AT&T chooses Ubuntu Linux over Microsoft Windows

AT&Ts scalable and open future web connection utilizes the best of Canonical innovation. Ubuntu is also a large player on the Amazon and Microsofts Azure. In fact, Microsoft even provides some limited Linux support for Ubuntu on Azure. The merger of most of these platforms is helping them in advance. This collaboration is a great example of a technological mutualistic relationship. source: www.techworm.net

January 18, 2016 · 1 min · 63 words · Isaac Valencia

Facebook-Owned WhatsApp Drops Annual Subscription Fee Of $1, To Become Completely Free

Previously, WhatsApp had been free for the first year, with the fee charged for every subsequent year. As weve grown, weve found that this approach hasnt worked well. Its still very early stages, Mr. Koum said. The answer is no. source: www.techworm.net

January 18, 2016 · 1 min · 42 words · Jacob Porter

Here’s how a cheap webcam can be converted into network backdoor

Recently, the Vectra Networks researchers carried outan experimentin which they transformed aD-Link DCS 930L webcaminto a backdoor machine. This process revealed a u-boot and a Linux kernel and image. The webcam was working as usual while hiding the hack. Vectra also installed code to stop web link administrators making any firmware updates that would remove the backdoor. While the research was conducted using a D-Link equipment, Ollmann said other Web-based cameras possess similar design vulnerabilities....

January 18, 2016 · 1 min · 147 words · Lisa Bailey

How to check if your smartphone is Windows 10 ready

Not to mention, new models of old Windows phones like Nokia Lumia will come with the OS preinstalled. But the updation to Windows 10 for the older phones might be tricky. Since it is not clear which phones will be eligible and which will not be. This utility will help users in knowing stuff about update. It is being called Upgrade Advisor and is in its beta version. It can also help free up space on your phone so youre ready for the upgrade....

January 18, 2016 · 1 min · 112 words · Justin Moran

iOS 9.3 lets you remove unwanted built-in Apps from iPhones, here’s how

Up until now, Apple made it impossible for iPhone owners to delete such unwanted native apps. Here are the apps that come with iPhone in the box. You may select which one to keep and the ones you want to remove. Add the necessary bundle IDs like com.apple.tips, com.apple.stocks, then plug in your rig and apply the profile. The icons will simply disappear from the home screen. Im still working on finding the bundle IDs for the rest of Apples default apps....

January 18, 2016 · 1 min · 137 words · Paul White

iPhone 6 and 6S Plus bug shows incorrect percentage level in Battery and here is how to fix it

In both the smartphones from Apple, the battery level does not update when charging or during normal use. In most cases it takes a few minutes to refresh and show the correct charge level. source: www.techworm.net

January 18, 2016 · 1 min · 36 words · Carrie Frye

ISIS Develops Its Own Encrypted Messaging App For Android

They had first uncovered the app in 2015 alongside a separate app used by ISIS for news and recruitment. The applications primary purpose is for propaganda distribution. Using the app you are able to follow the most recent news and video clips. Ghost Security representatives told Defense One. I believe it would be safe to assume that the future of ISIS online may be apps. They claim to have removed around 57,000 ISIS social media accounts used for recruitment and propaganda purposes....

January 18, 2016 · 1 min · 123 words · Gregory Young

Researcher finds flaw in Apple’s Gatekeeper in Mac patch

This is because Gatekeeper only verifies the first utility that the user launches. The security program primary goal is to check the digital signature of the system. If the utility had Apples digital signature, then Gatekeeper would allow the user to drop in the utility. Same thing happened with the digital signature of third-party applications. But it seems that the Gatekeeper wasnt dependable. In fact, very often, apparently legit applications available on the web contained malware code....

January 18, 2016 · 1 min · 160 words · Eric Forbes

Watch SpaceX’s rocket explode while landing after delivering satellite to space

Root cause may have been ice buildup due to condensation from heavy fog at liftoff. Root cause may have been ice buildup due to condensation from heavy fog at liftoff. A video posted by Elon Musk (@elonmusk) onJan 17, 2016 at 7:07pm PST Read More source: www.techworm.net

January 18, 2016 · 1 min · 47 words · Michelle Jones

Woman faces jail for tagging sister-in-law on Facebook and calling her ‘stupid’

Gonzalez was banned from contacting Maribel Calderon after her divorce from Maribels brother Rafael Calderon. Im way over you guys but I guess not in ya agenda. Facebook is, indeed, an electronic method of contacting someone. The story serves as a warning to all Facebook users. What you think might be a private communication on Facebook can still get you into trouble. Gonzalezs attorney, Ms Frohlinger told the New York Post that her client would not appeal the ruling....

January 18, 2016 · 1 min · 81 words · Christopher Farmer

8 Most Amazing and Daring Hack Attacks Carried Out By Anonymous

Such groups have emerged everywhere in an age where government domination is becoming increasing common. Without any doubt, Anonymous is the most famous of them. Anonymous members are even considered as guardians of Internet freedom by people. Anonymous believed that the Church of Scientology was spreading misinformation about Scientology using internet censorship. One propaganda video was posted on YouTube, for which the Church sued the video website. Anonymous prepared its own video in response to the YouTube video that generated 4....

January 17, 2016 · 2 min · 259 words · James Hughes

Facebook is testing a new browser that will make sure you stay on FB

The new in-App web app is a step in making that into a reality. The only feature that is missing in the forthcoming Facebook web client is tab support. Apart from that the in-App internet tool is quite close to approximating a full-fledged app. source: www.techworm.net

January 17, 2016 · 1 min · 46 words · Lonnie Taylor

Ocean is an amazing Linux based battery-powered, pocket sized wireless server

It can easily fit into your pocket but is capable of being a full-blown battery powered wireless web server. Oceanis a pocket-sized server with a 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 dual-core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. The little box measures 5.7? and weighs about 6 ounces. you’re free to also use a Qi wireless charging pad. you might also use it as a power bank to charge your other gadgets on the go....

January 17, 2016 · 1 min · 180 words · Aaron Dodson