Six Android apps you need now | Android Atlas - CNET Reviews

Six Android apps you need now | Android Atlas - CNET Reviews: "Pick up a new Android device recently? If so, you'll probably want to break it in with a few killer apps. Here are six hot picks available from Google Play now."

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What to know before you disable Java on your computer - Stump the Geeks - NewsObserver.com

What to know before you disable Java on your computer - Stump the Geeks - NewsObserver.com: "Q. Our computer has the version of Java that we thought was safe (6 Update 30). We of course didn’t ask for Java, it was just loaded on our now 1-year-old HP desktop, so do you have any idea what it would affect if we disabled it? We also have an ancient HP laptop that doesn’t appear to even have Java on it. I long for the old days when it was so much simpler! Thanks for any advice you can give."

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7 Ways To Keep A Personal Journal

7 Ways To Keep A Personal Journal: "Journaling is an exercise for the mind and it has several proven benefits, but it can also seem difficult to do. This is primarily due to the overwhelming feeling of having to journal – it shouldn’t be like that. Instead, it should be something you look forward to doing every day. It should be a task that inspires you for the day ahead and/or relieves you of the day you have just had."

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Making Linux A Genuine Windows Replacement

Making Linux A Genuine Windows Replacement: "With Windows 8 casting a long shadow over the PC industry and Valve committing to create Linux-based gaming PCs, there’s never been a better time to start using Linux. For many users, the Linux desktop is now there — so many applications have moved to the cloud, hardware support has improved, and the desktop has been polished. You can even watch Netflix and play a variety of games on Steam — two big holes that have been filled recently."

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Facebook's latest big idea: Group Hug - Fortune Tech

Facebook's latest big idea: Group Hug - Fortune Tech: " One day after announcing a search feature that lets users quickly find information through their network, Facebook (FB) unveiled another potentially disruptive product: An open-source circuit board for servers affectionately dubbed Group Hug. Not surprisingly  the aesthetically challenged piece of hardware generated much less hype than Facebook's earlier announcement. But could have just as much impact by changing the way data centers are built."

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Global BC | Twitter says hackers gain access to 250,000 user accounts in cyber security breach

Global BC | Twitter says hackers gain access to 250,000 user accounts in cyber security breach: "SAN FRANCISCO - The social media giant Twitter acknowledged that it has become the latest victim in a number of cyber-attacks against media companies, saying hackers may have gained access to information on 250,000 of its more than 200 million active users."

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Technobuddy: Junk can keep your computer running » Ventura County Star

Technobuddy: Junk can keep your computer running » Ventura County Star: "I use a little known but terrific system for keeping my computer running. But I have to warn you. My wife knows about my method and she does not approve.

That’s because this method of mine is all about junk. Mary is not a big fan of junk. It’s not politically correct to say this but in general guys like junk, wives don’t. I say this with confidence. You can ask around if you don’t believe me."

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Raspberry Pi, the $35 computer, in New York Times - Boing Boing

Raspberry Pi, the $35 computer, in New York Times - Boing Boing: "The Raspberry Pi is a computer the size of a credit card. To use it, you need a keyboard and mouse, a monitor, and an SD card with Linux. The Raspberry Pi is powered by USB. The creator, Eben Upton at the University of Cambridge in Britain, is surprised at how popular the Pi has become in the few short months it's been available."

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HTG Explains: What’s the Difference Between Jailbreaking, Rooting, and Unlocking? - How-To Geek

HTG Explains: What’s the Difference Between Jailbreaking, Rooting, and Unlocking? - How-To Geek: "Compared to a PC, phones and tablets are fairly locked-down devices. Jailbreaking, rooting, and unlocking are all ways of bypassing their limitations, and doing things that manufacturers and carriers don’t want you to do."

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This Year Already Presenting Heavy Computer Virus Activity, says OnlineVirusRepair.com - SFGate

This Year Already Presenting Heavy Computer Virus Activity, says OnlineVirusRepair.com - SFGate: "Drastic climb in computer virus activity reported for January. Virus Removal methods are becoming increasingly more difficult reports OnlineVirusRepair.com"

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