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Facebook offered to license its network and code to avoid antitrust action

The Verge

In the wake of the groundbreaking Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against Facebook, The Washington Post is reporting new details of the company’s negotiations with regulators in the run-up to the case, including an unusual offer to license its code and network to competitors.

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Shadow IT goes home: How to reduce the risk

ComputerWorld Consumerization IT

Look back 20 years, when IT was responsible for sourcing, licensing configuring and managing all workplace technology. Access to large parts of the web, including social media, was blocked and there was no expectation that users would be able to (or want to) use their PCs at work to access personal data, including private email accounts.

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How to choose a photo storage service

The Verge

It offers pros a place to store, exhibit, and license their work. And if you want to make a bit of money, you can submit your photos to be licensed for stock usage through 500px. DeviantArt calls itself “the world’s largest art community” with a social network for visual artists of all kinds. The site offers two paid plans.

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MicroSoft: Still dominating in enterprise office automation

CTOvision

We focus most of our energy tracking smaller, more disruptive firms since most enterprise technologists will know how to get updates on MicroSoft, but like the other Tech Titans we track we have to keep an eye out for surprises. Microsoft's $26Bn LinkedIn Deal Begs 'Immaterial' Social Media Valuation Questions (forbes.com).

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How to Ensure Secure Distribution of Digital Books with DRM

Kitaboo

How to Protect your eBook for Secure Distribution. Once you upload your eBook on a digital publishing platform , you will get the option to add DRM encryption and Social DRM, digital watermarking. Guide: How to Create a DRM Protected eBook and Distribute it Securely. Download Now! Distribute your DRM-protected Digital Books.

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Her First $100K founder has her first app: Tori Dunlap wants to teach more women how to invest

GeekWire

She’s attracted a huge audience doing it, with a massive following on social media, a top-rated podcast, website, newsletter and first book in the works. She’s been careful to point out that she is not a licensed financial advisor. Her goal is to fight inequality and help women achieve financial independence.

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How to Tell If An IRS Email Is Fake

SecureWorld News

We'll look at how to tell if emails you get from the IRS are really from hackers and how to report it. In fact, on the special IRS page about these types of scams, the agency says this: "The IRS doesn't initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information.

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