Personal Technology – Computer Security Articles

Tech Talk: What's trending for 2018?

January 26, 2018 admin Emerging Technology, Personal Technology, Security, software development

Credit to Author: Ken Mingis| Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2018 11:30:00 -0800

When it comes to tech trends we’re likely to see in 2018, nothing would likely be more welcome than the end of passwords. With companies looking for ever better ways to protect data, it seems clear that “password123” has no indefinite future. (Nor does you pet’s name, if that’s what you use.)

But just how quickly passwords will be shunted aside, and by what technology – biometrics? two-factor authentication? algorithms? – remains unclear.

That was topic No. 1 for our panel of tech experts – CSO‘s Michael Nadeau, Infoworld‘s Serdar Syegulalp, Computerworld Executive Editor Ken Mingis and Macworld‘s Michael Simon – as they peer into the near-future to discern what’s coming in 2018 and what’s not.

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ComputerWorld Independent

Tech Talk: IT trends for 2018 – passwords on the way out, blockchain evolves

January 26, 2018 admin Personal Technology, Security, software development

Our tech panel envisions the end of passwords, looks at how blockchain is evolving, details why 'serverless' computing is a boon to devs and wonders why Apple's HomePod seems late to the game.

ComputerWorld Independent

Get 29% Off This 6-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder

January 22, 2018 admin Personal Technology, Security

Credit to Author: DealPost Team| Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2018 07:08:00 -0800

This powerful micro-cut shredder from AmazonBasics turns a letter-sized sheet into 2,235 pieces of confetti, up to 6 sheets at a time (5/32 by 15/32 inches; security level P-4). Inserted one at a time, it also destroys credit cards, rendering them completely unusable. It features a generous 4.1-gallon waste bin that is easy to manage. This micro-cut shredder averages 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon from over 1,900 people (72% rate a full 5 stars: read reviews). Its typical list price of $50 has been reduced 29% to $36. See it on Amazon.

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32% off Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Display and 10 Year Battery – Deal Alert

January 4, 2018 admin Home Tech, Personal Technology, Security

Credit to Author: DealPost Team| Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2018 04:00:00 -0800

Carbon Monoxide is odorless, tasteless and invisible, and it accounts for over 72,000 cases of poisoning each year. Kidde calls their C3010D model “worry free” because its sensor and sealed battery provide 10 years of uninterrupted CO detection, and a digital display that updates every 15 seconds. The unit will chirp when its reaching the ends of its life, so you don’t have to wonder. The Kidde C3010D alarm is currently discounted 32% to $34.91. See this deal now on Amazon.

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Tech Talk: Uber hack, Google tracks, AWS packs (in China) … and Firefox is back

November 29, 2017 admin Android, Browsers, Personal Technology, Security

Our tech panel looks at how Uber (secretly) handled last year's hack and the controversy around Google's decision to track Android users' locations. Then it's time to discuss why AWS is selling off hardware in China and what Mozilla is up to with its new Firefox Quantum.

ComputerWorld Independent

15% off APC 11-Outlet Surge Protector with USB Charging Ports and SurgeArrest – Deal Alert

November 8, 2017 admin Backup & Recovery, Computer hardware, Personal Technology, Security

Credit to Author: DealPost Team| Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2017 05:35:00 -0800

Be it a lightning strike that destroys a home entertainment center or consistently fluctuating power that degrades the performance and shortens the life of your electronics – surges, lightning, and other power disturbances can have a devastating impact on the valuable electronics you rely on every day. The P11U2 from APC offers guaranteed surge protection. Connect and protect up to 11 electronics, and conveniently charge your mobile devices via 2 additional USB ports. Installation is convenient and easy with a 180-degree rotating power cord and right-angle plug. Lastly, three LED indicators inform you if there is any overload, unit, or wall wiring issues. The P11U2 averages 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 1,800 people on Amazon (read reviews), where its typical list price of $34.25 is discounted 15% to $28.99. See this deal on Amazon.

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