Less than two weeks after implementing secure HTTPS connections for users who log in to its sites, Wikimedia — the organization behind Wikipedia and other websites — has kicked off a beta program to provide the feature to all other Internet users.
It says it is working on a small deployment to test bugs and load issues, and is seeking to implement default HTTPS on “some” Wikimedia projects. Those who own or run projects can head over to this list to register their interest in being included in the pilot.
HTTPS is a popular way to provide a more secure Internet browsing session since it helps (but doesn’t guarantee) evading Internet monitoring, such as the NSA’s Prism program. Facebook completed its transition to default HTTPS browsing last month, while Twitter has offered the feature to users since 2011.

Wikimedia begins testing encrypted HTTPS browsing by default for all Internet users

Google’s browser becomes a true platform with today’s launch of Chrome Apps

Google has announced the launch of Chrome Apps today in a bid to establish the Web browser as more of a platform in itself.
The new apps are similar to what the Chrome Web Store already offers, but instead of launching in the usual looking browser, it launches sans address bar and navigations buttons, essentially making them look and feel more like desktop apps you’re used to using on PCs or Macs.
 Google’s browser becomes a true platform with today’s launch of Chrome Apps

How to Access HootSuite via Web, Mobile, App or Extension

HootSuite is a tool for social media management that we've talked about and referenced many times. I am a Certified HootSuite Solution Pro, which means that I have been trained on not only how to use HootSuite, but how to help business owners understand how they can use HootSuite to manage and monitor their social media accounts. We are continuing our series on How to Make the Most of Your HootSuite Account by reviewing the actual ways businesses can access HootSuite from a technical perspective - web, mobile, app and extension.
 How to Access HootSuite via Web, Mobile, App or Extension

HootSuite is a tool for social media management that we've talked about and referenced many times. I am a Certified HootSuite Solution Pro, which means that I have been trained on not only how to use HootSuite, but how to help business owners understand how they can use HootSuite to manage and monitor their social media accounts. We are continuing our series on How to Make the Most of Your HootSuite Account by reviewing the actual ways businesses can access HootSuite from a technical perspective - web, mobile, app and extension.
Read more at https://www.thesocialmediahat.com/article/how-access-hootsuite-web-mobile-app-or-extension#s4080DhJgXGbgSYe.99