[TechRepublic] How quantum cryptography works (but it isn't unbreakable)

IT Security TechRepublic Member | May 01, 2012

Editor's note With expanded coverage from ZDNet, the IT Security newsletter will now deliver each week on Tuesday and Thursday. How quantum cryptography works (but it isn't unbreakable) Quantum cryptography is not infallible. But before getting to how it can be compromised, Michael Kassner calls on some experts to explain how Quantum Key Distribution works. Read more Resource of the day Introducing the New VMware Management Solution Portfolio Check out this webcast to learn more about the New VMware Management Solution Portfolio. 2012 Sophos security report: The threat landscape Patrick Lambert breaks down the threat types that the Sophos 2012 security report identified in their annual survey. What's still around and what threats are on the rise? Read more Posts from TechRepublic   Maybe it is time you actually read that Google Drive Terms of Service Perhaps it is the proverbial mountain out of a molehill, but the wording of the Google Drive TOS just doesn't seem right. Read more Let Super Security Standard protect your Android mobile Jack Wallen takes a look at the Super Security Standard application. Find out why he believes this is one of the finest security apps for Android platform. Read more Posts from ZDNet   Kaspersky: Apple '10 years behind Microsoft in terms of security' Eugene Kaspersky believes Apple Mac OS X is 10 years behind Microsoft Windows in terms of security. He arguesCupertino will have to go through the security overhaul that Redmond once did. Read more Warning: Fake Biophilla app on Android is malware Cyber criminals have created a fake Biophilla app for Android that is really just malware in disguise. Your first red flag should be that Biophilla is officially available on iOS, but not on Android. Read more Featured multimedia   Five uninstallers to degunk your computer Uninstalling programs often leaves a mess behind. These tools will make sure all traces are removed. View on site Today's recommended downloads Introducing the New VMware Management Solution Portfolio (VMware) Automating Infrastructure and Operations Management with VMware (VMware) Simplified Management in the Real World with VMware vCenter Operations (VMware) Enable Administrators to Morph into Managers by Leveraging Real-time Analytics and Automation (VMware) Live Webcast Your Next 3 Ladder Rungs to Doubling Your Business (Citrix Online)   Message to subscribers The IT Security newsletter is now a co-branded TechRepublic and ZDNet offering. In addition to TechRepublic IT Security bloggers' tips on how to protect your network, you will get ZDNet Zero Day bloggers' posts about the latest in vulnerabilities, software/hardware security research, and more. We hope you enjoy this expanded security coverage. TechRepublic's IT Security blog ZDNet's Zero Day blog Connect with TechRepublic How Indian outsourcing's hunt for skills is boosting women and cutting bias What started with the Indian services industry's attempts to attract talent through women-friendly policies now extends to all parts of the equality agenda. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tech news analysis, tips, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! TechRepublic UK TechRepublic Australia Wrapper Web Designer The Enterprise Cloud Tablets in the Enterprise Google in the Enterprise

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Will Windows Phone power a Nook?

