by Joseph Forbes | Apr 10, 2013 | DATA, INTERNET, NERD NEWS, SOFTWARE, Technicals, TECHNOLOGY
from the getting-in-shape dept. We need bare-bones Linux distros tailored for virtual machines or at least the option for installs, writes Deep End’s Paul Venezia. ‘As I prepped a new virtual server template the other day, it occurred to me that we need...
by Joseph Forbes | Apr 10, 2013 | DATA, NERD NEWS, PRIVACY, TECHNOLOGY
from the disinformation-brought-to-you-by-the-afl-cia dept. According to an report at CNET, “Encryption used in Apple’s iMessage chat service has stymied attempts by federal drug enforcement agents to eavesdrop on suspects’ conversations, an internal...
by Joseph Forbes | Apr 10, 2013 | MONEY, NERD NEWS
Knowing how much to charge somebody is easy for full-time jobs—it was figured out the day you were hired. What if you have a job, but you’re also working freelance: on the side, on weekends, or for one-off projects? It can seem much trickier, but there’s...
by Joseph Forbes | Apr 9, 2013 | DATA, HARDWARE, INTERNET, SECURITY
Enterprise and carrier executives see more control, faster provisioning in the still-developing software-defined networking technology Some network operators say they need new tools to set up and manage connections in a virtualized world, even if that means adopting...
by Joseph Forbes | Apr 9, 2013 | HACKING, HARDWARE, INTERNET, Internet Scam Notices, KnowledgeBase (KB), Malware Reports, SECURITY, TECHNOLOGY
Protip: don’t install an Android application package file if it’s named “Certificate.apk”. It’s not legit (obviously). Trojan:Android/Pincer.A is able to forward SMS messages and perform other actions based on commands it receives from...
