In case you’ve forgotten, today is Patch Tuesday…Microsoft’s monthly day where they send you the latest fixes for your Windows Operating System. Just make sure you get it, or better yet, have your computer set to do it automatically. As I mentioned in the last edition, there are some important fixes coming our way.
Of course, the important news these days revolves around the economy and the lowering of the US credit rating. This affects us all, and the politicians of both parties are very much to blame for all of this. Both parties have had ample opportunities to fix this issues facing us now…both have let us down. I truly wish there was a third party filled with moderates who can work together and have our best interests at heart…not their own bank accounts and the wishes of their corporate masters. It is time to stop fixing the blame and fix the problem.
My 5th story covers the economy in terms of tech spending and how this ongoing, worsening recession will affect the tech industries. The rest are just stories that may help you with your own personal tech…which is what I usually offer, of course. So, away we go…JRC.
Experts: Mobile devices a growing target for criminals
Mobile security is still evolving, and smartphones are vulnerable to hackers and to social engineering schemes. The smartphones make an alluring target because they so often combine both personal and corporate information.
Bing ads lead to more malware; new Mac Trojan in the wild
Malware authors will do just about anything to fool you into installing their software. A popular target is search engine advertising, which one gang is using on Microsoft’s search results. In a separate attack, Mac users are being targeted by a Trojan that mimics a Flash installer.
200,000 BitTorrent Users Sued In The United States
The avalanche of mass-lawsuits in the United States that target BitTorrent users has reached a new milestone. Since last year, more than 200,000 people have been sued for allegedly sharing copyrighted material online, and this number continues to expand at a rapid pace. Added up, the potential profit from the so-called pay-up-or-else scheme runs into the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Why Google+ is very much here to stay
The speculation of the month seems to be how long will Google+ last? Does the social network have what it takes to stick around for the long haul? Or is Google’s latest offering too little too late?
If IT spending plummets, blame your politicians
It didn’t have to be this way. If our politicians had put America first, put our economic recovery first, we wouldn’t have scared our creditors.
Most Popular Personal Finance Software
Personal finance applications usually aren't the topic of much debate, but when we asked you earlier this week which application or service you prefer, there was plenty of discussion to go around. You responded, and we highlighted the top five. Now we're back to reveal the winner.
How to organize all your files using tags
If you've ever had to look for that old letter of recommendation or sample design work from years past, you probably either wished you had an intern or prayed for a miracle. Media sorting has been far beyond other file management in terms of ease of use and quick searching thanks to the power of tags. Now you can use Elyse (for Windows and Mac) to tag your non-media files as well to make searching a snap.
Build Your Own iCloud
There must be ways to replicate the iCloud experience with existing services. It turns out there are-in spades. The challenge is in paring them down. Once you do that, you can get everything you get from iCloud-and more-for free if you're willing to mix together a cocktail of services. Here's your shopping list.
WinUtilities Free Edition 10.31
WinUtilities (Free Edition) is a multi-functional system performance and optimization suite for Microsoft Windows. This collection of tools lets you supercharge your PC's performance, enhance its security, tweak and optimize its settings, and customize and personalize your screens.
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