Law enforcers push smartphone makers to add anti-theft 'killswitch' by 2014 - Jun. 13, 2013

Law enforcers push smartphone makers to add anti-theft 'killswitch' by 2014 - Jun. 13, 2013:

Maybe you haven't heard that big time theft is starting to occur with smartphones. If you don't have one, and can't afford one, there is a lucrative business in the theft of smartphones.

This is a crime on the rise, and the smartphone community is coming to the rescue. It's a kill switch, a command issued to a device, presumably issued by the original owner, to render a piece of sensitive electronic equipment like an iPhone or Android device to a useless piece of plastic or metal.

Will this put a stop to all of rash of crime involving the theft (both strong arm and other wise) of very expensive phones that has taken on a life of it's own.

'via Blog this'

Microsoft: Here's why businesses will want Windows 8.1 | PCWorld

Microsoft: Here's why businesses will want Windows 8.1 | PCWorld:

We've heard this one before, why businesses will now want a new operating system. It's true probably a very small number of businesses will want to change up to the latest and greatest, but if businesses are the same across the country as the one that I work at, don't count on it.

Businesses change operating systems for a few reasons, and depending on the time it would take to install it, and the peripherals that may become obsolete by upgrading to the latest software edition by Microsoft. Most of the time businesses use technology as just one of their tools, and if the tool isn't broke, they don't fix it.

But maybe this time with all of the enhancements to Windows 8, business may again start to take notice. The improvements to productivity and ease of use could be a great thing for IT departments and business owners alike.

The New Flickr: What it Means for Flickr Pro Users - (Pro Users are getting short end of it!)

The New Flickr: What it Means for Flickr Pro Users:

I am a Pro Member of Flickr but now I learn all of those years that I supported them, they now turn their back on me and want to charge me double for nothing? That's what's wrong with America today, I will tell you.

Shame on you flickr and Yahoo for running this scam on the 'former' Pro Users that kept this service afloat - for many years.





'via Blog this'

Congress sends Google a list of questions about privacy and Glass | Ars Technica

Congress sends Google a list of questions about privacy and Glass | Ars Technica:

 Congress is very concerned that Glass is going beyond what is considered 'normal' for privacy concerns - and yes, the wearers of these items do resemble cyborgs! So maybe they have something on this?

Everyone is not exactly gushing about the Google Glass project. Yes, it's different, and now Congress in the US wants to know more about this new tech advance.

Leave it to Congress to get involved in a private enterprise and want to investigate it and turn it into a big deal.

Interesting to see how this works out, instead of Congress 'worrying' about this, I think they should be getting together and coming up with more ways to get Americans into jobs and lowering the price of gasoline. Get with the priorities!

Ahh, yeah then we can attend to the possible privacy issues that these 'glasses' can be invading.



'via Blog this'

Google to Offer Unlocked Galaxy S4 with Stock Android - IGN

Google to Offer Unlocked Galaxy S4 with Stock Android - IGN:







 This isn't the next official offering from Google, but it's a phone that will have a closer tie to Google than other Android phones do.

 At $649 though, they can keep it, way too much in this day and age for a phone. Not available yet, but look for it soon on both T-Mobile and AT&T networks. It will be on the Google Play store around June 26th 2013. Unlocked and with LTE support.

Learn all about the next new HD format 4K

It's the latest edition of 'Home Theater Geeks' and this time the show is covering the next edition of HD television in the US and what it may be.

There is no real answer right now, but there are a lot of specifications to learn about when this new standard finally comes out.

Meet the thousands of people ready to die on Mars | Ars Technica

Meet the thousands of people ready to die on Mars | Ars Technica:

The Mars Rover on Mars, will there be people on Mars next?

 It may be a far off dream for some, but for many people going to Mars is a possibility and they aren't afraid to explore new lands (in this case new planets!). There has been a good response to a call for volunteers for the Mars One mission.

The mission would essentially be a one way trip for the most part, to establish a new human colony on Mars.

'via Blog this'

Detector finds smuggled cellphones even without batteries or SIM cards | PCWorld

Detector finds smuggled cellphones even without batteries or SIM cards | PCWorld:





Don't try to smuggle in a cell phone with the Manta Ray around, it's the latest technology that is on the market today when you absolutely can't bring a cell phone or mobile phone into a certain area.



'via Blog this'

AP Twitter hack prompts fresh look at cybersecurity needs | PCWorld

 AP Twitter hack prompts fresh look at cybersecurity needs | PCWorld:

People are starting to rely on Twitter for more timely updates on news, and information. It's been a great service to do just that, but somehow there has been some high level hacking of some news corporations twitter accounts, and the hackers have sent out false information for all to see.

Read on with this article on PC World that talks about this and what should be done about it.


'via Blog this'

Samsung Galaxy S4 - CNET Reviews

Samsung Galaxy S4 - CNET Reviews:

It's the phone that has gotten a lot of attention in the press after it's announcement, it's the Samsung Galaxy S4 with a quad core processor. It's primarily all constructed of plastic, read more about this phone before you want to pay a lot of money for it.

 It's the CNET Editors pick, so that answer just maybe yes! 'via Blog this'

Firefox turns 20—version 20, that is | Ars Technica

  Firefox turns 20—version 20, that is | Ars Technica:

The browser wars are still on. What do you use? Chrome, Firefox, or Internet Explorer? I tend to use them all at certain times, when I get tired of one, I'll fire up the one I haven't used for a while.

In this article, we leard about the 20th version of Firefox, which is a very capable browser.

Windows 8 takes blame for 'brutal' PC sales slide - Computerworld

Windows 8 takes blame for 'brutal' PC sales slide - Computerworld:

The Windows 8 OS looks like some first graders take on an operating system

When Windows 8 was announced, I was excited. That excitement turned a bit sour after I downloaded the developers preview and install the operating system for a few months on my laptop.

It just doesn't work well, you have to dig to find out how to search, you have to dig to find out how to turn it off. No wonder PC sales are down 14 percent, and I am suprised to see that it wasn't more like 24 percent. Windows 8 may have some really good features underneath the surface, but that terrible GUI has to go.




'via Blog this'

Ubuntu “Raring Ringtail” hits beta, disables Windows dual-boot tool | Ars Technica

Ubuntu “Raring Ringtail” hits beta, disables Windows dual-boot tool | Ars Technica:

I love to use Ubuntu it's lite and fast and never gives me a problem, here's a story on the next edition of Ubuntu called 'Raring Ringtail' or version 13.04 whichever you like best.

It's going to be available for download on April 25th, 2013


Read more in this article from Ars Technica
'via Blog this'



  Get a great deal on one of the best Anti-virus programs available: