Thursday, October 04, 2012

Your Gmail Account May be Compromised

Seems like our enemies in the Middle East are in full blown attack mode…this time to compromise Gmail accounts of ordinary folk like you and me. Funny I should read about this today as I just finished Mark Russinovich’s new novel, “Trojan Horse.” This book and his other one, “Zero Day” are all about cyber warfare involving the Middle East and China. Believe me, he knows of what he speaks and most of his material comes the world he knows all to well. He currently works for Microsoft.

But, there is some good information and tech tips in this edition. Trying to decide which new phone to buy. Well, we have reviews of iPhone 5 vs. the new Android Star, the Galaxy S3. And for those of you who don’t want to spend a lot of money, we have a story on the best free phones available.  And be sure and check out the story on how to save your eyes when using a computer.

So, let’s get it on!! -JRC

Middle East cyberattacks on Google users increasing

The New York Times reports that tens of thousands of Gmail accounts have been targeted by state-sponsored attacks.

Wireless shakeup: T-Mobile to merge with MetroPCS

Deutsche Telekom hopes that by combining the two smaller wireless providers they will be able to better compete against AT&T and Verizon Wireless.

Deathmatch: Apple iPhone 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S III

Is Apple's svelte, skinny iPhone 5 strong enough to fend off the challenge from the big, bold Android muscle phone?

The Best Free Phones

Looking to score a new phone without cracking open your wallet? Take a look at the top free phones we've tested on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon.

Google Is Now A Bigger Company Than Microsoft

Simply put, what Google does is more important to and reflective of how the masses use technology today than what Microsoft does.

List of Google products

In case you ever wondered, here is a complete list of all Google products. It includes all major desktop, mobile and online products released or acquired by Google Inc. You may be surprised by how big the list is.

Remember ultrabooks? Yeah, no one else does either

Ultrabook sales are going to be pretty disappointing this year, according to a report from IHS iSuppli...And that's bad news for Intel and the PC makers who use its chips. IHS slashed its estimates for shipments of the thin-and-light notebooks to 10.3 million this year, down from its previous forecast of 22 million.

Windows 8 vs. Windows RT: What's the Difference

Windows 8 RT — the RT is short for "Runtime" — is completely new and completely different. Which one will you want to have on your next PC, your Windows 8 tablet such as Microsoft Surface or your current Windows PC? Let's explore the options.

Learn the secrets of eye-friendly computing

I can think of few bigger computing hassles than destroying your eyesight by using a computer. And yet if you sit in front of a screen for long stretches (who among us doesn't these days?), you're almost certain to experience some level of eyestrain.

SlimCleaner (Free Download)

SlimCleaner pioneered the use of Cloud-based reporting and actual user feedback in designing its system cleaning and optimizing tools.

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