“A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.” - Emo Philips
Things may be be quiet in the world of technology on this day, but in the next few days, lots of exciting new toys will be coming our way. As mentioned last time, another big event for Apple has been confirmed for next Tuesday. New iPads will definitely be on the agenda, but Apple promises much more.
Next, Windows 8.1 will be released to the public on Friday. I don’t see many people running Windows 7 rushing out to get it, but those of us who are stuck with Windows 8 on new machines will be anxious to get our hands on it. It’s got be better! Right? On Thursday we will have more stories on Windows 8.1…what it offers and how to use it (or get rid of it).
Finally, the next version of Android…Version 4.4, code-named Kit-Kat will be released sometime in the next few days. People with pure Google products, like the Nexus 7 will get it right away. The rest of the Android universe will have to wait until their phone manufacturer or carrier decide you can have it. Amazing how they can get away with that.
If you have a D-Link router, be sure to read story #4 to get a fix for a huge, gaping security hole in your router. If you have some other brand of router, just skip over the story. Also, be sure and look at our next-to-last story about a free, awesome digital darkroom program that mimics Adobe Lightroom. It looks very good.
We’ve got a good balance of news and helpful tips in this edition, so stop listening to me and get reading. -JRC
The US is losing control of the Internet
All of the major internet organizations have pledged, at a summit in Uruguay, to free themselves of the influence /f the US government.
Anger explodes at Yahoo Mail redesign disaster: Key functions removed or broken
Thousands upon thousands of furious Yahoo Mail users are telling the company its new redesign is a failure and want Yahoo to revert the changes — while new reports of serious technical issues mount.
Aereo: the cloud based content upstart that could upend the TV industry
America’s most powerful broadcasters are trying to shut down an emerging TV recording service. If their case is heard, the implications could be far reaching.
D-Link rushes to fix router backdoor
Router firm, D-Link, has issued emergency patches to address a firmware vulnerability that could give hackers unauthorized access to a router’s admin settings.
Google wants to sell more ads using your name and profile
An update to the company's Terms of Service allows it to expand its use of user endorsements in display ads. All those Google +1's you've pushed may come back to haunt you.
Google Glass: Yes, it's that bad
I craved a Google Glass until I wore one, when I found out it's an idea whose time hasn't come yet
Why Does Rebooting a Computer Fix So Many Problems?
Ask a geek how to fix a problem you’ve having with your Windows computer and they’ll likely ask “Have you tried rebooting it?” This seems like a flippant response, but rebooting a computer can actually solve many problems.
What you should know about flexible displays (FAQ)
What do Samsung and LG mean when they talk about flexible displays on their new phones, and how is that different from a bendable phone?
How to delete your Web accounts with JustDelete.me
Some Web sites make it difficult to figure out how to delete your accounts. JustDelete.me can save you time by providing direct links to the cancellation pages of numerous Internet sites.
LightZone Is a Free, Awesome Photo Editor and Alternative to Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom might be the professional photographer's photo management tool of choice (I know it's mine), but you can save $149 and download free and open source LightZone instead.
A Wonderfully Simple, Free, Powerful Clipboard Manager
Ditto is a clipboard manager which works. It's easy to use, flexible, not terribly complicated, and does something that's actually quite useful after all.
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