This category collects posts on consumer technology — from smartphone reviews to productivity software and privacy tips. Below are six articles covering Windows Phone, Blackberry Priv, OneNote, webcam security, and more.
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Cover up your webcam – hands on solution
After reading about a cybercriminal who sent a woman photos taken through her own webcam, Reto shares a practical, low-tech fix: simply cover the camera when it's not in use. The underlying vulnerability can affect any operating system.
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RSA 2015 – Microsoft Key Announcements in Security
Highlights from the RSA Conference 2015, including Microsoft's announcements around enhancing cloud trust and Scott Charney's blog on greater transparency and control for enterprise customers.
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OneNote – now also available for Mac and more
Microsoft made OneNote available for Mac, free everywhere, and service-powered. Reto covers the announcement and what it means for cross-platform productivity.
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Posting personal Information online? Beware if you overshare!
A cautionary piece on the risks of sharing too much personal information on social media. References the "If you wouldn't wear it, don't share it" campaign and links to Microsoft's Safety & Security Center.
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FaceNiff – who is posting your Facebook updates?
An early look at FaceNiff, an Android tool that demonstrated how easily Facebook sessions could be hijacked over Wi-Fi. Reto explains the risks and points to a video demonstration.
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Phone 7 update: not NoDo – DO
Coverage of a Windows Phone 7 update cycle, discussing the much-anticipated "NoDo" release and what it delivered for early adopters of the platform.