InfoWorld Daily: Afternoon Edition

Jun 15, 2016

Microsoft open-sources a safer version of C language

Checked C proposes to reduce programming errors by adding safety features to the C language, but whether it'll be used outside of a lab setting is another story. Read More ▶

Your Must-Read Stories

•	New Windows 10 beta build features Edge extension

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•	Adobe warns: Cyberespionage group targeting critical Flash bug

•	Patch Tuesday: IE/Edge share exploit, Windows 10 advances to build 10586.420

•	Are Linux repositories a bad idea?

•	Review: SQL Server 2016 boosts speed, analytics

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New Windows 10 beta build features Edge extension

The new Edge extension for Office Online mimics Chrome's extension quite precisely. Read More ▶

44% off LOOP International Travel Plug with USB Charging and Power Bank - Deal Alert

If you travel internationally, or know someone who does, this may be one to consider. LOOP Electronics travel adapter is an all-in-one travel plug that not only keeps you powered in over 150 countries, but also includes dual USB charging ports and a battery backup (power bank) for when you need power or charging but can't locate a plug. Read More ▶

Adobe warns: Cyberespionage group targeting critical Flash bug

Enterprises should disable Flash or deploy Microsoft's EMET until Adobe's promised patch arrives. Read More ▶

Patch Tuesday: IE/Edge share exploit, Windows 10 advances to build 10586.420

Users struggling with the superslow update scans can now speed up checks for Win7 patches. Read More ▶

Are Linux repositories a bad idea?

Also in today's open source roundup: Linux gaming might get a boost from Vulkan graphics and new hardware, and new iOS 10 features that were borrowed from Android. Read More ▶

Review: SQL Server 2016 boosts speed, analytics

SQL Server 2016 shines with stretch database to Azure, queries against Hadoop, internal R, better security, and higher performance. Read More ▶

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