Some of the Windows 8 Security parameters are:

1. One of the most widely discussed features of Windows 8 is the inclusion of Windows Defender with the new operating system. The version of Windows Defender included with Windows 8 is actually a refined version of Microsoft Security Essentials. Windows Defender included with Windows 8 is a good product and does, in fact, provide an upright level of protection, especially when compared against other free anti-malware programs. However, Windows Defender does not contain many of the advanced features and functions of paid-for solutions, such as a high level of protection for threat detection, task scheduling, centralized management and reporting and so on and so forth. As with other free anti-malware programs, support options for Windows Defender are limited.
2. Some recognizable applications have been completely re-written for the new Windows 8 UI. As a result they may work entirely different, despite looking the same. For example, an application traditionally delivered as an executable could now be completely web-based. This impacts the visibility the existing security and monitoring tools have into these apps.
3. Windows 8 style UI version of Internet Explorer option. By default in Windows 8 plug-ins are disabled, jamming a major target for exploit kits and Black hole attacks.
4. Windows 8 UI apps have important differences from regular applications, and the security product should be able to distinguish the two. The security product should correctly flag malevolent or modified Windows 8 UI applications (tampered, modified, invalid license)
5. Disabling of hard drive encryption hibernation in Windows 8 is a must-have procedure. Hard drive encryption is a cornerstone of data protection. If possible, disable the hibernation option in Windows 8 through group policy, as it doesn’t always work well with encryption.
6. The “Designed for Windows 8” logo should be carried, as the hardware must be UEFI compliant. This means you the user can take advantage of the secure boot functionality available in Windows 8. Secure boot is designed to ensure whether the pre-OS setting is secure in order to minimize the risk from boot loader attacks.
7. The Windows 8 app store makes application control increasingly important for both malware prevention and productivity control. While the Windows Store will be secured, record shows that malicious apps are likely to trip through. Disable the use of apps that aren’t relevant to the working.
8. Make sure to impose the same security levels on Windows RT devices as all others. The user should have the ability to control, track, and remote wipe and encrypt them.
9. Applications in the Windows Store must list any resources they require. Carefully review these permissions in the details tab as some will grant access by default to the location information, calendar, etc.  The user should still run a full security suite for superior filtering and centralized management and reporting. While Microsoft has included a modest antivirus and firewall, most corporates still require commercial-level security. And of course, all the old security rules also apply with Window 8. It’s still a bad idea to allow automatic log-on.

These are some of the important and high-end Windows 8 Security precautions that must be followed on to make the most of Windows 8 functioning.

Ever wondered when you upload your files, photos or any docs with cloud sites how safe they are? Can they be mishandled by anyone? Well there is always a risk, but there is a solution in which you can safely as well as automatically back up and protect all your files, photos and documents over the cloud online. I am talking about a service called Carbonite Home Online Backup.

Carbonite takes the worry out of backup by securely and automatically backing up the files on your PC or Mac to Carbonite’s data centers. You can protect your pictures, documents and other important computer files by backing them up automatically to the cloud, so you don’t have to do it manually. Carbonite works continually in the background, automatically backing up your files whenever you’re connected to the internet.

You can access your backed up files from any computer or on your smartphone or tablet with a free app. So you can keep track of all your files anytime, anywhere. Your files are encrypted before they leave your computer and are stored safely offsite at one of Carbonite’s state-of-the-art data centers.

With a Carbonite Home plan, your backup amount (GB) is unlimited, so there’s no need to worry about inadequate “storage space”. Protect the files on your home or home office computer for one flat, annual price. With Carbonite you can restore all of your backed up files with ease, no matter what happens.

Carbonite has helped customers safely back up more than 300B files and recover nearly 20 billion files that otherwise might have been lost forever! It’s easy, fast, and hassle-free to get your backed up files back.

Let me tell you how this works.

I go to the Carbonite website, click on the download free trial button and fill in my email and details.

Let the software download

After the software is downloaded, double click to start the installation.

In the process it will ask you to input  the name of the laptop or desktop you want to take backup

You can choose an automatic back up or customize and choose what needs to be backed up.

Select what gets backed up. Here you will either selecting Carbonite to decide and backup the recommended settings or start with nothing in your back up.

You can either let Carbonite automatically backup on the go or prepare a schedule when the back up should run.

Once all the settings are set, Carbonite will back up the settings and initiate backup.

Click Next and you are done and you would see the icon in the taskbar on the right.Opening that will give you the screen as shown below.

This screen will show the online backup setting to be either on or off. Set it to ON if it is in OFF mode.

The second screen will give you options to search your backup for files and folders, browse what’s in the backup or restore all files.

Select which ever concerns you. You can edit the settings and tweak anytime in the settings window.

Account option will have all the information about license, when is it going to expire etc.

Last but not the least, Support will have options to video tutorials , how to guides and information if you are stuck somewhere.

That’s it ! It’s that simple to automatically back up all your files on the cloud.

Unlimited backup space for one computer is just $59/year for Home users.

Start your free trial (no credit card required) at Carbonite with the offer code SUNNY13 and you’ll get two months free if you decide to buy.

So start a hassle free online auto backup of your files over the cloud now.

Note: 

We can’t say that Carbonite backs up ‘everything’ on a computer.  Carbonite backs up a user’s irreplaceable files – things like documents, pictures, music and email.  Carbonite’s $59 plan does not back up software programs like Microsoft Office and anti-virus software, nor does it back up files saved on an external hard drive. Those features are available from Carbonite, but not at the $59 price.

ZTE has announced their new phone the ZTE Geek.The 5″ android phablet is powered by Intel Clover Trail + Processor.The device runs Android Jelly Bean 4.2 out of the box.The device has a display resolution of 1280×720 and has a 1 GB of RAM.

The ZTE Geek sports 8 GB of Internal Memory and has a Micro SD Card slot which can be used for expansion upto 32GB of memory.Other features include 8 Megapixel Rear Camera along with a 1 Megapixel  front facing camera to go with it.The device has host of connectivity features like WiFi,3G,Bluetooth 2.1,WiFi Direct,DLNA,Wireless Charging support etc.

The pricing and device availability has not been announced by ZTE,but we can expect some more details to be announced about the same in near future,stay tuned for more coverage!

Source[ZTE]

The Lumia 720 was revealed at the Moile World Congress in Barcelona a few weeks ago and the launch was expected in the month of april.So keeping the promise the Nokia Lumia 720 is up for preorder over Fipkart store.

The Lumia 720 is priced at Rs.18,999 over flipkart for the preorder price with a free 16 GB Mico SD card on offer for the preorders.The Lumia 720 is the mid range offering from Nokia with Wndows Phone 8.The phone sports a 4.3″ display with 1Ghz dual core krait processor and 512 MB of RAM coupled with Adreno 305 GPU.A pair of cameras with 6.7 megapixel rear shooter with LED flash and 1.3 megapixel front facing camera to go with it.It has an 8 GB of internal storage with Micro Sd card expandability upto 64 GB.So if you are looking for a Windows Phone 8 device with a sub 20,000 Rs. Budget,this is an ideal buy.

You can preorder the Lumia 720 from Flipkart and you can expect the delivery by 4th week of april.

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Clear and concise pricing pages are the key to conversion optimization and to increase sales. People want to be reassured that if they give you their hard earned money they will receive something of value in return. Use these above ten steps to create effective pricing landing pages and increase sales.