Tweaks Its Cloud Tech To Make Push Notifications More Meaningful To You

During the I/O 2015 keynote on Thursday, ’s developer product group head Titus announced that the company’s behind-the-scenes cloud messaging technology—which apps can already use to push notifications to users’ Android devices Chrome browsers—now supports iOS devices as well. In other words, an app’s notification can reach you across all your devices using the single, central cloud messaging system—assuming you’re using the major platforms, at least. But more interestingly than that, cloud messaging has also been updated to allow developers to set up specific topics to receive (or not receive) notifications about....

December 9, 2022 · 1 min · 186 words · Anthony Peterson

Unemployment Fraud Is Surging Follow These Steps To Protect Your Benefits

Earlier in the year, states were having a hard time getting benefits to unemployed workers. The wait times are much shorter now, and scammers take advantage of it to avoid being noticed. Tap or click here to see an app that speeds up the process. Data breaches and leaks are the primary sources for stolen credentials like Social Security numbers. If you believe your data was breached, you might be at risk for fraud, even if you still have a job....

December 9, 2022 · 3 min · 617 words · Janice Mahr

Video Hands On With The Red Htc One

It’s an HTC One. It’s red. It’s manhandled by a guy speaking German. Need I say more? Oh right, you’re probably wondering about when you’ll be able to buy this thing. Well, if you live in the UK, hopefully soon. If you don’t, I can’t give you an answer. Sorry.

December 9, 2022 · 1 min · 50 words · Nicole Rivera

Website Hacking 101 Part Iii

To view Part II of the article series, please open: https://resources.infosecinstitute.com/website-hacking-101-part-ii/ Introduction In this part of the Website Hacking 101 series, we are going to discuss controlling access to directories (if access is not controlled by key directories like include/includes, the system can be accessed simply by guessing the URL), direct static injection (A Direct Static Code Injection attack consists of injecting code directly onto the resource used by application while processing a user request), file inclusion vulnerability (especially when dealing with files from external servers) and database security (quick guide)....

December 9, 2022 · 10 min · 1978 words · Willie Gann

The Best Calendar Apps Widgets For Android

ile the stock Calendar option works, it still looks like it was built for Android Gingerbread. It’s sure to get a makeover by the time Android /a> comes out, but even then, it may not be enough for anyone that wants to do more with their calendar. Many apps in the ay Store interact with other services, have to-do lists, offer way more widget options than what has built. l of the following choices work with Calendar Microsoft Exchange, along with other cloud accounts, so you can keep all your appointments in one calendar app....

December 8, 2022 · 3 min · 621 words · Miesha Linnane

The Best Streaming Lights For Twitch Youtube Tiktok

Many lighting options for streamers integrate Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless connections, and Wi-Fi which allow you to connect companion apps, control decks, and remotes for more precise control over brightness, tone, and lighting patterns. To help you decide which type of light you need for your streams, I’ve put together a list of the best lights you can buy. I’ve chosen options from the three main categories as well as some others to help you find the right fit for your budget and your needs....

December 8, 2022 · 5 min · 1026 words · Elizabeth Fico

The Departed Dozen 12 Products That Breathed Their Last In 2016

They came into the year with high hopes but were unable to keep pace with industry and consumer demands, and at the end, had to head for the exit. We are, of course, talking about technology products whose lives came to an end in 2016 due to lack of consumer interest or for shifting corporate and industry focus. Surprisingly, there were a lot. And in our opinion, these were the twelve whose demise had the greatest impact....

December 8, 2022 · 5 min · 1057 words · Tamara Millar

The Great Techpp Crossword Episode 2

Across 1 “Stop copying me, Facebook and Instagram!” 4 By name, these phones are part human anyway. 7 Really bright colored, this concept browser. 8 “Four thousand lattes please!” 9 The reception gate to controversy for the iPhone 4 13 Forget the abuse, I have plenty of character. In fact, 140 characters. And am thinking of increasing them. 15 Six Ns bring this brand back to life. 16 Prince thought it rained in this color, but it actually was the code name of a divine phone....

December 8, 2022 · 1 min · 176 words · Thomas Hadsell

The Ultimate Guide To Increasing Your Android Phones Battery Life

I don’t use a ton of different apps on a typical day. For the most part, in approximate order of usage: Sirius XM for my daily Howard Stern fix; Waze for navigating traffic on my commute; Newton for managing my three email accounts; IA writer for writing; Chrome; and the occasional time-killing jaunt with Slotomania don’t judge; Apple Music I said don’t judge; Accuweather; Slack; Messenger; Calendar; StockTwits; Play Store; Mint; a peek at upcoming show releases in SNKRS the Nike Site; Bloomz for announcements from my son’s school; and a few phone calls....

December 8, 2022 · 10 min · 1966 words · Anthony Koenig

Threat Hunting For Unexpectedly Patched Systems

Threat hunters constantly look for abnormalities in the behavior of an endpoint, server which may be signs of compromise, intrusion, or exfiltration of data. They check proactively the signs of the presence of intruders currently or in the past. To perform this efficiently, threat hunters utilize tools that give them deep visibility and insight into systems-level microtransactions of every server and endpoint. One such sign is the detection of Unexpectedly Patched Systems in the environment....

