The smartphone has become very versatile and can be used almost like a hard drive. Sounds crazy, right? According to researchers at Finland’s University of Helsinki, the smartphones in our pockets are even faster than computers of the past. Conventional mobile application development platforms are rapidly introducing graphical tools for the design of screens, workflow, ...

As ever more mobile and IoT devices connect to the internet, the potential for damaging cyberattacks can only increase. As each new technology appears, manufacturers and service providers rush to bring products to market, often without due consideration for security. Inevitably, ‘bad actors’ — including low-level hackers, organised criminals, ‘hacktivists’ and nation states — exploit ...

Privacy, at its core, relies on data being secure. Most apps and services nowadays protect data on devices, with encryption on their servers to prevent private information from being readable if hacked.But these devices are still prone to data breaches, mostly due to people losing or misplacing their device. However stronger authentication method makes biometrics ...

Companies of all sizes and in every industry, are implementing mobile applications because of the agility that mobile devices provide. The importance of having a device that can provide multiple apps open, like multitasking, becomes paramount. Up until recently, multitasking on smartphones — allowing more than one program or app to be used simultaneously — ...

Reducing your online presence is possible—but it does require a bit of effort and knowledge. This ebook explains how to take steps such as removing old accounts, scrubbing personal information, unsubscribing from email lists, and delisting yourself from data brokers. From the ebook: Wipe out superfluous accounts with Deseat.me Deseat.me requires you to log in ...

Cloud computing is consuming more of the services that power businesses. But many organizations, faced with privacy, security, and regulatory demands, are trying to find the right mix between public and private cloud solutions. This ebook, based on the latest ZDNet/TechRepublic special feature, offers a look at the strategies that are working in the enterprise. ...

Cyberwar has evolved from the theoretical to the ominous. TechRepublic went inside one of the defenders vs. hackers war games that’s helping countries prepare to defend themselves. This download provides the magazine version of the article as a free PDF for registered TechRepublic and ZDNet members. The online version of this story is available here. ...

Telecommuting has caught on in a big way over the past several years, but it’s not a good fit for everyone. This ebook looks at factors to consider when you’re trying to decide whether telecommuting is right for you. From the ebook: If you’ve been considering a telecommuting arrangement, you’ll want to be aware of ...

These files demonstrate the technique described in the article How to use Excel’s conditional formatting to highlight the same row and column as the active cell. Article overview: Highlighting the entire row and column for the active cell in a complex sheet could prove helpful for quickly reviewing dependent or related values. Fortunately, adding a ...

Not all coding education should happen in front of a computer. The list of books in this PDF will help hone your abilities and sharpen your approach to becoming a topnotch developer. From the ebook: There are plenty of careers where books are essential, and to the casual observer software development wouldn’t seem to be ...