Finally, someone at Netflix realized how stupid it was to spin their DVD business off to a new company called Qwikster. So, for now (and hopefully forever), DVD’s and videos-on-demand will be housed under the same roof, as it has always been. Of course, this new move required yet another apology from Netflix to its customers, but it just had to be done.
In other news, today is Patch Tuesday, Microsoft’s monthly update to your Windows operating system…so make sure you either get it or set your computer to get it automatically.
And there are lots of other interesting stories, including the first review I’ve seen about the Amazon Fire Tablet. So read on and get informed… JRC
Netflix drops unpopular Qwikster DVD plan
Hastings' earlier plan to put movie and television DVD rentals on a different website, which never went into effect, was one of several missteps in recent months that have helped drive shares of the one-time Wall Street darling down about 60 percent since July.
Microsoft Fixes Internet Explorer, Windows Flaws in October Patch Tuesday
Microsoft's October Patch Tuesday release addressed flaws in Internet Explorer, .NET Framework and Silverlight, Windows, Forefront UAG and Host Integration Server. Microsoft fixed 23 vulnerabilities across eight security bulletins as part of its October Patch Tuesday release.
Uncle Sam wants you -- and your e-mail
Due to an ancient law, the feds could eavesdrop on your electronic communications, and you'd be the last to find out
8 piles of paper replaced by iPads
Pilots, preachers, politicians and football teams among those taking the plunge with the Apple iPad tablet computer. An interesting article on the increasing use of digital pads.
Amazon Kindle Fire Review
In the world of tablets, there are great products and there are cheap products, but very few great, cheap products. For those of you unwilling to shell out $500 for an Apple iPad 2, and who are wary of buying a piece of junk, Amazon.com's $199 Kindle Fire tablet should be at the top of your wish list.
Walmart Launches Local Deals Facebook Page
Walmart is taking advantage of the local deals fad by launching its own Groupon-clone. However, Walmart's service has a few distinguishing traits that set it apart from the throngs of other daily deals services.
Cloud-savvy iTunes is Here Now
The big new feature in iTunes 10.5, which you can download for Windows and Mac, is support for iCloud, Apple's service for syncing data wirelessly.
How to Bring Back the Games to Windows 7 Professional
Here’s a quick tip for those who might be new to Windows 7 and have the Professional version. Are you wondering where the usual Windows games went? A first look at a new Windows 7 Professional computer seems to show that the games that we have all come to expect as a part of Windows are missing. Actually, they are just disabled and are easily restored.
Run Android Apps On Windows 7 With BlueStacks
The basic player lets you run several preloaded Android apps and then install up to 26 others, as well as sync apps from an Android phone to your PC.
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