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Why I Don't Have a Facebook Page

| Bob Guccione Jr., BYTE | May 22, 2012 10:34 AM
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Bob Guccione Jr. is an iconic figure in modern journalism, who started SPIN and GEAR magazines and owned DISCOVER magazine. He helped define new journalism at a time when it was on the wane and appeared to be more concerned with mass appeal. This is his take on Facebook. Read More >>

Category: Social Networking
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Oh, Facebook, Why Can't I Quit You?

| Boonsri Dickinson, BYTE | May 18, 2012 06:03 PM
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Facebook sells your addiction to advertisers, hoping to make a buck off your personal information. Will you wake up in time to kick the habit, or do you "like" the security risks of blurring the line between personal and professional? Read More >>

Category: Social Networking
Commentary

Keep Your Business Off Of Facebook

| Larry Seltzer, BYTE | May 18, 2012 07:57 AM
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Facebook is so outrageously popular that many are tempted to use it for business, just like other consumerization trends. Resist the urge. Facebook will always be a poor choice for business functions. Read More >>

Category: Social Networking
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Mobile Threats Are Increasing But Are Still Nothing Compared To PC Crime

| Larry Seltzer, BYTE | April 30, 2012 12:37 PM
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The latest Symantec Internet Security Threat Report describes a dangerous world where threats involving mobile computing, such as identity theft and malware, are increasing, but still a small minority of the total. Read More >>

Category: Smartphones
Commentary

Google Docs Parts Hidden In iOS GMail App

| Larry Seltzer, BYTE | April 23, 2012 11:51 AM
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It looks like it was left in by accident, but the iOS GMail app has very limited support for Google Docs. We could create and edit word processing and spreadsheet documents on an iPad and iPhone, but only the text of the documents was editable. Read More >>

How-To

How To Create Personalized Dashboards With Android Tablet Widgets

| Todd Ogasawara, BYTE | April 19, 2012 06:11 PM
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Android, unlike iOS, can display on home screens widgets that update live data. The Evernote, Google Voice, Twitter, and Facebook widgets can tell you a lot without you ever having to touch the screen. Read More >>

Category: Tablets
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RIM's BlackBerry Fusion Adds Management For iOS, Android

| Jacob Lopez, BYTE | April 05, 2012 02:00 PM
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RIM, known for strong device security and management, has come out with new console software that manages iOS and Android devices as well as its own BlackBerry and PlayBook. Read More >>

News

Google Awarded Patent For Advertising Based On Environmental Factors

| Jacob Lopez, BYTE | March 23, 2012 08:40 PM
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Google's newly awarded patent describes a process for listening to background noise, conversations, video, weather, and other environmental factors in order to serve targeted advertising. Read More >>

Commentary

The Chasm Between BYOD And Security

| Larry Seltzer, BYTE | March 05, 2012 04:37 PM
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There's just no good intersection of sound device security and a bring-your-own-device policy. Read More >>

Commentary

Time For HR To Step Up On Consumerization

| Dino Londis, BYTE | February 27, 2012 06:00 AM
Clear and current company policies are essential if a company is going to handle the problems posed by consumerization of IT. Read More >>

Reviews

Cool, Ad-Hoc Photo Postcards From Your Smart Phone

| Larry Seltzer, BYTE | February 02, 2012 11:49 AM
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Want to send a great, cheap valentine? Take an appropriate photo with your phone, write a note, and send it as a fragrant postcard. Read More >>

Reviews

"Liars and Outliers" by Bruce Schneier

| Matt Sarrel, BYTE | February 01, 2012 11:52 AM
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Society runs on trust and would collapse without it. The interconnectedness of the modern world creates new and dangerous risks to trust. Read More >>

Commentary

Google And Privacy: Nothing To See Here, Move On

| Larry Seltzer, BYTE | January 27, 2012 02:29 PM
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If you use Google services you're already trusting it to manage your personal information responsibly. Nothing has changed. Read More >>

News

Facebook's Timeline Soon Will Be Mandatory

| Dino Londis, BYTE | January 27, 2012 12:45 PM
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Your Facebook page as you know it will be going away, to be replaced by Timeline, a richer and more complete look at your status over time. Read More >>

Category: Social Networking
Commentary

Google's New Privacy Policy Strips Away Users' Anonymity

| David Chernicoff, BYTE | January 25, 2012 12:40 PM
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Google will consolidate its privacy policies next month to "improve" your experience. BYTE's David Chernicoff tells you what the changes really mean for your privacy. Read More >>

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