Smartphones TechRepublic Member | May 01, 2012

Editor's note: Beginning May 1st, you will receive TechRepublic's Smartphones newsletter on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Windows Phone Nook: The best device Microsoft’s money can buy The Microsoft/Nook deal has pundits wondering if we'll see a Nook based on Windows Phone. If that happens Windows Phone will appear to power the best devices Microsoft's money can buy. Read more Resource of the day Simplified Management in the Real World with VMware vCenter Operations With so much of your network becoming virtual, it can be difficult to visualize and manage things. Check out this webcast to learn more about simplified management in a virtualized world. Posts from TechRepublic   Configuration tips for Spotlight Search on your iPhone Jack Wallen provides some configuration tips for Spotlight Search on your iPhone, from making it more efficient to disabling it entirely. Read more Let Super Security Standard protect your Android mobile Jack Wallen takes a look at the Super Security Standard application. Find out why he believes this is one of the finest security apps for Android platform. Read more Three ways your smartphone can hurt your career Smartphones are as common in modern workplaces as coffee. But be careful that your smartphone does not end up causing problems for you. Read more Fixing up ICS on Samsung Galaxy S II Last night, Australia's biggest telco released its Android Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Samsung Galaxy S II, but it comes out backwards and ugly. We can fix that. Read more Infographic: Little games, big business This infographic highlights two monolithic game developers and how many of us could be gaming at any given point in time. Read more Posts from ZDNet   Gadget makers: Innovate, not iterate The mobile tech world is filled with gadgets all alike in form and function. It’s time for OEMs to capture consumers' attention with something new. Read more Workers in coffee shops - take your phone calls outside Be a good neighbor when working in public venues. You just might save your job. Read more BlackBerry Dev Alpha device and BB World demos show RIM isn't out of the game yet RIM needs to do something soon and if we see them launch BB OS 10 this year with hardware similar to the Dev Alpha device then I think they are still in the game and may even take the third spot behind iOS and Android. Read more Galaxy Nexus, Titan II, Google Drive (MobileTechRoundup show #267) Kevin and I both have the Galaxy Nexus and are quite happy with this ICS smartphone and are pleased to see Google selling it again for just $399 with no contract. Read more Nokia loses global cellphone lead to Samsung for first time since 1998 Samsung is a force in the smartphone world and just ousted Nokia for the global cellphone lead, which Nokia has led since 1998. Read more Featured multimedia   Today's top phones that money can buy (gallery) Here's a list of the top smartphones you can buy today. But don't forget this could change tomorrow. View on site Samsung Galaxy S Aviator (photos) The first US Cellular handset to promise 4G LTE data access, the $199 Samsung Galaxy S Aviator provides a solid if not exceptional Android experience. View on site Android strategy on display in Oracle v. Google showdown (images) Google's lawyers show projections for Android dominating the mobile, music, and ad markets in slides presented to the court this week during the Oracle v. Google IP trial. View on site Five uninstallers to degunk your computer Uninstalling programs often leaves a mess behind. These tools will make sure all traces are removed. View on site Today's recommended downloads Introducing the New VMware Management Solution Portfolio (VMware) Enable Administrators to Morph into Managers by Leveraging Real-time Analytics and Automation (VMware) Simplified Management in the Real World with VMware vCenter Operations (VMware) Automating Infrastructure and Operations Management with VMware (VMware) Beyond Simple Total Cost of Ownership (SuccessFactors)   Message to subscribers The Smartphones newsletter is now a co-branded ZDNet and TechRepublic offering. In addition to TechRepublic Smartphones bloggers' tips on mobile deployments and management and new apps, you will get the latest from ZDNet Mobile News and Smartphones and Cell Phones blogs. We hope you enjoy this expanded mobile coverage. TechRepublic's Smartphones blog ZDNet's Mobile News blog ZDNet's Smartphones and Cell Phones blog Connect with TechRepublic How Indian outsourcing's hunt for skills is boosting women and cutting bias What started with the Indian services industry's attempts to attract talent through women-friendly policies now extends to all parts of the equality agenda. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tips, the latest tech news updates, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Apps Tablets in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things Tech Sanity Check

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Will Windows Phone power a Nook?

