Archive for July, 2010

YouTube email not safe

DO NOT CLICKWith the popularity of YouTube, I’m surprised we haven’t seen more cyber crime like this before now. There have been pot shots, but through the week we’ve seen repeated cyber phishing attacks going after YouTube users.

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iPad, Cius, and other tales of tablets

Lots of fun this week in the realm of iPad … * iPad passes Google Android in total browser usage share * Surprise! HP Reveals Plans for WebOS Tablet * Cisco Tablet Cius: Not an iPad Killer * Degas-Vu: Artist creates amazing portraits with iPad * Disney To Tap Into Apple iPad/Touch Market * Apple in talks to bring iPhone 4, iPad with localized content to China * Jailbreak Your iPad (Plus 8 Things to Do With It) * First iPad Class Action Lawsuit Underway . . .

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Stolen Mobile Devices Protected

ActiveTrak GadgetTrak ActiveTrak Inc., has announced a 95 percent recovery rate for laptops and smartphones running its GadgetTrak application. Compared to FBI crime statistics that reveal only 10 percent of all burglaries are actually solved, owners of a mobile device should be advised that using GadgetTrak dramatically increases the chances of recovery should their device be stolen or lost. Continue reading »

Canon Camera Hackers Manual

canon hackers manualThe Canon Camera Hackers Manual addresses “geeky” owners of Canon consumer cameras, such as the Powershot and IXUS, who would like to explore the possibilities of their cameras Continue reading »

My New iPad

My New iPad, Wallace Wang Apple calls the iPad a “magical and revolutionary product,” and it certainly is. It’s cute, lovable, and fun to play with, but it’s also a bit mysterious. As with all Apple products, the iPad’s basics are easy to understand, but many of its best features are well beyond the basics, and many users will look for guidance to get the most out of their new toy.

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This Week in iPhone

We ran across some interesting posts in the realm of iPhone this week — many you might be interested in…
* Apple updates MobileMe Gallery for iPhone 4 * Apple iWork Coming to the iPhone? Not So Fast * Trouble Ahead for Apple’s iPhone 4? * 5 ways iPhone users get ripped off * Wait For Verizon iPhone 4 Or Get Motorola Droid X? * Unlock iPhone – Finally Available * Steve Jobs Email on iPhone 4 Labeled as Fake * Worker in trouble for snarky iPhone-Evo video . . .

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GAMES for iPad , summer amusements

As with any new gizmo, the games software industry is always first out of the chute with cool stuff. There are now tons of games for the iPad … here are just a few : *Dragon Checkers for iPad * Way of the Warrior HD 1.0 for iPad * Steampunk Cannon Battle Game – Free * Durion: think fast … make a word * An Amazing Collection of Eye Tricks . . .

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Stop the lies! The day that Microsoft ‘saved’ Apple

David Morgenstern, who is a long time reporter of the Apple scene wrote the article with the above title for ZDNet. He mentions that with Apple overtaking Microsoft in market capitalization that the myth keeps popping up that Microsoft saved Apple.
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1Password for Mac 3.2.5

Missing Manual 1Password 3.2.5 includes multiple bug fixes and important improvements. These include a change to the auto-submit feature – which fills and submits login forms automatically – to prevent the form from being instantly submitted if it contains a text field, as found in the comment areas of blogs such as The Unofficial Apple Weblog and others. This has been an issue for blog commenters in the past, and Agile Web Solutions is excited to offer a solution to the problem!
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iLookGood for iPhone 4

Missing Manual iLookGood, one of the first applications to take advantage of iPhone 4′s front camera is now available for download from the App Store. iLookGood uses the new front camera of iPhone 4 to become a true pocket mirror. Finally allowing iPhone users to be just a quick glance away from seeing how good they look. In addition to supporting the front camera, iLookGood is optimized for iPhone 4′s Retina display. It’s packed with high res frame imagery perfect for showing off your best side.
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Complete List of iPad Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials

HowToGeek writes: “The Apple iPad is the latest new toy, and we’ve put together a comprehensive list of every tip, trick, and tutorial that we could find to help you get the most out of it.”
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The Oatmeal

I like humor. Doesn’t everyone. This site is fun. For example, on the home page is a series of article headlines. Including:
“What your email address says about your computer skills.”
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