerworld.
New Samsung laptop expected to run circles around Apple Retina laptops
Samsung is expected to showcase a new 13.3-inch laptop incorporating an ultra high-resolution 3200x1800 display this week at Display Week 2013 in Vancouver.
How to protect PCs from dummies
It pays to dummy proof PCs for your family and friends, according to Brad Chacos of PC World. Speaking from his experience doubling as the unofficial--and probably overworked--one-man tech support crew for family and friends, Chacos offers some advice on how to preempt common PC problems before they happen.
Spotlight: Seagate Slim portable drive
The Seagate Slim portable drive is an external hard disk drive measuring 9.5mm thick and is slightly larger than an iPhone 5.
Google takes on Apple's Siri with Google Now
Google is looking to take on Apple's Siri with its revamped Google Now service for the desktop.
Google App Engine upgrade could kill smaller hosting companies
Among other services and tweaks, Google will be expanding its Google App Engine to support applications written in the PHP scripting language. This was unveiled at the company's Google I/O conference this week at a developer session on the Google Cloud Platform. A highly popular language, PHP is also the language used to host blogging platforms such as WordPress and Drupal.
Google: Pull the Windows Phone 8 YouTube app or else
Google has demanded that Microsoft pull its Windows Phone 8 YouTube app, which contains a number of features that Google deemed to have violated its terms of service. Features that Google took issue with include the ability to download videos, as well as the removal of advertisements embedded by YouTube.
Windows 8.1 now official, will be free
Its official: The widely reported Windows Blue update to the Windows 8 operating system will be named Windows 8.1.
HP SlateBook X2 is serious Android laptop hybrid
Hewlett-Packard this week took the wraps off a new laptop-tablet hybrid that runs on the Android operating system. The SlateBook X2 is priced at $479.99, and comes with both the tablet and keyboard dock portion in the same package. It is not possible to buy the tablet as a stand-alone item.
Spotlight: Logitech Wireless Headset Mono
The Logitech Wireless Headset Mono H820e is a single-ear, wireless headset that promises enterprise-grade audio for Microsoft Lync and leading unified communications platforms.
