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computerworld.comA series of Apple whispers suggests a series of interesting launches this spring.  Essential software updates, the introduction of AirPower, an important HomePod improvement and new devices appear to be in the frame.Let’s look at the evidence Apple has already told us what to expect in iOS 11.3. This exciting software update introduces a host of useful improvements, including: The Battery Health tool, which enables customers to take control of sneaky device throttling. Huge improvements in ARKit, including introduction of the vertical surface recognition and image recognition for signs, posters and artwork. This will accelerate ARKit development. Health records for iPhones. Doing this right and at scale may actually enable some of the efficiencies electronic health records have promised but seemingly failed to deliver so far. iMessages in iCloud. Business Chat, an enterprise feature that connects customers with brands New Animoji’s for all you karaoke fans out...

chip.de Aktuelle PraxistippsOb im Büro oder zuhause, der USB-Stick landet selten beim ersten Versuch im PC. Wie Sie USB-Sticks immer richtig herum einstecken, zeigen wir Ihnen in diesem Praxistipp. … ... mehr...

chip.de Top NewsAmazon scheint mit dem Erfolg der Amazon Go Supermärkte sehr zufrieden zu sein. Denn: Der Konzern will wohl noch sechs weitere kassenlose Filialen eröffnen. Einige der ins Auge gefassten Standorte scheinen schon bekannt zu sein....

computerworld.comMicrosoft last night released a flood of unexpected patches. Yes, that’s a Thursday night dump. No, there weren’t any pressing security fixes – at least, none that were advertised. I have no idea why Microsoft’s pushing this offal out the Automatic Update chute.In addition to a scattering of Preview patches for Win7, 8.1 and Server 2002 – which are usually posted on the third “Week C” Tuesday of the month – and the Surface Pro 3 firmware patch that was announced, but not delivered, Wednesday, we have two new cumulative updates: one for Win10 Anniversary Update (version 1607) and one for Win10 Creators Update (version 1703). Susan Bradley has a full list with links on the AskWoody site.To read this article in full, please click here...

computerworld.comFor the first time ever, Google has established a baseline for what constitutes an Android smartphone that's ready for use by enterprises."Some of the top concerns we've heard from customers include the need for frequent security updates, reliable and consistent software experiences and simplified device selection," David Still, Google's director of Android Enterprise, said in a blog post.[ Free download: Mobile management vendors compared ] To address those needs, Google this week launched the Android Enterprise Recommended program, a global initiative that raises the bar for what passes as an enterprise-level device and service.To read this article in full, please click here...

computerworld.comIt's the 1990s, and this pilot fish is hired at a big international company to maintain a group of Linux servers -- and they definitely need help."My initial survey of the systems uncovered some serious security problems," says fish. "Everything had been set up and users added with no regard to security."As a temporary holding action, I set all the users' login shells to a custom restricted shell that allowed each user access to only the directories and commands necessary for their work while I analyzed all the systems, planned a decent security configuration for each, got approvals, did testing and, finally, implemented the new security."To read this article in full, please click here...

pcmag.comIf your goal is to cut the cord, Netflix is a great place to start, thanks to its reasonable price, large collection of TV shows and movies, and growing stable of critically acclaimed original content....

computerworld.comGoogle, as promised, has launched the Chrome browser ad-blocking feature it has touted for nearly a year.Although not the first such effort by a browser maker, Google's decision - effectively a pre-emptive strike against even more users turning to independent add-ons for killing online advertisements - has both import and impact by virtue of Chrome's dominance.With more than 61% of all browser users running Chrome as of January, according to analytics vendor Net Applications, when Google's browser whispers, the web listens. Sites that instead tune out last week's move do so at their peril.To read this article in full, please click here...

chip.de Aktuelle PraxistippsDürfen auch PKWs die Busspur. befahren, oder ist sie aussliesslich den Bussen vorbehalten? Diese Frage beantworten wir Ihnen jetzt. … ... mehr...

chip.de Aktuelle PraxistippsNase putzen oder hochziehen? Diese Frage wurde für uns alle schon beantwortet, und zwar in unserer Erziehung. Nun gibt es Meinungen, die das Hochziehen bevorzugen. Wir haben für Sie recherchiert, ob wir vielleicht alle "falsch" erzogen wurden. … ... mehr...

pcmag.comYou'll just need a PC monitor or HDTV to get up and going....

pcmag.comBullGuard Premium Protection adds identity protection and network security scanning to the uneven features of BullGuard Internet Security. The added features are worthwhile, and a quirk in pricing makes Premium Protection a better deal....

computerworld.comI'll go ahead and end the suspense for you now: Android upgrades are a big, hot mess - and the situation with Oreo is the worst we've seen to date.It's kind of embarrassing, actually. But it's important. And that's why I take the time to track manufactuers' performance in this area so closely year after year - because software matters. It affects your experience more significantly on a day-to-day basis over the life of a modern mobile device than any other feature or element. And yet, it tends to get the least amount of attention.To read this article in full, please click here...

computerworld.comiPhones will eventually become trucks - the people who use them will do lots with them, but many of the tasks we once needed PCs to achieve will become available to us through wearable devices, working together.Sound connections Think of it this way. iPhone appealed to millions because it combined connectivity with ubiquity and ultra-personalization. The list of things we can do with iPhones continues to expand.These days, we also get to access many of the tools we most use on our smartphone through wearable devices. More recently, we have begun to leave our smartphone at home, thanks to the SIM inside Apple Watch Series 3.To read this article in full, please click here...

computerworld.comThis organization's IT security officer leaves and isn't replaced. "A year and a half goes by and the organization suffers a web page defacement," says a pilot fish on the scene. "During the course of the remediation, another server that has a couple of Trojans on it is found."That's not really a big surprise. Since the infosec guy's departure, the CIO has repeatedly demanded that ports be opened in the firewall, external connections be made to servers bypassing the firewall and servers in the DMZ be connected to internal servers.The support manager objects every time -- and is always overruled."Worse, support isn't part of the process of selection or meetings with potential vendors for the new web services," fish says. "Support only finds out about the requirements when they are directed to create the holes."To read this article in full, please click here...

pcmag.comYou can now watch all of those Hitler documentaries on more devices....

computerworld.comEveryone knows the secret to success - personal and business alike - is good communication. But in what form? If you're trying to communicate with a group in real time, you're no doubt familiar with the old standby: conference calls. You know: those mind-numbing phone meetings in which talkers overlap, voice quality is terrible, half the people aren't paying attention and somebody's dog barks intermittently throughout the call.To read this article in full, please click here(Insider Story)...

pcmag.comThe user experience, navigation tools, and help system you get with Jackson Hewitt Deluxe aren't up to par, especially given its high price. There are better ways to file your taxes online....

computerworld.comiCloud sync is usually reliable, but sometimes you’ll find contacts, calendar events or other content fails to sync between all your devices in the few seconds it should take. If this seems to be happening to you, these simple tricks can help get things running smoothly again.Is everything up-to-date? First, check to make sure you are running the latest version of macOS on your Mac, iOS on your iPad or iPhone, or Windows on a PC.Check that iCloud is working It also makes sense to double-check that iCloud services are working correctly before running through any other changes. You can visit Apple’s System Status page to make sure things are indeed up and running.To read this article in full, please click here...

pcmag.comThe first customers will be able to get a taste of gigabit broadband from Vodafone in early 2019....