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Why Microsoft might soon start giving away Windows for free

Posted on February 28, 2014

windows-for-free Could Microsoft be working on plans to give away their cash-cow Windows operating system for free? According to several reliable sources, the answer could be yes.

It’s no secret that Microsoft’s share of the operating system market is dwindling by the day, and it all started way back with the release of Apple’s first iPad. The guys and gals in Redmond apparently thought users would consider tablet PCs to be toys, not suitable replacements for desktop and laptop computers.

Well, they were wrong, and by the time they realized it the genie was already out of the bottle. [Read more…]

Apple releases critical security patch for Mac laptops and desktops

Posted on February 27, 2014

osx-mavericks Last Sunday I told you that Apple had just announced a major security flaw in both their iOS and OS X operating systems.

They almost immediately released a patch to fix the flaw in iOS, but they said it would take a little longer for them to make a patch available for OS X.

Well, all of you Mac laptop and desktop users will be glad to know that Apple has finally gotten around to releasing a security patch for OS X as well. [Read more…]

Apple releases critical security update for iOS

Posted on February 23, 2014

Apple has just announced a critical security flaw in both iOS (on smart phones, tablets and iPods) and OSX (on laptops and desktop computers).

This threat has been classified as severe because the flaw can allow hackers to see and intercept your encrypted web traffic under certain circumstances.

This security threat only applies to devices running certain versions of iOS (including iOS 7), but it’s very easy to see if it applies to yours. Here’s how: [Read more…]

Scam Alert: Do not install ‘Profile Visitors for Facebook’ extension

Posted on February 20, 2014

Another insidious scam is making the rounds on Facebook. This one is perpetuated by a “free” browser extension called Profile Visitors for Facebook.

The website that’s hawking this fraudulent extension (I will not publish the URL for obvious reasons) claims that it will add a new menu option to your Facebook page that, when clicked, will tell you who has been looking at your Facebook profile. [Read more…]

Comcast has been hacked. Change your passwords ASAP.

Posted on February 10, 2014

Comcast has just announced that their servers have been hacked. They say they have found no evidence that any sensitive customer data has been stolen, but if you have a Comcast account I suggest changing your password ASAP as a precaution.

The hackers apparently gained access to Comcast’s webmail servers, not the servers containing their customers’ personal and financial data. But how do they know for sure? I say better safe than sorry. [Read more…]