Author Archives: Admin

Mobile Privacy guidelines, by GSM Association (GSMA)

Posted on 4 September 2012 by Admin

GSMA has prepared privacy guidelines within their “GSMA Mobile Privacy Initiative“. What this is about? See their brochure: In January 2011, the GSMA published a set of universal Mobile Privacy Principles that describe the way in which mobile consumers’ privacy … Continue reading →

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Curiosity robot vehicle on Mars

Posted on 2 September 2012 by Admin

NASA’s Curiosity robot has reached Mars surface. Article with 10 min intro video “Target Mars: Rover Lands on the Red Planet“ Landing Video Links Wikipedia: Mars Science Laboratory Wikipedia: Curiosity NASA: Mars Science Laboratory mission Latest MSL Updates Fact Sheet … Continue reading →

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News: virus attack blows Qatari gas giant offline

Posted on 1 September 2012 by Admin

Disturbing news, see article “Mystery virus attack blows Qatari gas giant RasGas offline“.

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Good Link: IT’s 9 biggest security threats

Posted on 1 September 2012 by Admin

It is worth to look article “IT’s 9 biggest security threats“ Questions: Where the world is going? What can individuals do? What can companies do?

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GreatNews, Tool for reading news (RSS feeds)

Posted on 30 August 2012 by Admin

GreatNews is a good alternative for reading news (RSS/Atom feeds) Good: list of feeds are maintained automatic refresh of feeds different styles available for showing feeds search over Feed Group import & export in OPML format (XML) possibility to open … Continue reading →

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Cybersecurity, recommendations for governments by DIGITALEUROPE, JEITA and ITI

Posted on 30 August 2012 by Admin

Cybersecurity is clearly an issue for national security. 3 organizations have created a joined set of recommendations for governments. DIGITALEUROPE represents the digital technology industry in Europe http://www.digitaleurope.org JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association http://www.jeita.or.jp/english/ ITI Information Technology … Continue reading →

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For a home PC, remember to create System Image

Posted on 20 August 2012 by Admin

Installation CD/DVD’s are not always included when you buy a new home PC (desktop/laptop). However, one day one might need to recover the PC. (Often it is a matter of time.) At that time, it is easily done by using … Continue reading →

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