Better Business Bureau records show companies blamed scammers, customers’ Internet connections and new software for consumer grievances Companies sued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Microsoft for allegedly defrauding consumers with worthless Windows technical support have spun tales involving […]
Top 10 Tech stories 2014: Backlash! Disrupting the disruptors
Blowing up entrenched business models and picking up the profits that spill onto the floor is a time-honored tradition in tech, these days known by the cliche of the moment, “disruption.” This year everyone was trying to push back against […]
Why there’s no open-source standard-bearer for the network
Open-source creeps into the network from below, but no Red Hat analogues in sight Open-source software plays an increasingly prominent role in many areas of modern business IT – it’s in servers, databases and even the cloud. Vendors like Red […]
Mobile device makers unleash FIDO
Expect a rush of vendors to adopt the a simple, secure authentication scheme that might do away with passwords Vendors of mobile devices are lining up to implement an authentication scheme meant to make online transactions both simpler and more […]
Why January could be a big month for Windows 10
While people are banging away at the Windows 10 technical preview, Microsoft is preparing for a real big month come this January, including major updates and a wider release product. Currently, Windows 10 Technical Preview is on build 9879, although […]
Top tips and tools for online reputation management
Search engine optimization experts share tips and tools to help you manage your company’s online reputation. A handful of companies offer free and paid online reputation management services for consumers and businesses, including Reputation.com and Brand Yourself. In addition to […]
20-plus eye-popping Black Friday 2014 tech deals
hone 6, iPad Air, Samsung Galaxy gear and big cheap TVs among the hottest electronic deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2014. Black Friday is upon us Word is that more retailers will relent to public pressure – […]
BYOD forces users’ personal information on help desk
Help desk staffers can be caught in the middle when BYOD users get verrrry personal with their devices. As the recent scandal over leaked celebrity photographs reminded us all, people use their electronic devices for very personal pursuits in the […]
Fire your mobile app programmer and build it yourself
This vendor-written tech primer has been edited by Network World to eliminate product promotion, but readers should note it will likely favor the submitter’s approach. Everyone used to hire mobile app developers to build custom programs, but that often resulted […]
Six browser plug-ins that protect your privacy
Want to avoid ads and keep your Web wanderings private? One of these six browser apps could do the trick. It’s no stretch to say that ads are what make the Web go ’round. The content you’re reading right now? […]