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The folks at Microsoft have just announced in a blog post that Windows 10 will be released to the general public on July 29. And as I mentioned in an earlier post, it will be free during the first year!
Like virtually everyone else on our planet, I was very underwhelmed with Windows 8 when it was released. To be blunt, it was just plain awful. [Read more…]
Virtual Private Networks (aka VPNs) are wonderful services that can provide a powerful layer of security and privacy to your Internet activities.
One of the most popular VPN services out there is Hola Free VPN. Hola is currently being used by millions of people, possibly even you.
Well, if you are using Hola Free VPN, I strongly recommend that you STOP using it immediately. Here’s why… [Read more…]
Your already awesome Amazon Prime (#ad) membership just got even better if you happen to live in one of 14 U.S. metropolitan areas.
If your zip code happens to fall in one of the areas listed below you can place your order for $35 or more for certain Prime-eligible products before noon and have it delivered to your door by 9pm on the same day! If your order is placed after the 12:00pm deadline, you’ll still receive free one-day shipping!
Here is a list of the metro areas where Prime members qualify for free same-day shipping: [Read more…]
If you’ve been thinking about dipping your toes into the Linux world, now is the perfect time to get started. For a limited time, the Linux Foundation is offering their outstanding $99 “Introduction to Linux” course for free!
“Introduction to Linux” covers the basics of the Linux operating system. You’ll learn how to use the GUI (Graphical User Interface) as well as the command line to perform many common Linux tasks. You’ll also get hands-on training in several of the most useful Linux-based applications.
The only prerequisite to taking this course is basic familiarity with computers in general. Experienced Windows and Mac users will do just fine. [Read more…]
A new virus called PolloCrypt is making the rounds, and it’s a bad one.
PolloCrypt silently encrypts all the data on your hard drive, then demands that you pay a “ransom” of several hundred dollars to a group of hackers before they will decrypt your files so you can regain access to them.
“Ransomware” of this type certainly isn’t new, but this one is the latest strain of it to hit the streets so you need to be especially wary of it.
It has been reported that the hackers often fail to decrypt a victim’s files even after the ransom has been paid, so it’s wise to avoid getting the virus in the first place if at all possible.
Here are a few things you can do to protect yourself against the nasty PolloCrypt Ransomware Virus: [Read more…]