Ransomware: Why This New Malware is So Dangerous and How to Protect Yourself — www.howtogeek.com — Readability

Ransomware: Why This New Malware is So Dangerous and How to Protect Yourself — www.howtogeek.com — Readability: "Ransomware is a type of malware that tries to extort money from you. One of the nastiest examples, CryptoLocker, takes your files hostage and holds them for ransom, forcing you to pay hundreds of dollars to regain access."

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How Can I Safely Destroy Sensitive Data CDs/DVDs? — www.howtogeek.com — Readability

How Can I Safely Destroy Sensitive Data CDs/DVDs? — www.howtogeek.com — Readability: "You have a pile of DVDs with sensitive information on them and you need to safely and effectively dispose of them so no data recovery is possible. What’s the most safe and efficient way to get the job done?"

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How to Access a Windows Desktop From Your Tablet or Phone — www.howtogeek.com — Readability

How to Access a Windows Desktop From Your Tablet or Phone — www.howtogeek.com — Readability: "iPads and Android tablets can’t run Windows apps locally, but they can access a Windows desktops remotely — even with a physical keyboard. In a pinch, the same tricks can be used to access a Windows desktop from a smartphone."

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TECH NOW: Decoding all that processor lingo — www.usatoday.com — Readability

TECH NOW: Decoding all that processor lingo — www.usatoday.com — Readability: "If you've been in the market for a new gadget lately, you've likely been bombarded with tech jargon that sounds like a cross between a football audible — i3, i5, i7 (hike!) — and a choice of Ivy League schools (Snapdragon, Haswell, Ivy Bridge). I'm talking about various types of core processors, which are like the heart and brains of our favorite gadgets. Why should you care? For one, which one you choose makes a big difference in cost — sometimes by thousands of dollars. Also, core processors can play a big difference in how fast your gadget goes and how long the battery lasts."

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Apple's newest biz strategy: Free, free, free — news.cnet.com — Readability

Apple's newest biz strategy: Free, free, free — news.cnet.com — Readability: "Apple revealed lots of new things on Tuesday during its product event at the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco, but the most intriguing among them was not on the product list -- its newest business strategy: aggressive pricing."

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Nintendo 2DS Review & Giveaway — www.makeuseof.com — Readability

Nintendo 2DS Review & Giveaway — www.makeuseof.com — Readability: "In a move that left many gamers scratching their heads, Nintendo released the 2DS, a portable gaming system that removes the glasses-free 3D screen and clamshell design for which the console is known. It’s a big change, as all but one of Nintendo’s recent handheld consoles have featured a hinge (the one exception being the GameBoy Micro)."

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iPad Air vs. iPad mini with Retina Display — www.gizmag.com — Readability

iPad Air vs. iPad mini with Retina Display — www.gizmag.com — Readability: "Last year, deciding between the iPad 4 and iPad mini was a tough decision. But this year, choosing between the iPad Air's sleeker design and the iPad mini's Retina Display is trickier than ever. Let Gizmag try to help, as we break down the differences (and increasing similarities) between Apple's iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina Display."

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How to Identify Which Hardware Component is Failing in Your Computer

How to Identify Which Hardware Component is Failing in Your Computer: "Concluding that your computer has a hardware problem is just the first step. If you’re dealing with a hardware issue and not a software issue, the next step is determining what hardware problem you’re actually dealing with.

If you purchased a laptop or pre-built desktop PC and it’s still under warranty, you don’t need to care about this. Have the manufacturer fix the PC for you — figuring it out is their problem."

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Find Out Who's Eating Your Bandwidth With These Tips

Find Out Who's Eating Your Bandwidth With These Tips: "Click….wait. Click….wait. Click….ARG! Sound familiar? That’s the sound of someone running out of Internet bandwidth.
A lot of things can drain away the capacity of that pipe that connects your computer to the Internet. It could be other people or devices on your network, or it could even be malicious applications or services running on the PC itself. The problem can get so bad that some people will toss out their computer and buy a new one."

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HTG Explains: Why is Printer Ink So Expensive?

HTG Explains: Why is Printer Ink So Expensive?: "Printer ink is expensive, more expensive per drop than fine champagne or even human blood. If you haven’t gone paperless, you’ll notice that you’re paying a lot for new ink cartridges — more than seems reasonable."

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