The Biggest Tech Failures of 2012 - Slideshow from PCMag.com

The Biggest Tech Failures of 2012 - Slideshow from PCMag.com: "Remember how in 2010, digital picture frames were all the rage? (PCMag published a buyer's guide, in case you’re still looking.)"

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The top 10 mobile stories of 2012 you don't want to forget | Mobile - CNET News

The top 10 mobile stories of 2012 you don't want to forget | Mobile - CNET News: "Google Android and its biggest device partner, Samsung, had a very good year as they surged ahead of Apple and the iPhone. Meanwhile other players in the mobile market, such as Microsoft, Nokia, and Research In Motion, still struggled to make a dent against Google and Apple. And the impending "spectrum crunch" has driven a bevvy of wheeling and dealing on the carrier side."

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What the end of Google Sync means to you | Macworld

What the end of Google Sync means to you | Macworld: "f you use Google’s services for email, calendars, and contacts, you're probably aware that there are several different ways to access your data. You can use your favorite browser to access the Web interface. If you prefer dedicated Mac or iOS client app, you can use any that work with the industry-standard IMAP or POP protocols to access email, with CalDAV to access calendars, or with CardDAV to access contacts. On iOS devices, you've also had the option of using Google Sync—Google’s implementation of the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync protocol—for all those kinds of data."

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Three New Year's resolutions for PC users | PCWorld

Three New Year's resolutions for PC users | PCWorld: "A new year is upon us, and that can mean only one thing: resolutions. For most folks, these tend to be of the "get in shape" or "quit smoking" variety. But if you're a PCWorld reader, consider adding some PC-specific resolutions to the mix."

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NimbleTV, a Slingbox-like service with no box, starts trials | TechHive

NimbleTV, a Slingbox-like service with no box, starts trials | TechHive: "NimbleTV is a service that streams cable or satellite TV to any Internet-connected device, including phones, tablets, laptops, and connected televisions. After being announced in April, NimbleTV has begun a small beta rollout in New York, according to All Things Digital."

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2013 Expected to Bring Severe Computer Viruses and Spyware Activity says OnlineVirusRepair.com | Virtual-Strategy Magazine

2013 Expected to Bring Severe Computer Viruses and Spyware Activity says OnlineVirusRepair.com | Virtual-Strategy Magazine: "The previous year has been nothing short of an eruption of new viruses and spyware. Millions of people each year are attacked by all different sorts of viruses and malicious software, some of which aren’t even aware that their computer is infected. 2012 presented many new types of infections, which has kept antivirus and anti-spyware companies busy. The new viruses have made online virus removal more difficult and have forced new techniques to be put in place."

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3 Computer Threats to Watch for in 2013 | Fox Small Business Center

3 Computer Threats to Watch for in 2013 | Fox Small Business Center: "A new year means a new crop of computer attacks designed to steal sensitive data from businesses small and large. While a data breach can cost any size business money, when it happens to a small business it could spell its demise.  Knowledge is the key to setting up proper defenses against theses cyber criminals and attacks. With that in mind, here’s a look at three of the computer threats small businesses face in 2013."

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The Biggest Tech Failures of 2012 - Color - Slideshow from PCMag.com

The Biggest Tech Failures of 2012 - Color - Slideshow from PCMag.com: "It was supposed to be a dream team of previously successful entrepreneurs operating under the perfect name, but in the end it turned out to be one of Silicon Valley's biggest embarrassments."

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Acer Building 7-Inch Tablet Computer: Report / Infopackets.com

Acer Building 7-Inch Tablet Computer: Report / Infopackets.com: "A new report indicates that PC manufacturer Acer is now working on a sub-$100 tablet computer. At the moment, however, no one appears to know when or even if such a device will make its way to the United States."

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Google Chrome 25 will disable silent extension installation, kill all such extensions retroactively - The Next Web

Google Chrome 25 will disable silent extension installation, kill all such extensions retroactively - The Next Web: "Google on Friday announced that it is changing its stance for silently installing extensions in its browser. As of Chrome 25, external extension deployment options on Windows will be disabled by default and all extensions previously installed using them will be automatically disabled"

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