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Windows 8.1 overtakes XP & breaks 10% mark for 1st time globally in terms of Net usage

Posted on December 2, 2014 by

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San Francisco, CA & Dublin, Ireland; Monday 1st December 2014: Windows 8.1 has broken the 10% mark and overtaken XP for the first time globally in terms of internet usage according to StatCounter, the independent website analytics company.

The report from the company’s research arm, StatCounter Global Stats shows that in November, Windows 8.1 at 10.95% narrowly beat XP to second place, pushing it to third at 10.69%. Windows 7 remains the most popular operating system on 50.3%.

“Following a somewhat mixed reaction to Windows 8, Windows 8.1 has made steady progress since its launch,” commented Aodhan Cullen, CEO, StatCounter. “It passed Windows 8 in August and has now passed Windows XP in November. The growth trajectory for Windows 8.1 has been positive but if current trends continue it will not topple Windows 7 before Windows 10 is launched in 2015.”

In the US Windows 8.1 is at 12.2% having overtaken XP in October. Windows 7 leads with 43.9%.

In the UK, where Windows 8.1 overtook XP in April, XP has declined to 4.2% while Windows 8.1 is currently at 13.2%. Windows 7 is number one on 40.4%. (Other country analysis available on http://gs.statcounter.com/#os-ww-monthly-201311-201411).

StatCounter (www.statcounter.com) provides independent website analytics, including a free option, to companies, agencies, bloggers, self-employed, charities and those who want to measure activity on their website, blog or forum. Key features include ease of use, independence and ability to view individual visitors in real time.

StatCounter recently announced a new feature in response to Google’s removal of keyword data. By integrating Google Webmaster Tools (GWT) data into its reports, StatCounter has given its members the ability to access all available keyword intelligence which they can slice and dice all within their StatCounter account.

StatCounter Global Stats data is based on over 15 billion page views per month to over three million websites. Further info is available here: http://gs.statcounter.com/faq

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Find out who’s snooping on you Online using Detekt

Posted on November 24, 2014 by

detektSo do you wanna know who is following your surfing habits on the sly? Detekt is a free tool for computers & devices running the Windows operating systems that scans your computing device for surveillance spyware on the system.

Detekt can be downloaded & used by anyone running Windows computers.

Detekt has been developed & released by a group of human rights & technology organizations including Amnesty International, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Digitale Gesellschaft & Privacy International.

The tool is simple to use: It needs to be started with elevated rights, which can be done with a right-click on the program & the selection of run as administrator after download.  The application is compatible with Windows XP SP3 as well and you can run it with a simple double-click on systems running this version of Windows.

…and here’s what these guys advice you to do if you find out your computer is under surveillance: Firstly, stop using the infected computer immediately & disconnect it from the Internet, other network & removable devices, unless strictly necessary. Every key you press, every Website you open & every email you could be monitored.

Secondly, decide whether to dispose of the computer or keep it and seek further assistance to investigate the attack & help you to safely recover your computer. Speak to an expert to help you make this decision.

Detekt scans your Windows computer for traces of FinFisher & Hacking Team RCS, commercial surveillance spyware that has been identified to be also used to target & monitor human rights defenders & journalists around the world.

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