Lifehacker: UberStudent Is an Ubuntu System Custom-Built for Students – We suggested last week that, for many college students, a used laptop reloaded with Ubuntu is good enough. UberStudent, an Ubuntu installation loaded with student-friendly tools and customizations, is a smart pick for getting your actual school work done.
Google Chrome: 5 Must-Have Tips and Tricks – Maybe IE 9, just released in beta form, will turn out to be the greatest browser ever. And Mozilla’s Firefox gets better with every rev–and my heart wants to support the open source business model that has given Microsoft a run for its money. But for now, I’m sticking with Google’s Chrome 6, because its clean, no nonsense interface, and above all, its speed and stability, make Web surfing as easy and enjoyable as possible.
Adobe releases security update for Flash Player – New versions of Adobe Flash Player have been released today in order to patch a critical vulnerability in earlier versions of the program for Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Solaris and Android.
Google tackles password weaknesses with two-step sign-on – Google addresses questions about the security of its cloud-based products in announcing a new two-step log-in process that aims to strengthen the password security model by adding a dynamic layer.
Five Ways to Get Your PC Running Again – What is the worst-case scenario when it comes to your PC? Windows gives you the blue screen, a cryptic error message or a completely black screen during the boot-up process! Beginners don’t even know where to begin; it even baffles IT professionals. Luckily, there are some very effective ways to repair Windows using Microsoft’s own tools! Here are five methods for troubleshooting problems during start-up and getting your PC running again.
One in five students have hacked, one in three did it for fun – Research published today by Tufin Technologies reveals that 23% of college and university students have hacked into IT systems. Of these hackers, 40% waited until after their 18th birthday before their first hacking attempt.
Microsoft issues Advisory on ASP.NET Hole – Microsoft has issued a security advisory for a recently disclosed vulnerability in the ASP.NET that could leave millions of Web pages vulnerable to attack.
Company News:
Intel charges customers $50 to unlock CPU features – Sometimes it seems that companies do something so monumentally bone-headed you have to wonder whether anyone is awake at the helm. Today brings word that chip giant Intel is allowing OEMs to sell CPUs with certain features locked – for the customer to unlock by paying $50 for a software code.
Why iPad Is Hurting Laptop Sales – While Best Buy’s CEO may or may not have recently reported that Apple’s tablet has reduced laptop sales by 50 percent, market researcher NPD has released figures showing a steep decline in notebook sales growth since the release of the iPad. We take a look at how Apple has been able to target customers, deliver them the products they desire — and cut into laptop sales.
VMware set to purchase SuSE – Jack Wallen speculates on the VMware purchase of SuSE and the death of Novell. What are the benefits of this deal? See if you agree with Jack and share your thoughts in the discussion.
From Cuil to Frozen: The ‘Google-Killer’ Eats Its Own Medicine – Stick a fork in it. The oft-maligned Web search service started up by some ex-Googlers is currently offline and reports indicate that Cuil might be gone for good.
Off Topic (Sort of):
YouTube Time Machine Takes You Back in Time – While YouTube has only been around for just over five years, video and moving pictures date back to the late 1800s, and some of those hundred-year-old videos are available on YouTube to view.
Attack of the Killer Gadgets – How tech overload is scrambling our brains, ruining our relationships, and wasting our time–and what you can do about it.
Will the ‘Facebook Phone’ Become a Privacy Nightmare? – Rumors are swirling that Facebook is getting into the smartphone business. If true, that could be bad news for you and me.
Is Apple’s ban on iPad porn damaging the future of media? – Everyone knows that Steve Jobs has banned porn and any sexual content from the iPad but is this a wise move?
Today’s Quote:
“There is always more misery among the lower classes than there is humanity in the higher.”
- Victor Hugo
Today’s Free Downloads:
CintaNotes Free Personal Notes Manager – As you go through your day, you may come across plenty of bits of information that you’d like to save for perusing later. CintaNotes is designed to do just that, and it does it quickly, easily, and for free.
Freemake Video Converter – If you need a free app that can convert between several pre-set video formats with a few clicks, Freemake Video Converter is the one you want. Not only is it a competent converter in its own right, it works well with Ellora Assets Corporation’s other app, Freemake Video Downloader, which can grab videos off the Web for later conversion.
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