Please remind me why I moved to Tucson? It’s hot, hot, hot! Yesterday hit 110…maybe only 106 today. And no end in site. Actually I love this city for 8 out of 12 months a year. Unfortunately we are in that 4 month period now. With the UofA shutdown till September, I don’t have much to do except look for interesting articles for my blog. I hope I have succeeded today. There are some really good things here. (Actually, I have lots to do this time of year, all inside of course).
If you do nothing else, check out the new How-To Tips now on C-Net Web site. Learn some neat tricks on how to make your software and hardware perform even better. And along the same venue, be sure and get a free copy of Ashampoo Win Optimizer (see last story).
Anyway, enjoy today’s news and tips. I am sure there is something here for everybody. Until next time…JRC
International Team Shuts Down PC Scareware Network
The computers and bank accounts of supposedly "safe" cybercriminals have been seized by an international law-enforcement team. The FBI, the U.S. Department of Justice, and law-enforcement partners in Europe said the cybercriminals were responsible for PC scareware attacks worldwide. Symantec said crooks are preying on social networks.
How To-Tips for your phone, tablet, computer, home theater and the Web
Introducing CNET How To. We just upped our game considerably. Launching with more than 700 hacks, tips, and tricks, CNET's new How To section is the Web's premier destination for learning how to tweak your tech to make life more fun. (Bookmark this site as it is extremely useful)
How to Use Some New Google Search Features
Google recently announced some intriguing new search features that it is rolling out. They are still in the process of being implemented and may not yet be available in your area but here is a description of two of the new technologies
Lytro's New Camera: Shoot First, Focus Later
Poor focus often ruins otherwise great snapshots, but a new kind of camera from a startup called Lytro could change that. Its light field camera is able to take photographs, save them as data, then allow the user to change the image's focus long after the photo was taken. The same technology also allows the production of sharp photos in low-light conditions without a flash, Lytro says.
Trojans, viruses, worms: How does malware get on PCs and Macs?
What’s the best way to deal with malicious software on PCs and Macs? You can’t answer that question—you can’t even start talking about it—until you know how malware gets installed in the first place. And there’s where the disconnect begins.
When WiFi doesn't work: a guide to home networking alternatives
If you live an old home or building, you already know the limits of WiFi. Despite the improved range of 802.11n coupled with improved throughput at greater distances‚ WiFi doesn't work magic. Buildings with brick or stucco-over-chicken-wire walls resist the charms of wireless networks, as do houses with thick wooden beams, cement elements, or with rooms spread out over many levels or floors. Here are some options.
RPV: Win7′s least-known data-protection system
You deleted a file yesterday; now you really need it back. Your Windows recycle bin is empty — what now? Your next-best option is the Restore Previous Versions tool — a truly great, automatic data-protection feature buried in Win7.
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