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Submission + - LG Split Screen Software Compromises System Security (developerscouch.com)

Submitted by jones_supa
jones_supa writes: The Korean electronics company LG ships a split screen tool with their ultra wide displays. It allows to slice the Windows desktop into multiple segments, which is actually a nice feature. However, installing the software seriously compromises security of the particular workstation. The developers required administrator access for the software, but apparently they hacked their way out. The installer silently disables User Account Control, and enables a policy to start all applications as Administrator. In the article there is also a video presentation of the setup procedure. It is safe to say that no one should be running this software in its current form.

Submission + - Sony Computer Entertainment Open To PlayStation 4 Feedback

Submitted by jones_supa
jones_supa writes: Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Shuhei Yoshida has appointed Toshimasa Aoki to take into account user feedback on the PlayStation 4. Sony is looking for open feedback on the PS4 on what features they should include in the future as part of the core functionality. Already there are a flood of ideas being suggested, though not all are necessarily reasonable or system software requests. If you have a groundbreaking feature that must be included in the next update for the PS4, then tweet @toshimasa_aoki to have it taken into consideration. If your idea is reasonable, there is a chance to get it investigated and eventually even implemented.

Submission + - "Let's Encrypt" Project Strives To Make Encryption Simple

Submitted by jones_supa
jones_supa writes: As part of an effort to make encryption a standard component of every application, Linux Foundation has launched its Let's Encrypt project (announcement) along with its intention to provide access to a free certificate management service. Jim Zemlin, executive director for the Linux Foundation, says that the goal for the project is nothing less than universal adoption of encryption to disrupt a multi-billion dollar cracker economy. While there may never be such a thing as perfect security, Zemlin says it's just too easy to steal data that is not encrypted. In its current form, encryption is difficult to implement and a lot of cost and overhead is associated with managing encryption keys. Zemlin claims that the Let's Encrypt project will reduce the effort it takes to encrypt data in an application down to two simple commands. The project is being hosted by the Linux Foundation, but the actual project is being managed by the Internet Security Research Group (ISRG). This work is sponsored by Akamai, Cisco, EFF, Mozilla, IdenTrust, and Automattic, which all are Linux Foundation patrons. Visit Let's Encrypt official website to get involved.

Comment Re:ad blocker? (Score 1) 358

by jones_supa (#49438999) Attached to: Google To Offer Ad-Free YouTube - At a Price

Let me explain then.

YouTube allows you to watch videos in exchange of seeing some advertisements. This is the deal that they offer. If you use AdBlock, you drop your part, which is viewing those advertisements. My claim is that breaking the deal would be unethical, as you are being unfair towards the other party.

Comment Re:wut (Score 1) 185

by jones_supa (#49438015) Attached to: The Key To Interviewing At Google

If a golf ball is 1.5 inches in diameter (have no idea if this is true) then 10080 golf balls fit in a school bus.

Golf balls can be stored more optimally than assuming a cubical space for each one (for example 1.5" ^ 2). For example, if you place four golf balls as a square, and you place a fifth one on the top in the center, it can sink a bit between the four lower balls.

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