It’s been fairly quiet in the tech world the last couple of days…at least news-wise. Not much new in the NSA spying controversy…yet. But what can you add to the story that the NSA now knows everything you did on the Internet and with your phone.
I will be anxiously awaiting the judge’s decision in the Apple anti-trust e-book case. Since all of the other defendants in the case have settled out-of-court with the Justice Department, I expect that Apple may not fare too well here. Unlike a criminal court, the doctrine of reasonable doubt does not apply here.
If you are still using Java on your computer (not to be confused with JavaScript) I urge you to do an immediate update that was just released by Oracle to fix 40 huge security holes. Better yet, just get rid of Java all together. Most folks don’t need it.
There is more good stuff here, so why don’t I just get out of your way and let you have at it. -JRC
After closing arguments, Apple's fate in e-book antitrust case goes to judge
The DOJ brought the case against Apple and five of the largest book publishers in the U.S. for allegedly conspiring to limit price competition and raise prices in the e-book market in 2010 in an effort to stop Amazon from pricing their best-selling electronic books at US$9.99 each.
Stay Safe - Update Your Java Installation Now
Oracle released a patch for Java today which fixes no fewer than 40 serious security-related issues. If you still have Java on your computer, then it's important that you install the patch or that you're already running the most recent version (Java 7, Update 25).
And, action! Facebook brings video to Instagram
The social network plans to capture the next wave of sharing with a new video feature for posting bite-sized movies.
Is Microsoft's Metro UI the real problem?
Microsoft's phone and tablet market shares remain stuck in single digits, which suggests Windows 8's difficulties go beyond the mishmash of Metro and Desktop UI’s.
Fate of Microsoft's tablet OS in question -- again
Device makers based in Asia are not keen on Windows RT. That has become painfully clear.
Parvum Opus: Followers Flock To Pope's Latin Twitter Feed
Latin's economy of words makes it better suited for tweeting than many other languages. One can express thoughts as concisely and precisely as possible.
Tweet Becomes An 'Official Word' In Latest Oxford English Dictionary Update
It joins flash mob, fiscal cliff, and dad dancing in the English language dictionary, an academic piece of work that is always being updated and revised.
Forget Passwords, Use Passphrases for Extra Security
What we call a password doesn't have to be a word at all. A whole phrase or sentence, a passphrase, offers more security. A correctly chosen passphrase is easy for you to remember but difficult for anyone else to guess.
Use This Powerful Microsoft Tool to Provide Better Security for Windows Programs
It is called the Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit or EMET. Microsoft has just released a new version EMET 4.0. EMET is a tool that hardens your system against various exploit techniques by making programs run in a restricted mode.
Fastest Mobile Networks 2013
For the fourth year running, we sent drivers out on the road to test our 4G nation and figure out which network is the fastest near you.
Get Organized: How to Start Becoming More Organized
This one tip for tackling any organizational project is crucial to success. Knowing how to do it can also help you achieve other life goals, too.
Evernote Web Clipper gets Gmail support to clip-save attachments and emails Software
Evernote Web Clipper for Chrome has expanded its functionality to include Gmail. This new feature will allow the user to save attachments as well as the chat conversation history from their Gmail accounts.
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