December 8, 2022 · 4 min · 662 words · Erica Kuhn

Top 6 Cheap Affordable 3D Printers

Related Read: How to Buy a Printer [Guide] Because the prices for 3D printers have dropped, they can now be found even in some homes, not only in university science labs. They have bigger resolutions, so they can “print” more complicated designs with much more fidelity, putting them, for the first time in the shopping list of average consumers. Of course, they are still complicated pieces of equipment, and also bigger and slower than most inkjet printers, but on the other hand, they’re about the size of a big, laser printer....

December 8, 2022 · 7 min · 1324 words · Eric Lindsey

Train At Your Own Pace To Learn The Skills That Will Transform You From Total Beginner To Cybersecurity Expert

Start from scratch and advance all the way to advanced ethical hacking skills in the comprehensive guide “Complete Ethical Hacking & Cyber Security Masterclass Course”, which will teach you all of the most up-to-date methods of penetration testing and ethical hacking. Next, learn about pen tester fave Kali Linux in “Real Penetration Testing with Kali Linux”. This course assumes you’ve never even heard of it and teaches you all you need to know....

December 8, 2022 · 2 min · 323 words · George Reynolds

Update Windows Now To Fix 50 Flaws And 3 Zero Days

The update is not as big as the 108-flaw update rolled out in April. But this month’s nonetheless corrects more than 50 vulnerabilities — of which four are labeled as critical. The update spans several Microsoft products, like .NET Core, Visual Studio, Windows 10 and Office. So, if you use anything Microsoft, it’s a good idea to update your system. Here’s the backstory Microsoft also designated three flaws as “zero-day exploits....

December 8, 2022 · 2 min · 355 words · Myrna Gonzalez

Use Facebook Messenger To Chat Or Call Check If You Have Access To Massive New Privacy Change

Many also rely on the network as a communication tool. According to a 2019 statistic, as many as 20 billion messages are sent between people and businesses every month. And while Facebook Messenger is a hugely popular choice, you can also make voice calls through it. But for all the good that Facebook has done, it has also been under fire several times for questionable privacy and security methods. It might have taken a long time, but the company is changing the way Messenger works....

December 8, 2022 · 2 min · 415 words · Ernest Nguyen

Use The Windows Cloud Clipboard To See The Last 25 Items You Copied

Take Google, for instance. You can use a quick shortcut to open a new document, calendar invite or spreadsheet without clicking through menus. Tap or click for the time-saving secret. If you use a Windows PC, here’s a tech trick you’ll be glad we told you about: The Cloud Clipboard. Go beyond the usual copy and paste We all know the shortcuts to copy and paste — Control + C and Control + V — but you should try hitting the Windows key + V....

December 8, 2022 · 2 min · 324 words · Bertha Matthews

Using Craigslist To Buy Or Sell Beware Of This Security Flaw

Now cybercriminals have found a clever way to target Craigslist users. And it’s not fake designer items to watch for. It’s an ingenious system to infect your device with malware. A recent investigation by a cybersecurity company revealed how hackers are abusing Craigslist’s built-in messaging function to target victims. Read on to find out how they’re doing this and ways to protect your devices. Here’s the backstory Craigslist started in 1995 as a way for people to sell, buy or advertise products or services....

December 8, 2022 · 3 min · 484 words · Tiffany Biron

Verizon Offering 50 Off Any New Android Smartphones 199 And Above

With the holidays just about to wrap up, finding something to wrap may be getting harder. Verizon is here to offer up some pretty worthwhile Android devices for those in the market. Verizon has unveiled a new limited time promotion that sees any and all new Android smartphones priced at $199.99 and above hit with a $50 discount. That means that handsets like the Motorola Droid Turbo, Sony’s Xperia Z3v and Samsung’s Galaxy Note 4 are all $50 off their original pricing....

December 8, 2022 · 1 min · 143 words · Kathy Adler

Video Htc S Desire 700 Is Official Here S What This Budget Low End Plastic Htc One Looks Like

The HTC One was, without a shadow of doubt, the most beautiful Android device to be released this year. Unfortunately, battery life was a bit below average, and the four megapixel “UltraPixel” camera turned out to be nothing more than hype. Today, at an event in Taiwan, HTC announced a device called the Desire 700 that looks exactly like the One, but it’s not. Let’s start with the first obvious difference, the body....

December 8, 2022 · 2 min · 246 words · Maxine Valley

Video Samsung Made A Purse For The Note 3

In a little over one week, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will officially go on sale across multiple continents. As far as I’m concerned, this is going to be the Android to own. It’ll have a massive 5.7 inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 800 under the hood, 3 GB of RAM, more 4G LTE bands than you can shake a stick at, a 13 MP camera, and a big ol’ honking 3200 mAh battery....

December 8, 2022 · 2 min · 254 words · Kenneth Wall

Video Samsung Returns To Mock Iphone X Buyers In Latest Commercial

This advertising work mocks the recent launch of the iPhone X, the tech giant Apple’s flagship phone, which has surprised with its features, functions and also its high price. The material uploaded to YouTube consists of a review of the competition history between iPhone and Samsung Galaxy over the last decade. Among other things, the video points out details such as, traditionally, the Samsung Galaxy line has offered phones with larger screens or the fact of having introduced waterproof equipment before the tech giant Apple did with their iPhones....

December 8, 2022 · 2 min · 337 words · Anthony Singleton