Smartphones TechRepublic Member | May 01, 2012

Editor's note: Beginning May 1st, you will receive TechRepublic's Smartphones newsletter on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Windows Phone Nook: The best device Microsoft’s money can buy The Microsoft/Nook deal has pundits wondering if we'll see a Nook based on Windows Phone. If that happens Windows Phone will appear to power the best devices Microsoft's money can buy. Read more Resource of the day Gartner webcast: Managing and Reducing Costs of Enterprise Data Protection Leading experts from Gartner and Symantec break down the emerging information management challenges that organisations like yours face and, more importantly, offer solutions to address them. Watch this informative webcast now! Posts from TechRepublic   Configuration tips for Spotlight Search on your iPhone Jack Wallen provides some configuration tips for Spotlight Search on your iPhone, from making it more efficient to disabling it entirely. Read more Let Super Security Standard protect your Android mobile Jack Wallen takes a look at the Super Security Standard application. Find out why he believes this is one of the finest security apps for Android platform. Read more Three ways your smartphone can hurt your career Smartphones are as common in modern workplaces as coffee. But be careful that your smartphone does not end up causing problems for you. Read more Fixing up ICS on Samsung Galaxy S II Last night, Australia's biggest telco released its Android Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Samsung Galaxy S II, but it comes out backwards and ugly. We can fix that. Read more Infographic: Little games, big business This infographic highlights two monolithic game developers and how many of us could be gaming at any given point in time. Read more Posts from ZDNet   Gadget makers: Innovate, not iterate The mobile tech world is filled with gadgets all alike in form and function. It’s time for OEMs to capture consumers' attention with something new. Read more Workers in coffee shops - take your phone calls outside Be a good neighbor when working in public venues. You just might save your job. Read more BlackBerry Dev Alpha device and BB World demos show RIM isn't out of the game yet RIM needs to do something soon and if we see them launch BB OS 10 this year with hardware similar to the Dev Alpha device then I think they are still in the game and may even take the third spot behind iOS and Android. Read more Galaxy Nexus, Titan II, Google Drive (MobileTechRoundup show #267) Kevin and I both have the Galaxy Nexus and are quite happy with this ICS smartphone and are pleased to see Google selling it again for just $399 with no contract. Read more Nokia loses global cellphone lead to Samsung for first time since 1998 Samsung is a force in the smartphone world and just ousted Nokia for the global cellphone lead, which Nokia has led since 1998. Read more Featured multimedia   Today's top phones that money can buy (gallery) Here's a list of the top smartphones you can buy today. But don't forget this could change tomorrow. View on site Samsung Galaxy S Aviator (photos) The first US Cellular handset to promise 4G LTE data access, the $199 Samsung Galaxy S Aviator provides a solid if not exceptional Android experience. View on site Android strategy on display in Oracle v. Google showdown (images) Google's lawyers show projections for Android dominating the mobile, music, and ad markets in slides presented to the court this week during the Oracle v. Google IP trial. View on site Five uninstallers to degunk your computer Uninstalling programs often leaves a mess behind. These tools will make sure all traces are removed. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast Your Next 3 Ladder Rungs to Doubling Your Business Check out this webcast to learn about three steps you can take to double your business. Discover the simple tips, along with the more complicated ones, in this webcast. Today's recommended downloads Free 2011 Salary Report Gartner webcast: Managing and Reducing Costs of Enterprise Data Protection Live Webcast Your Next 3 Ladder Rungs to Doubling Your Business (Citrix Online) The Five Pillars of SharePoint Governance (Quest Software) Free Trial: vRanger, the Powerful VMware Recovery Solution (Quest Software)   Message to subscribers The Smartphones newsletter is now a co-branded ZDNet and TechRepublic offering. In addition to TechRepublic Smartphones bloggers' tips on mobile deployments and management and new apps, you will get the latest from ZDNet Mobile News and Smartphones and Cell Phones blogs. We hope you enjoy this expanded mobile coverage. TechRepublic's Smartphones blog ZDNet's Mobile News blog ZDNet's Smartphones and Cell Phones blog Connect with TechRepublic How Indian outsourcing's hunt for skills is boosting women and cutting bias What started with the Indian services industry's attempts to attract talent through women-friendly policies now extends to all parts of the equality agenda. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tips, the latest tech news updates, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Apps Tablets in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things Tech Sanity Check

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Will Windows Phone power a Nook?

Smartphones TechRepublic Member | May 01, 2012

Editor's note: Beginning May 1st, you will receive TechRepublic's Smartphones newsletter on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Windows Phone Nook: The best device Microsoft’s money can buy The Microsoft/Nook deal has pundits wondering if we'll see a Nook based on Windows Phone. If that happens Windows Phone will appear to power the best devices Microsoft's money can buy. Read more Resource of the day Fundamental Principles of Network Security Read this white paper to discover the secrets to maintaining security at your organization. The more you know the safer you'll be. Posts from TechRepublic   Configuration tips for Spotlight Search on your iPhone Jack Wallen provides some configuration tips for Spotlight Search on your iPhone, from making it more efficient to disabling it entirely. Read more Let Super Security Standard protect your Android mobile Jack Wallen takes a look at the Super Security Standard application. Find out why he believes this is one of the finest security apps for Android platform. Read more Three ways your smartphone can hurt your career Smartphones are as common in modern workplaces as coffee. But be careful that your smartphone does not end up causing problems for you. Read more Fixing up ICS on Samsung Galaxy S II Last night, Australia's biggest telco released its Android Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Samsung Galaxy S II, but it comes out backwards and ugly. We can fix that. Read more Infographic: Little games, big business This infographic highlights two monolithic game developers and how many of us could be gaming at any given point in time. Read more Posts from ZDNet   Gadget makers: Innovate, not iterate The mobile tech world is filled with gadgets all alike in form and function. It’s time for OEMs to capture consumers' attention with something new. Read more Workers in coffee shops - take your phone calls outside Be a good neighbor when working in public venues. You just might save your job. Read more BlackBerry Dev Alpha device and BB World demos show RIM isn't out of the game yet RIM needs to do something soon and if we see them launch BB OS 10 this year with hardware similar to the Dev Alpha device then I think they are still in the game and may even take the third spot behind iOS and Android. Read more Galaxy Nexus, Titan II, Google Drive (MobileTechRoundup show #267) Kevin and I both have the Galaxy Nexus and are quite happy with this ICS smartphone and are pleased to see Google selling it again for just $399 with no contract. Read more Nokia loses global cellphone lead to Samsung for first time since 1998 Samsung is a force in the smartphone world and just ousted Nokia for the global cellphone lead, which Nokia has led since 1998. Read more Featured multimedia   Today's top phones that money can buy (gallery) Here's a list of the top smartphones you can buy today. But don't forget this could change tomorrow. View on site Samsung Galaxy S Aviator (photos) The first US Cellular handset to promise 4G LTE data access, the $199 Samsung Galaxy S Aviator provides a solid if not exceptional Android experience. View on site Android strategy on display in Oracle v. Google showdown (images) Google's lawyers show projections for Android dominating the mobile, music, and ad markets in slides presented to the court this week during the Oracle v. Google IP trial. View on site Five uninstallers to degunk your computer Uninstalling programs often leaves a mess behind. These tools will make sure all traces are removed. View on site Featured Webcast Live Webcast Your Next 3 Ladder Rungs to Doubling Your Business Check out this webcast to learn about three steps you can take to double your business. Discover the simple tips, along with the more complicated ones, in this webcast. Today's recommended downloads Live Webcast Your Next 3 Ladder Rungs to Doubling Your Business (Citrix Online) Improved Cooling Strategies for IT Wiring Closets (APC by Schneider Electric) Cables and Connectors: Planning your Data Center (APC by Schneider Electric) Data Center Projects: Advantages of Using a Reference Design (APC by Schneider Electric) Fundamental Principles of Network Security (APC by Schneider Electric)   Message to subscribers The Smartphones newsletter is now a co-branded ZDNet and TechRepublic offering. In addition to TechRepublic Smartphones bloggers' tips on mobile deployments and management and new apps, you will get the latest from ZDNet Mobile News and Smartphones and Cell Phones blogs. We hope you enjoy this expanded mobile coverage. TechRepublic's Smartphones blog ZDNet's Mobile News blog ZDNet's Smartphones and Cell Phones blog Connect with TechRepublic How Indian outsourcing's hunt for skills is boosting women and cutting bias What started with the Indian services industry's attempts to attract talent through women-friendly policies now extends to all parts of the equality agenda. TechRepublic newsletters   Get product reviews, tips, the latest tech news updates, and more in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Apps Tablets in the Enterprise App Builder 10 Things Tech Sanity Check

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