PowerCube solves bulky plug dilemma

PowerCube solves bulky plug dilemma: "It's definitely one of life's little annoyances – devices with big adapters built into their power plugs, that block multiple outlets on your power bar. Allocacoc's PowerCube is an alternative to those bars, that can reportedly accommodate up to five of those big plugs at once."



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Forget The End Of Life Woes: Windows 8 Has An XP Mode

Forget The End Of Life Woes: Windows 8 Has An XP Mode: "Windows XP mode is restricted to Professional versions of Windows 7. Microsoft doesn’t officially support it on Windows 8, but there’s a way to get Windows XP Mode running on Microsoft’s latest operating system anyway. You won’t need a Windows XP disc or license key — just a computer running Windows 8."



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Securing Your Chromebook With Two Easy Tweaks

Securing Your Chromebook With Two Easy Tweaks: "One of the most touted benefits of a Chromebook is its security. But are there any steps that owners can take that will improve and enhance the current level of protection?
Google claims that their Chromebook devices are virtually virus free. The machine has been designed using the principle of ‘defence in depth’ – meaning the Chromebook has multiple layers of protection and if one layer is bypassed, others are still in effect."



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Get 50GB of iDrive Android cloud storage for 99 cents - CNET

Get 50GB of iDrive Android cloud storage for 99 cents - CNET: "Cloud storage is no longer an oddity -- it's a necessity. You need it not only to back up your most prized data (while at the same time keeping local backups, natch), but also to sync your files, photos, and the like between your various devices: phones, tablets, PCs, and so forth.
Ah, but which cloud-storage service should you choose? There are tons of them, and they're getting more competitive all the time. And here's one of the hotter deals I've seen to date: You can get 50GB of iDrive storage for 99 cents per year. The catch? It's for Android users and new iDrive customers only."



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How to protect yourself from the 'Heartbleed' bug - CNET

How to protect yourself from the 'Heartbleed' bug - CNET: "A new security bug means that people all across the Web are vulnerable to having their passwords and other sensitive data stolen. Here's what consumers can do to protect themselves"



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