Saturday, October 6, 2012

FreedomPop launches its free 4G data service in beta

FreedomPop launches its free 4G data service in beta: "FreedomPop is finally ready to bring its free 4G data service to the masses (as long as they are in the United States). We recently covered FreedomPop when it intended to bring 4G data sleeves to iPhone and iPod touch users, and while it still is offering those, it's also rolling out a USB dongle and a 4G mobile hotspot."

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7 reasons why Europe really matters to cloud computing — Cloud Computing News

7 reasons why Europe really matters to cloud computing — Cloud Computing News: "It’s not home to Google, Amazon or Facebook, but from plucky entrepreneurs to the world’s most-advanced computing systems, Europe has a lot more to offer the world of cloud computing and web infrastructure than might meet the eye. Here are seven reasons why it matters."

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Computer Program Transforms Anyone into a Master Sculptor | TechNewsDaily.com

Computer Program Transforms Anyone into a Master Sculptor | TechNewsDaily.com: "It's like putting together Ikea furniture, but a bit more impressive. A new computer program beams easy-to-follow directions onto a piece of clay, allowing novices to sculpt anything they like. The New Scientist has a video of amateurs reproducing a realistic 3D rabbit, as well as the head of Michaelangelo's David."

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Computer virus designed to extort money on rise in the Ozarks | Springfield News-Leader | news-leader.com

Computer virus designed to extort money on rise in the Ozarks | Springfield News-Leader | news-leader.com: "A new “drive-by” virus designed to extort money from computer users is on the rise across the country — and the Springfield area is no exception."

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Desktop Fun: Wolves Wallpaper Collection Series 2 - How-To Geek

Desktop Fun: Wolves Wallpaper Collection Series 2 - How-To Geek:

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Friday, October 5, 2012

What Is Wireless Charging & How Exactly Does It Work? [MakeUseOf Explains]

What Is Wireless Charging & How Exactly Does It Work? [MakeUseOf Explains]: "We live in a wireless world. Except we don’t. Sure, we can send huge amounts of information across the airwaves, but the devices capable of sending and receiving it are tied down to power cords. Batteries allow some freedom but, eventually, we all have to come back around to the familiar face of the power outlet."

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HTG Explains: How System Restore Works in Windows - How-To Geek

HTG Explains: How System Restore Works in Windows - How-To Geek: "System Restore is a Windows feature that can help fix some crashes and other computer problems. To know when to use it, you’ll have to understand just how System Restore works."

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7 Ways To Free Up Hard Disk Space On Windows - How-To Geek

7 Ways To Free Up Hard Disk Space On Windows - How-To Geek: "Hard drives are getting larger and larger, but somehow they always seem to fill up. This is even more true if you’re using a solid-state drive (SSD), which offers much less hard drive space than traditional mechanical hard drives."

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Thursday, October 4, 2012

Not Just Email: Your Voice Mail Can Be Hacked, Too – Here’s How To Secure It

Not Just Email: Your Voice Mail Can Be Hacked, Too – Here’s How To Secure It: "Much has been made throughout 2011 and 2012 of the dangers of phone hacking. While many of the victims of the practice – in this case sponsored by major news organizations – were celebrities, politicians and sportsmen, many more were real, regular people who may or may not have been involved with slightly more famous people, one way or another."

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Four ways to fix an unresponsive iPhone home button | How To - CNET

Four ways to fix an unresponsive iPhone home button | How To - CNET: "No matter how anal you are about keeping your iPhone safe and intact, there is still a chance your home button will eventually suffer the effects of normal wear and tear."

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