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Google is watching...err listening to you
We're used to the saying, "Big Brother is watching you." Could the future be, "Google is listening?" As advancements in computer technology become more and more sophisticated, so does the ability to personalize it. We know about cookies, caches,...
Read moreGoogle and Yahoo adopt dmarc: is a globa antispam system possible?
One of the challenges in combating spam and phishing emails is the diverse ecosystem of email software, validation services, blacklists, certifications, and other variables that have evolved as email rapidly became a ubiquitous mode of...
Read moreFTC to tech companies: revamp your privacy policies
To protect her privacy Edith Ramirez, chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission, uses an old-fashioned pedometer to track her steps instead of an internet-connected fitness tracker. Speaking this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas,...
Read moreFive of the biggest software patching myths
The software we use on our computers is in regular need of attention. Like a racing car needing to find the optimum performance or a pair of socks in the ‘make do and mend’ post-war days, your software must be patched up on a regular basis to...
Read moreFinally a reason to like math: calculator app hides your files
An Alabama prosecuting attorney’s Facebookvideo, warning parents about a smartphone app that can secretly store their children’s photos and videos, has gone viral. The app is called Private Photo (Calculator%) which looks and functions like a...
Read moreHow to remove speeditup
SpeeditUp is a potentially unwanted application that claims to observe and test your PC’s broadband connection and download speeds. It also installs additional browser extensions/add-ons which display aggressive adverts when browsing the Internet...
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