1) Writing in all capitals can convey that you are shouting in your message, and nobody likes to be yelled at. Consider other ways to get your message across while conveying its importance. Using all capitals can be annoying and trigger an unintended response. 2) When sending a mailing, some people place all the e-mail […]
Microsoft on Tuesday again abstained from naming which of its Windows programs, if any, contain bugs that could lead to widespread “DLL load hijacking” attacks. Also on Tuesday, the company published an automated tool to make it easier for users to block attacks exploiting vulnerabilities in a host of Windows applications. The DLL load hijacking […]
Chrome users yesterday bombarded Google’s Gmail support forum with complaints about music suddenly playing in the background when they reached their inboxes. Some feared that their machines had been infected with malware. “Those sound effects are quite unnerving when you first hear it,” said a user identified as “goz3″ on the Gmail support board. “I […]
The 3D architecture and design application AutoCAD, long missing from the Mac platform, is finally making its comeback. Autodesk plans to release a Mac OS X version in October, and versions for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are in the works, too. “The combination of this new version of AutoCAD and the extension of […]
by Ed Hansberry For the early part of its life, Windows Mobile was one of the more powerful mobile platforms, yet it was never known as being the most spry. Microsoft set out to fix that with Windows Phone 7 and early indications are it has succeeded. I’ve said it many times before, the iPhone […]
Online retailers have started selling netbooks with Intel’s new dual-core Atom processor, ahead of official product announcementsfrom PC makers. Intel announced the dual-core Atom N550 netbook chip on Monday. The chip maker said netbooks with the new chip would become available immediately, but major PC makers have not announced products yet. Intel has said […]
A firm owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has filed a lawsuit against Google, Apple, Facebook, and other companies alleging that they have violated patents related to search, multimedia, screen pop-ups and database management. Interval Licensing filed the patent lawsuit Friday in U.S. District Court of the Western District of Washington. The companies […]
Just how fair is the competition in the wireless market? If you are a smaller player, you may find it to be extremely skewed. According to a recent government report – featured in an article – the consolidation in this space over the last 20 years has allowed dominance in 90 percent of the market. […]
Imagine walking into your favorite cafe and instead of waiting in line to place your order for a large iced nonfat latte and handing over your debit card, you submitted your order and authorized payment from your bank account via an application on your phone. You can’t do that now. But it’s very possible that […]