Still evaluating… (PIC)
Dec 31, 2009 Software
1736 days! Surely there must be a free alternative by now, dude.
Y2K: The Good, The Bad And The Crazy
Dec 31, 2009 Software
The notorious Y2K bug put IT on the map — and nearly wiped out its credibility. Ten years later, we remember the upsides, the downsides and how techies rang in the new millennium.
Security in Windows 7: User Account Control
Dec 31, 2009 Security
Does Windows 7 version of User Account Control improve on the infamous feature Vista introduced?
Phishing: not just for attacking banks – Computerworld
Dec 31, 2009 Security
This week on Security Levity, a reminder to beware of all kinds of phishing attack: not just bad guys pretending to be your bank. Over the past few days, our spamtraps have picked up a range of attempted phishing messages from fraudsters trying to steal account details of online games. The most targeted game is World of Warcraft (WoW).
Albert Gonzalez Pleads Guilty in Heartland, 7-11 Breaches
Dec 31, 2009 Security
Florida computer hacker Albert Gonzalez pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges for intrusions into Heartland Payment Systems, Hannaford Brothers supermarket chain, 7-Eleven and two unidentified companies — marking his third and final guilty plea in what prosecutors have called the largest identity theft scheme in U.S. history.
The True Odds of Airborne Terror [CHART]
Dec 31, 2009 Security
After the crotchbomb there has been a lot of noise about airplane security again. But what is the actual risk of an airplane attack? Here is the definitive chart…
Linux Gaming: Are We There Yet?
Dec 31, 2009 Linux
Can you actually play Windows games on Linux? That’s what AnandTech seeks to find out. Talk about opening a can of worms!
Deals with Microsoft and Google should turn a profit for Twi
Dec 31, 2009 Industry
Twitter Inc., the San Francisco company that has popularized short but free texts known as tweets, is reportedly set to turn a small profit this year thanks to $25 million in Internet search deals signed with Google and Microsoft.
Google Phone Pricing Leaked: $530 Unlocked, $180 on T-Mobile
Dec 31, 2009 Industry
Google will sell it unlocked and unsubsidized for $530, and that Google will sell it by themselves.
Is YouTube About to Jump into Online Gaming?
Dec 31, 2009 Industry
YouTube is the world’s online video portal, but if a recent patent application filed by Google is any indication, it may be looking to became an interactive gaming portal as well.