Hello from the Southern Arizona desert where were are now in the 90’s. I was hoping for a few more days of mellow weather. But it is not to be.
And speaking of hot, the case against Apple and five major book publishers is heating up. Read the first story here and a get the real dirt on what these guys allegedly did. If true, it is definitely collusion and a clear violation of the anti-trust laws. It is one hell of a conspiracy story with secret meetings in hotels and expensive restaurants. I hope someone writes a book and puts it on Amazon for 99 cents.
As for Windows 8…prepare yourself for a shock. It will be called (drumroll please)…Windows 8. Wow…who knew? Anyway, enjoy today’s tantalizing tidbits - JRC
Inside the DOJ's ebook price-fixing case against Apple: an analysis
The government alleges that the publishing industry openly colluded to raise ebook prices and end Amazon's dominance, and that Apple was a willing participant in the scheme. What's more, the alleged conspiracy sounds like it was actually quite a conspiracy, with secret CEO meetings in private New York dining rooms and promises made to bosses up and down the chain. It's all quite juicy, so let's dig in.
The next cyber security bill is even worse than SOPA
CISPA may sound like a good idea, but it's just another way for the feds to stomp all over our privacy
Microsoft Reveals Its Plan to Sell Windows 8
Microsoft just told the world what it’s going to call the next version of Windows, and — shocker — the official name will be “Windows 8.” It also revealed how many versions of Windows 8 there will be, and what the company will call them.
Facebook makes user addresses, e-mail identical
Company's move should make it easier for FB users to find people and e-mail those same folks from the social network.
How the PC of the future is closer than you think
Will your next PC be an Ultrabook, a tablet or something you control with blinks?
House Call 2012: Fixing a sluggish PC
This is the first in a new series of House Calls, an occasional project where I visit a reader’s home or business and attempt to diagnose and cure real-life PC problems. The idea behind House Calls is simple: selected Windows Secrets readers and I collaborate to learn new techniques for analyzing, maintaining, and improving personal computers — which we then share.
How to Find Stuff on Your Windows 7 PC
In Windows 7 something called Advanced Query Syntax (AQS) was introduced. It uses a set of operators and properties that allow searches to be narrowed down in a large variety of ways. The set of possibilities is far more than I can cover here but here are the basic parameters:
Barnes & Noble beats Amazon to the punch with lighted e-ink Nook
As rumors swirl that Amazon is developing a new Kindle with an integrated light, Barnes & Noble's new $139 Simple Touch with GlowLight is already a reality.
The ePub Format – It’s Not All About Kindle
Although the Kindle is the most popular selling e-reader, the ePub format is rapidly becoming the new standard in e-book publishing.e_reader. While Amazon seeks to protect its proprietary hold on the e-book market, other e-readers such as Barnes and Noble’s Nook, Apple’s iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch, Sony’s Reader and the Kobo range are collectively embracing the ePub format.
Scope Out Cheaper Gas Prices In Your Area
A recent survey of the two people next to my desk at work reveals that 100% of Americas prefer cheaper gas prices. With this in consideration, I gladly choose GasBuddy for the mobile app of this week. I love this app.
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