If you are a Facebook user, be sure and read the two included articles as they should be of interest to you. One is good, one is…well…perhaps not so good. But, in any case you need to be aware of them.
And, check out the free software from Ashampoo. Some good software here for free (I used their DVD/CD burning software. Excellent)…but hurry. The offer won’t last much longer. In fact, it will expire any day now. - JRC
Facebook to let advertisers use your posts in Sponsored Stories
Can't stop gushing about your favorite new gadget or your latest album purchase? If you're posting about it on Facebook, there's a chance your words could wind up used by advertisers without your knowledge. Facebook has begun allowing companies to re-post endorsements from users as "Sponsored Stories," and there's no way for you to opt out at the moment.
Facebook offers HTTPS browsing, but not yet by default
Facing a wave of criticism for not offering a secured browsing option, Facebook has finally added a new feature to browse the popular social network on a secure connection (https). However, the https:// browsing is not turned on by default and must be manually activated from an “Account Settings” page on Facebook.
The State of Windows 8
Only Microsoft knows how the next version of its Windows operating system will look and what it will be called, but big changes could be ahead for the OS that observers refer to as "Windows 8." At this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Microsoft announced that Windows 8 will support system-on-a-chip architectures using ARM processors. In other words, Windows won't be just for laptops and desktops anymore.
138,000 Holocaust-related photos now online, powered by Google
Because the collection seems to be based on Picasa galleries, all of the usual social functionality is built-in. You can comment on photos, and you're encouraged to share stories if you find the photo of someone you know.
Get $130 Of Ashampoo Apps For Free
If you're a fan of Ashampoo's apps for Windows, the company's Christmas giveaway is still running. This brings up up to 5 of their apps for free, including Burning Studio, Home Designer, Snap (screen capture), WinOptimizer and Photo Commander.
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