1. Nokia and Microsoft Set Stage for WinPho 8 Device Debut
Nokia may be battered, bleeding and losing money hand over fist, but it's not out for the count. The company will unveil two new Windows Phone 8 devices at a press conference to be held jointly with Microsoft in New York Sept. 5, according to a report. One device is reportedly code-named "Arrow," the other "Phi." Both are apparently part of the Lumia family of devices that Nokia introduced in the United States in January. "We sincerely hope so," Maribel Lopez, principal analyst at Lopez Research, responded when asked whether the rumors might be true.
2. Linux and Apple: Which Is the Lemon, Which Is the Lemonade?
When life gives you lemons, everyone knows you should make lemonade, as the old saying goes. But what if life gives you Linux on a Retina MacBook Pro? That, too, has been shockingly referred to as a "lemon" in recent days, but the solution there isn't so clear. "If you are planning to buy one of the new Apple MacBook Pro notebooks with a Retina Display for use under Linux, hold off on your purchase," warned Phoronix's Michael Larabel in a review last week. "Running the Retina MacBook Pro with Linux isn't a trouble-free experience."
3. Anons Pelt UK Authorities With Cyberattacks
Hacker group Anonymous is taking credit for hack attacks carried out on various UK government sites as retaliation for the handling of the Julian Assange case. Among the sites attacked were the UK Justice Department and the Department of Work and Pensions -- each of which went offline. The Anonymous Operations Twitter handle shot out tweets which seemed to take credit for the sites going down. UK authorities have been unyielding in their stance that Assange should be extradited to Sweden, where he faces sexual misconduct charges.
4. Making Linux Work
The fear of failure factor is one reason why potential newcomers to the Linux operating system never complete the switch. After all, when was the last time you saw a sign in a big-box computer store identifying the aisle labeled "Linux Loaded?" Most desktops and laptops come out of the box with Microsoft Windows preinstalled. Don't even think about asking about Linux in an Apple goodies store. Linux options in most storefronts are limited at best. Buying Linux-loaded computers online can be a safe but often pricey option.
5. Your Clever Password Tricks Aren't Protecting You from Today's Hackers
Security breaches happen so often nowadays, you're probably sick of hearing about them and all the ways you should beef up your accounts. Even if you feel you've heard it all already, though, unfortunately, today's password-cracking tools are more advanced and cut through the clever password tricks many of us use. Here's what's changed and what you should do about it. More »
7. Aussie In Hot Water After Tracking His Stolen iPad
Presumably, when one of your iDevices is stolen with iCloud activated it means you can find where it’s gone with the help of the police, right? After all, Apple helps you track the thing on a satellite map? Not so much for one Canberra man who is currently up on charges of digital trespass for tracking down his allegedly stolen iPad.
Nokia may be battered, bleeding and losing money hand over fist, but it's not out for the count. The company will unveil two new Windows Phone 8 devices at a press conference to be held jointly with Microsoft in New York Sept. 5, according to a report. One device is reportedly code-named "Arrow," the other "Phi." Both are apparently part of the Lumia family of devices that Nokia introduced in the United States in January. "We sincerely hope so," Maribel Lopez, principal analyst at Lopez Research, responded when asked whether the rumors might be true.
2. Linux and Apple: Which Is the Lemon, Which Is the Lemonade?
When life gives you lemons, everyone knows you should make lemonade, as the old saying goes. But what if life gives you Linux on a Retina MacBook Pro? That, too, has been shockingly referred to as a "lemon" in recent days, but the solution there isn't so clear. "If you are planning to buy one of the new Apple MacBook Pro notebooks with a Retina Display for use under Linux, hold off on your purchase," warned Phoronix's Michael Larabel in a review last week. "Running the Retina MacBook Pro with Linux isn't a trouble-free experience."
3. Anons Pelt UK Authorities With Cyberattacks
Hacker group Anonymous is taking credit for hack attacks carried out on various UK government sites as retaliation for the handling of the Julian Assange case. Among the sites attacked were the UK Justice Department and the Department of Work and Pensions -- each of which went offline. The Anonymous Operations Twitter handle shot out tweets which seemed to take credit for the sites going down. UK authorities have been unyielding in their stance that Assange should be extradited to Sweden, where he faces sexual misconduct charges.
4. Making Linux Work
The fear of failure factor is one reason why potential newcomers to the Linux operating system never complete the switch. After all, when was the last time you saw a sign in a big-box computer store identifying the aisle labeled "Linux Loaded?" Most desktops and laptops come out of the box with Microsoft Windows preinstalled. Don't even think about asking about Linux in an Apple goodies store. Linux options in most storefronts are limited at best. Buying Linux-loaded computers online can be a safe but often pricey option.
5. Your Clever Password Tricks Aren't Protecting You from Today's Hackers
Security breaches happen so often nowadays, you're probably sick of hearing about them and all the ways you should beef up your accounts. Even if you feel you've heard it all already, though, unfortunately, today's password-cracking tools are more advanced and cut through the clever password tricks many of us use. Here's what's changed and what you should do about it. More »
6. Your Keys Aren't Scratching Your Smartphone; It's the Sand in Your Pocket
Most modern smartphones use scratch-resistant glass on their screens, but every once in awhile you'll see that your phone still gets some fine scratches. XDA Developers nails down the source: it's not the change or the keys in your pocket, it's the sand. More »
Most modern smartphones use scratch-resistant glass on their screens, but every once in awhile you'll see that your phone still gets some fine scratches. XDA Developers nails down the source: it's not the change or the keys in your pocket, it's the sand. More »
7. Aussie In Hot Water After Tracking His Stolen iPad
Presumably, when one of your iDevices is stolen with iCloud activated it means you can find where it’s gone with the help of the police, right? After all, Apple helps you track the thing on a satellite map? Not so much for one Canberra man who is currently up on charges of digital trespass for tracking down his allegedly stolen iPad.
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