Yes, you read that correctly…if your Mac is infected with a virus, Apple says it is not their problem and they will not help you. Realize that thousands of Macs have been infected because so many Apple computer users believe their operating system in invulnerable to malware. So when they get a message from the so-called Apple Security Center saying they are infected, they blithely clicked on the message, download the so-called cure with a credit card, and are immediately infected with a real virus. Not only that, the bad guys get their credit card info.
I find Apple’s response despicable. For years, they have let people believe that they are immune to viruses and many people bought Macs because Windows machines were under constant bombardment for viruses. Apple never said it was, but they never denied it either. Sorry, those days are over and Mac attacks are only going to get worse.
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is also under fire. A leading stock market analyst has said he needs to be replaced as CEO and that Microsoft is basically stuck in the mud under his leadership. I actually agree with him, but who would replace Ballmer? I have no idea. But some major management overhauls are definitely overdue.
Regardless of all the bad news, have a great Memorial Day Weekend. - JRC
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Wouldn't it be nice if you could see the all your Microsoft Office documents as separate tabs, in the same way you can see different Web sites in a browser? With Office Tab Free, you can do exactly that. I am using it and loving it. If you use Office, get this one!
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