How do they do that? Google’s rise to the top of internet search has always been shrouded in secrecy. Worth billions, the methods and algorithms that Google employs for helping you find that perfect peach pie recipe are always changing and adapting to consumer demands and corporate profitability. Wired magazine takes a peek at [...]
Google recently announced its plan to begin phasing out support for the web browser, Internet Explorer 6. Many of the current, and planned future features for the popular Google Docs will not function with IE6. Around since 2001, IE6 has fallen behind the times in terms of security, functionality and features. The moral of [...]
Google once again is reassuring each of us that our privacy is paramount when using its services. Happy data privacy day!
Today Google unveiled its plans for bringing to life a new operating system called Chrome. Based on its popular web browser of the same name, Chrome OS is Google’s attempt to reach an an even wider audience with its host of online services (and revenue generating advertising).
Chrome OS is built on a web browser platform. [...]
Squaretrade, a company that provides extended warranty service for a variety of electronic products, conducted a research study that reveals the failure rates of popular name brand laptop computers. Based on a three year service history, the study compared netbooks, entry-level laptops, and premium laptops. And as one might expect, the netbooks didn’t stand the [...]
The ability to access, retrieve and store content online is becoming more popular as various “cloud computing” services both paid and free become more available. What are the benefits and pitfalls of cloud computing? CNN examines important considerations when choosing to keep your data in the cloud. Check out the article and video here.
A vulnerability found in several versions of the Microsoft operating system have researchers concerned that a new round of malware will soon find its way onto computers running these systems. Essentially, the exploit allows hackers to embed malicious code into a website’s font viewed in Internet Explorer, or into a font contained within a Microsoft [...]
Will this behemoth ever cease from finding ways to draw us all into its web of information? Google has announced that it will offer free wifi access from now until January 15, 2010 at 47 major airports. Chances are good that if you’re flying this holiday season, you might be enjoying some Google love and [...]
Since 2008, Microsoft has provided to law enforcement and forensic teams a software application know as COFEE (Computer Online Forensic Evidence Extractor). This powerhouse of an application allows law enforcement personnel to collect encrypted and password-protected evidence in real time from a crime scene.
Somehow this software has found its way onto the internet and is [...]
Want to know what Google knows about you? If you have a Google account and use any one of the numerous services that Google provides free of charge, there is a price to be paid in exposed privacy online. Google is now ready to share what it has been tracking about you. The new service [...]
