Sunday, August 5, 2012

Grum: Inside The Takedown Of One Of The World’s Biggest Spam Networks | TechCrunch

Grum: Inside The Takedown Of One Of The World’s Biggest Spam Networks | TechCrunch: "As Spring cracked the Moscow frosts and March rains doused the streets, a computer in an innocuous server farm somewhere in the heart of the city winked to life. It was 2007, a year when many people became truly invested in online life. "

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Commodore 64 at 30: computing for the masses - Telegraph

Commodore 64 at 30: computing for the masses - Telegraph: "The Commodore 64 is the best-selling personal computer of all time and 30 years old this week, writes Christopher Williams."

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Friday, August 3, 2012

How to Install Extensions From Outside the Chrome Web Store - How-To Geek

How to Install Extensions From Outside the Chrome Web Store - How-To Geek: "Try to install an extension from outside the Chrome Web Store and Chrome will tell you that extensions “can only be added from the Chrome Web Store.” However, this message is incorrect – you can still install extensions from elsewhere."

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The Best 8 New Features in Android 4.1 Jelly Bean - How-To Geek

The Best 8 New Features in Android 4.1 Jelly Bean - How-To Geek: "Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is the slickest, fastest, most responsive release of Android yet. Here’s a list of the great features you have to look forward to when you get your hands on Android 4.1."

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Thursday, August 2, 2012

Review: Nexus 7 Android tablet

Review: Nexus 7 Android tablet: "The Nexus 7 is an innocuous looking little device. The unassuming face of Google's first foray into the tablet world has no hardware buttons aside from the power button and volume rocker, and the lithe 7-inch form factor means it can be slipped away into your bag or even jacket pocket."

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Outlook.com Walkthrough and Additional Information [Video and Article Links] - How-To Geek

Outlook.com Walkthrough and Additional Information [Video and Article Links] - How-To Geek: "On Tuesday Microsoft unveiled the new Metro UI version of its e-mail service that is set to replace the old Hotmail/Live service. You can see the clean, sleek look of Outlook.com in action with this walkthrough video from the Microsoft Outlook team. We also have additional article links with more information to share with you."

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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

A Computer Infection that Can Never Be Cured - Technology Review

A Computer Infection that Can Never Be Cured - Technology Review: "As the manufacturing of computers and other gadgets has migrated to China, an occasional paranoid voice has asked whether the country might be tempted to preinstall software for surveillance. This remains a far-fetched notion, but now a French hacker has at least shown how such a covert back door could be created."

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Outlook.com Review & Rating | PCMag.com

Outlook.com Review & Rating | PCMag.com: "With Gmail at Hotmail's heels, Microsoft has struck back with a new look for its mail service, some great new features, and a new name: Outlook.com."

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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

How do I copy the contents of my Hotmail or Gmail to a CD or DVD for reference?

How do I copy the contents of my Hotmail or Gmail to a CD or DVD for reference?: "The first step is to download the emails to your computer with an email program; then you can back them up any way you wish."

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How do I set up a home network without internet?

How do I set up a home network without internet?: "You don't need to be connected to the internet in order to network your home computers. An unconnected network is put together in much the same way."

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