Saturday, March 24, 2012

Facebook on Passwords During Job Interviews: Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Facebook on Passwords During Job Interviews: Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Facebook on Passwords During Job Interviews: Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Posted: 23 Mar 2012 11:54 AM PDT

Reacting to recent reports that some organizations are demanding that job seekers turn over their Facebook passwords, the social network on Friday criticized the practice for undermining members' privacy expectations and security. It also pointed out that such a move could expose employers who ask for passwords to dangerous liabilities and vowed to take action to protect the privacy and security of its users. However, some observers have expressed skepticism about Facebook's motivation.

IP&TV World Forum, Day 3: Multiscreen Mania

Posted: 23 Mar 2012 10:42 AM PDT

I'm surrounded by screens here at the Olympia exhibition hall -- tablet-sized, big screens, you name it -- and they all connect with each other. It's day three at the IP&TV World Forum. The lowly remote control can soon be buried under the sofa cushions for good, judging by the offerings from set-top box manufacturers here. I don't mean that the remote is simply being replaced by what's called the "second screen" -- often an iPad or phone. These makers are offering OTT and other television delivery products complete with multiple tablet-like devices for remote control.

12 Steps for Staying 1 Step Ahead of Online Security Threats

Posted: 23 Mar 2012 05:00 AM PDT

With the explosion of Web-based communications in the form of applications, blogs, podcasts, and social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, new security threats that can cause serious damage to computers are emerging. As they access these Web-based services from both work and personal computers, many users are unaware that they may be exposing themselves and their organizations to risk. In this increasingly social and interactive world, organizations must take the necessary steps to strengthen their defenses and protect their online property.

Photoshop Beta Pops With New Features, New Look

Posted: 23 Mar 2012 05:00 AM PDT

It's not often that Adobe offers the public a free preview of its flagship product, Photoshop, but that's what it's doing with the next version of the photo editing software. Adobe announced Thursday that a beta release of Photoshop CS6 for both PCs and Macs is available from the company's website. Although the CS6 download is free, you have to create a user account before you can install it on your computer. That process is simple, but what Adobe will do with the information it collects from you isn't immediately revealed by the company.

Remote Web Desktop Full: Really Smart App Deserves Better Support

Posted: 23 Mar 2012 05:00 AM PDT

We've been seeing applications that allow you to remotely access desktop PCs for years. They have tended to function on a PC-to-PC connection basis over the Internet -- like Symantec's pcAnywhere software, which is often used for remote PC troubleshooting. More recently, we've been seeing tools that allow you to operate PCs from tablet platforms, like the $24.95 LogMeIn Ignition for Android. However, what about the other way? What about applications for accessing your tablet, or phone from your PC? I've been craving some way to manage the Android files and system in an expansive, non-fiddly environment, like the kind I get at a desktop computer.
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