Everyone in the tech world thought today was the day Apple introduced its new and improved iPhone 5…and everyone was wrong. Today, Apple introduced a moderately modified version of the iPhone 4 and called it the 4S. You could hear the air come out of all the Apple Fan-Boys all over the world. Well, that might be a bit of an exaggeration. But, the stock market was disappointed as Apple stock dropped 3.7%. You can read more about the new phone in our first story.
If you would like to experience the new Windows 8 User Interface without loading up the Developer Version of the new operating system, check out the last story. It will tell you how to get the so-called “Metro” interface on your Windows 7 computer. Easy to install…and uninstall if you don’t like it.
That’s all for me today…have fun! - JRC
iPhone 4S First Take
As expected, Apple introduced the iPhone 4S today. The news was underwhelming and disappointing to many who were also expecting an iPhone 5. There's also the fact that the iPhone 4S looks almost identical to the iPhone 4. However, there's more than meets the eye, as Apple made a number of changes under the hood to improve on performance, including a faster processor, a more advanced camera, and a new antenna design. In addition, Apple expanded its family to include Sprint and a 64GB model.
Microsoft Tries to Make Hotmail Cool Again With Overhaul
Microsoft is trying to overhaul Hotmail in an attempt to make its free email service cool again. The company on Monday announced several new automatic features aimed at cleaning up Hotmail accounts and helping users organize piles of so-called graymail.
Microsoft falsely labels Chrome as malware
Google has released a new version of Chrome after Microsoft's antivirus software flagged the browser as malware and removed it from about 3,000 people's computers on Friday. Microsoft apologized for the problem and updated its virus definition file to correct the false-positive problem.
Yahoo, ABC partner for news alliance
Yahoo and ABC News are teaming up to share news content, reporting resources and original videos. The "alliance," announced Monday on "Good Morning America" and at a press conference in New York City, is expected to reach 100 million people per month. Both GMA anchors and executives at the events called the deal "game-changing" several times.
How to stop Facebook, Google+, and Twitter from tracking you
Yes, it's true -- but not for every site. Those of us who know how the Web works know that every time you visit a page with a Facebook, Google+, or Twitter link, the code behind that link actually comes from Facebook or Twitter servers, so if you're surfing to that page with the same browser that you're currently logged into Facebook or Twitter with, then they know you're on that site. They know how long you spent on that site, how often you visit, and so forth. It's all very simple to do. Yet most people are cheerfully oblivious to this fact.
Windows 8 security: Stronger but gentler
Microsoft's next operating system incorporates more security than Windows Vista, with fewer annoying upfront notifications
Probably the Best Free Security List in the World
This huge list of computer security products and services has been compiled over several years and is continuously updated. The products listed are almost exclusively free with a few exceptions. These include useful products without a free alternative that offer lifetime licenses and products of outstanding merit.
Windows 8 UX Pack for Windows 7
For those of you who want to try out the new Windows 8 UI, but don’t fancy installing the developer preview, here is another option for you. This free Windows 8 UX Pack will bring the Windows 8 UI experience to your desktop without any modifications to your registry or system files.
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