How Fox News Ran a Sting on a Reporter to Discredit His Work
In David Folkenflik’s new book, Murdoch’s World, the media reporter has at least one cautionary tale for anyone that wants to write a less-than-flattering story about Fox News: They will always win. The Washington Post’s Erik Wemple has a bit from Folkenflik’s book, which explains just how hard it is…
MSPs and Backup: You Must Master Bare Metal Restores
A growing number of MSPs have mastered physical and virtual backups and restores. But that doesn’t go far enough. The next logical step is complete disaster recovery for bare metal restores — a particularly important capability as businesses strive to protect their data from a system failure or even a…
Microsoft can recycle your Outlook.com email address if your account becomes …
Microsoft is under fire for failing to adequately warn users that their Outlook.com email address could be recycled if it becomes inactive. The company’s Service Agreement tells users to sign in "a minimum of every 270 days" or their account may be cancelled and their data deleted. However, there’s Yahoo…
Facebook redesigns Messenger again: less Facebook, more messaging
It’s not immediately obvious that the latest version of Facebook Messenger for iOS and Android is a Facebook app at all. Its name is Messenger, not Facebook Messenger, and its icons, text, and buttons have been graded a new shade of lighter, more vibrant blue. If not for the chat…
ManageEngine Exchange Reporter Plus Monitors ActiveSync Traffic
Automated, Detailed ActiveSync Reporting Optimizes Exchange for Mobile AccessGain complete inventory of ActiveSync devices and associated policiesView sync requests based on time of request, resource requested and moreDownload Exchange Reporter Plus at http://ow.ly/pOATa PLEASANTON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– ManageEngine, the real-time IT management company, today announced the addition of…
Build an enterprise security strategy for Exchange
Unless you’ve been sleeping for the past few weeks, you’ve likely heard about the scandalregarding the NSA’s secret PRISMprogram, which allegedly monitors all national and international Internet traffic to and fromthe U.S. without disclosing it is happening. These practices aren’t new, but learning about theexistence of such a large-scale operation…
3CX Mobile Device Manager
If you run a small business your staff will probably want to use their own smartphones and tablets for work purposes. While this could reduce the company hardware budget, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) arrangements can be risky. Staff could install compromised apps, for example, or lose a device containing…
Microsoft Office 365 launches in Zimbabwe
Microsoft Office 365 has launched in Zimbabwe, extending its trial basis in African markets to commercial availability. A free 30-day trial is available for Zimbabweans through online registration. Office 365 offers Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint Online, Microsoft Exchange Online and Microsoft Lync Online through a cloud-based service on a monthly basis. HumanIPO…
Attachments.me Shutting Down Gmail File Sharing Service November 11
Attachments.me has just announced that it will be shutting down its service, effective November 11. The company has not cited a reason for the move. However, it did say that users who upgraded to any of its paid plans will receive a prorated refund. It suggests looking at alternatives such…
Study finds text messaging effective for weight loss
People in a Weight Watchers program who received motivational and reminder text messages lost an average of 4.5 pounds more in a 12-week period than those who were left to their own volition, a newly published study found. Text messaging also showed promise for increasing exercise and promoting other healthy The…