Unsurprisingly, it appears that the Google company’s YouTube will be phasing out support for Microsoft’s infamous Internet Explorer 6 browser, news that arrived via multiple user encounters with a warning message stating that the site would be ‘phasing out support’ for a certain browser soon. A logical move for certain, there are many consumers glad…
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Office 2010 Changes
In the slew of new features coming with Office 2010, the biggest will be the collection of online applications that ship alongside the desktop software itself. Lightweight browser-based versions of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OneNote, will be included, allowing users to carry on working when they're not in front of their regular PC. Microsoft says…
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Strong Passwords – The Protection of the Past
Most of the traditional password advice out there is a little dated. Strong passwords are the number one suggestion, selling the idea that your computer is in most peril from hackers- actualy people sitting at a screen somewhere trying to crack your account themselves. But these same passwords do absolutely nothing to protect online users…
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Travellers Beware of Vacation Hacking
A new trend in internet fraud, known as "vacation hacking," has been victimizing tourist all over the globe. Cybercriminals are targeting travelers by creating fake Wi-Fi hot spots in hotels, airports, and sometimes on the plane itself. Vacationers are lead to believe they're signing on at designated Wi-Fi access points, when they are in fact …
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eBay’s Changes to Blame for Decline
Recently, eBay has made some noticeable changes in both the way the site is promoted, as well as the rules buyers and sellers operate by. Originally trying to bill itself as a place for a full range of merchandise, they've come to emphasize used and off-season goods.This is what experts say is causing the fall…
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Google’s Ambition in Chrome OS
For years, Google has been predicting a future of web based applications and open-source operating systems. It seems that in announcing the inevitable arrival of Chrome OS, they are creating that landscape themselves. An open-source operating system for netbooks and other computers, Google could be on to something. Characterizing Chrome OS as an attempt to…
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Mac’s New CheckUp 2.5 Anticipates Snow Leopard
App4Mac has announced a comprehensive update for CheckUp which will both improve the interface and add other enhancements to the system maintenance tool. CheckUp is compatible with PowerPC G4, G5, and Intel-based Macs, primarily checking on disks and memory in addition to monitoring memory, CPU, disk drive, and network adapter usage. Specific rules can be…
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July 4th Cyber Attack Continues
A surprisingly sophisticated computer attack that was first noticed July 4 has compromised the Web sites of several government agencies. Agncies specifically tasked with fighting cyber crime are included on this list. Over the holiday weekend, The Treasury Department, Secret Service, Federal Trade Commission and Transportation Department Web sites were all down for a time,…
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Netbooks Video and Audio speed to Get a boost
Most of today's netbooks on the market run Intel’s Atom processor, which is not powerful enough to handle the high demands of video or audio playback. Terga is betting it can fix that with its latest attempt to join the growing netbook market If you have tried to watch youtube or hulu on a netbook,…
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World’s Fastest Wireless Network Tested by Scientists
"Scientists in Pisa, Italy claim to have set a new world record for the fastest wireless data transmission. They report that they were able to achieve throughput speeds above 1.2 Terabits per second, which they say beats the previous wireless data transmission speed record of 160 Gigabits per second by Korean scientists. The technology that…
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