Windows 10's usage share continues climb

Computerworld Wrap-Up August 06, 2015 Windows 10's usage share continues climb Microsoft's Windows 10's global usage share has quintupled since its July 29 launch, according to new analytics data. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Crooks exploit public bug to plant adware on Yosemite Macs 2. Target joins the beacon bandwagon with trial in 50 stores 3. Google puts the screws to sneaky Chrome add-on installs 4. NOW ON CIO: 9 ways you're sabotaging your job interviews 5. Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols: For Linux, Supercomputers R Us 6. IBM's new $1B acquisition will help Watson 'see,' analyze health data 7. 8 most in-demand IT security certifications 8. NOW ON CSO: Dropbox security chief defends security and privacy in the cloud 9. How Facebook made mobile site faster for users with limited bandwidth 10. U.S. Internet connection speeds still lag behind other developed nations 11. JR Raphael: How I use Android: Action Launcher developer Chris Lacy 12. IT Blogwatch: Windows 10 Service Release 1 -- after just one week. Really, Microsoft? White Paper: IBM Information Lifecycle Governance Leaders Reference Guide Data is growing at unprecedented rates. But how much of it is useful to your business? Read this leader guide from CGOC to learn how to deal with excessive data, get more value from information assets, ensure compliance, and reduce risk. Learn More Crooks exploit public bug to plant adware on Yosemite Macs The vulnerability installs adware and junkware, but so far hasn't been exploited for more serious attacks. READ MORE Target joins the beacon bandwagon with trial in 50 stores Target, the nation's second-largest discount chain, is testing beacon technology in 50 of its stores, joining a growing number of retailers that hope to attract customers with timely deals sent to their smartphones and smartwatches on products based on their location. READ MORE Google puts the screws to sneaky Chrome add-on installs Google plans to squash Chrome add-ons installed from websites if the extensions deployed what it called "deceptive tactics" to dupe its browser's users. READ MORE NOW ON CIO: 9 ways you're sabotaging your job interviews Your resume's in great shape. You've got the experience, the skills and the drive. You're even landing interviews -- but none of them lead to offers. Could you be sabotaging yourself without knowing it? READ MORE Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols: For Linux, Supercomputers R Us Almost all supercomputers run Linux, including the ones built from Raspberry Pi boards and PlayStation 3 game consoles. READ MORE IBM's new $1B acquisition will help Watson 'see,' analyze health data IBM plans to buy Merge Healthcare in a $1 billion deal that promises to bring new image-focused capabilities to its Watson Health platform. READ MORE White Paper: IBM IBM Predictive Customer Intelligence Create personalized, relevant customer experiences with a focus on driving new revenue. Learn More 8 most in-demand IT security certifications High-profile security breaches (such as the July hack of Ashley Madison) have highlighted the need for skilled security professionals. The most recent IT Skills and Certifications Pay Index from Foote Partners confirms that IT pros holding security certifications can expect premium pay. READ MORE NOW ON CSO: Dropbox security chief defends security and privacy in the cloud Patrick Heim, the (relatively) new head of Trust & Security at Dropbox, discusses security and privacy in the arena of consumerized cloud-based tools like those that employees select for business use. READ MORE How Facebook made mobile site faster for users with limited bandwidth Facebook engineers rose to the challenge of shrinking profile cover photos to 200 bytes. READ MORE U.S. Internet connection speeds still lag behind other developed nations The average U.S. Internet connection speed continues to lag behind that of many other developed nations, according to the latest State of the Internet report from CDN and cloud service provider Akamai. READ MORE JR Raphael: How I use Android: Action Launcher developer Chris Lacy One of Android's most imaginative developers opens up about ditching TouchWiz, holding off on wearables, and setting up his home screens for maximum efficiency. READ MORE IT Blogwatch: Windows 10 Service Release 1 -- after just one week. Really, Microsoft? Windows 10 as a service -- how's that working out? Spyware claims aside, here comes the first update rollup, which some are dubbing Service Release 1 (SR1). And some aren't... READ MORE Webcast: Janrain, Inc. 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