Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Dangerous new virus hijacks your computer — www.bubblews.com — Readability

Dangerous new virus hijacks your computer — www.bubblews.com — Readability: "here are ways to get your computer back without paying up, though.

First, check to make sure the virus is the real thing. Some hackers are using fake ransomware to trick you into paying big bucks, even though your computer isn't really infected."

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So Your iPhone Was Lost or Stolen: Here’s What To Do — www.makeuseof.com — Readability

So Your iPhone Was Lost or Stolen: Here’s What To Do — www.makeuseof.com — Readability: "If your iPhone is no longer in your possession, you might never see it again and the last thing you want to worry about is data security. Here’s what you need to do.

Data theft can be just as damaging (if not more so) than losing a very expensive gadget. Your iPhone might be your pride and joy, but just imagine if someone gained access to your email, bank or social media accounts – wouldn’t that potentially be worse?"

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Xbox One vs PlayStation 4: Is there a performance gap, and can it be closed? — www.gizmag.com — Readability

Xbox One vs PlayStation 4: Is there a performance gap, and can it be closed? — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "With the launches of Sony's PlayStation 4 and Microsoft's Xbox One now a matter of mere days away, excitement and hype levels have entered the stratosphere. On paper, the PlayStation 4 has arguably looked the more capable games console, with Xbox One tailored more as an all-in media hub. But with the first cross-format games emerging, some are concerned that the performance gap may be bigger than foretold. Why? And can the gap be closed?"

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