Apple encryption mistake puts many desktop apps at risk

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	Apple encryption mistake puts many desktop applications at risk A subtle mistake in how Apple implemented a basic encryption feature that shields data from snooping also affects many desktop applications that rely on the code, according to a noted security researcher. Read More WEBCAST: VMware Extending Your Data Center with the New vCloud Hybrid Attend this webcast and learn how to: - Create a new virtual machine from the cloud portal - Connect your existing vSphere environment to vCloud Hybrid Service - Seamlessly migrate existing workloads to vCloud Hybrid Service Learn more! In this Issue German security firm offers unauthorized patch for critical encryption bug in OS X Mavericks Kenneth van Wyk: Apple's big fail Why Apple needs a $700 MacBook Air What if Microsoft threw an iPad Office party, and no one came? Hey Microsoft, where's the next Mac Office? Apple gets a patent for health-monitoring ear buds Tip of the Hat: What would unlikely merger bring to Tesla, Apple Apple takes top spot in brand value computation Intel catches up with Apple on 64-bit smartphone chips Qualcomm overtakes Apple with eight-core, 64-bit mobile processor Mediation fails to bridge Apple, Samsung patent divide MWC 2014 video: Have $10,000? Buy this iPhone speaker Jonny Evans: Apple's 'Gotofail' bug sucks, but here's 8 ways to stay safe online Jonny Evans: OS X Mavericks: What is Activity Monitor? Jonny Evans: OS X, Mavericks: 5 steps to a faster Mac Preston Gralla: Why is Microsoft dissing Apple when it comes to Office? Jonny Evans: Mac users four times more engaged than Windows users Jonny Evans: 7 ways to turn an Apple iPhone 5S into a Samsung Galaxy S5 WHITE PAPER: Ultrium LTO Consortium An In-Depth Introduction to LTFS for Digital Media In the media and entertainment industry, content is king. The majority of this content is now produced in digital form and virtually all of this content has digital distribution; that content is not digital data. Protecting that content, the lifeblood of this industry, with the right data storage solution is more important than ever. Learn More! German security firm offers unauthorized patch for critical encryption bug in OS X Mavericks A German security company has released an unauthorized patch for Apple's OS X Mavericks that it claimed closes the hole the Cupertino, Calif. giant left wide open in the operating system's implementation of basic Internet encryption. Read More Kenneth van Wyk: Apple's big fail It's disturbing that Apple would release an essential fix for iOS while ignoring the exact same problem in OS X. Read More Why Apple needs a $700 MacBook Air Apple has been able to maintain high prices and high margins for its computers even as competitors jumped into a pricing pit. But with computer sales drooping, Apple may use the opportunity to lower prices. Read More What if Microsoft threw an iPad Office party, and no one came? Microsoft will make a killing when it launches Office apps for Apple's iPad and tablets powered by Android. Or will it? Read More Hey Microsoft, where's the next Mac Office? Microsoft is behind the schedule it used for the last several iterations of Office for the Mac, and has not breathed a word about its Mac intentions. Read More Apple gets a patent for health-monitoring ear buds Apple today has been awarded a patent for a sport motion and health monitoring system that can be attached to headphones, including ear buds, and used to monitor vital signs and even perspiration levels. Read More Tip of the Hat: What would unlikely merger bring to Tesla, Apple Computerworld offers a Tip of the Hat to Richard Read of The Christian Science Monitor for a look at The Tesla-Apple rumors and what such an unlikely deal could mean for Apple's developers and users, and what it could bring to Tesla. Read More Apple takes top spot in brand value computation Apple was appointed the world's highest-valued brand today by Brand Finance, which said the Cupertino, Calif. company's brand is worth nearly $105 billion. Read More Intel catches up with Apple on 64-bit smartphone chips Intel has finally caught up with Apple with its new 64-bit Atom chips, which should be in Android smartphones and tablets starting as early as the second quarter this year. Read More WHITE PAPER: Velocity Technology Solutions, Inc. SDCRAA Case Study: Adapting ERP to business needs This case study goes in depth about San Diego County Regional Airport Authority's created flexibility for a changing industry. Learn More Qualcomm overtakes Apple with eight-core, 64-bit mobile processor Qualcomm has leaped ahead of Apple in 64-bit mobile chip development with its first eight-core Snapdragon 615 chip for mobile devices, which has integrated LTE and 4K video rendering capabilities. Read More Mediation fails to bridge Apple, Samsung patent divide The top executives of Apple and Samsung have failed to reach an agreement that would end an ongoing fight over smartphone and tablet patents, lawyers for the two companies said late Friday. Read More MWC 2014 video: Have $10,000? Buy this iPhone speaker A high-end speaker from Germany's Avantgarde promises impressive sound if you can afford it. Follow reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb. Read More Jonny Evans: Apple's 'Gotofail' bug sucks, but here's 8 ways to stay safe online Apple's "Gotofail" bug is a big deal because customers were exposed to risk for a long time. The only positive of this appalling oversight is that it illustrates why users of any platform should embrace the following security tips. Read More Jonny Evans: OS X Mavericks: What is Activity Monitor? OS X's Activity Monitor is an essential tool to help you keep your system in good shape. In this report we tell you what it is and some ways to use it. Read More Jonny Evans: OS X, Mavericks: 5 steps to a faster Mac If your Mac begins running slowly then it's probably time to review the most likely culprits -- and learn how to deal with them. Read More Preston Gralla: Why is Microsoft dissing Apple when it comes to Office? Microsoft's so far refusing to release a version of Office for the iPad is not the only way that the company is dissing Apple. It's been more than three years since the company has released a version of Office for the Mac, and there's still no release date. Why is Microsoft treating Apple so badly when it comes to Office? Read More Jonny Evans: Mac users four times more engaged than Windows users Mac users are almost four times more likely to upgrade to the latest edition of their OS in comparison with Windows users, with nearly a quarter of the most active users of both platforms now using Macs. Read More Jonny Evans: 7 ways to turn an Apple iPhone 5S into a Samsung Galaxy S5 If you are an iPhone 5S user and want Galaxy S5-like features on your phone, try these simple tips -- and if you can't wait, the first comparative reviews are in, take a look: Read More
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