Last week, Facebook’s CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg, told us all to expect a huge announcement that would rock out world. Because of Facebook’s special relationship with Microsoft, many experts predicted video conferencing via Skype would come to Facebook….and they were right!
At nearly the same time, Microsoft it was revealed that Microsoft had applied in 2009, way before their acquisition of Skype, for a patent on technology that could be used to spy on Skype calls without the user’s knowledge. The patent is still pending. What an odd coincidence.
There is lots of interesting information and tips here, so read on and be informed. –JRC-
Facebook unveils video chatting, thanks to Skype
Facebook and Skype have inked a deal that will bring video chatting to the world's largest social network. Video calling has been built into Facebook's chat platform. Users need only to click the video call button at the top of their chat window in order to start communicating over video--once the call recipient accepts the video request. According to Facebook, video chatting is just "two clicks away" on the service.
Microsoft Wants to Patent High-Tech Snoop Software
A recently surfaced Microsoft patent focuses on technology that could be used to spy on VoIP users' conversations without the detection of participants. Redmond originally applied for the patent in 2009, well before its move to buy up VoIP provider Skype. This technology may have been developed with an eye to selling it to government agencies.
Top ISPs agree to become copyright cops
Some of the top ISPs, including Comcast, Cablevision, Verizon, and Time Warner Cable, have officially agreed to step up efforts to protect the rights of copyright owners. This agreement hands the music and film sectors a big new stick with which to fight online illegal downloading of copyrighted works.
Don’t pay for software you don’t need — Part 3
In the first two installments of this series, I stepped you through a boatload of software that you don’t need if you have Windows 7. Many of you wrote to me in disbelief — some of you disagreed in very strong terms. But from what I’ve seen, most of the add-on software that people buy for Windows is just a waste of money. (Note: this article includes a summary of the first two articles).
What's New in the World of Digital Cameras?
New features have arrived, making today's digital cameras easier than ever thanks to innovative technologies that allow you to do more with your digital camera than you probably ever imagined. Now, even affordable digital cameras feature lenses that work well in low light and produce images that rival those taken by high-end digital SLRs.
Reduce, reuse, recycle -- just not your password
In the real world, choosing weak passwords is much less dangerous than reusing the same password at multiple sites. In a recent paper, researchers from Florida State University, Cisco, and security firm Redjack found that passwords not guessed by cracking dictionaries can survive brute-force attempts quite well.
Amazon offers unlimited Cloud music storage
Amazon today announced a number of enhancements to its Amazon Cloud Drive and Cloud Player, including an unlimited music storage option and a Cloud Player for iPad. For a limited time, Amazon customers who purchase a $20 annual Cloud Drive storage plan will receive unlimited storage space for their MP3 and AAC (.m4a) music files.
PDF to Word Converter Is Free For 2 Days Only
For the next couple of days only, AnyBizSoft is giving away copies of its Windows program to convert PDF files to Word documents. Just head to http://www.anypdftools.com/giveaway-pdf-to-word.html to download the software. Then enter your name and email address in the boxes at the top of the screen. You'll be sent a free licence code by return.
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