There’s been a huge data breach at Target Stores…not the on-line store, but the regular brick and mortar stores all over the country. Millions of credit card and debit card information has been stolen. The breach is so large that the Secret Service is now involved.
The breach runs for all credit cards used in the stores from November 29 (Black Friday) up to possibly December 15. If you used your credit card in a Target Store during that timeframe, I suggest you talk to your bank and keep following this story. Sorry for the bad news.
Although tech news is always a bit sparse this time of year, I think I’ve rounded up to some good stories as well as some good tips. With that said, I will be taking next week off to be with my son for Christmas. I am not sure when I will be returning, but I will start publishing again right after New Years…if not soon. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and I look forward to being back with you soon. - JRC
News and Opinions
Target investigating massive Black Friday data breach
It's not just online transaction databases that are susceptible to attacks. The retailer Target is reportedly looking into the theft of millions of in-store credit card and debit card records from its databases. Millions of people may be affected.
The fall (and rise?) of Yahoo: How the web giant crumbled and built some great tech in the process
In the end, the bigger and badder Google brought Yahoo’s business to its knees. The company isn’t dead, but its body has been prematurely autopsied countless times by technology journalists.
Lights out: 40W and 60W bulb phase-out begins January 1, 2014
This phase-out means that the consumer lighting segments will be restricted to efficient halogens (sort of the clean coal of the lighting world), CFLs, and LEDs
Why Apple Needs A Next Big Thing Sometime Soon
Apple released the 'next' big things 3-6 years apart. We're about to hit year four since the last one, and with Steve Jobs no longer around to lead the charge, the whispers are out there that the innovation may not be to the level it had been in the past to lead to these creations.
Pre-encryption makes cloud-based storage safer
I must confess: Until recently, I deeply distrusted the security of cloud-storage services such as SkyDrive, Google Drive,and Dropbox. But now, thanks to pre-encryption software, I’m comfortably using several cloud services — with no worries about the security and privacy of my files.
Computer Tips and Tricks
Chrome Brings Apps to Your Desktop: Are They Worth Using?
Do you use Windows, Mac, or Linux applications? Google wants you to replace them with Chrome apps in the future. Google Chrome is now an app platform, complete with a Chrome app launcher for Windows and Mac
Browser Wars: Chrome vs. IE10 vs. Firefox
More application-like websites are on the horizon, and the major browsers are getting ready. Which is best for you?
New year, new calendar strategy: 10 hacks for staying organized in 2014
By using a mobile smart calendar creatively, you can bring order out of chaos in areas ranging from bill payment to time management - and, in some cases, even break your habit of being (un)fashionably late.
New Google Tips is surprisingly helpful
Google has launched Google Tips, a site which uses clickable cards to explain the features and capabilities of Google's biggest products.
Four Creative Uses for Your Old SD Cards
If you've been through a couple of smartphones by now, or have owned more than one digital camera in your lifetime, you probably have a few SD cards lying around that you don't know what to do with.
Tablets and Smartphones
Everything You Didn't Know You Could Do with Google's Voice Commands
Voice search is one of those features that seems silly, but is awesome once you start using it. Not convinced? Here are a few ways to turn voice search from a silly gimmick into a useful productivity tool.
The 10 Best Tablets
Looking for something to bridge the gap between laptop and smartphone? These ten top-rated tablets fit the bill.
Biggest Android news of 2013
Android has enjoyed a very big year. The platform has been growing faster than the competition. A flurry of new smartphones and tablets has been launched. New form factors and innovations, from voice controls to curved displays, point the way to a brighter future.
Shopping for an iPad? Here are the Best Last Minute Deals
Although the Friday after Thanksgiving is traditionally the biggest shopping day of the season, this year retailers are making one last big push to get out of the red. Below is a list of last minute deals on Apple’s iPad, iPad Air, and iPad mini at various locations.
BBB Warning: Smart Phone Apps May Share Your Information
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to make sure the apps they download don’t take more information than they need to do the job.
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