They are at it again. Poor Google…well not really. They are anything but poor. Not that long ago, they were accused of scanning wireless Web locations for web traffic while taking photos for Google Maps. All a big accident, according to them.
Now, they are being accused by Apple of side-stepping the privacy settings on Apple's Safari browser to track usage on iPhones and Macs without permission. Microsoft has made a similar charge regarding its Internet Explorer browser. Another inadvertent mistake? Hard to believe as that kind of behavior requires some heavy duty programming. Will be interested to see how Google wriggles out of this one…especially with Congress now getting involved.
And speaking of privacy, I have been using both “Do Not Track Plus” and “Ghostery” (both previously recommended here ) on my Firefox and Chrome browsers and they are shutting down tracking cookies before they get on to my computer. Both free, of course. Consider doing it yourself. - JRC
Google Accused of Tracking Safari Usage Without Permission
A Stanford University graduate student has released a report that accuses Google and three other ad networks of side-stepping the privacy settings on Apple's Safari browser to track usage on iPhones and Macs without permission.
Microsoft: Google bypassed IE privacy settings too
In the wake of reports that Google had sidestepped privacy settings in Safari, Microsoft announced today it had discovered the Web giant had done the same with Internet Explorer.
Google Privacy Fiasco Lesson: There Is No Privacy
Google is in some hot water for bypassing privacy controls on the Safari Web browser in iOS devices--and allegedly on Internet Explorer as well--to surreptitiously track users’ online activities. While Google deals with the backlash and regulatory scrutiny from the FTC, there is an important lesson to be learned: privacy is dead.
Apple settles class-action suit over iPhone 4 antenna problem
Nearly two years after tech blogs screamed "Antennagate!" over problems with the iPhone 4's reception, owners will be getting a little pocket change for their troubles. Apple over the weekend settled a class-action lawsuit filed about the issue, promising to pay $15 or give a free case to everyone in the United States who bought one of the wildly popular phones.
What you can expect from Windows 8
With the Windows 8 Consumer Preview beta edition just around the corner, now is a good time to examine what we know and don't know about Microsoft's forthcoming OS, and what IT should look for when the Consumer Preview hits as expected on Feb. 29.
SkyDrive Integration Coming Soon to Windows Vista, 7 and 8
Many Windows users who partake in Microsoft’s free cloud storage service, SkyDrive, have always found it odd that the software company did not make it easier to access those cloud-stored files directly from the desktop. There are third-party ways of doing this, but it has always seemed like integration that should be included from the box.
Shocker: Facebook Users Hate Surprise Photo Tagging
Facebook photo junkies, take note: Failing to consider the wishes of others before posting their picture on the social network might just get you in trouble. A new survey from computer security firm Sophos found that nearly all Facebook users think it's rude when someone posts a photo or video of them without asking their permission first.
How to Set Up Your Wireless Router for Skype
Every router features management software which has configuration options for the router. If you take the time to get familiar with those settings, you can maximize performance—whether it's a $50 router or a $200 router.
How to Get the Best Use from the 7-Zip File Archiver Program
Although 7-Zip is a very popular utility, many people probably just install it and use the default setup. However, 7-Zip can be configured in various ways and you may want to set it up so that it better fits the particular way that you work. Here is how to get the best use from 7-Zip.
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