30Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

How the 9-to-5 workday has disappeared

Software development Concepts, Software Events
How the 9-to-5 workday has disappeared   Work has changed dramatically over the last few decades, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal recently release it has become more time-consuming, less stable, and more flexible. In 1973, 6% of Americans said they worked excessive hours while in 2016, 26% said they worked more than 48 hours a week. Insurance coverage by employers has also dropped since 1973, although companies now provide more benefits to aid work-life balance, such as paid parental leave and remote work options. Businesses are spending less on employees, both in terms of compensation and capital investment, while investors get triple the payout from 30 years ago. This has all contributed to workers increasingly acting like free agents in the job market.  While they have…
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30Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

TechSmith Camtasia 9.1 is now available!

Computer PC Tips - bits and bytes, Software Releases
Camtasia 9.1 is now available The latest Camtasia is here with faster video rendering, free video assets, and new features that make it easy for anyone to create professional-looking videos.  One of the best video capturing software tools available to create webinars or technical videos for internal usage. The Camtasia product has gotten mature and better over the years. The latest upgrade has the features listed below but based on experience you can do so much with the software and a Blue Yeti Microphone. It is worth the investment if you have decided to bring your company's knowledge into a new realm of possible business.  There is a free trial that is available that you can use for 30 days.  This allows you to create a webinar to grasp what…
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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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19Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Embarcadero Academy Debuts with Online Courses

Rad Studio Delphi Development, Software Events, Software Releases
Embarcadero Academy Debuts with Online Courses  A provider of cross-platform application developer productivity tools, today announced the launch of Embarcadero Academy, an online school for developers of all levels. The Academy, operated in partnership with Embarcadero by CodePower, offers a wide variety of expert-led courses in Delphi and C++Builder skills and technologies. Finally Embarcardo / Idera have decided to get into the possible educational on line webinars to improve the software developers of Delphi or C++ Builder. Embarcadero Academy is launching with approximately 15 courses, and has an additional 15 in development. The curriculum, which spans beginner to advanced courses, will initially focus on Delphi and C++Builder capabilities such as language and framework skills, and will continue to grow in range and scope of languages. Full courses run from several days…
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