Lots of good information and tips in this edition of Rants and Raves…so let’s get right to it. Have a great weekend, everybody. JRC
Early Signs Suggest Strong Holiday Sales for Kindle Fire
Early evidence suggests that Amazon’s $199 touchscreen Android tablet, the Kindle Fire, will be a strong seller this holiday season. The tablet, which goes on full sale Nov. 15, is currently the bestselling and “Most Wished For” device in the electronics category on amazon.com, followed by Amazon’s lower-priced line of ereaders.
The World's First 8-Core Desktop CPU Detailed
Last month, AMD earned a Guinness World Record for highest clocking speed ever recorded with its forthcoming 8-core CPU, code-named Bulldozer. Now, however, the company has pulled back the curtain on the new multicore processor line, which will come in four varieties, ranging from a $115 entry-level model to a $245 high-end configuration.
Mobile deathmatch: Apple iOS 5 vs. Google Android OS
After months of hype, Apple has released iOS 5 for current iPhone 3G S and 4 owners, for iPad and iPad 2 owners, and for third- and fourth-generation iPod Touch owners. The fact is that iOS doesn't exist in isolation. It competes with Google's Android OS, and the group of smartphones running Android now significantly outsells the iPhone.
Apple publishes guide on how to set up iCloud
Those of you trying to figure out to how to tap into Apple's iCloud now that the service is officially up and running can turn to the company's setup guide. The newly released guide explains how to get the online service working on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, as well as on a Mac or PC, a process that apparently can be confusing.
Only you can prevent phishing attacks
I wondered what would make someone fall for a message that appeared to me like an obvious phishing attempt. Well, people respond to sales receipts even if they haven't bought anything online recently--nobody wants to be charged for something they didn't buy.
Sneaky App Masquerades as Netflix in Latest Android Malware Scare
A newly discovered malicious app in an Android user forum sneaks in by assuming the name of a trusted brand: Netflix. Once downloaded, the app will take the user's log-in and password info, then report that the app isn't compatible with the user's phone. One's Netflix credentials may not be particularly sensitive information, but it's possible the malware's authors have larger plans.
Take your PC’s temperature — for free!
Overheating in PCs can cause unexpected hangs and shutdowns — and even shorten the life of your computer. Fortunately, it’s easy to monitor your system’s temperature and to correct the most common causes of overheating.
Nail your writing without the hammer: Choosing words with Word tools
Repeating words or phrases can add emphasis, but repetition can also start to sound like a hammer. It can be a distraction to readers. I like to avoid using the same words too many times--and here's how Word helps me avoid verbal ruts...
Neiio Consolidates All Your Online Contacts for You to Import Anywhere
Most of us have contacts scattered across various social networks and mailboxes. Until now, getting them all in one convenient place required awkward manual importing/exporting or using services that are only partially free. Webapp Neiio is an elegant, smart, and free solution.
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