Phablet vs. mini-tablet: The big choice between two smallish devices

What you should consider when choosing a password manager Samsung's new Wi-Fi tech is five times faster than today's wireless networks ITworld Today October 14, 2014 Phablet vs. mini-tablet: The big choice between two smallish devices As phones grow and tablets shrink, they're merging in form, but not always in function. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. What you should consider when choosing a password manager 2. Samsung's new Wi-Fi tech is five times faster than today's wireless networks 3. Apple Pay launch tipped for October 18 4. Microsoft hesitates to trumpet Windows 10; fears consumers will delay PC purchases 5. Cisco advises users to lock down WebEx to prevent snooping 6. Obama H-1B reform plan draws Grassley's ire 7. Google steps up push for Chromebooks in the office 8. The BadUSB exploit is deadly, but few may be hit : Samsung Is your smartphone secure enough? Learn how Samsung KNOX's multi-layered approach to mobile security protects against malicious apps, prevents attacks from one domain spreading to another domain and more. Learn More What you should consider when choosing a password manager Many security experts feel that passwords are no longer sufficient to keep online accounts safe from hackers, but we're still a long way from widespread adoption of biometrics and alternative methods of authentication. READ MORE Samsung's new Wi-Fi tech is five times faster than today's wireless networks Samsung is developing a new Wi-Fi technology that will let you transfer 1GB in 3 seconds -- but don't expect it in your Galaxy phone anytime soon. READ MORE Apple Pay launch tipped for October 18 The rumor mill is filling in a few more blanks on Apple Pay ahead of a possible launch later this week. READ MORE Microsoft hesitates to trumpet Windows 10; fears consumers will delay PC purchases Microsoft has focused on how businesses will benefit from its next operating system, Windows 10, not only because corporate customers are its bread and butter, but to prevent consumers from balking at buying new PCs, an analyst said last week. READ MORE Resource compliments of: Airwatch Secure Content Collaboration from the World's Leader in EMM AirWatch® Secure Content LockerTM protects your sensitive content in a corporate container, enables collaboration with others and provides users with a central application to securely access, store, and distribute the latest content from their mobile devices. Address your organization's content collaboration challenges. Download the whitepaper. Cisco advises users to lock down WebEx to prevent snooping Cisco has warned customers to lock down WebEx after a security researcher and journalist found many big-name companies left some online meetings open for anyone to join. READ MORE Obama H-1B reform plan draws Grassley's ire President Barack Obama plans to make the H-1B system "more efficient" through executive action, a move that's drawn negative reaction from Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley. READ MORE Google steps up push for Chromebooks in the office Just as new low-cost Windows laptops are about to hit the market, Google is introducing new capabilities aimed at making Chromebooks more appealing to business users. READ MORE The BadUSB exploit is deadly, but few may be hit It's a case of good news/bad news with the BadUSB firmware exploit. 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