Stuxnet made big headlines in 2010. That’s when online security specialists first discovered this new piece of malware, one powerful enough to attack and control the industrial systems being used in the nuclear program being developed by Iran. As a recent story by the MIT Technology Review says, most people today believe the intelligence departments of Israel and the United States teamed up to create Stuxnet. And that, to many, is troubling news. It’s proof of a new from of electronic warfare, one in which countries create powerful malevolent software to unleash against their enemies. And the United States seems to be leading the charge.
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Are you a fan of Web-based e-mail such as Gmail or Yahoo!? Or do you make use of a desktop e-mail client like Postbox, Outlook or Sparrow? Each e-mail option comes with its own pluses and negatives. And as a newly released story by the Lifehacker Web site says, some computer users will do better with a desktop e-mail client while others will thrive with a Web-based e-mail system. Are you currently debating over whether to install that latest desktop e-mail client? Or are you thinking of signing up for Gmail? Deciding whether Web-based or desktop e-mail is best for you necessitates a close look at your computing habits.
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There was a point in time when e-mail was considered cutting-edge tech. Before that, businesses were considered tech-savvy if they had their own fax machines. Technology, though, is constantly evolving. What companies needed three years ago is nowhere near what they need now to thrive. CIO Magazine, naturally, recognizes this. That’s why the magazine so emphasized the evolving nature of technology when it listed its top tech trends for companies. The trends the magazine’s editors have cited will certainly change the way businesses operate in 2013. If you’re a wise businessman, you’ll pay particularly close attention to them.
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This remains a challenging economy for the those who own small businesses. It’s difficult to attract customers, to convince them to purchase your products or services, in an environment in which unemployment continues to be nearly 8 percent. The good news? Small business owners do, because of improving technology, have a greater amount of tools that can help them attract and retain customers. One such tool? Square. This credit-card processing service allows entrepreneurs to easily close credit-card sales simply by using their smart phones or tablets and the tiny Square credit-card reader. But Square doesn’t come with just benefits. You’ll also be forced to pay an added fee with every sale you make with it. You’ll have to decide if the benefits of Square outweigh these extra costs.
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Ever had to access your computer or laptop while you were traveling? Ever needed that one special file from your pc while you were on the other side of the country from it? With your iPad and a remote-access app, you’re able to access your desktop or laptop no matter where it is or you are. As the name suggests, these apps allow you to use your iPad to take command over your personal computer or laptop. Once you’ve gained this control, it is possible to open files, explore folders, access contact lists and, in some instances, watch movies or videos that you’ve saved on your Desktop or laptop. The best news? There are plenty of remote-access apps available. While remotely controlling your PC isn’t as smooth an experience as working with it directly, these programs can help in an emergency.
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Cyber criminals have long centered on running their hoaxes on PC users. And they have been tremendously successful in stealing personal data and stealing funds from countless computer users. Now these cyber criminals are unleashing their malware attacks on smartphones, tapping into another huge potential market of naive users. This will come as being a shock to no one. Smart phones are growing in popularity. And many users treat their smart phones as miniature computers. They surf the net, send e-mail messages and bank online with their smartphones. Fortunately, you can take measures to ward off mobile malware. It mostly requires that you employ sound judgment when navigating the web using your smart phone.
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Are you a pro writer, a person who pays the mortgage month after month because of stories you turn in to newspapers, magazines and Web sites? Maybe you are a fiction writer who’s published in journals, literary magazines and consumer publications throughout the world. If that’s the case, you are a serious writer. If you also happen to own an iPad, we’ve got some good news for you: There are many amazing apps out there specifically for iPad owners who are also freelance writers. Here’s a look at some of the best.
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How much do you sit each day? If you have a conventional office job, the result might shock you. You might spend the vast majority of your days sitting down. That, researchers are finding, is far from healthy. Think about a recent article from NPR. The news organization talked to a researcher at South Carolina University who conducted a survey showing that men who sat more than 23 hours a week faced a 64 percent greater risk of dying from heart related illnesses than those who set less than 11 hours per week.
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Everything is going digital nowadays, even medical records. Last time that you were at the doctor did they pull out an envelope to access your health records? Or did your doctor pull it up on some type of computer?
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Remember when tablet computers seemed like the stuff of science fiction? Or how about smart phones? There was a time when phones that permitted you to surf the Web and send e-mail messages seemed like the technology of the future. Now these are the technologies of the present. So what’s next? Ben Kunz, a writer for Bloomberg Businessweek, has his own prediction: holograms.
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