Sometimes I despair when looking for stories that will interest my readers and fulfill my mission to you. And so often, it seem I keep reporting the same kinds of news stories over and over…just with different names.
Today, we have hackers stealing millions of credit cards, another retail technology store on the verge of extinction, and the good and the bad of the new Windows 8, etc. And sorry about that…but these were the most interesting stories I could find in the last few days. And, sadly, they are relevant to our tech world…so I publish them.
However, there is some good info in here, buried down towards the bottom…I pray you can find one good story that will help you out. I sure hope so. - JRC
Hackers Grab 1.5 Million Visa, MasterCard Numbers
It's no longer just a possibility. Visa and MasterCard are the latest victims of a security breach. Global Payments, an international credit card processor Relevant Products/Services, on Sunday confirmed that hackers had stolen credit card numbers of as many as 1.5 million customers.
Best Buy: Grasping At Straws
Nearly three months after a post-Christmas nightmare at my local Best Buy led me to conclude the company was in the early stages of going out of business, I still hear every day from customers, employees, and former executives with new horror stories.
Three Killer Problems That Threaten Windows 8
Windows 8 has a lot of features to recommend it. It's smaller. It's faster. It's smoother. However, it has three flaws that worry me a great deal.
Microsoft: Metro Not Just an Interface, It’s a Philosophy
Long-time Microsoft watchers like me are marveling at the company’s transformation. Slowly but surely, the siloed behemoth that once couldn’t get its desktop and mobile operating system teams to talk to each other is now starting to glide forward as one vast entity. The most visible refection of this sea change: design.
What is the Windows Store?
Windows Store is exactly what it sounds like, an app store for Windows 8. And even in this Consumer Preview version of Windows 8, where we can access only free apps, it's pretty clear that Microsoft has answered the needs of customers and provided a great apps platform that will extend the capabilities of the OS well into the future.
Google Claims Latest Chrome is Speedier
Google last week patched nine vulnerabilities in Chrome and boosted the speed and reach of the browser's hardware acceleration with the launch of version 18. According to the company, Chrome 18 enables accelerated Canvas 2D on Windows and Mac machines with compatible graphics processor units (GPUs), and expands support for the WebGL 3D standard to older systems.
Google's Art Project grows with 151 museums across 40 countries
It allows users to browse thousands of works of art in exceptional detail and uses technology like Picasa and App Engine along with technology that enables Street View to enter museums and collections.
Meet the new Ad-Aware, nothing like the old
Ad-Aware Free Antivirus Plus (download), Ad-Aware Personal Security (download), and Ad-Aware Pro Security (download) are substantially new programs. More so than any recent version of Ad-Aware, the suite is usable, lightweight, and worthy of your attention.
Most Popular Weather Site: Weather Underground
Last week, we asked you which sites you trusted for accurate, reliable weather forecasts, and then we took a look at the top five weather web sites. Now we're back to crown the champion, based on your votes.
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