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IE9 Preview

geek1 — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:58:39 +0000

REDMOND, Wash.–Microsoft kicked off its Professional Developers Conference today, releasing an updated test version of Internet Explorer 9, the company’s effort to reassert itself in the Web browser market.

“We’ve tried to make the Web feel more like native applications,” CEO Steve Ballmer said as part of a keynote speech this morning.

The . . . → Read More: IE9 Preview

Choosing the right computer for your college bound child

geek1 — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:59:32 +0000

Sure, we all made it through college just fine without a computer. But times have changed and a computer is practically a necessity for all college students these days.

This year, the U.S. Department of Education estimates nearly 18 million students will enroll in American colleges and universities. And a new national survey of . . . → Read More: Choosing the right computer for your college bound child

What you should know about virus’

geek1 — Tue, 25 May 2010 23:54:55 +0000

For a virus or other malicious program to infect your computer, it needs to be able to spread from one machine to another. They are specifically designed to get access to parts of your computer system that allow for communication with other machines. Many will actually block administrator access to much of your operating . . . → Read More: What you should know about virus’

iPhone going to Verizon?

geek1 — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:03:52 +0000

(Credit: Apple)

Rumors of the iPhone coming to Verizon Wireless may have some consumers in the U.S. wondering about resulting cost savings for the device. But will more competition really mean lower prices?

Six months after the iPhone market opened up in the United Kingdom for the iPhone, prices have only dipped slightly. But . . . → Read More: iPhone going to Verizon?

Hackers stealing passwords to Facebook Accounts

geek1 — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:55:33 +0000

(Reuters) – Hackers have flooded the Internet with virus-tainted spam that targets Facebook’s estimated 400 million users in an effort to steal banking passwords and gather other sensitive information.

The emails tell recipients that the passwords on their Facebook accounts have been reset, urging them to click on an attachment to obtain new login . . . → Read More: Hackers stealing passwords to Facebook Accounts

Researchers track cyber spy ring to China

geek1 — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:19:07 +0000

China ‘Shadow’ network detailed in report Tuesday by the Information Warfare Monitor By Sumner Lemon April 6, 2010 06:20 AM ET

IDG News Service – Researchers in the U.S. and Canada have tracked and documented a sophisticated cyber-espionage network based in China, dubbed Shadow, that targeted computers in several countries, including systems belonging to . . . → Read More: Researchers track cyber spy ring to China

Watch for counterfeit Core i7-920 CPUs

geek1 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:02:59 +0000

Oops. Over the weekend, it seems as if 300 or so unlucky individuals were shipped a counterfeit processor from the normally reliable warehouses at NewEgg, and Hard|OCP has the images (and video) to prove it. Vincent Waller couldn’t have possibly been more eager to receive the Core i7-920 that he had ordered, but upon . . . → Read More: Watch for counterfeit Core i7-920 CPUs