What a great way to end Sunday night, hearing the news that Osama Bin Laden was killed by U.S. black ops forces. And there he was, living the whole time in a big, specially built house in Pakistan, near a police station and military training school. And the Pakistanis claim they new nothing about it. Are they liars, or idiots, or both?
Whatever…the Internet was alive with all the news, getting even more play than the royal wedding. I heard a rumor that Apple got him because they track everybody all the time with their iPhones, but I don’t think it is true. Whatever the case, I’m glad that chapter is over, but I am sure we have not heard the last from the Al Qaida nut jobs.
Besides Bin Laden, there are some other informative stories that you might find useful. Enjoy. - JRC
Twitter delivers news of bin Laden's death first
The news that American special forces had killed Osama bin Laden, perhaps the most wanted man in the world, first began to trickle out when the White House communications director posted on Twitter that President Obama planned to address the nation at 10:30 p.m.
Bin Laden's Death Reverberates in Media and Economy
Social media and other news outlets raced to report the demise of terrorist Osama bin Laden, and the impact was even felt in the stock market and oil prices. As TV newsmen floundered waiting for President Barack Obama to announce bin Laden's death, Twitter reported record tweet volumes. Hackers are expected to take advantage.
Speeding Up PCs with an SSD Drive
Need to speed up your PC? A solid state disk might be the answer. SSDs are next-gen hard drives that use non-volatile memory modules to store data rather than rotating magnetic platters. Another benefit: SSD drives are shock- and jar-proof. SSD is still an emerging technology, though, so firmware updates are often issued on a regular basis.
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Microsoft Launches Free On-Demand Virus/Malware Scanner
Microsoft has launched a new, free virus/malware scanner, that's designed to be used if you think your computer might be infected. The program is called the Microsoft Safety Scanner. To use it, download the file, then run it on your PC. The app is portable, so doesn't need an installer. When you run it, it will analyze your computer and detect, and remove, many of the most prevalent viruses. It is not a replacement for Microsoft Security Essentials or any other anti-virus program.
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