November Security News RoundupIn the following roundup of the latest security news, read how a team of researchers from North Carolina State University discovered security flaws in Google's Android OS and how seven popular open source applications and products contain vulnerabilities that hackers could potentially exploit.
Want to Gain People’s Attention? Get CreativeWhen everyone you work with faces an information overload, you’ll never get them to pay attention to your written material if you use conventional methods. To gain their attention, you have to be creative. Read on for some tips on making your reports, proposals, instructions, and emails stand out.
Are Toddlers a New User Base for Software Products?The use of digital information and devices among toddlers has been steadily increasing each year. Recent studies from the non-profit firm Common Sense Media show that 38 percent of two-year-olds are using mobile devices. Rajini Padmanaban looks at toddlers as a software user base.
Will Google’s Flu Trends Be Better This Year?Unfortunately, it’s that time of year when you may feel like you’re coming down with the flu. If so, what do you do first? Call the doctor? There’s a good chance you—and millions of others—plugs “flu symptoms” into their web browser. Pamela Rentz looks at Google Flu Trends and its accuracy.
Is There a Recommended Duration of Time for a User-Facing Test?When end-user-involved test programs are done before release to production, the duration of tests is a very critical factor in determining the product's success or failure in meeting its goal. How long should you run the program in order to be sure you have enough data points to make a decision?
Be Thankful: How to Give and Receive Appreciation at WorkThanksgiving reminds people to be thankful, but many workplaces suffer from a sincere lack of gratitude. But people who feel appreciated tend to have more positive attitudes and greater levels of motivation to continue to deserve that appreciation. Start contributing to a thankful culture at work.
New Software Will Save UPS Millions and Deliver Your Packages QuickerUPS has invested heavily in a new software project called ORION—On-Road Integrated Optimization and Navigation—that helps determine the best course from point A to point B, saving time, money, and fuel. It's already a success, and because it depends on heuristics, suggestions should only get better.
Debunking the Myth That You Use Only 10 Percent of Your BrainThere is a myth that we use only 10 percent of our brains. The reality, though, is that we use virtually every part of the brain, and most of the brain is active most of the time. You even have ways of developing your mental abilities and increasing your brain's functions. Read on to learn how.
