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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Could These 3 Social Networks Succeed Facebook?

Could These 3 Social Networks Succeed Facebook?: "Entropy. It’s why all the kings’ horses and all the kings’ men couldn’t put Humpty Dumpty back together again. It gives us time and makes your hair gray. Everything ends. And that includes Facebook.
Despite what MakeUseOf readers think, it’s been predicted that Facebook will shed 80% of its users by 2017 – but which social network will succeed it? Here are some likely candidates."



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Of Toasters And Smartphones: Apps And The Economy

Of Toasters And Smartphones: Apps And The Economy: "You bought your toaster, and now you can toast things with it. Sure: there are various bakers out there vying to sell you bread, and you need to pay your electricity bill to keep things working. But the company that makes your toaster isn’t hoping to take home a percentage of these sales – and it isn’t showing ads based on your past toasting history."



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The Windows 8.1 Update finally makes Microsoft's Metro future PC-friendly | PCWorld

The Windows 8.1 Update finally makes Microsoft's Metro future PC-friendly | PCWorld: "And amazingly, this digital love letter should woo over all but the most obstinate of the PC faithful. The Windows 8.1 Update is still not quite perfect, but it atones for Windows 8's most egregious sins, finally transforming Windows 8 into a desirable operating system even for diehard keyboard and mouse users. There's little reason not to migrate to Windows 8 if you're on the hunt for a new PC now."



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Windows XP Support Ends Today: Here’s How to Switch to Linux

Windows XP Support Ends Today: Here’s How to Switch to Linux: "Microsoft is done supporting Windows XP. If you want security patches, you’ll have to buy an new boxed copy of Windows or a new PC — or you can switch to Linux and get free security updates for years to come.

Not only is desktop Linux more powerful and feature-complete than ever, the operating system you use matters less than ever. With more software becoming web-based, Linux is on a more even footing with Windows and Mac OS X."



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The 3 Easiest Ways to Video Chat Online or On the Go

The 3 Easiest Ways to Video Chat Online or On the Go: "Video chat was once the future. In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the video phone was supposed to be an awe-inspiring example of future technology. Well, that future is here — video chat has been with us for many years.

We can now even video chat from almost anywhere thanks to smartphones with data connections. Laptops, tablets, and smartphones have built-in front-facing cameras, so video chat is within reach of practically everyone."



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Nanodot-based smartphone battery that recharges in 30 seconds

Nanodot-based smartphone battery that recharges in 30 seconds: "Today at Microsoft’s Think Next symposium in Tel Aviv, Israeli startup StoreDot has demonstrated the prototype of a nanodot-based smartphone battery it claims can fully charge in just under 30 seconds. With the company having plans for mass production, this technology could change the way we interact with portable electronics, and perhaps even help realize the dream of a fast-charging electric car."



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