When it’s 108 outside day after day in Tucson, and there is not much going on because it is too hot, Patch Tuesday seems like a big deal. For 9 months, Tucson is a hub of activity, but it all goes away when the university shuts down and the temperatures sore to ungodly levels. But summer here is the price we pay for the good weather we have most of the year. It will soon get exciting again when the monsoon storms hit and we have high heat and humidity, along with massive rainstorms, thunderstorms and unbelievable lighting shows.
Sorry, don’t mean to be complaining as I really do like it down here. And I plan well for this time of year with personal projects that can all be done inside with the air conditioning blasting away. And, in about 45 days, I will take an extended vacation north and get out of this heat. So am looking forward to that.
Until then, I will keep you informed of all the goings-on in the world of high tech. Am looking forward to the new toys coming next week from Adobe and Amazon…should be interesting. But until then, you will have to be satisfied with Patch Tuesday and some other interesting news and tips in this edition. Enjoy. -JRC
Tech News and Opinions
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, June 2014
June's Microsoft Patch Tuesday contains seven bulletins, including two rated “Critical” and five rated “Important”. Make sure you patch!
What is Apple iBeacon? Here's what you need to know
The Bluetooth-powered location system that could shake up shopping (and more) forever.
Costco Preparing to Begin Selling iPhone and iPad as iTunes Store Gift Cards Return
Back in late 2010, Apple and warehouse club chain Costco parted ways, ending a relationship that had seen Costco carrying iPods and iTunes Store gift cards. The two companies now appear to have patched up their differences.
Google is as Google Does
If you're going to use Google's services, then you must accept that you are going to reside within that ecosystem and Google has the right to manage it and manipulate it as they see fit, in order to maximize revenue.
In Harm's Way: The Dangers of a World Without Net Neutrality
The Internet is one of the greatest things humanity has ever created, and who knows what we’ll be able to do with it next. Let’s make sure there will always be plenty of room for the unexpected, by making certain no new business or service has to make a special deal to be able to meaningfully connect to users.
Computer Tips and Tricks
How to Create and Use Twitter Lists
The ability to create Lists in Twitter is a feature that's seriously underutilized. Lists help you organize your Twitter feed so you can see tweets coming from people with specific interests and expertise, or that you might for any reason categorize into a group.
Check Instantly Whether Your PC Is Infected By GameOverZeus
This particularly nasty piece of malware steals your passwords from a variety of web sites, including banks, in order to try to take your money.
30 Gmail Tips That Will Help You Conquer Email
As a Web app, Gmail is a work in progress, with Google adding more and more functionality all the time. The amount of under-the-hood power in Gmail is pretty staggering. And that's what we're here to delve into: all the tools that lay below the surface of the Gmail inbox.
100 Most Useful Web Sites
You would be surprised about the number of really good Websites you know nothing about. See what I mean for yourself.
Best Free Personal Finance Software
In my review of the best free personal finance managers, I found 8 products good enough to warrant recommendation with the best of these being as good as any commercial product. Some choices for online money management are also included in this article.
Mobile Computing
Apple's new iCloud storage plans: Cheap for consumers, even cheaper for developers
Apple has seen competitors wrest control of its users' data away in recent years, and the company is responding to the threat with a number of new features and pricing changes that are good for both consumers and developers
The Best iPad Keyboards
An iPad keyboard/case combo can increase your productivity and protect your precious tablet while it travels. Here are the top models we've tested.
The 100 Best iPhone Apps of 2014
What's an iPhone without apps? If your selection of apps feels tired and you need some new apps to invigorate your phone, this list of the 100 best iPhone apps will leave you with plenty of new suggestions.
Amazon integrates Audible audiobooks directly into Kindle mobile apps
Amazon announced that it’s integrating the Audible audiobook directly into the Kindle apps for both iOS and Android. After installing a free update landing today for the apps, users will be able to listen to Audible audio books without ever having to leave the app.
Catch The World Cup 2014 Fever With These 20 Great Android Apps
In order to stay updated on the latest news and scores, whether you're watching the games live or catching them while at work or after you wake up, you will need the help of some of these twenty apps on your Android phone.
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