Has Our Electrical Grid Been Compromised?

The U.S. electrical grid: How big of a cyber target is it?

Spies have reportedly been probing the U.S. electrical grid for months and planting software that could be activated at a future date, according to a Wall Street Journal. The report highlights the latest vulnerabilities facing U.S. power infrastructure.

AT&T and Apple needlessly shackle Skype users

Skype versus AT&T and Apple, a duopoly I like to call Ma iPhone. Since Skype put its app on the App Store, more than 2 million downloads have been recorded because people want to make cheap Skype calls with their iPhones. Go right ahead, says Ma iPhone, but you can only make those calls via Wi-Fi, not 3G.

Windows 7 HomeGroup: Networking Made Easy

Microsoft has been trying for a long while to make home networks easy to use, with automatic connections and ready access to shared files and folders. With the Windows 7 feature known as "HomeGroup," the company seems to have succeeded.

Hands On: Acer's New 11.6-Inch Aspire One Netbook

(This new netbook looks like a winner, if the price is right) Acer raised the stakes Tuesday night by launching the first netbook with an 11.6-inch screen, a version of the Acer Aspire One. Perhaps most importantly, the 11.6-inch Acer Aspire One is long enough to accommodate a full-size keyboard, while the majority of netbooks have ones that range between 89 percent to 92 percent of full size. That, together with Acer's aggressive pricing strategy, could solidify the One as the premier netbook in the United States.

Gadwin PrintScreen 4.4 (Windows) - Free

Gadwin PrintScreen allows much more flexibility with that Print Screen button at the top of your keyboard. This is a good one!!