20Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Hackers hid malware in CCleaner software

Computer PC Tips - bits and bytes
Hackers hid malware in CCleaner software Hackers have successfully breached CCleaner’s security to inject malware into the app and distribute it to millions of users. Security researchers at Cisco Talos discovered that download servers used by Avast (the company that owns CCleaner) were compromised to distribute malware inside CCleaner. CCleaner Version 5.33 being distributed by Avast also contained a multi-stage malware payload that rode on top of the installation of CCleaner.  CCleaner has been downloaded more than 2 billion times according to Avast, making it a popular target for hackers. CCleaner is a software utility that wipes out application leftover garbage, can view the registry for entries no longer wanted, remove applications, etc.   Piriform believes that all users are now safe but the real question is how was this even possible…
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20Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Apple’s iOS 11 kills old 32-bit iPhone and iPad apps

Software Events, Software Releases
Apple's iOS 11 kills old 32-bit iPhone and iPad apps Well the time has come to begin the end of the 32 bit application.  What this means to the general public is that certain older applications may no longer work if you install the latest iOS on your iPhone.  Owners of iPhones and iPads who install the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system will find that some older apps will stop working. Android still allows for 32 and 64 bit applications to co-exist as well as Windows/Linux but Apple will start to force developers to upgrade their application. What does this mean to the general public ? Dropping support for 32-bit software lets Apple streamline its operating system and helps it run more quickly since it no longer needs…
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14Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Dr. Explain releases version 5.5 today!

Software Events, Software Releases
Dr.Explain news: version 5.5 - HiDPI support, 64bit performance, new UI, and more What's new in Dr.Explain 5.5 (release notes) 64 Bit architecture Starting from version 5.5, Dr.Explain will run on 64 bit Windows OS exclusively so as to support bigger projects as well as to be more performant. Hi-DPI monitors support Dr.Explain now also supports high resolution (Hi-DPI) screens, such as 4K monitors, taking full advantage of fine pixeling for the clearest user interface and better user experience. New revamped and refreshed user interface The new clear and attractive interface will help you to work more efficiently and with greater comfort. The Import fucntion got more flexible The Export functions were optimized Many issues in different modules were fixed   Dr.Explain is based on a unique interface analysis and…
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13Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Day of the Programmer so let’s Celebrate

Software Events
Day of the Programmer so let's celebrate The Day of the Programmer is an international professional day that is celebrated on the 256th (hexadecimal 100th, or the 28th) day of each year (September 13 during common years and on September 12 in leap years). It is officially recognized in Argentina, Bangladesh, Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Austria, Germany, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, India, Belgium, Australia, Poland, Romania, Ireland, Italy, Serbia, Slovenia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, the United States and Russia.[1][2] The number 256 (28) was chosen because it is the number of distinct values that can be represented with an eight-bit byte, a value well-known to programmers. 256 is also the highest power of two that is less than 365, the number of days in a common year. You wonder why Russia out of all places decided to create the official day…
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05Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Coding Boot Camps should they go or be used ?

Software development Concepts, Software Events
Coding Boot Camps should they go or be used ? Within the past week, two well-known and well-established coding bootcamps have announced they’ll be closing their doors: Dev Bootcamp, owned by Kaplan Inc., and The Iron Yard, owned by the Apollo Education Group (parent company of the University of Phoenix).  Not the most strongest places to learn how to code but some industry observers have suggested that the market may be merging in the coming months. It appears that there are simply more coding bootcamps – almost 100 across the US and Canada – than there are students looking to learn to code.   Remember these courses are geared for a quick turnaround in studying and learning how to program.  I never mentioned that these were gifted academic schools since on average…
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