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Google Fixes Search Problem in Outlook Sync Tool for Apps
Google has fixed an issue with the Outlook synchronization tool it released recently for its Apps hosted communications and collaboration suite, Google said Tuesday.
That tool, called Apps Sync for Microsoft Outlook, didn't play well with programs that interact directly with the Outlook data f...
Facebook Simplifies Privacy Settings, Calls Them Too Complex
Facebook will simplify the way in which it offers privacy options to its users, as it gets ready to give its members for the first time the option to make the content they post on their profiles available to anyone on the Internet.
Right now, Facebook privacy controls are too scattered across ...
Gov't Official: We're Serious About Cybersecurity This Time
The U.S. White House is determined to follow through on its efforts to make cybersecurity a top priority, despite earlier government efforts that have fallen flat, a top official said Wednesday.
A 60-day review of the nation's cybersecurity stance, completed recently by White House cybersecuri...
Citibank Tests out Payments Using Mobile Phones
Citibank is starting a large trial of the use of mobile phones to make credit card payments at retail outlets and other points-of-sale in Bangalore, which the company is branding as "Citi Tap and Pay".
The trial will cover 3,000 to 5,000 mobile users and about 500 merchants, it said.
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The Simpsons: Worth More on Hulu than Fox
A tectonic shift has taken place for the digital age: ad rates for popular shows like The Simpsons and CSI are higher online than they are on prime-time TV. If a company wants to run ads alongside an episode of The Simpsons on Hulu or TV.com it will cost the advertiser about $60 per thousand vie...
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| Macintosh News | From about.com
About Focus on Macs
Is Apple About to Drop NVIDIA Graphics Processors From Future Macs?
SemiAccurate, a site devoted to technology news and rumors, is reporting that Apple and NVIDIA are about to part ways. While SemiAccurate offers no source for its information, not even...
Greenpeace Praises Apple But Drops Its Ranking
Greenpeace cant decide whether to praise Apple or continue its PR tactic of attacking the company, so its doing both. Greenpeace recently released its 12th Guide to Greener Electronics, using...
Firefox 3.5: Fastest Fox Ever
Mozilla today released Firefox 3.5, the newest version of its open source web browser. Available for Mac, Linux, and Windows, this latest version uses an entirely new rendering engine that...
Steve Jobs Returns to Work
Steve Jobs officially returned to the Apple campus in Cupertino today, according to Bloomberg. Steve will initially divide his time between working on campus and working from home, but he...
Cocktail: Toms Budget Software Pick
Cocktail was one of the original OS X utilities that let users gain access to some of the Macs hidden capabilities. It has since evolved into a general-purpose utility that...
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| Computer Security News | From about.com
About Internet / Network Security
Avoid New Spam / Phishing Attacks
There are a couple of new spam / phishing attacks which have been successful at circumventing my Junkmail filter and making it to my Inbox. One is titled 'Statement Request'...
Microsoft Releases Beta of New Security Software
Microsoft announced last November that they planned to discontinue their retail Windows Live OneCare security product and replace it with a new free antimalware offering. That time has come. Well,...
iPhone 3.0 Filled with Security Updates
Do you have an iPhone? Have you downloaded version 3.0 of the iPhone OS (the real thing- not the leaked pirated version with the malware)? I mentioned in the comments...
Asus + Disney + Toys R Us = Kid-Safe Netbook
Asus and Disney are teaming up to create the Disney Netpal. The Disney Netpal will be available in two models- the MK90 with a 16Gb solid state drive, and the...
Leaked iPhone 3.0 Scam
Ain't nothing like the real thing baby. And, since the real thing is officially released today do yourself a favor and don't fall for any messages claiming to lead to...
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| Mobile Computing News | From about.com
About Wireless / Networking
DISCUSS: Wireless Networking for Home Theaters
Some families have a home theater setup that includes digital video recorders (DVR) and game consoles. Newer home entertainment devices support networking and offer additional features when connected to the...
The Best and Worst Wi-Fi Hotels (2009)
Many hotels offer free wireless Internet service, but others do not. And even if it's free, the quality of Wi-Fi service can vary from one hotel to the next. HotelChatter's...
WiLife Catches It On Video
Looking to find out whether any uninvited guests are sneaking into your private office when you're in another part of the house, at work, or even on vacation? Adding digital...
How Accurate is Your Computer Clock?
Some of you probably use NTP (Network Time Protocol) to keep your computer (and router) clocks synchronized to the correct time of day. NTP is a great technology, as left...
Does iPhone 3.0 Really Excel at Wi-Fi Hotspots?
The new iPhone version 3.0 software release brings several nice improvements over earlier versions. One of these is the ability to automatically log in to AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots in the...
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| Printing and Scanning News | From about.com
About Printers / Scanners
HP 6500 and HP 8500 Printer Specs
HP has several new printers that I'll be looking at soon. The HP 6500, according to HP, is fast, economical, and eco-conscious--it uses as much as 40 percent less energy than a laser printer, the company says. At under $100, the HP 6500 printer is likely to be a great buy. The big-brother version...
Lexmark X204n Laser Printer: Small Price, Footprint
The Lexmark X204n is a monochrome laser printer that sells for well under $300. It's also networkable, fairly fast, eco-friendly, and has a relatively small footprint for a laser printer. Check out the Lexmark X204n Review for more specs on this new monochrome laser printer from Lexmark.
Print Your Own Custom Silver Cufflinks. Scan Your Own Monkey.
Yes, it was strange to type that title, but thanks to Shapeways, which allows you to create your own jewelry, ringpoems, and other fun stuff using a 3D printer, you can in fact create your own custom cufflinks (with your initials on them), in silver. Or a ringpoem, a ring of silver made of the wo...
Print from the Web--Without a PC
HP has announced that later this year, it will release the world's first Web-connected home printer. The HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web uses HP apps that allow users "to connect instantly with fun, informative and personal content," the company says. The first app partners are USA Toda...
Save Ink, Save Time, with Dell's InkSave Program
Starting a print job and then discovering that you don't have enough ink to finish it can be infuriating, not to mention a time waster. Now you've got to jump in the car and find the local office-supply store, and hope they have your ink in stock. But Dell offers a painless way to ensure you alwa...
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