Internet of Things – Who owns data collected by smart devices?

You might have heard of the copyright law that states data ownership goes to the person who created the data. In this case, data refers to intellectual properties. But can the same definition be applied to smart devices all connected […]

Windows 10 IoT Core vs Raspbian – Which is better?

“There is no comparison”, said a friend; “Raspbian is a full-blown operating system for Raspberry Pi while Windows 10 IoT is a heavily trimmed down operating system.” He said further that the Raspbian is a dedicated OS for Raspberry Pi […]

How to set up a Raspberry Pi module with default settings

Raspberry Pi is a single board, low powered single board computer available for a very low price. It is one of the best boards to build solutions that come under the Internet of things or IoT. It comes out of […]

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Internet of Things (IoT)

Internet of Things (also called “IoT”) is a network of smart devices. The devices need to be smart enough to gather, collect and report data – whether raw or after processing. This Internet of Things (IoT) FAQ post attempts to […]

How to install Windows 10 on Raspberry Pi

The Internet of Things is a collection of interconnected smart devices. When a device is connected to the internet to enhance its abilities, it is called a smart device. Smart devices come in various sizes – as small as a […]

Windows 10 IoT Core vs Enterprise – Similarity and Differences

When Windows 10 was formally introduced along with plenty of other things, Microsoft did not talk of Windows 10 for IoT, but it did drop hints at an operating system for tiny, smart devices. It was code-named Athens and now, […]

Dangers of Smart or Internet-connected Toys you need to be aware of

Children’s toys connected to the internet come with serious privacy and safety risks as Smart Toys or Internet-connected Toys often contain several smart features that could disclose significant personal information. These days many parents like to buy new toys for […]

CUJO Internet Security Firewall for Smart Devices

Online security is one of the most important concerns of internet users. We have been using various anti-virus software to ensure our online security, but this post is all about a device CUJO Firewall, which helps you protecting your devices […]

Using IoT to monitor the health of 25,000 smart devices: How Microsoft does it

IoT or ‘Internet of Things‘ is all about of interlinking physical devices that are connected to the Internet. Over and above the usual machine to machine interactions, it intends to build advanced protocols and associated software to manage devices and […]

Protect IoT Devices from Malware and Hacking using Bitdefender BOX

The current IOT era allows us to easily connect any device to the Internet. Earlier, it was just our computers and smartphones, but, today the list has expanded, and we can connect a wide range of devices, be it our Home-security […]

Secure Internet of Things and IoT devices: PDF Guide

The Internet of Things or IoT has become a buzz word these days. It refers to increased integration of physical world with computer or digital based smart devices. The key feature of this technology is that it can enable communication […]

BullGuard Internet of Things Scanner will check if IoT devices are compromised

By now, most of us must be familiar with Internet of Things and the dangers of IoT. Internet of Things is a network of physical objects such as household devices, smart TVs and security cameras that are connected to the […]

Shodan search engine for Internet-connected devices could control the entire world

With Internet of Things being the primary focus for technology, in general, the future seems to be completely connected. All your home and office appliances will be interconnected through the Internet to allow for a seamless experience. But is it […]

Infographic: IoT Security challenges and threats

Connecting a smart device digitally to a network infrastructure forms an environment commonly referred as Internet of Things. It has many benefits. For instance, we can do some great things we never imagined earlier. However, there’s a rider attached to it […]

List of IoT Devices & Gadgets that you can buy right now

IoT or Internet of Things is a relatively new concept that focuses on making all the different gadgets in your home smart and connected to each other. This not only consists of smartphones, tablets, and computers; it will also cover […]

IoT Ransomware – The danger we all have been ignoring!

Back in the 1990s, Internet was a luxury. We never knew when and how our computers became part of the Internet instead of Internet being a part of computing. Even faster than that and before we knew, we found that […]

Advantages of Windows 10 for Internet of Things over platforms

Though I had planned on talking about Windows 10 for Internet of Things only, the benefits and add-ons mentioned in this article apply, perhaps, to all editions of Windows 10. IoT devices running Windows 10 at core can make use […]

Contiki OS vs Windows 10 for Internet of Things

If you have been creating smart devices, you sure might have worked on Contiki OS. Almost all devices prior to the launch of Windows 10 IoT edition were either using Contiki OS or Linux for creating interactive smart devices that […]

Windows 10 at the core of future Internet of Things?

While Microsoft pointed out many uses of Windows 10 at its Jan 21 2015 event, it missed out on Internet of Things. Or, at least, did not bring up the topic. It talked about desktop version of Windows 10, mobile […]

Dangers of Internet of Things – Security Issues

Internet of Things (IoT) is about smart appliances that have a computer chip at the core and are connected to the Internet for functioning. An example can be a remotely triggered smart oven that heats up the food inside by […]

The Windows Club

Posts under IoT tag.