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Everyone knows they should patch their PC via Windows Update, right? Well if not everyone, then at least everyone who reads this blog. But what most don’t realize is that Windows Update includes only Microsoft updates, which leaves the rest of their system vulnerable. And of course Microsoft has been the Internet’s virtual whipping boy for years, often deservedly. But much of that bad press actually has more to do with the company’s size than the quality of its products, which are better engineered and more secure than most anything else. But I digress.
The point is that whether you run IE, Firefox, or Chrome, cyber-criminals know that PC security has improved so they’ve shifted strategies to exploit your weakest point: holes in your browser. So what about it? Is your browser security up to date?
“Sure my browser is secure. I use [fill in your browser's name here].” Well, just because you run IE9, Chrome 11, or Firefox 4, it turns out that doesn’t mean that purveyors of malware can’t access y our system via the armada of add-ins and plug-ins on your system. You know you’ve got ‘em. Are they current? Fortunately there’s a free tool to help you out called Browsercheck by Qualys. Browsercheck is available at browsercheck.qualys.com. You just need to install their plug-in to scan your browser. Those of you unfamiliar with Qualys, they are a security company well known to larger businesses. They have enterprise class tools to scan networks of computers for known security vulnerabilities. Fortunately for us, they have provided this free tool to assist in keeping your browser patched and secure – give it a try.
By Alex Chiu of Google Operating System Blog
1. More free storage in Google Docs: at least 20 GB.
2. Gmail HTML5 that loads faster and integrates.
3. Android keyboard provides useful suggestions.
4. Google Earth web app, and vector-based Google Maps.
5. Database of useful things, data, and related info.
6. Full data sync for Google Chrome extensions.
7. Chrome for Android w/data sync, web apps, more.
8. Google search uses inferences to answer queries.
9. Personal Alerts about things and people around you.
10. Google embraces Facebook and Facebook Connect.
Read the rest of the predictions here on the Google Operating System Blog.
Last week legal SaaS pioneer Clio did something extraordinary; they acknowledged the 800 lb. gorilla that I had been pointing out for 2 years. Yes, I’m talking about Google Apps. And yes, this is one more sign that if the Mohammad won’t go to the SaaS mountain then the mountain must come to Mohammad. Which is exactly what Clio did.
I have pushed for complete Google Apps/Clio integration since day 1. Even as Clio launched at the ABA Tech Show 2 years ago I could see that it was made for Google Apps and vice verse. Sadly, it seemed as if nobody at Clio agreed. Or at least they didn’t share my faith that the marriage would be worth the time, the pain, or the expense … until now.
What does this mean to small firms and solos? To begin with, if like me you’ve been experimenting with alternatives in an effort to break the iron grip of overpriced desktop-based systems, you’ve probably managed to scatter contacts, addresses, appointments, and documents across a range of applications like Net Documents, Google Apps, Zoho, Outlook, Word, Excel, and CRM apps such as those hosted by Salesforce.com. That means fragmentation, lack of interoperability, lack of real-time updates … in other words, a mess. But you can now consolidate that information onto Clio or Google Apps (both provide easy loading features for data), then share it effortlessly and permanently. Other features you can now take advantage of include these
Naturally this is not the last time Clio or another SaaS provider will bow in Google’s direction; or even Microsoft’s. Office 2010 has made a number of strides in online functionality that may yet tip the scales in the company’s favor. Beyond that, the next advancements in bringing lawyers’ desktops and browsers together may come from any of the many innovators in this field including Zoho, Zimbra, OpenOffice, etc. Only time will tell. But it will sure be fun to watch.
Every day seems to bring GMail and Outlook closer together; merging our desktop and web-based e-mail experiences one feature at a time.Take the simple act of following up on outgoing messages and circling back with contacts. Easy enough in Outlook. But what if you are using Gmail or Google Apps? Glad you asked … Email Oracle is a free plugin that works with all popular browsers (IE8, Safari, Firefox, and Chrome) and lets you track the receipt of e-mails and give yourself follow up reminders using check boxes and drop-downs built right into Gmail and Google Apps.
Want to know more? Here’s a video that explains all this better than I could. Enjoy!
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