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Daily Archives: May 30, 2013

IDC Reports PC Outlook Falls As Market Increasingly Looks to Tablets

News release: “Worldwide PC shipments are now expected to fall by -7.8% in 2013 according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker.  The new forecast reflects a shift in PC buying trends as users increasingly consider alternatives such as delaying a PC purchase or using tablets and smartphones for more of their computing… Continue Reading

Principles and Practices for a Federal Statistical Agency: Fifth Edition

“Publicly available statistics from government agencies that are credible, relevant, accurate, and timely are essential for policy makers, individuals, households, businesses, academic institutions, and other organizations to make informed decisions. Even more, the effective operation of a democratic system of government depends on the unhindered flow of statistical information to its citizens.  In the United… Continue Reading

EFF – How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication on Twitter (And Everywhere Else)

EFF, Parker Higgins: “Twitter rolled out two-factor authentication last week, joining a growing group of tech companies to support the important security feature. Two-factor authentication can help mitigate the damage of a password breach or phishing attack…Twitter has named its two-factor authentication system “Login Verification,” and its announcement provides a straightforward guide on how and why to use… Continue Reading