[TechRepublic] Google's sneaky Adobe partnership

TechRepublic Australia Wrapper TechRepublic Member | September 05, 2012

Editor's note Welcome back to the Wrapper for another week. When installing software, we're used to having to watch for crapware that is piggybacking on the installer; but what about when you're doing what should be a routine update? When Tony McSherry found a preselected checkbox for a piggybacking Chrome installation on Adobe's Flash upgrade site, he swore off using any Google products again. A good and entertaining discussion can be found at the end of the article, as well. With the penny starting to drop that passwords are not enough for user security, I experimented with an Apache module that uses Google Authenticator codes to replace the password HTTP Authentication dialogs. This isn't going to sweep across the online world, but you may find it useful in certain scenarios. And if you want to relax with some thought-provoking material, round out the week with a selection of techy videos in the Weekend viewing article. Have a good week, everyone. --Chris Google's sneaky Adobe partnership A preselected checkbox on Adobe's Flash upgrade page moved Tony McSherry to stop using any Google products. Read more Resource of the day Comparison of Avaya and ShoreTel Unified Communication Solutions Read this white paper for a comparison between ShoreTel and Avaya offerings. You'll get a better understanding of the different benefits and drawbacks of each vendor. Pairing Apache and Google Authenticator Bring two-factor authentication to your Apache instance with a simple module install. Read more Weekend viewing: Code Rush, PyCon Australia, and Stephen Fry Relax this weekend with a selection of thoughtful videos. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   How to install Jelly Bean 4.1.1 on your Samsung Galaxy Nexus Sara Carter walks you through the steps for updating Jelly Bean 4.1.1 on your Verizon-branded Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Read more Apple iPhone 5: Guaranteed to disappoint The smart money is now on the new iPhone offering solid improvements rather than revolution. So, with no obvious killer feature, the big question is whether Apple's new smartphone is simply destined to dissatisfy. Read more Infographic: 2012, the year of password theft This infographic breaks out the numbers of password theft exploits so far in 2012. Help your users understand the risks of bad password management. Read more Five free portable recovery tools Undelete files, recover data, and fix damaged partitions with the help of these handy portable apps. Read more Build your own OS using the Raspberry Pi A course teaching Raspberry Pi owners how to build a simple operating system has been released free online. Read more 10 ways for entry level developers to get hired The key to getting your newbie developer foot in the door is to show potential employers you have what they're looking for. These tips will help you do that. Read more Featured multimedia   Five free tools for network diagramming If you're looking for a basic diagramming app that won't cost you a dime, you're in luck: There are several easy-to-use tools available for free. View on site Today's recommended downloads Analytics and the Smarter Planet (IBM) Ten Rules of RIPv2 (Global Knowledge) Maximized Warehousing and Analytics in The Era of Big Data (IBM) Live Webcast: Strategies for managing distributed IT environments (APC by Schneider Electric) On-demand Webcast: Cloud-managed security vs. on-premise security: How to choose (GFI Software) Connect with TechRepublic Has the next Cold War already begun in cyberspace? Alfonso Barreiro likens the current state of cyber warfare measures and counter-measures to a Cold War. Could it escalate? Is it all hype? Take our poll. TechRepublic newsletters   Get programming, mobile development, and design tips and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Software Engineer App Builder Web Designer IT Consultant

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