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Which Smartphone Apps are the Biggest Data Hogs?
Are you aware of how much data your smartphone's apps are using up? Android phones are averaging about 583 megabytes (MB) of data usage monthly, according to 2011 stats from Nielson. Read More


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Atari lives! 9 classic computers that you can run on your Android device
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32 iPad Tips and Tricks
You know that your new iPad will let you easily watch movies, browse the Internet, or play games on the go, but plenty of advanced features hidden beneath the surface of iOS can improve your tablet computing experience even further. To help you become an iPad master, we've compiled a handy list of tips and tricks for new iPad users. Read on if you want to learn how to multitask, take screenshots, encrypt your backups, and more. Read More

Secret Service takes out "astonishing" cyber theft ring
The U.S. Secret Service, teamed with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to arrest 19 people the agencies said operated a cyber crime ring that specialized in identity theft and counterfeit credit card trafficking. According to the Secret Service the group operated on multiple cyber platforms and members bought and sold stolen personal and financial information through online forums, particularly Carder.su.... Read More


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Stolen encryption key the source of compromised certificate problem, Symantec says
When Kaspersky Lab last week spotted code-signed Trojan malware dubbed Mediyes that had been signed with a digital certificate owned by Swiss firm Conpavi AG and issued by Symantec, it touched off a hunt to determine the source of the problem. Read More

NetZero offers free WiMAX... but only if you use 200MB per month or less
Although NetZero generated some buzz today with headlines heralding free no-contract WiMAX services, you might not want to utilize them unless you don't use a lot of data. Read More

Judge stands up for commonsense privacy law in cellphone case
Bravo to the Texas judge who ruled that if the government wants 60 days of cellphone location records in a criminal investigation it must first obtain a warrant after showing probable cause. The Electronic Frontier Foundation has details here: Read More


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Citrix releases desktop as a service improvements for providers
As desktop as a service (DaaS) continues to mature as a potential option for enterprises, service providers are attempting to automate and optimize their DaaS offerings, which officials at Citrix say will ultimately lead to lower costs and more choices for end users. Read More

AT&T Won't Appeal Decision in Throttling Suit
AT&T won't appeal after all a data throttling case it lost in small claims court to a customer, one of a growing number of lawsuits against companies for reneging on marketing claims. Read More

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Fraunhofer Institute showed off a robot at the Cebit IT fair in Germany last week that could sketch show goers. Read More

iPads, iPhones Hit Help Desks Hard
Consumer gadgets are on the rise at companies, leading to an increase in help desk support needs. But help desks lack the resources to support the consumerization of IT. Read More

 
 
 

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