Gartner: No help for the PC biz from Windows 10

Computerworld Wrap-Up July 07, 2015 Gartner: No help for the PC biz from Windows 10 Windows 10 won't help the struggling PC business out of its multi-year slump in 2015, researcher Gartner said today. But it might next year. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Mozilla to pick up Firefox release pace, ship version 'soon' for Windows 10 2. U.S. State Department moves to block 3D-printed gun plans online 3. The Internet of Things: Your worst nightmare 4. NOW ON CIO: 7 places you'll be surprised to learn are still using Windows XP 5. Researchers find previously unknown exploits among Hacking Team's leaked files 6. Former A.G. Eric Holder says Snowden deal is possible 7. NOW ON CSO: In Pictures: Hacking Team's hack curated 8. INSIDER Scammers bypass Google filters with PDF cloaking 9. OpenSSL tells users to prepare for a high-severity flaw 10. Google's self-driving cars are taking a road trip to Texas 11. IT Blogwatch: Aunty BBC reveals ''free'' pocket-sized Micro:Bit computer 12. JR Raphael: Android tablets, Chromebooks, and convertibles: Which setup makes sense for you? White Paper: PC Connection The Document Disconnect in the U.S. U.S. executives and managers in sales, HR, procurement, legal and other departments estimate that fixing the "document disconnect" could lead to 34% increase in revenue, 24% reduction in costs and a 14% reduction in risk. The new Acrobat DC can assist in helping mend the disconnect. Learn More Mozilla to pick up Firefox release pace, ship version 'soon' for Windows 10 The company hasn't yet released details about the new schedule, but said the old one isn't serving customers well. READ MORE U.S. State Department moves to block 3D-printed gun plans online The U.S. State Department issued a notice in the Federal Register stating its intent to make changes to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations that would make it illegal to distribute technical plans for 3D printing weapons. READ MORE The Internet of Things: Your worst nightmare You've heard the hype: The Internet of Things will transform the way we live and work, bring us untold benefits like cutting our utility bills and warning us when the milk has gone sour, and be the engine for the next great economic boom. READ MORE NOW ON CIO: 7 places you'll be surprised to learn are still using Windows XP More than a year after Microsoft ended support for the aging OS, some high-profile organizations are still using Windows XP – and putting themselves at risk. READ MORE Researchers find previously unknown exploits among Hacking Team's leaked files Researchers sifting through 400GB of data recently leaked from Hacking Team, an Italian company that sells computer surveillance software to government agencies from around the world, have already found an exploit for an unpatched vulnerability in Flash Player. READ MORE Former A.G. Eric Holder says Snowden deal is possible The "possibility exists" for the Department of Justice to cut a deal that would allow surveillance leaker Edward Snowden to return to the U.S., according to former Attorney General Eric Holder. READ MORE : SkyHigh Networks The Definitive Guide to Cloud Security Dive into the framework developed by Gartner for managing cloud security. Learn what Gartner defines as a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), the top 10 questions to ask your team around cloud visibility & threat prevention, and the 6 primary areas of cost savings that a CASB vendor can deliver. view Now>> NOW ON CSO: In Pictures: Hacking Team's hack curated Hacking Team, a firm best known for helping governments spy on their citizens, has been hacked. Here's a curated look at the documents, contracts, and code discovered by researchers sorting the data online. READ MORE INSIDER Scammers bypass Google filters with PDF cloaking Google has cracked down on scammers stuffing webpages full of keywords and useless links, so scammers have moved on to stuffing PDF documents READ MORE OpenSSL tells users to prepare for a high-severity flaw Patches will be released on July 9 for OpenSSL 1.0.1 and 1.0.2. READ MORE Google's self-driving cars are taking a road trip to Texas Google has picked Austin, Texas, as the second location to test its self-driving vehicles, expanding the trials beyond Mountain View, California. READ MORE IT Blogwatch: Aunty BBC reveals ''free'' pocket-sized Micro:Bit computer The BBC is proud to unveil the micro:bit -- a tiny, ARM-based board aimed at education. In fact, the venerable broadcaster will give away a million or so micro:bits to schoolkids in the UK... READ MORE JR Raphael: Android tablets, Chromebooks, and convertibles: Which setup makes sense for you? Android tablets and Chromebooks are taking on all sorts of overlapping forms. Here's a practical guide to help you navigate the ever-expanding maze of options. READ MORE White Paper: SkyHigh Networks 19 Habits of Highly Effective Cloud Governance Programs Based on data from working with 350+ corporations on safe cloud adoption, this white paper details the key traits that the most successful cloud governance programs share. Learn what 19 habits you should build into your governance programs. View Now>> Peruse our library of free digital magazines! Choose from a collection of smartly designed digital magazines, which include our most popular departments -- News Analysis, Features, Opinions and Shark Tank -- all free for download with registration. 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