As we slowly approach the two biggest holidays of the year, the news stories get thinner and thinner. But I have managed to cobble together a few stories that may be of interest.
For those of you following my adventures with my Windows 8.1 tablet…nothing new to report. That is because I haven’t looked at it once since my last blog. Too many other good things to work on. And if you are wondering if Android 4.4 has arrived on my Nexus 7 Tablet…NOPE! 9 Nine days and counting.
By the way, I read where Amazon, Best Buy and a couple of other stores will be selling the Nexus 7 for $199 on Black Friday (currently $239). Why not buy one and join me in our update watch. Misery loves company. Maybe you can figure out why the battery keeps draining when not in use.
Nothing else to bitch about so I will let you read on. Thanks for your support. -JRC
News and Opinion
List of Airlines Allowing Personal Electronics Below 10,000 Feet
Southwest joined the gate-to-gate club, but found a way to set itself apart from the rest of the carriers by offering WiFi service from the time passengers get on their flight until the time the get off.
Vint Cerf: 'Privacy may be an anomaly'
The so-dubbed father of the Internet believes privacy will be increasingly harder to achieve given our desire to tell all via social media.
Google finishes 2,048-bit security upgrade for Web privacy
This means two things. First, traffic will be harder to decrypt since 1,024-bit keys aren't in use at Google anymore. Second, retiring the 1,024-bit keys means the computing industry can retire the technology altogether by declaring such keys untrustworthy.
Never Forget That Wireless Carriers Are Evil
This is a look at the latest in how carriers and the CTIA are protecting valuable revenue streams by blocking features that would curb smartphone theft.
Three signs you’re drinking the Microsoft Kool-Aid
Have you been drinking the Microsoft Kool-Aid? Here are three sure signs you need to step back, take a deep breath, and re-examine marketplace realities.
Tips and Tricks
10 Ways to Boost Your Wireless Signal
Dropped Wi-Fi signals, dead zones that receive no wireless signal at all, and slow performance are the biggest complaints about wireless networks. These tips can give your wireless performance a boost.
How to find free Wi-Fi during your holiday travels
Finding Wi-Fi on the road has become a lot easier over the past ten years. You just have to know where to look for it.
Best budget laptops
The era of the $300 Netbook maybe long gone, but you can still find basic Atom-powered hybrids or Core i3 touch screen laptops for between $500-$600, and step-up versions for a little more
Which Companies Are Encrypting Your Data Properly?
These service providers have taken a critical step towards protecting their users from warrantless seizure of their information off of fiber-optic cables.
Botnet innovation: Resistance is (nearly) futile
Botnets are not a new threat, but they are a serious one. Amassing the resources of possibly millions of compromised PCs, attackers use that combined power for all sorts of nefarious activities. Since their inception, botnets have been one of the more difficult threats to neutralize, and new and innovative techniques are making this malware even more difficult to stop.
Portable Computing
Black Friday Apps
Ever wish you could take on Black Friday with a secret weapon? One that would help you brave the crowds and come out victorious? Well we've got, not one, but five of 'em to help you out!
The 100 Best iPhone Apps
Want the best apps for your iPhone? Explore our list of the top 100 iPhone apps, and discover cutting-edge releases as well as tried-and-true favorites.
Google Now vs. Siri: The rematch (Video)
Watch us test the two most powerful virtual assistants to find out which one is smarter, faster, and most helpful.
Popular Email App 'Boxer' Now Finally Available on iPad
"Boxer has been around for about half a year, and it has proven to be very successful for iPhone users. Today, the company announced that their email client for Gmail, Yahoo, and Outlook has finally been upgraded to universal status. Not only that, but you can also send important emails to Evernote and keep your correspondences organized with Sanebox."
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