Windows 8 DOA
The Windows 8 Consumer Preview has been out long enough for people to try and get used to its dual Metro/Desktop interface. But the longer it’s out there, the less people like it, and there’s a...
View ArticleChromebooks for Education
Summary: Chromebooks are an important enrichment device for schools these days. Since their inception Chromebooks have been mystery to some, laughed at by others or embraced by early adopters. However,...
View ArticlePaying for Malware?
I just watched a TED presentation by James Lyne from the Sophos security organization and he gave a excellent talk on cybercrime. His lecture describes how easy it is to obtain access of your computer...
View ArticleWindows is Dying
Summary: Microsoft is the biggest enterprise software company in the world and one of the most profitable. But it’s flagship product, Windows, is the walking undead, thanks to Microsoft’s two huge...
View ArticleYahoo Serves Malware
Summary: If you used Yahoo this past week, you might have malware resident on your computer. Thousands of users have been affected by malicious advertisements served by ads.yahoo.com. The attack, which...
View Article(Always) New Computer
Summary: The (Always) New Computer - Chromebooks are fast to use, and don’t slow down over time. They have layers of security built-in, so you don’t need to buy or install antivirus software. They come...
View ArticleLenovo increases Chromebooks
Summary: Lenovo plans to expand its Chromebook line in the coming months, giving a boost to the market for PCs running Google’s operating system. Jay Parker, president for Lenovo’s North American...
View ArticleUbuntu Surpasses Windows
Summary: Ubuntu scores highest in UK government security assessment UK government security arm CESG has published a report of its assessment on the security of all ‘End User Device’ operating systems....
View ArticleTargeted Malware Scores
Summary: A Target spokeswoman declined to provide any details on how the security breach occurred, but a variety of security experts agreed that it likely involved Target’s point-of-sale system, the...
View ArticleMicrosoft Starts Lying
Summary: Leaked Windows 8.1 update shows no Start menu – Rumors of its return might have been exaggerated Software Crippler Microsoft apparently plans to release an update to Windows 8.1, of which a...
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