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Prepare your iPhone or iPad for iOS 8

Apple has released their new mobile operating system iOS8 today but before you install it, there are several steps to make sure your device is ready for the update.

So is your iPhone or iPad for ready  iOS 8?

  1. iTunes 11.4 Ensure you are running the latest version of iTunes as it supports iOS 8 syncing.

Download the latest iTunes here.

 

  1. Free Space – iOS updates require free space so ensure you have enough room for the update by cleaning out unwanted photos and videos or uninstall unused apps. To my space, Go to Settings > General > Usage. Tap an app to delete it.

 

  1. Backup – There are two methods to backup your device. (1) iCloud (Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup > Back Up Now) or (2) connect to your computer and launching iTunes.

 

  1. Battery – If you perform the update via wireless, you have to have a minimum of at least 50% battery life. Better yet, connect the device to the mains while you’re performing the update.

 

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CIOs Not Concerned about IT Outsourcing

 

Recent survey shows that more than 75% of IT executives believe that outsourcing their IT infrastructure will have no impact on their careers.  The survey was conducted by Information Week using 1,014 IT executives.

Here are some interesting points regarding the survey.

  • 3% of executives fear that outsourcing would lead to their dismissal.
  • 19% of executives believe that their responsibilities will be expanded as a result of outsourcing.

In a separate survey from Information Week, businesses have continued to struggle to implement the latest IT technology largely due to a lack of human skills and budget.  CIOs surveyed for the survey expressed concern that IT leadership would slip out of their hands because the decision for IT procurement typically comes from business units.

With technology advancing at an incredible rate, businesses have access to several cutting edge alternatives regarding their in-house IT infrastructure.  There is Managed IT Services, IT Support Services, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and many other Cloud-based offerings such as Microsoft 365 and SharePoint.

Industry leading CIOs have been changing their outlook and embrace the opportunity of using IT outsourcing to increase their department’s environment and productivity.  They are creating an infrastructure that is responsive and meets their company demands.  IT budgets are ballooning more than ever and CIOs are finding ways to stretch their budgets and while still maintaining the IT infrastructure. ________________________________________________________________________________

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Why Apps Fail on Protecting Privacy

 

Recently, 85% of Android and iOS apps have failed at protecting privacy.  The Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) was formed in 2010 in response to Cross-border Cooperation in the Enforcement of Laws Protecting Privacy.

They released a report that has revealed that the majority of Android and IOS apps fail when it comes to protecting privacy.

 

  • 85% of the apps fail to clearly explain how they are collecting, using and disclosing information

 

Of the 1,211 apps examined, the study found that 85% did not clearly explain what data was being collected and nearly one in three requested an excessive amount of personal information.  Many experts believe that the use of third-party advertising platforms are responsible. Privacy leaks from mobile apps do not come from the app itself but from the advertisements which are added.

 

  • 1 in 3 apps appeared to request an excessive number of permissions to access personal information

 

Researchers did note that there are some good practices as some apps use notifications to warn users when certain instances of data collection such as location information was about to take place.

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OneDrive file size limits jumps to 10GB

 

Microsoft is increasing the 2GB file size limit to 10GB for OneDrive users.  OneDrive users can now upload files up to 10GB in size which now match Dropbox and Google Drive in the heated cloud battle.

Many users were calling for unlimited file size however that was not the case. The free version of OneDrive offers 15GB of storage so mow you can fill your box with only two files.

And if you plan to try to hit the limit, things just got faster and easier as Microsoft has improved file syncing. Microsoft claims that a new method of parallel syncing (uploading and downloading) simultaneously has increased in speed however this will be rolling out over the coming weeks.

Google Chrome users accessing OneDrive.com through Google’s web browser can drag and drop entire folders onto the website to upload them with a minimum of effort.  Once uploaded, there’s another new feature to use — easy file sharing from Windows 7 and 8. Forget having to visit OneDrive.com to share files with someone, now you can just right click a file and make use of the context menu instead. Unfortunately, Windows 8.1 and Mac users will have to wait longer.

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